Stanford Medicine Children's Health

08/18/2026

Painful, heavy or irregular periods are common concerns among teens — but menstruation remains understudied. Stanford Medicine’s Nichole Tyson, MD, explains what young people should know about their periods and why better conversations about menstrual health matter. (From 2023).

Nichole Tyson, MD, has advice for young people seeking help for menstrual problems - including painful, irregular or heavy periods.

08/14/2026

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08/14/2026

Social media can connect teens—but it can also fuel unhealthy comparison, insecurity and isolation. Dr. Alan Atkins, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, shares practical ways families can help kids build healthier habits, from setting screen-time limits to prioritizing hobbies, friendships and time outdoors, and using technology as a tool—not letting it take control.

From premium makeup brands endorsed by celebrities to lavish displays of the influencer lifestyle, senior Aashka Nadathur has observed how teens are constantly exposed to an idealized perspective of life

08/13/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome our NICU and ICN graduates and their families back for our annual celebration! 💛

Each year, this special gathering gives us the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable milestones, growth, and resilience of the incredible little ones who have touched our hearts.

It’s also a meaningful chance for families to reconnect with the multidisciplinary teams who cared for them, reunite with familiar faces, and celebrate alongside a community connected by the neonatal journey.

Our care doesn’t end at discharge. This cherished tradition is a reminder of the lasting relationships, ongoing support, and extraordinary impact of neonatal care—from the earliest days in the hospital to every milestone that follows.

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing NICU and ICN community together. We hope to see you there! ✨

08/13/2026

⚾ For 14-year-old Tyler Briend, his first San Francisco Giants game came with a moment few baseball fans ever experience: taking the field at Oracle Park.

Tyler, who received a heart transplant at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford in 2024, was honored as the San Francisco Giants’ Play Ball Kid during Donate Life Day. He wore No. 24—a nod to the year he received his new heart. ❤️

After a childhood filled with complex heart care, surgeries and hospital stays, Tyler’s day at the ballpark was about more than baseball. It was a celebration of organ donation, the generosity of donors and their families, and the milestones a new heart can make possible.

08/12/2026

When Yujin's friends ask about his summer break, he'll have lots to share: playing with the Earthquakes professional B team and watching Japan play a World Cup game in Dallas. Now, Yujin is getting ready to start his freshman year at Stanford University, where he'll also be playing soccer. We highlighted Yujin's recovery journey last year on our blog:

Yujin's knee injury didn't sideline him for long, thanks to his sports medicine care team and his incredible work ethic.

08/07/2026

Back-to-school season can bring anxiety for kids and parents alike. Dr. Apurva Bhatt, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, shares practical tips to help families navigate the transition.

The first week of school can be tough, especially for younger children starting a new classroom. Apurva Bhatt, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Children's Health, gives insight.

08/06/2026

S’mores, kayaking, ropes courses, archery, and the freedom of time in the woods, away from all the stresses of everyday life. These sleepaway camp staples might be inaccessible to kids navigating pediatric cancer, were it not for Camp Okizu. At camp, a team of expert volunteers helps kids who are still receiving cancer treatment and childhood cancer survivors to stay safe and healthy. Stanford's Karen Chao, MD, is one of those volunteers. This summer, the pediatric oncologist spent her first summer as the camp’s medical director after two years of volunteering in other roles.

08/05/2026

Join us on Aug. 8 as we participate in the San Francisco Congenital Heart Walk. Starting at the San Francisco Zoo, this meaningful one-mile walk is where heart families, supporters, and survivors unite for change.

William Goodyer, MD, PhD, a pediatric cardiologist at Stanford Medicine Children's Health, will be speaking at the event representing our Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center. Dr. Goodyer is a physician scientist who specializes in pediatric cardiology and electrophysiology, and recently published a research paper on CHD titled “Precision Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease.”

No one faces congenital heart disease alone, so walk with our Stanford Children’s team, interact with us at the Stanford Children’s booth, and attend to learn more about Dr. Goodyer’s paper. San Francisco Congenital Heart Walk information: https://bit.ly/4fQHtSK

08/05/2026

The FDA approved bemotrizinol this summer, making it the first new sunscreen active ingredient cleared for use in the U.S. in more than two decades. Joyce Teng, MD, PhD, chief of pediatric dermatology at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, explains what makes it different, why it may be helpful for some children with sensitive skin and what families can do to protect kids from the sun now.