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Purposeful Presents: Holiday Gifts That Build Brains

The holidays feel magical on their own, but choosing gifts that also support your child’s development? That’s the kind of magic that lasts long after the wrapping paper is gone.  Four of our pediatric experts share how parents can use purposeful play to support...

Ja’Kayden’s Journey from Wheelchair to the Marching Band

After four years in a wheelchair, 14-year-old Ja’Kayden is walking again. And not just walking. He’s marching across the field with his school band, keeping rhythm to a beat that’s entirely his own. For his mom, Kawanda, watching him take those first steps after years...

Your 2026 Health Game Plan

Take a moment and help your new year start on the right foot with a healthcare game plan.

A Small Taste, Big Impact: Earlier Exposure to Peanuts Reduces Allergy Risk

A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) brings welcome news for parents: peanut allergies in young children are significantly declining, and it’s linked to introducing peanut products earlier in infancy.  The research, published in Pediatrics,...