Ages & Stages

If your child is frequently leaving food on their plate — or refusing to take a bite of the meal you whipped up, hoping they would chow down — it’s likely you’ve entered the "picky eater" phase. A Cleveland Clinic pediatrician shares advice for getting your child to widen their choices when it comes to meal time. ...

Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Some kids bully by shunning others and spreading rumors about them, using social media platforms or electronic messaging to taunt others or hurt their feelings. Most bullying takes place on the school bus and the playground. Parents can help children with these simple values on how to deal with a bully and their antics. ...

American Sign Language, or ASL, is a visual language that is expressed by movements and motions of the hands. Maria O’Neil Ruddock and Sandra Hatibovic of the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center explain the significance of ASL and how to formulate a discussion around ASL with your children. ...

Having a baby close to the holidays transforms the season from merely festive to utterly unforgettable. Sure, it can be exhausting and overwhelming. But it comes with built-in advantages. For parents with a new baby, here’s how to make the most of this special season. ...

Happily, sleep science can help you create a bedroom that’s a sanctuary for sleep. These simple bedroom fixes could put your child’s sleep troubles to rest. Take a few minutes to improve your child’s sleeping space. ...

Just when you have your child's sleep routine down, you realize it's time for the big kid bed. This can happen without much notice. Here are some ways to make a smooth transition for a better night's rest for you and your child. ...

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For preteens, at annual check-up visits, it is critical to watch for changes in the spine — especially during puberty. Dr. Lorena Floccari of Akron Children’s Hospital stresses the importance of getting kids checked for scoliosis and how a routine check-up can prevent irreversible changes of the spine.  ...

It’s difficult for children and teenagers, as well as young adults, to transition out of extra screen time, especially with the pandemic. Here are 10 strategies to help your son or daughter transition back to school and manage gaming in a healthy way. ...

A a parent, you need partners you can trust and count on for the myriad of questions that arise when it comes to your child’s health and wellness. There also may be times when you need to find a pediatric specialist. To find medical professionals who best fit for your child’s needs, here are a few tips to begin the selection process. ...