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What Parents Need to Know About Hand Sanitizers in 2020

Alysha Behrman, RN, CSPI — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:52:33 +0000

We’ve written about the potential dangers of hand sanitizer before, as adverse exposure to it is fairly common and the bottles tend to be easily accessible, such as in purses › Continue Reading

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5 Things Parents Need to Know About Melatonin Use in Kids

Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:31:44 +0000

A good night’s rest is important for everyone, but is particularly key for kids’ mental, physical and emotional well-being. It’s estimated that around 25% of healthy children and teens have › Continue Reading

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COVID-19: Summer Ideas To Keep Kids Active & Engaged

Emily Martin — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:07:32 +0000

This summer likely looks much different than what families had originally planned, with social distancing and the cancellation of many summer camps and programs. Parents are probably feeling a mixture › Continue Reading

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Tips to Encourage Screen-Free Learning During COVID-19

John S. Hutton, MD — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:36:20 +0000

During this unusual time of the COVID-19 pandemic, one positive aspect of social distancing is that it has offered many families the opportunity to spend more time together. Whether reading, playing or › Continue Reading

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Easing Back-to-School Jitters After A Long Summer

Amie Duncan, PhD — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:26:50 +0000

Parents and kids alike have a lot of mixed emotions about the impending school year. And while it’s typical for everyone to be a little nervous about getting back to › Continue Reading

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Help Identifying Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Kids

Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:06:57 +0000

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is one of those conditions that is often mislabeled. ODD is a behavior disorder characterized by uncooperative, defiant, negativistic, and annoying behaviors towards parents, teachers and › Continue Reading

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How to Talk to Kids About Racism

Angela Scott, PhD — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:12:51 +0000

Issues of racism that plague our society have been brought to the world stage in response to recent events. With racial unrest at its peak, it is important for parents › Continue Reading

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COVID-19: What We Know About Antibody Tests

Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:18:05 +0000

As we continue to learn more about the new coronavirus, COVID-19, many families are wondering if they’ve been exposed to it or have had the disease previously. I’ve heard many › Continue Reading

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U.S. News & World Report: Ranked #3 in 2020-21

Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:47:24 +0000

Earlier today, U.S. News and World Report released their annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, and Cincinnati Children’s is honored to be ranked number three on their 2020-2021 list of Honor › Continue Reading

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Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Families

Wendy Pomerantz, MD — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 11:11:01 +0000

This summer might look a little different than what you and your family had originally planned. That said, I have to imagine that it will still include lots of outdoor › Continue Reading

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COVID-19: Tips to Help Kids Wear Face Masks

Stephanie Filigno, PhD — Fri, 29 May 2020 09:57:05 +0000

Our world has drastically changed in the last few months, and we’re needing to do things that we never expected. Wearing face masks is probably at the top of that › Continue Reading

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COVID-19: Kids Should Wear Face Masks, Too

Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:23:09 +0000

As more shelter-in-place orders are relaxing, the CDC recommends that all people, including children, wear masks outside of the home when it’s not possible to maintain six feet of distance › Continue Reading

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COVID-19: What to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Kawasaki Disease

Hector Wong, MD — Wed, 27 May 2020 13:49:03 +0000

The silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic has been that it doesn’t appear to affect children as much as it does adults. The majority of kids who have been infected › Continue Reading

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COVID-19: I Took My Daughter to A Doctor’s Appointment

Rachel Camper — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:04:44 +0000

Like a lot of parents, I am concerned about many aspects of COVID-19. Among numerous other things, I’m worried about what will happen if my kids get sick or hurt › Continue Reading

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The Importance of Well-Child Visits During COVID-19

Nick DeBlasio, MD — Mon, 18 May 2020 14:09:06 +0000

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a significant drop in well-child visits at Cincinnati Children’s and at pediatric offices throughout our community. At the height of the stay-at-home orders, our › Continue Reading

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COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help

Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD — Fri, 15 May 2020 10:21:49 +0000

We’ve been sheltering-in-place and managing our lives around the new coronavirus, COVID-19, for quite some time now. As a child psychologist, I figured that eventually our mental health would be › Continue Reading

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COVID-19: Returning to Sports After Time Away

Grant Poston, DPT — Wed, 13 May 2020 13:48:23 +0000

As the weather gets nicer and restrictions start to be lifted, we all hope we’re closer to playing and watching sports again. As the transition to more activity begins it’s › Continue Reading

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What Parents Can Do When They’re Stressed During COVID-19

