NC Children's

05/27/2026

https://www.parents.com/is-gentle-parenting-spoiling-kids-11961698

Gentle parenting has gained traction for its empathetic approach—but critics argue it may go too far, leaving kids entitled or unprepared for the real world. Here, child development experts unpack what the approach really means and whether the criticisms hold up.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Children with autism are three times more likely to experience constipation than the general population and current treatments don’t always work well for them.

For Nova and her mom, finding answers wasn’t easy. Now, their story is helping bring attention to a hidden challenge many children like her face.

They are why Duke Health and UNC Health are teaming up on a $12.9M national study to find better treatment options. This research highlights the power of our NC Children's partnership to bring hope to families across North Carolina and beyond.

https://www.wral.com/lifestyles/health/gi-struggles-children-with-autism-unc-health-duke-study-may-2026/

Duke Children's | Duke University School of Medicine

05/27/2026

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/golf/article315899215.html

UNC alum Austin Greaser and Dylan Menante, who play on the Korn Ferry Tour, visit UNC Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The tour returns to the Raleigh Country Club this week for the 72-hole UNC Health Championship, which benefits the children’s hospital.

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

This breakthrough can save pediatric oncologists valuable time as they determine the most effective treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It will also shorten families' stressful wait-time for treatment recommendations.

The genetic tool allows doctors to better tailor treatments to each patient's unique subtype of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

05/14/2026

These injuries often resolve with therapy.

05/14/2026

If mealtimes are a struggle for your child, here’s what you need to know.

05/14/2026

Duke autism experts are closing the gap in autism screening and care through interdisciplinary innovation. Read an update on the SenseToKnow app's next steps from the Duke Office of Interdisciplinary Programs: https://interdisciplinary.duke.edu/news/closing-gap-autism-screening-and-care-through-interdisciplinary-innovation/