In today’s world, it can be hard to know what’s true about kids’ health and wellness. Social media, headlines, and conversations among parents often share mixed messages — and sometimes myths — that make it harder to make confident choices for your child.
This toolkit brings together reliable, science-based guidance from pediatric experts you can trust. Each resource helps parents, caregivers, educators, and community partners navigate timely — and sometimes confusing — health topics with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Our goal is simple: to replace confusion with credible, evidence-based information and help every child get the safe, trusted care they deserve.
Health and Wellness
Is a Fever Cause for Concern?
Do parents need to immediately panic when children spike a high- or even low-grade fever? Will a fever fry a child's brain? A pediatrician weighs in.
Is it Ok to Delay My Child's Vaccines?
As pediatric experts 100% dedicated to kids, we continue to stress how important it is for kids to get their routine childhood vaccines according to the recommended schedule, which is based on rigorous scientific research and sound evidence.
Beyond "Going Gluten Free": The Truth About Celiac Disease
Many families choose to follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons, or based on what we see on social media. But not everyone who makes this choice has celiac disease. Here are 5 things from our pediatric gastroenterology experts that may surprise you.
Mental and Behavioral Health
8 Autism Myths... Debunked
If your child is autistic or being evaluated for autism, of course, "everyone" has an opinion. With so much conflicting information out there, it’s hard to know what to trust. Turn to our experts for 8 common misconceptions and the truth behind them.
The Truth About School Mental Health Screenings
Conversations about mental health are more open than ever — but when schools conduct mental health screenings, questions and concerns often arise. Are they diagnostic? Are results private? Get the facts from experts.
When It Comes to Safety
Is Melatonin Poisoning a Thing?
Melatonin has become a popular, over-the-counter supplement to help kids sleep, but some of the news in recent years has raised questions about its safety. Emergency Department leadership clears up the confusion.
Is Caffeine Safe for Teens?
How does caffeine affect teens? Do parents really have to police their kids’ caffeine intake? Primary Care leadership answers these questions, and more.
Are Adult Skincare Products Safe for Kids?
Thanks to “skinfluencer” trends everywhere, kids are getting the wrong messages about what it means to keep skin healthy. Many preteens and children as young as 6 years old (!) have been using skincare products with strong, active ingredients. Experts weigh in.