Challenging Misconceptions Around Transgender Youth
As states move to block gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth, a Cedars-Sinai pediatrician explains why it can reduce mental health risks.
How to Help Young Athletes Prevent Sports Injuries
Injury prevention is important for all athletes—including those who play youth sports. Cedars-Sinai orthopaedic specialist Dr. Carlos Uquillas shares his tips for preventing sports...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 18, 2022
Parents' Perspective: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
Children ages 5-11 are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccines and parents are lining up to get it.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 08, 2021
Pediatric Cancer Patients Inspire Through Their Art
The "Shutterbugs Gallery" features photos from 11 photographers ranging in age from 6-18 years old and will be on display through the month of September in honor of Childhood Cance...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 16, 2021
Concussion Symptoms in Children: What to Know
Parents need to recognize the symptoms of concussion—which can even appear days after an initial injury and can cause children to be forgetful or foggy—and know how to manage and c...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 29, 2021
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in Children
Clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine are underway in children, but the process isn't quite the same as it is in adults. Learn how scientists run vaccine and treatment trials in...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 13, 2021
Pride: Helping LGBTQ+ Couples Become Proud Parents
As we celebrate Pride Month, we recognize the strides we've all made in reproductive justice. Cedars-Sinai's Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center helps LGBTQ+ families grow.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 17, 2021
New Clinic for Transgender Youth
To help kids grow into the adults they're meant to be, no matter what stage they're exploring their gender identity, Cedars-Sinai recently opened the Pediatric and Adolescent Gende...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 01, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Paula Glashausser, Social Worker
Cedars-Sinai pediatric social worker Paula Glashausser reflects on her journey of healing after a tragic car accident in childhood and the lessons that informed her decision to hel...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 17, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. David Skaggs
Meet Dr. David Skaggs, the newly appointed director of Pediatric Orthopaedics and co-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. We asked him why he's excited to join Cedars-Sinai a...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 12, 2021
Child's Cough: Is No Medicine the Best Medicine?
Treating coughs and colds in kids with over the counter cough medicine may seem like a good idea, but are children's cough medicines good for kids? We asked a Cedars-Sinai pediatri...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 13, 2019
Pediatric Cancer Patient Kameron Sharpe Isn't Giving Up
Kameron Sharpe was first diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Now 15, he's battling his third recurrence of the disease with a new investigational medication to help future pediat...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 16, 2019
Brain Mapping
Infant brain circuitry predicts emotional and cognitive health in early childhood.
Discoveries / Aug 07, 2019
Tips for Parents of Kids with Diabetes
The potential for serious complications is one of the reasons Amy and Ethan have been proactive in educating Shiloh about managing her diabetes.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 11, 2019
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Tips for Parents and Family
LGBTQ+ youth are at a higher risk of bullying, harassment, and suicide. Jonathan Vickburg of Cedars-Sinai's Share & Care program offers advice to help you support them.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 03, 2019
