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28/02/2026

Even at very low levels, lead can have significant effects on a child’s IQ, nervous system and overall health. Here’s how parents can limit exposure.

Even at very low levels, lead can have big effects on a child’s IQ, nervous system and overall health.

27/02/2026

On March 8, clocks will jump forward an hour. On the Monday after clocks move ahead, U.S. hospitals report a 24% jump in heart attack visits. Sleep expert Dr. Sally Ibrahim shares tips to help families minimize the effects of time change.

When the clocks change in the spring and fall for daylight saving time, you may lose an hour of sleep, putting yourself at risk for the effects of sleep loss. Learn how to plan ahead with these tips.

26/02/2026

Lactation experts share the preventive measures you can take to minimize the risk of painful symptoms and continue breastfeeding.

26/02/2026

Are digital devices harmful to a child’s eyesight? Pediatric optometrist Dr. Adam Peiffer explains.

While screens haven’t been proven to be harmful, they can indirectly increase the risk of myopia, or nearsightedness.

25/02/2026

Developing high blood pressure during late pregnancy may signal preeclampsia, a condition that can threaten both mother and child. Here’s what expectant moms should know.

Preeclampsia is usually easily detected during prenatal care visits, and close monitoring can help women who develop it stay healthy and deliver healthy babies.

25/02/2026

By providing the right support to a child with ADHD, parents can help them boost their self-esteem and reach their potential.

By providing the right support, you can help them boost self-esteem, reach their potential, and keep your relationship with them healthy and strong.

25/02/2026

Born with a rare and life-threatening heart defect called total anomalous pulmonary venous return or TAPVR, Victoria entered the world needing heart surgery.

Her mom, Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu, knew something was wrong from the very first moment she held her baby and heard her heavy breathing.

Rainbow cardiologist Dr. Sarah Plummer explained that 24 hours after Victoria was born routine testing revealed her oxygen levels were too low and she was then diagnosed with TAPVR.

What followed was every parent's worst nightmare. Two hospital transfers, a Memorial Day emergency, and a surgery that lasted hours.

But at 3:04 p.m. on that unforgettable day, Dominque and her husband Mike received a text message they prayed for: "We are all done. We wish Victoria a wonderful life with her family."

Today, Victoria is 3 years old – bouncing, giggling, and living up to every bit of her name that means victory – perfect for the little heart warrior she is!

Dominique about her daughter: "She melts our heart. She is a bright light everywhere she goes; she makes people smile. She will light up a room when she goes into it. She's a beautiful soul."

Congenital heart disease affects 1 in every 100 babies – but with the right care, children like Victoria go on to live long, full, beautiful lives.

📸: Victoria with her pediatric cardiologist Dr. Sarah Plummer at Dominique Moceanu Gymnastics Center

24/02/2026

Struggling to get your child to try new foods? These simple yet effective approaches can help.

If you are struggling to get your child to try new foods, try these simple yet effective strategies for overcoming picky eating.

24/02/2026

After age 2, children usually switch from toe walking to a heel-to-toe pattern instead. But what if that change doesn’t happen? Pediatrician Dr. Nicole Kaiser explains.

Many children use their tippy toes as they learn to walk. But what if your child continues toe walking?

23/02/2026

For children younger than age 4, it’s best to keep these foods off the menu.

As curious young children discover their world, they learn to enjoy new foods and new experiences. But what they put in their mouths can become a choking danger.

23/02/2026

Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed a newborn but most moms will have questions and concerns along the way. Our expert shares the answers.

Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed a newborn but most moms will have questions and concerns along the way. We provide answers.

21/02/2026

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University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Night 🌈

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