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Children’s Health

Summer Safety Tips for Families: Navigating the 100 Most Dangerous Days

Summer brings changes in routine, increased travel and more time spent outdoors. It also brings a predictable rise in preventable injuries. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has traditionally been referred...

June 12, 2026

9 min read

Teenage girl sitting on couch having panic attack

Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Panic Attacks in Children and Teens: Signs Parents Should Know

Panic attacks in children and teens can feel sudden, scary and confusing. A child may seem fine one minute and terrified the next. Their heart may race. They may cry, shake or say they cannot breathe or are going to...

June 4, 2026

7 min read

Children’s Health Dermatology

Is It Safe to Use Sunscreen on Babies?

Many parents wonder whether it’s safe to use sunscreen on their babies. Using sunscreen on babies under six months old is generally not recommended. However, protecting a baby’s skin with other safe and effective...

May 22, 2026

4 min read

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Children’s Health

How Can I Tell If My Child Is Depressed?

Mental health challenges in children and teens are more common than many parents realize. Nearly one in five children ages three to 17 has been diagnosed with a mental, emotional or behavioral health condition...

May 20, 2026

7 min read

Cancer Care & Research Children’s Health Dermatology

Best Sunscreen & Skin Protection Tips for Cancer Prevention

Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the kindest things you can do for your long-term health. Sun safety isn’t just about saving sunscreen for special occasions like beach outings — it’s a daily practice that...

May 12, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Symptoms, Risks and How to Stay Safe

Flesh-eating bacteria infections are rare, but they can become serious very quickly. Understanding how these infections occur — and how to protect yourself — is essential, especially during warmer months when certain...

April 24, 2026

7 min read

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Children’s Health Infectious Diseases

Rotavirus Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

If you’re a parent, it can feel like stomach bugs are always circulating, especially in daycare, school or playgroups. Trying to tell the difference between common stomach viruses like rotavirus or norovirus can quickly...

April 16, 2026

7 min read

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Children’s Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 29: When Kids Don’t Sleep: What Parents Should Know

This episode explores what healthy sleep looks like for children and how parents can recognize when something isn’t right. Experts from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital discuss common sleep concerns, warning signs...

April 15, 2026

23 min read

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Behavioral Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Healthcast Episode 11: CARE Initiative

The CARE Initiative is a groundbreaking initiative from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital created in response to the growing health care needs of students across Suffolk County, especially those surrounding mental health...

March 31, 2026

34 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

Understanding the COVID-19 Cicada Variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, Spread and Protection

COVID-19 continues to evolve, and new variants remain part of that cycle. The latest variant gaining attention is officially known as SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, or more commonly called the “Cicada” variant. Like other...

March 30, 2026

4 min read

Topic: Children’s Health

Summer Safety Tips for Families: Navigating the 100 Most Dangerous Days

Panic Attacks in Children and Teens: Signs Parents Should Know

Is It Safe to Use Sunscreen on Babies?

How Can I Tell If My Child Is Depressed?

Best Sunscreen & Skin Protection Tips for Cancer Prevention

Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Symptoms, Risks and How to Stay Safe

Rotavirus Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 29: When Kids Don’t Sleep: What Parents Should Know

Healthcast Episode 11: CARE Initiative

Understanding the COVID-19 Cicada Variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, Spread and Protection

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