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Health and wellness

Read our blog, Thrive, and check in often for perspective from Children’s experts on the latest pediatric health news, the latest cutting-edge research impacting the health of kids and adults alike and videos about our amazing patients and families.
 

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Is my child's backpack too heavy?
Pierre d'Hemecourt, MD talks about the risks associated with heavy backpacks--and how to avoid them.

Center for Young Women's Health

An education website to help teen girls, their parents, teachers and health care providers understand normal health and development, and learn about specific diseases and conditions.

Center for Young Men's Health

An education website filled with carefully researched health information for teenage boys and young men.

The Experience Journal

A collection of stories, pictures, and personal experiences from families about what it has been like to contend with their children's illnesses.

Family Health Education Series - Celiac Disease

Our online resource to help families adjust to celiac disease.