Julie Bemerer, PsyD — Tue, 05 May 2020 09:36:21 +0000

To say that parents are stressed and overwhelmed right now is an understatement. There’s so much uncertainty. Many parents have lost their jobs or are facing the potential. Our social › Continue Reading

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How an Immunocompromised Family is Handling COVID-19

Renda Brower — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:56:36 +0000

Like many families across the country, we are anxious about the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19. However, our family may be different from some in that we are used to › Continue Reading

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How Our Family Is Keeping Busy During COVID-19

Sarah Caito — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:25:35 +0000

The unknown is scary, and there are a lot of unknowns in our current situation. While it’s unsettling to live with so much uncertainty, our family has been trying to focus on › Continue Reading

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Teaching Kids CBT Coping Tools During COVID-19

Sara Williams, PhD — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:52:56 +0000

Taking care of your family’s mental health is just as important as taking care of their physical health. During this time of stress and uncertainty related to COVID-19, now is › Continue Reading

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Lunch Ideas For Families Spending More Time At Home

Shelly Frank, RD, LD — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:01:29 +0000

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COVID-19 Ask the Expert: Dr. Robert Frenck

Dr. Robert Frenck — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:39:28 +0000

As people around the country deal with longer and longer periods of isolation due to COVID-19, we asked Dr. Robert Frenck, medical director of the division of infectious diseases at › Continue Reading

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Rehab at Home: How to Recover When You Can’t Get To the Gym

Kelly Camp — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:18:23 +0000

Whether it’s working-from-home, or digital learning, we’re doing more from home than ever before. For athletes who have sustained an injury and are in the rehab phase, this period of › Continue Reading

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9 Remote Learning Tips During COVID-19

Sarah Steinke — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:05:17 +0000

Currently, we’re all facing new challenges we’ve never encountered before. Among them are parents helping their children through remote learning while managing all of their other responsibilities during the COVID-19 › Continue Reading

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Simple Activity Ideas for Kids During COVID-19

Emily Martin — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:55:35 +0000

Parents are likely feeling overwhelmed right now, as they are trying to help their children navigate the many changes that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as managing their › Continue Reading

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Ways to Keep Kids Exercising During COVID-19

Kelsey Logan, MD, MPH — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:23:30 +0000

Like most of you reading this, I am figuring out how to keep my children and myself physically active without the normal routine of school and sports during the COVID-19 › Continue Reading

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Building Immunity with Food

Shelly Frank, RD, LD — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:00:36 +0000

Preventing illnesses, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic, is at the top of all of our minds. While it’s not practical to think that we can avoid 100% of illnesses, › Continue Reading

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Location Closures and Screening at Burnet Campus

Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:30:42 +0000

Location closures: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and current patient volumes, our Eastgate, Mason, and Northern Kentucky locations are closed until further notice. This includes Urgent Care at Mason. The Psychiatry Partial Hospitalization › Continue Reading

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How to Safely Disinfect for COVID-19

Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:33:40 +0000

COVID-19 is at the top of everyone’s minds and we’re all wondering how to prevent it. I’ve seen some inaccurate information on social media about drinking vinegar and bleach to › Continue Reading

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Taking Care of Your Family’s Mental Health During COVID-19

Katherine Bedard-Thomas, PhD — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:22:02 +0000

Many of our patients face an increased risk from the broad impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). Because of this, we are providing our families with the following tips and strategies to › Continue Reading

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Steps To Help Ease Kids’ Fears and Anxieties About COVID-19

Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:01:12 +0000

New things and situations are anxiety producing, and COVID-19 is no exception. So much is unknown about the disease, and things seem to be changing quickly. This can be worrisome › Continue Reading

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COVID-19 and Immunocompromised Patients: Guidance for Parents

Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:56:55 +0000

COVID-19 is spreading in the United States and it is important for parents and caregivers of immunocompromised children and teens to be diligent about precautions and make some preparations. We don’t know enough about › Continue Reading

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Child Life Helps Patient with Anxiety Through 50-75 Yearly Procedures

Tasha Firoza Faruqui, DO — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:49:19 +0000

You wouldn’t know it by looking at her, but my seven-year-old daughter, Soraya, is a particularly anxious child. I say that because on the outside, she is cheerful and colorful. › Continue Reading

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What It Meant for My Son With Hemophilia A to Attend His Class Trip

April Neely — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:06:57 +0000

Recently my 14 year-old son, Cecil, attended his class trip to New York City and Washington DC. While this sounds like a typical milestone for many teens, this trip and › Continue Reading

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How I Became an Advocate for My Child’s Rare Condition

