It’s natural for children to have questions or feel uncertain if they need surgery. The team at University of Utah Health is here to help you and your child feel at ease. As a parent, you can offer ...

Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

Learning your child needs surgery can feel overwhelming. As a pediatric neurosurgeon, I do my best to alleviate patients’ and families’ stress and fears surrounding surgery by providing as much ...

Carli Tourdot is a Child Life specialist and a children's book author. Tourdot is pictured with her book "Today is the Day! My First Surgery" on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Rochester.

You are not alone. Here is a step-by-step plan for preparing, staying present through the hospital stay, and caring for your ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - There are often discussions about the negative side effects of kids spending too much time on electronic devices, but a Cincinnati Children’s nurse found a way to use technology ...

Within the next year, about 50 million people will undergo surgery in the United States. And with rare exceptions, all of these people — both adults and children — will suffer from anxiety beforehand.

Cleft lip and palate surgery is a procedure that can correct a common birth irregularity. It’s typically performed in infancy and can correct issues with feeding, speech, and appearance. Share on ...

Preparing your child for surgery can be a stressful time for you both. Working with your healthcare team, you can help make this scary time a little less frightening by addressing your child’s ...