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How to prepare young kids for daylight saving time

Try blackout curtains, early-morning light exposure, and – as tempting as it is – try not to let them sleep in.

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Gaming vaccine anxiety

At Stanford Medicine Children’s Health flu clinics, kids break virtual piñatas in a video game designed to ease their fears while getting a shot, and leave with a real prize.

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Head lice happens

Stanford Medicine’s Patty Sabey has tips for preventing and treating this “tiny microscopic companion of the human species.”

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Seasonal shots for kids

For the first time this fall, babies in the U.S. will have access to shots that protect against RSV. Those over 6 months can also get updated shots that protect against COVID-19 and flu. Here’s what to know.

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How to recognize concussions in kids

As the school year gets underway, pediatric sports medicine specialist Arvind Balaji answers common questions about traumatic brain injuries in young athletes.

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Understanding separation anxiety

The common developmental phase that usually peaks when babies are 10 to 18 months may recur when kids head off to preschool, says Stanford Medicine’s Gianna Frazee.

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