Children’s Center - August 2021 Archives

Running is a great way for kids to get active and participate in sports. Cross country and track are two of the most popular sports ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son is 10 and entering the fourth grade. He has struggled in the past with nerves and anxiety, often visiting the school ...

COVID-19 and especially the spread of the delta variant have created a whole new set of challenges this year. And now, children across the US ...

After a year of full or partial distance learning, many students will be headed back into a physical classroom this fall. In this Mayo Clinic ...

With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend and I were talking about the risks of swimming and water safety for young children. I have a toddler and a ...

As students prepare to return to the classroom, it's important to ensure that they keep up with their immunization schedules. According to the Centers for ...

With classes right around the corner, it's time to get kids ready for a return to school. And after a year that has been anything but ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-year-old niece has had several issues since birth, and she is behind in her communications and attention. I wonder if she may ...

Children are heading back to the classroom and many parents have questions about their kids wearing face masks to protect them from COVID-19. Are they safe? ...

The number of COVID-19 infections, mostly with the delta variant, continues to rise, especially in parts of the U.S. where vaccination rates are low. Dr. ...

August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn the signs of sun damage and remember the ways you can ...