Pediatrics

As they grow and learn, children face many health-related issues—from the complex to the everyday. Discover articles, videos, guides, and infographics on pediatric health topics. From sleep training to skin care and everything in between, learn about keeping them safe, healthy, and happy as they mature and change.

Here, you’ll find information from pediatric specialists about:

Choosing a Pediatrician.
Baby Food: A Guide for Making It At Home.
Teen Dating: What Parents Should Know.
Picking the Right Foods for Your Kids.
Establishing a Bedtime Schedule for Back-to-School.
Helping Children Deal With Frustration and Failure.
How to Respond If Your Child Is Being Bullied.

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Halloween Makeup and Eye Care

October 29, 2014

Learn safe best practices for wearing facial and eye makeup, and cosmetic contacts during the Halloween season to help keep your eyes healthy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: cosmetic contact lenses, eye doctor, eye makeup, Halloween, halloween costume, hypoallergenic, irritation, makeup products, nonprescription contact lenses, Scott Drexler, UPMC Eye Center
Article - 4 Minute Read

How to Stay Safe While Trick-or-Treating

October 28, 2014

As you get ready to take your little one out for trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: costumes, Halloween, infographic, kids, safety
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Toxic Items in the Classroom

October 25, 2014

Check out this list of toxic items in the classroom for tips to help prevent your child from being exposed to harmful chemicals and potential illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: abnormal heart rhythm, back to school, caffeine, canned air, coffee, coma, Energy drinks, glue, hand sanitizer, hand washing, intoxication, keyboard duster, nausea, Pittsburgh Poison Center, racing heart, rubber cement, tremors, vomiting
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Celiac Friendly Halloween Treats

October 22, 2014

Learn how to identify healthy Halloween treats for children and adults alike who suffer from gluten intolerance and/or celiac disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged with: autumn, Celiac diease, Celiac Disease Foundation, gluten intolerance, gluten-free candy, gluten-free foods, Halloween, healthy holiday, Hershey's, Jelly Belly, Just Born, Mars, Necco, seasonal, Smarties, Surf Sweets, Tootsie Roll Industries, trick or treat, trick or treating, Welch's Wrigley
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How Concussions Affect Academics — Part One

October 9, 2014

With fall sports in full swing, sports-related concussions, and the impact on school, continue to be a concern for student athletes, coaches, and parents. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, Jonathan French PsyD, school, sports medicine, student
Gallery

Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids on the Go

September 30, 2014

Learn about building healthy eating habits for children by encouraging them to eat healthy after-school snacks, designed for athletes and kids on the go. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: after school, back to school, healthy eating habits, hydration, kids, overeating, pediatrics, portion control, snacking, snacks, trail mix, water bottles
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How Does Media Use Affect Your Child?

September 27, 2014

Learn about the lasting impact overexposure to media devices can have on your kids and discover a family plan to help limit your child's daily media time. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: American Academy of Pediatrics, cell phones, children, electronics, Internet, media devices, media exposure, media use, movies, pediatrics, screen media, television, videos
Article - 3 Minute Read

Respiratory Virus Spreads to East Coast

September 15, 2014

Enterovirus D68 is a virus that causes severe respiratory problems in children. Learn more about the virus, its symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: Asthma, breathing, children, cold, Coughing, Enterovirus D68, flu, ill, respiratory, sickness, virus, Wheezing
Gallery

Germs in the Classroom

August 31, 2014

Check out this infographic to learn where germs lurk the most at school and discover ways to stay healthy and germ-free this school year. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: back to school, classroom, colds, Coughing, diarrhea, flu, food, germs, infographic, respiratory illnesses, school, sneezing, video, weakened immune systems