Back-to-school preparation is about more than supplies and schedules. Learn how to help your child identify trusted adults, set healthy boundaries, recognize unsafe behavior, and feel confident speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.
Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the budget. Learn how thrifting, shopping your own home first, and timing purchases can help your family save money, reduce waste, and make back-to-school shopping a fun experience for kids.
An IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control and can also help manage heavy or painful periods. Learn about the different types of IUDs, what insertion is like, and the many options available to make the procedure more comfortable.
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New Year’s goals don’t have to be just physical. Learn easy, family-friendly ways to support mental wellness and explore a 21-day Mental Fitness Challenge to keep your brain in shape all January. Read More
Some parents turn to the internet when they can’t produce enough breast milk—but online breast milk isn’t as safe as it might seem. Learn what researchers found when they tested milk bought from classified ads, the health risks for babies, and why screened, pasteurized milk from a milk bank is a much safer choice. Read More
When children are born prematurely, they may miss out on important nutrients that affect brain development. As a result, preemies can sometimes struggle in school or with behavior problems. Physicians or parents may try to make up for that lost time using nutritional supplements. Read More
If you are currently breastfeeding your own baby and have extra milk stored in your freezer, or if you make more than your child needs, you can donate it to one of the non-profit milk banks. By doing this, you can make sure that your milk will go to a baby who needs it very much. Read More
First published October 2013 Updated December 2025 Many people hear the word “gluten” and think it can cause stomach problems or that it is unhealthy. While most can tolerate gluten without any issue, there are many in whom it does cause problems. Read More
MRI can do much more than take still pictures—it can show how a child’s brain thinks and how their heart beats in real time, all without using x-rays. Discover how today’s powerful MRI technology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital helps doctors diagnose and treat kids more precisely, while keeping them comfortable with movies, music, and a kid-friendly environment. Read More
Picking out toys is fun—but safety should come first. Learn how to choose age-appropriate toys, avoid hidden hazards like button batteries, magnets, and water beads, and make active play and e-rides safer so kids can enjoy more worry-free fun at home. Read More
