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CHAMP
CHAMP® is a team that has been built to meet the needs of some of our most complex patients: babies who are born with single ventricle heart disease. These high-risk single ventricle infants and their...
It’s Okay to Ask for Help as a Mom
I don’t really remember much from the first few weeks home as a new mom. The best way to describe it was like riding a rollercoaster. There were highs, lows...and days that felt like a blur.
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 pendiente para niños
Acabamos de recibir la autorización para que los niños de 5 a 11 años reciban la vacuna COVID-19. Sabemos que probablemente tenga preguntas sobre la vacunación de su hijo. Hemos...
Helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food – and warning signs for eating disorders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children and teens are more isolated, anxious, stressed and have a sense of loss of control. These factors can add to other potential risk factors for developing eating...
Top 6 things the pros want you to know about antibiotics
When many of today’s parents were kids, they were prescribed antibiotics almost as often as they went to the doctor. A cough, an earache, or an upset stomach might all be treated with the same...
COVID-19
Children are becoming more and more aware of the coronavirus — though they may not fully understand it or know how seriously to take it — as it begins to affect their daily lives with school closures...
Yes, it’s tough right now: tips for parents and COVID-19 regulations
It’s a tough time to be a parent right now. COVID-19 is still in our communities, but it feels like most people are “back to normal.” Except when you have kids. Children under 5 aren’t protected by the...
Developmental milestone updates: What parents need to know
Developmental milestones help track how children are progressing in physical and behavioral ways like talking, walking, playing and learning. They are also used to help detect autism and developmental...
7 great classic family friendly holiday movies
The holiday season brings along many of our favorite traditions. One we all can love is watching a classic holiday movie with the whole family. So, cuddle up with your warmest blanket, hot chocolate and...
Are you ready to talk about the birds and the bees? A parent's guide to the sex talk
There is no easy way to say this - it's probably time to have the talk. The sooner you start preparing for it, the better. “The talk” is a rite of passage for most parents, but it can be uncomfortable.
Stick it to ticks this summer – easy ways to avoid, remove and treat tick bites
As we kick off the summer season, there’s a lot to be excited about—sunshine, family vacations and tons of outdoor fun. But one thing to remember as your family is outside more often is to check for ticks...
Better sleep, better parenting
Sleep is a bodily function that affects every aspect of your life. But one of the most important is how you feel during the day. Improving your sleep will have a positive effect on your overall health. And...
Research Summer Scholars
Undergraduate students can make a real impact in pediatric research at the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) this summer. This competitive program offers the opportunity to work with expert...
Research News and Stories
The Children’s Mercy Research Institute is creating an integrated research environment where no boundaries exist between science and medicine.
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Shoebox Baby
A 91-year-old former patient credits Children's Mercy with saving her life.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Kyler's Story
When Samantha Moran learned at her 20-week ultrasound that her baby had a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, she was – as any parent would be – stunned. “We were devastated,” said Samantha. “We’d had two...
Preparing for Spine Surgery
Find out what to expect when you have spine surgery at Children's Mercy...