3 in 5 parents say it’s hard to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet because of picky eating, not eating enough fruits and vegetables and other reasons.

A new study suggests that talking with children during TV time may help stimulate overall curiosity and aid in early childhood development.

1 in 5 parents say their children ate fast food more often since the pandemic shutdowns and 1 in 6 say their child eats fast food at least twice a week.

A study of a large cohort of children and adolescents suggests that childhood obesity rates have spiked during the COVID-19 era.

Out-of-pocket spending for maternal and newborn hospitalizations among privately insured families can exceed $10,000 if babies require neonatal intensive care.

How a simple health care need gained importance during the pandemic.

After welcoming their son, couple helps Michigan Medicine launch first peer mentor program for same sex couples expecting babies through surrogacy.

National poll: Cyberbullying, depression and unhealthy habits on parents’ top 10 list of worries. Black families rank racism as No.1 concern and COVID-19 as No.2.

Tailoring prenatal care to meet patients’ unique needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, will improve care value and patient experience.

The Luke Clinic provides free prenatal, postpartum and infant care (through one year of life) to any family in the Detroit metro area.

A child psychiatrist provides support resources for children with autism, and their caregivers, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To limit exposure of COVID-19 to pregnant patients, Michigan Medicine unveils a new prenatal care approach.

Two Michigan Medicine doctors find themselves on the other side of care after learning their baby was born deaf due to a common cold-like virus known as CMV. 

Fat shaming won’t solve obesity, but science could help. Michigan Medicine rounds up research papers and articles to show why treatment can’t adopt the “one size fits all” approach.

A new report found that lead is present in one-fifth of baby foods and other products for young children. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician shares advice.