Car Seat Installation
Installing a car seat is one of the most important things you can do to protect your child in the event of a car crash. In this video, we will discuss everything you need to know about car seat installation, including: How to choose the right car…
Giving Solid Foods Safely To Your Baby
Many parents look forward to starting solids with their baby. In this video, we will discuss how to give solid foods to your baby safely. Topics covered include: When to start solid foods Signs your baby is ready for solid foods How to prepare…
Keeping Toddlers Safe
Toddlers are curious and full of energy, but they can also be accident-prone. In this video we provide some tips on how to keep your toddler safe. Topics include: Supervision Home Safety Toddler Education Emergency Preparedness
Preventing Falls
Falling is one of the most common injuries for children. In this video, we go over the many things parents can do to prevent falls. Topics covered are: Supervision Home Safety Child Education Emergency Preparedness
Meet Dr. Melanie Kazlas
Dr. Melanie Kazlas fell in love with ophthalmology during her third year of medical school, and she hasn’t lost her enthusiasm for helping children improve their vision. Watch her explain how she creates individualized treatment plans for children…
Meet Dr. Cory Resnick
Dr. Cory Resnick specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery with a focus on craniofacial anomalies and syndromes. Dr. Resnick shares what excites him in the field, his approach to caring for his patients, and how it feels to be part of a team…
Keto Kitchen: Cauliflower Elote and More!
Welcome to Keto Kitchen at Boston Children’s Hospital! Join us to discover keto-friendly recipes that are easy to make in the comfort of your own home. This time we are making cauliflower elote.
Your visit to the Perioperative Care Coordination Clinic
What’s it like to visit the Perioperative Care Coordination Clinic (PCCC) at Boston Children's? We can show you! A pre-op clinic visit is necessary for patients who are scheduled to stay overnight after surgery and will likely be your first stop if…
Efren Gonzalez, MD
Dr. Efren Gonzalez is the director of the Ocular Oncology Center at Boston Children’s and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. While growing up, Dr. Gonzalez saw how his family members were affected by eye-related conditions, sparking his interest in…
Meet Dr. Siam Oottamasathien, MD
Dr. Siam Oottamasathien became a pediatric urologist after his time in undergrad where he fell in love with the field. Dr. Lee is the director of innovation and technology development within the department, in this role he helps support the basic…
Meet Dr. Ted Lee, MD
Dr. Ted Lee became a pediatric urologist so he could help children live their lives to the fullest. Dr. Lee specializes in bladder exstrophy, hypospadias complex, and transplant urology.
Online Second Opinions
Boston Children’s is one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals. A second opinion from our experts can confirm your child’s diagnosis, help you understand your child’s treatment options, and confirm the recommended treatment.
What is our approach to craniosynostosis care?
Plastic surgeon-in-chief, Dr. John Meara, discusses Boston Children’s approach to treating craniosynostosis, how they prepare for surgical procedures, and what to expect relative to treatment plans.
What are the different types of craniosynostosis?
Boston Children’s neurosurgeon-in-chief, Dr. Mark Proctor, discusses the different types of craniosynostosis and how the Boston Children’s team prepares for craniosynostosis surgery.
What is craniosynostosis?
Boston Children’s neurosurgeon-in-chief, Dr. Mark Proctor, discusses what craniosynostosis is, the signs and severity of craniosynostosis, and how it’s treated.
Meet Dr. Maireade McSweeney
Dr. Maireade McSweeney is a pediatric gastroenterologist in the Aerodigestive Center at Boston Children’s. After her work in medical device sales inspired her to go back to medical school, Dr. McSweeney found her true passion in pediatrics.
Meet Dr. Jessica Smith
Meet Dr. Jessica Smith, a pediatric endocrinologist and associate director of the Thyroid Center at Boston Children’s. She shares what inspired her to become a doctor and what makes her so passionate about caring for patients with thyroid-related…
Meet Dr. Joseph Griffith
Dr. Joseph Griffith specializes in strabismus (when the eyes don’t properly align). Sharing how he loves helping children, teenagers, and adults — especially those with developmental disabilities — he explains how working with colleagues provides…
Epilepsy Q&A: How to achieve the best quality of life for my child
Dr. Phillip Pearl shares how to help your child have the best quality of life as well as tips for water safety, height safety, head safety, what to do when your child is seizing, and what information to share with your child’s school and more.
Epilepsy Q&A: How do you manage and treat epilepsy?
Dr. Phillip Pearl, shares insight on Boston Children’s approach to treating epilepsy including medication, lifestyle changes, diet therapy, surgery, and more. Additionally, Dr. Pearl shares what we could see in the future relative to treating…
Epilepsy Q&A: How long does epilepsy last?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl talks about to how long epilepsy can last.
Epilepsy Q&A: What are the major types of seizures?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl, discusses the types of seizures and how epileptic seizures can differ.
Epilepsy Q&A: How do seizures present?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl, talks about symptoms associated with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Q&A: What is epilepsy and what causes it?
Boston Children’s neurologist Dr. Phillip Pearl discusses what epilepsy is and its various causes.
What is the “Reverse” Double-Switch Procedure?
Boston Children’s cardiac surgeon Sitaram Emani explains how a “reverse” double-switch procedure rearranges circulation and allows an underdeveloped left ventricle to handle the easier work of pumping blood to the lungs.