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Tips to help your toddler communicate
Concerned about your child meeting language milestones? You’re not alone. I often work with children whose parents are really concerned their children are not yet talking. One thing I try and point out is...
Eosinophilic Asthma: Hunter's Story
In a matter of a few hours, Hunter Box went from being a healthy, active 17-year-old, to a severely ill teen struggling for his next breath. After two hospitalizations, he was diagnosed with eosinophilic...
Infant Sleep Disorders: Children’s Mercy Researchers Conduct First Large Study
Children’s Mercy Research Institute tapped into a huge database to conduct the first large study of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in infants.
Why teaching personal boundaries is important for kids
Sadly, 1 in 10 children will be sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday. We all want to keep kids safe from this kind of trauma. One way to keep kids safe is to teach them a few things to feel...
Dr. Helena Laroche Receives Funding to Study Social Risk Factor Screening and Referral Evaluations
The study’s goal is to evaluate recent changes that Children’s Mercy Integrated Care Solutions (CMICS) implemented to screening and referrals for social determinants of health risk factors.
The No. 1 rule about cleaning out earwax
Let’s set the scene - you look over at your kid and there’s a bunch of earwax in their ear. You may feel immediate panic to clean it out. There’s no way you can let them walk around like that. So, you run...
Movement Disorders and Spasticity Clinic
Our experts work together to provide the best treatment for your child, which may include selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), deep brain stimulation, or other surgeries.
Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation Team
Meet the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation team at Children's Mercy.
Dermatology Team
Meet the Dermatology team at Children's Mercy.
Developmental and Behavioral Health Team
Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Developmental and Behavioral Health Team Contact Us Patient Review (816) 234-3674...
Emergency Room Team
Meet the Emergency Room team at Children's Mercy.
Leg Fractures
Femur fractures The femur, or thigh bone, is the largest and also one of the strongest bones in the body. It forms both the hip and knee joints. Fractures can occur at any location along the bone, although...
Pediatric Residency Program
Department of Pediatrics Follow Us Meet the Residents How to Apply A rewarding residency? Challenge accepted. We’re devoted to the wellbeing of children and we’re looking for incoming pediatric residents...
Burn awareness tips for the whole household
Whether it’s in the kitchen or another part of your home, follow these tips to keep your children safe from potential burns. ...
Favorite children’s books for all ages
The saying goes “reading is good for the mind and soul.” Books can expand your imagination and transport you to new places, take you on adventures and teach lessons along the way. Below, see some...
Siblings helping siblings thrive
A sibling is often called a built-in best friend. The hope for parents is that the bond will continue with your children through all phases of life. But a new addition to the family also means a new role...
Summer fun around Kansas City!
It’s sweet summertime, and we want you to make the absolute most of it! We’ve curated the perfect summer to-do list that will get you out of the house and bring you great summer memories. ...
Newborn basics
Newborns, unfortunately, do not come with instruction manuals. However, we can offer a few tips to help you keep your baby safe and healthy. Based on clinical experience and research, we’re sharing our...
4 ways to keep your Independence Day sparkling and safe!
Sparklers and fireworks are Independence Day pastimes. Unfortunately for some, this holiday can also include an emergency room visit due to a firework injury. By following a few tips below, you can make...
How to talk with kids about foster care
Kids often come to parents with questions we aren’t prepared to answer. We may panic and shut down the conversation, put them to sleep with a wordy monologue, or tell them to ask another parent. But those...