Learning you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) may come as a surprise, and getting used to your new normal can take some time. One thing that can help? Learning as much as you can about your condition and what steps you can take next. Here’s what you need to know. 
Parenting in the age of screens isn’t easy. But you have more power over how your family uses the internet than you may think. Try these strategies to help all of you feel happier and more present. 
In network. Out of network. Figuring out where you can, or should, go to an appointment can get confusing and even overwhelming. The answers to these common questions will help you make sense of it all. And they’ll show you why it pays to stay in your network.
Being discharged from the hospital or emergency room is an important step in a child’s recovery journey. But it’s not the end of the road. Most caregivers and children will need to continue managing the child’s health in the days and weeks following hospitalization. Learn more about why this is so important.
Taking medications as prescribed is an important step toward long-lasting improvement and lowered risk of hospitalization. Another key step? Keeping up with your health care provider appointments for monitoring and any necessary adjustments. Learn more about the ins and outs of medication management with the following information.
Certain kinds of mental health medications can have life-changing benefits for children and adolescents who need them, but some may have risks. Working with health care providers to monitor these medications may reduce risks. For some people, these medications can worsen or lead to increased blood pressure, increased blood sugar (which can lead to diabetes), obesity, and increased cholesterol. An important way to decrease those risks is by keeping up with simple blood tests, sometimes called metabolic monitoring. Here are some tips to help you get the best possible results from metabolic monitoring for your child