Brittney Underwood — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:31:44 +0000

In America, rare diseases are defined as disorders that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the country. My child has a condition affecting about 200 people in the entire world › Continue Reading

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Functional Independence: Why I’ve Worked Out for 400+ Days

Ashten Vassar — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:12 +0000

I exercised 478 days in a row. You’re probably assuming that I’m a body builder. Well, I guess in a way I sort of am. I’ve learned how to “rebuild” › Continue Reading

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Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Foods

Laurie Dunham, MS, RD, LD — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:30:20 +0000

WHAT IS ORTHOREXIA? Orthorexia is an obsessive focus on healthy eating. In many cases, a change to the diet can be considered positive. However, some eating behaviors can quickly become › Continue Reading

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Sleep Apnea with Down Syndrome: New Treatment Shows Promise

Stacey Ishman, MD, MPH — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:53:44 +0000

More than half of children and almost all adults who have Down syndrome struggle with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This airway condition causes breathing difficulties while sleeping, and can wake › Continue Reading

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How Important Are Baby Teeth?

Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:31:24 +0000

Parents frequently ask me how important baby teeth are. After all, they just fall out and are replaced with another set. I often respond with a one-word answer: vital. Baby › Continue Reading

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How to Listen to Earphones Safely

Ian Windmill, PhD — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:00:16 +0000

No matter where you go these days, people are using earphones. They use them for communicating, listening to music, and blocking background noise. They come in a variety of shapes › Continue Reading

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Safe Sleep: How to Reduce The Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths

Stephanie Napolitano, MD, MPH — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:00:17 +0000

The rate of sleep-related infant deaths has declined more than 50 percent since the 1994 Back-to-Sleep campaign was launched, encouraging parents to place infants to sleep on their backs. Unfortunately, › Continue Reading

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Babies Born with a Heart Defect: Resources for Families

Adam Powell, MD — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:11 +0000

Hearing the news that your baby has a congenital heart defect (CHD) can bring a wave of emotions, ranging from sadness to anger to guilt. Understandably, you’ve gone from having › Continue Reading

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Video Visits: A New Way to Connect With a Pediatric Expert

Michelle Widecan, DNP, APRN, CPNP — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:15:07 +0000

Families in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana can now have a video visit with a pediatric expert if a child has a minor illness or injury. CincyKids Health Connect gives parents › Continue Reading

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A Lot of Faith Needed: Tetralogy of Fallot, Chromosomal Disorder Diagnoses

Kamesha Manning — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:43:45 +0000

We named our daughter Alana Faith, because it sounds like “a lot of faith.” It felt appropriate given how greatly we needed to lean on it from the very beginning › Continue Reading

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Giving the Gift of Life Twice: Living-Related Donor Transplant

Jessica Klein — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:45:41 +0000

My daughter, Katherine, was born on June 13, 2011, along with her twin brother, Kevin. We brought them home to an already full household. At the time her “older” brothers › Continue Reading

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Preparing for a Baby with a Complex Fetal Diagnosis

Heather Strief — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:46:16 +0000

Finding out that you are expecting is usually a time of celebration and anticipation. But when you learn that your baby has a complex fetal diagnosis, that experience changes quickly. › Continue Reading

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Pulmonary Hypertension, HHT & New Year’s Resolutions

Kelly Wiegele — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:46:43 +0000

You may remember my daughter, Riley. I wrote about her a couple of years ago in a previous blog post. She was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension when she was four › Continue Reading

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How to Properly Clean a Dirty Car Seat

Michelle Price — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:00:35 +0000

While throwing a car seat cover and straps in the washer and dryer seems like a convenient and sensible way to go about cleaning a dirty car seat, this is › Continue Reading

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Using Positive Praise to Inspire Behavioral Change

Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:42:00 +0000

Praising kids comes easily for most parents. We want them to feel good about themselves and what they’re doing, so we tell them they’ve done a great job. The only › Continue Reading

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7 Exercise Ideas to Keep Kids Active This Winter

Kist, MS, CEP — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:03:33 +0000

We’re all aware that regular physical activity is important and has many health benefits. But even some very active kids have a difficult time keeping the exercise going during the › Continue Reading

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Tips to Prevent Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Kids

Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:23:21 +0000

Working at the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), I answer questions from callers about accidental exposures to harmful substances. Particularly around the holidays, we’ll receive an uptick in calls about accidental alcohol › Continue Reading

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Altruistic Kidney Donation: Why I Donated My Kidney to a Stranger

Ashley Ratliff — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:33:58 +0000

