Learning how to cope is easiest when parents, children, and health care professionals work together as a team. Child life specialists are available to help reduce any fears surrounding this experience. Reason with your child appropriate to their stage of …

This guide provides definitions for common health terms that you may hear when your child is a patient at the Laparoscopic Total Colectomy and Ileoanal Pullthrough Program. Some terms also have links to additional information on this website. A-C        …

Most children with ostomies can return to a normal diet soon after the operation. You can start to give your child most foods slowly (unless there is an allergy). Talk with your child’s doctor or nurse about specific foods. This Family Education Sheet can …

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We care for infants who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having the following conditions. Respiratory Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary hypoplasia Laryngomalacia Bronchomalacia Cardiovascular Patent Ductus Arteriosus …

Comprehensive pediatric care includes monitoring and addressing habits such as nutrition and physical activity that support a healthy body weight. But addressing weight issues with a parent, let alone a child, may not be easy, especially if the child is …

About the Boston Children's fit kit At the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center, we conduct ground-breaking research into the underlying causes of obesity and provide state-of-the-art care for children with overweight or obesity. But we don’t …

Eat paired snacks when hungry between meals What is a paired snack? Snacks make you feel satisfied and give you energy until your next meal. Pairing two foods can help keep your blood sugar in check and curb your cravings. You can create a paired snack by …

The Maggie Ryan Endowed Fellowship in Global Health was created in memory of Maggie Ryan, a remarkable young woman and former intern of the Global Health Program whose life was tragically cut short in an automobile accident as Maggie drove home after her …

Building a Pediatric Oncology Nutrition Program at Yangon Children’s Hospital in Myanmar: A Multidisciplinary Collaboration Challenge Yangon Children’s Hospital (YCH) is the largest public, pediatric hospital in Myanmar. The Hematology/Oncology (HOU) …