Children

Tips for building your child's resilience

Article | Updated on August 22, 2020.

Find out how to gauge your child's level of resilience and what you can do to build this quality and prepare him or her to deal with life's challenges.

Teens and social media use: What's the impact?

Article | Published on December 21, 2019..

Find out how to help limit the negative impact of social media use on your teen.

Hyperlactation: What causes it?

Answer | Published on February 20, 2019..

Understand what causes a breast milk oversupply and what you can do about it.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you keeping your child as safe as possible in the car?

Video | Published on February 6, 2019..

Find out how long to use a rear-facing car seat and how it can protect your child.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated

Video | Published on February 6, 2019..

Understand why children need vaccines.

Don't let your tots burn

HealthTip | Updated on July 13, 2019.

Health tips from Mayo Clinic, featuring simple strategies for a healthy lifestyle.

Can vaginal seeding after a C-section benefit your baby?

Answer | Updated on October 4, 2019.

Find out how vaginal seeding after a C-section is used to transfer vaginal fluids to a newborn — and the possible risks.

Breast milk sharing: How does it work?

Answer | Updated on October 4, 2019.

Breast milk sharing can be a great gift, but there are risks involved. Know the steps you can take to ensure the safety of donated breast milk.

Suggestions as you consider your future career

Answer | Updated on November 14, 2020.

Think about these ideas as you consider what skills and career you'd like to pursue in the future.

Children and gender identity: Supporting your child

Article | Updated on January 16, 2021.

Here's help talking to children about gender identity, supporting their gender expression and advocating for them.

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