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September 17, 2018

10 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better

Healthy sleep is critical during adolescence, but a nationwide survey finds many parents have sleep-deprived teens at home. Here’s how to help.

Patient Education

September 5, 2018

U-M’s Mott named among most innovative children’s hospital by Parents Magazine

Accolades

August 13, 2018

Partners for Children Launched

Patient Care

August 3, 2018

Fast Facts About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

A common childhood illness peaks in the warmer months. Dr. Ashleigh El Sakr explains what parents should know.

Patient Education

July 18, 2018

2018 Pediatric Education Awards

Faculty

July 18, 2018

Dr. Yolaine Civil Awarded 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant

Faculty

July 17, 2018

Dr. Edward Bove Selected for the Distinguished Alumni Award

Faculty

July 17, 2018

Dr. Durga Singer Receives Outstanding DEI Advocate Award

Diversity

July 17, 2018

AAP Executive Committee Election Results

Faculty

July 17, 2018

2018 State Oral Health Service Award

Faculty

July 16, 2018

What to Do When Your Child Has a Headache

Knowing how to address and treat a child’s headache can help a patient (and parent) feel better. Dr. Leber discusses a new Mott poll that examines how families approach the issue.

Patient Education

July 5, 2018

Signs Your Child's Snoring Should Be Taken Seriously

Get tips to spot sleep issues, plus learn about a new nationwide sleep study for which your child may be eligible.

Patient Education

June 28, 2018

A Common Bacterium’s Weapon System Tied to Its Adaptability

The battle for survival makes pneumococcus a formidable foe. Dr. Suzanne Dawid discusses the latest research.

Research

June 26, 2018

Once again, U.S. News & World Report ranked Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best children’s hospitals.

In fact, not only is U-M the only children’s hospital ranked in all ten categories, but Michigan is also ranked higher than every other children’s hospital in the state in every category evaluated.

Accolades

June 26, 2018

Instead of Grounding Your Teen, Put Them to Work

The next time your teen acts out, try giving them a job to do. A clear task helps establish fair punishment and accountability for a young person’s actions.

Patient Education

June 18, 2018

Heading to the amusement park? 1 in 5 parents did not talk about what to do if kids got lost

National Poll: Nine out of 10 parents would report a ride operator suspected of being drunk or on drugs; less than half would

Patient Education

June 11, 2018

Probing Why Cancer Outcomes Are Worse for Minority Kids

A new multi-institutional project is studying cancer biology and care to identify why minority children have worse cancer outcomes compared to their white peers.

Research

June 5, 2018

Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in the NICU

Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research.

Research

May 21, 2018

How to Prevent Your Kids from Getting Food Poisoning

Dr. Allison Tribble discusses 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.

Patient Education

May 19, 2018

$30M in gifts to establish Chad Carr Pediatric Brain Tumor Center at the University of Michigan

With support from thousands of supporters across the country, new U-M initiative honoring Chad Carr to advance research and treatment for DIPG and other pediatric brain cancers.

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