Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

Multidisciplinary, proactive plans, and student self-sufficiency are vital.

Bullying can be all-encompassing for children and teenagers, thanks to technology, and it can have a very negative impact on all involved.

Address concerns that a child is not eating a balanced diet through education, reassurance.

The effect of acne is more than skin deep.

Period poverty isn’t just an issue in third-world countries or among low-income women. Across the United States, women of all ages still struggle to afford menstrual products.

Patience and antimicrobial stewardship are key to treating sinusitis.

Decreasing cases of chlamydia may offer false hope in light of decreased screening.

Experts note that, with cow’s milk allergies seemingly on the rise, pediatric health care providers can help parents be vigilant.

The recent recommendation statement from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that routine screening for eating disorders aren’t needed for teenagers with normal growth and weight was met with displeasure by experts in the field.

Experts still advocate for breast milk, but pediatricians must be able to offer advice on all options for feeding babies

The “Learn the Signs, Act Early” Program, an effort of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), updates developmental surveillance tools to promote timely surveillance and intervention.

Many new therapies have been developed over the past decade to treat disorders that are often present at birth and early treatment can lead to better outcomes. However, the screenings for newborns have been slow to adapt.

A new poll suggests that misconceptions about the flu vaccine are at a three-year high, despite the fact that more patients seem to be receiving the vaccine. Find out what physicians can do to clear the air.

Puberty is a pivotal development stage that signifies the move from childhood to adulthood. While the timing of puberty can range naturally, the age of onset for puberty in boys and girls has been moving up in recent decades and, for some, this process is triggered entirely too early causing a cascade of short- and long-term consequences.

Central precocious puberty doesn’t just describe adolescents on the early end of the puberty spectrum. This rare condition triggers significantly earlier sexual development—in girls more often than boys—that can cause lifelong symptoms.

The jury is out on whether testing or exposure better explains the unseasonable surge of respiratory syncytial virus.

Seborrheic dermatitis will affect roughly half of all infants, making knowing how to treat and manage it key.

Parents who are struggling financially often try to stretch their diaper supply, which may increase the risk of a child developing diaper rash. Diaper banks are one place that can help.

For girls with additional body weight, using Tanner staging to determine pubertal development may require more care.

Performing bone age assessments can assist clinicians in diagnosing central precocious puberty.

Most diaper rash requires strict hygiene and over-the-counter barrier creams. When dealing with more severe cases, there are a number of diagnoses and treatments to consider.

There are a number of reasons a child may show signs of puberty early with many not requiring treatment. However, full initiation of puberty before the normal age range can signal other problems.

What to look for when considering a diagnosis of central precocious puberty for a child.

Dropping temperatures and dry air can wreak havoc on anyone's skin, but especially the delicate skin of an infant. Prevention is the best tactic to keep skin healthy.

The development of adult body odor and axillary hair growth early in life may not always signal that a child is beginning puberty.

Thelarche before age 8 years isn't always a cause for concern. What are the potential red flags?

A look at the clinical features of puberty in boys to help determine where patients are in the process.

Age of first menarche has long been seen as a girl's start to puberty, but breast development may be a better fit.

Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics help guide families on how to manage and move on from trauma.

Using vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian formulas isn't as easy as an adult choosing to have such a diet and making that choice for an infant can carry consequences.