Children’s Center - August 2020 Archives

Dear Mayo Clinic: My 10-year-old son loves school but last year he began to complain of stomachaches and headaches and would insist he had to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a 7-year-old daughter who becomes anxious and agitated whenever it storms. What can I do to help her overcome her fear ...

Social distancing is hard on kids. Understand how to help your child deal with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. ___________________________________ Up until late 2019, most kids spent ...

Children of all ages can become ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But most kids who are infected typically don't become as sick as adults ...

I've heard that infant swimming in chlorinated, indoor pools might cause childhood asthma. Is it safe for my 5-month-old to swim indoors? _______________________________ Answer: Some research suggests ...

You may feel stressed and anxious about COVID-19 — and so may your children. Try these strategies to talk with them and help them cope. ______________________________________ During ...

Returning to school has taken on new meaning and a new set of worries for parents and caregivers during the age of coronavirus disease 2019 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much stress and uncertainty for students, parents, teachers and staff. "For students and the adults who care for them, the ...