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October 22, 2026
Protecting kids during respiratory virus season
Stay informed this respiratory virus season. Learn how to protect your family from RSV, flu and COVID-19 with essential tips from Children's Mercy.
October 20, 2026
BEWARE! Or Be Aware of these Halloween safety tips
Keep kids safe this Halloween by avoiding the most common injuries that bring little ones to the emergency departments: falls, burns from flammable costumes, injuries from collisions with vehicles and eye injuries from sharp objects. Follow the tips below for a Halloween of all treats - no tricks!
October 16, 2026
How to support different learning styles for kids
Discover practical tips to support different learning styles for kids at home and school, helping them focus, remember and grow.
October 12, 2026
Wondering how to get kids to listen? We can help
Learn how to get kids to listen: break tasks down, give choices, praise progress and stay calm