The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is among the most defining public health crises of our time. While it wreaked havoc across adult populations globally, children presented a unique paradox—often exhibiting milder disease or remaining asymptomatic, yet not untouched by the broader implications. As the virus evolved, so did our understanding of its diverse effects on Pediatric health, ranging from clinical manifestations to developmental and psychological consequences.