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How to Win the Bedtime Battle: How-To Guide for Caregivers

Learn how to win the bedtime battle with expert tips and strategies. Parents and caregivers can create a smoother nightly routine and improve sleep for all.

Is It IBS? Identifying Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Kids

Navigate the challenges of IBS in kids with our guide on symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatment options to ease your child's discomfort and stress.

Childhood Cancer Signs and Symptoms Explained by a Pediatrician

While childhood cancer is rare, you can help protect your child by understanding the signs & symptoms, and discussing any concerns with your pediatrician.

How Isabela the Facility Dog Supports Patient Care

Facility dogs enhance patient care. Learn how these intuitive companions boost emotional well-being and ease anxiety at Baystate Children's Hospital.

What is Childhood Cancer? Learn Common Types and Treatments

Childhood cancer can be scary, but is increasingly treatable and survivable. Learn about the types and treatments of the most common pediatric cancers.

Vaccine Schedule for Children: How to Protect Your Child

Baystate Health pediatric doctor shares the when, why, and how of childhood vaccination schedules to protect your child from preventable diseases.

Can Energy Drinks Cause Stroke? Caffeine’s Impact on Heart Health

Can energy drinks cause a stroke? Learn how the caffeine and other ingredients in popular energy drinks can impact your heart health and more.

When is it Safe to Visit a Newborn? Guidelines for Meeting New Baby

When should parents allow people to visit their newborn, and what should visitors do or not do?

When to take your child to the ER with flu or cold symptoms

Children’s hospitals are filling up with respiratory illnesses. If your child has a runny nose, cough, fever, or sore throat, call your pediatrician first.

How to treat your child during a children's cold medication shortage

An increased demand for medications due to the current  respiratory illnesses has led to empty shelves of many kids’ pain and fever reducing medications.