Cleveland Clinic Children's

07/29/2026

Parenting a teenager can be tough, especially in today's world. How can you help them build mental fortitude and confidence? It starts with teaching coping skills.

An adolescent medicine expert explains how to help teens develop the skills they’ll need to turn life’s challenges into opportunities to grow — and thrive.

07/29/2026

There’s no doubt that school can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Open up the lines of communication with your child and their school. And don’t hesitate to talk with a healthcare provider who can help your child manage their anxiety.

School can come with stressors for a lot of kids. But if it crosses the line to anxiety and school avoidance, here’s how you can help.

07/28/2026

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and on the brink of burnout? You're not alone. Depleted Mother Syndrome is real. Moms have an incredible ability to multitask, but it comes with a cost.

Underneath a mom who’s doing it all may be a mom who’s also teetering on the edge of burnout. Call it the dark side of multitasking. A clinical health psychologist explains why mom burnout is so prevalent and what you can do to cope.

07/28/2026

Most splinters can be handled at home with a little patience and the right approach. But there are also times when it’s best to let a medical professional step in. Here’s when to seek help.

07/28/2026

Healthy wisdom teeth can be as useful as any other teeth in your mouth. There can be advantages to hanging onto them once they arrive, which typically happens in your late teens or early 20s.

While most people have their wisdom teeth removed, keeping them can bring benefits. Our oral surgeon explains the potential perks.

07/28/2026

No one wants their baby to be miserable with gas or colic. But is gripe water the answer to their woes? Our pediatrician discusses the controversy about this supposed remedy.

07/27/2026

A child and adolescent psychiatrist explains what brown noise is and how it may or may not be useful.

A child and adolescent psychiatrist discusses why brown noise is being touted as a treatment for improving focus and attention for people living with ADHD.

07/27/2026

Stimming is a natural and important tool for coping with stressful situations, intense emotions and overstimulation. Most of the time, it’s healthy, safe and should be respected, not corrected.

You’ve probably read about stimming, or “self-stimulatory behavior,” online. But what is it exactly? We asked a developmental pediatrician.

07/27/2026

Regular eye check-ups for children are crucial to ensure they're not facing any vision barriers in the classroom. Undetected eye issues can lead to misdiagnoses of learning disabilities or ADHD. Schedule screenings annually to help your child succeed.

Even if you don’t see symptoms, your young child may have a vision problem. Early detection is key. Find out when to start scheduling eye exams for your child.

07/27/2026

A year ago, we joined fans cheering for Evan Lallo as he celebrated clean scans after treatment for Ewing sarcoma with a ceremonial first pitch. Today, he’s back on the mound, a reminder of how far he’s come and the message that carried him through: “Just keep going!”

Evan’s cancer journey began in summer 2024, when he started having pain in his right shoulder. Active in athletics, his first diagnosis was rotator cuff tendinitis. He started treatment, but the pain and function of his right arm worsened. An MRI ultimately showed a mass on his neck, and further testing revealed Ewing sarcoma.

Evan began treatment the next day. This involved multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

“Evan responded very well to treatment. The tumor kept shrinking, but he was still struggling with his arm function,” says Evan’s pediatric oncologist Dr. Matteo Trucco.

“We were watching Evan closely to see if treating the cancer would take the pressure off his nerves and allow them to heal on their own. Fortunately, he regained a significant amount of function in his bicep. However, he didn’t recover much movement in his shoulder, which affected his ability to lift his arm up,” says peripheral nerve neurosurgeon Dr. Megan Jack.

To improve his shoulder mobility, Dr. Jack opted to do what’s called a nerve transfer, which involves taking a healthy nerve and connecting it to the damaged nerve. Dr. Jack says the healing process takes time and must be paired with physical therapy. Evan’s shoulder continues showing signs of improvement.

By June 2025, his scans showed no signs of cancer remaining. Evan celebrated his last day of chemo and rang the Bravery Bell, surrounded by his care team, friends and family. Funds to support the occasion came from one of our Catalyst Grants aimed at personalizing experiences for patients.

Evan spent the past school year playing three sports and is excited to begin high school this fall.

“I stayed focused on what needed to be done so I could get back to doing the things I love,” says Evan.