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Cerebral Palsy: Mohamed’s Story

Meet Mohamed In an apartment building in Syria, a little boy sits by the window, looking out at the other kids playing soccer, riding their bikes and laughing together. “Mom,” he cries, “why can’t I play...

13 parent-tested potty training tips

Potty training is a significant milestone in every child's development, but it can also be a challenging time for parents. Whether you're just starting out or looking for new strategies, you're...

Children’s Mercy’s Facility Dog Program Receives Two Grants to Maintain, Expand Program

Children’s Mercy facility dogs provide comfort, motivation and smiles to patients, families and staff throughout our hospital. Their special training and calming presence make them perfect one-on-one...

Emerging Principal Investigators: Dr. Craig Smail

From a young age, Craig Smail, PhD, Research Faculty, Genomic Medicine Center, was fascinated by medicine. That fascination led him to a career in genetic research.

Medication Precautions for COVID-19

Medication Precautions Paxlovid (nirmatelvir + ritonavir) Remdesivir Tocilizumab Kidney Dysfunction Not recommended when eGFR < 30 mL/min Use with caution when CrCl < 30 mL/min ___ Increased...

The ultimate guide to road-tripping with kids

Everyone loves a family vacation or taking the kids to visit extended family. However, road-tripping with kids can cause anxiety, stress and overall be daunting. We’ve created a guide for how to get the...

Spring forward into great sleep!

If there is one consistent thing most parents dread…it’s the clocks changing. While you might be looking forward to longer days and more sunshine, you’re probably also grappling with the challenges of...

March 2025

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Lynette Lartey Receives Grant to Learn How Doulas, Community Health Workers (CHWs) Culturally Broker Communication for Pregnant Clients

Drawing on surveys and interviews with doulas and community health workers (CHWs), the study aims to explore the facilitators and barriers that these two types of birth workers face working in Kansas when...

The dos and don’ts of parent-teacher conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are crucial opportunities to discuss your child's progress, address concerns and build a relationship with their educators. And while we all think the best of our child...

Vaccine Update: Alternative Vaccination Strategies Being Explored for Malaria

Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Chief Wellbeing Officer Could a new vaccine for malaria be in the future? A multi-stage...

How to keep brushing your teeth fun

We all know getting your kids to brush their teeth can be a struggle. Despite how challenging it can be, brushing your teeth is an essential part of everyone’s morning and nighttime routine. Telling your...

Special Considerations

These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use...

5 teen relationship red flags

I spend a lot of time talking to patients and parents about healthy relationships. It’s common for teens to have some less-than-great experiences as they take more ownership over their social lives. With...

Kulesa Lab Applies New Technology to Research Childhood Cancer and Other Diseases

Dr. Paul Kulesa's research focuses on neural crest cell development in the embryo and how these cells migrate long distances and differentiate into specific cell types (bone, cartilage and neurons).

Resources for helping kids process the anniversary of the Super Bowl parade shootings

The horrific events that took place after the 2024 Chiefs parade and rally at Union Station may again strike fear a year later, especially for children and families who were at the parade...

Dr. Mollie Walton Receives Grant for Study about Beta Blocker Therapy for those with Marfan Syndrome

The objective of this study is to determine the role of genetic variants (known as polymorphisms) on the cellular uptake and clearance of atenolol, which may affect drug disposition and clinical effect.

February 2025