Earlier this year, I donated my kidney to someone with whom I’ve never met. People often ask me, “Why on earth would you donate your kidney to a stranger?” I › Continue Reading

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Amoxicillin Allergy & Amoxicillin Rash Are Often Mislabeled

Sandy Durrani, MD — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:14:09 +0000

I’d like to spread awareness for a public health issue impacting both kids and adults: a mislabeled amoxicillin allergy. I say mislabeled because many people who think they are allergic › Continue Reading

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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Through the Holidays: DOs and DON’Ts

Shelly Frank, RD, LD — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:40:06 +0000

Tis the season for holiday parties, food-related treats, and off-kilter schedules. It’s great fun, but if your family is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you may be wondering what › Continue Reading

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Bronchiolitis: A New Parent’s Guide to One of the Most Common Winter Illnesses

Brad Sobolewski, MD — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:03:30 +0000

Along with sleepless nights, diaper changes and loads and loads of tiny laundry, new parents will eventually have to deal with their baby getting sick. One of the most common › Continue Reading

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5 Things to Consider When Kids Break or Fracture A Bone

Junichi Tamai, MD — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:15:49 +0000

When your child breaks or fractures a bone, you want him to feel better and heal as soon as possible. The good news is that kids’ bones are great at › Continue Reading

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How to Talk to Party Hosts About Kids’ Nut Allergies

Rachel Camper — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:00:12 +0000

Somewhere along the way, someone decided that in order for foods to be “holiday worthy” they need to have nuts in them. It’s happened to normally nut-free foods everywhere. Sweet › Continue Reading

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7 Additional Things to Know About Pediatric Gastroparesis

Ajay Kaul, MD — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:30:20 +0000

We probably don’t give much thought to the functioning of our stomachs. We may think about how hungry we are and then forget about it once we’re full. However, for › Continue Reading

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Family Health History: How to Begin Tracking

Erin M. Miller, MS, LGC — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:43:16 +0000

Do you know how long your mom has had high blood pressure? Or the age when your grandfather was diagnosed with arthritis? These pieces of family health history are important › Continue Reading

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Family Health History: Why Track It?

Erin M. Miller, MS, LGC — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:30:11 +0000

You may quickly rush through those doctor forms checking boxes for the health and medical issues your relatives have. But it’s worth taking time to slow down and really think › Continue Reading

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Kids & Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Tips for Handling the Holidays

Emily Vale, RD — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:45:28 +0000

For the families of kids with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the holidays can be a tough time of year. So many of our holiday traditions are centered on food and › Continue Reading

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How to Help Children Learn Habits of Gratitude

Lynne Merk, PhD — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:00:16 +0000

The holiday season is officially upon us and with it comes a great opportunity to focus on being thankful. Many children look forward to this time of year with excitement › Continue Reading

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Giving Thanks for Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency Disorder Diagnosis

Meghan Gullette — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:38:22 +0000

This time of year is often a season of giving, reflection, and thanks. As a mom of a special needs child with a rare and complex condition, I dish out › Continue Reading

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Questions to Ask When Your Child Needs A Bone Marrow Transplant

Ashish Kumar, MD, PhD — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:23:45 +0000

When you learn that your child may need a bone marrow transplant (BMT), you will naturally have a lot of questions. We encourage you to ask as many as you › Continue Reading

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5 Pulmonary Concerns in Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes

Carolyn Kercsmar, MD — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:14:38 +0000

Coverage of vaping-related illnesses is all over the news – and with good reason. E-cigarettes have been utilized for a while, yet suddenly there has been a dramatic uptick in › Continue Reading

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How to Help A Preschooler Who Begins to Stutter

Irv Wollman, CCC-SLP — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:25:16 +0000

Stuttering is not an uncommon occurrence in preschoolers. In fact, some researchers suggest that stuttering may occur during development in 5-11% of kids between the ages of 2.5 and 5 › Continue Reading

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Is Your Teen or Young Adult Prepared to Manage Their Own Healthcare?

La Donna Morales, MSW, LSW — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:48:57 +0000

Teen transitions can be hard. And let’s face it, there are a lot of them. Making the move to the world of adult healthcare is just one of the many › Continue Reading

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Common Seizure Triggers in Infants and Children

Jeffrey Tenney, MD, PhD — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:24 +0000

Whether your child has just had her first seizure or several, they are scary to watch and can seem catastrophic. Seizures are caused by electrical changes in the brain and › Continue Reading

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Parents of Teens: 8 Facts To Know About Nicotine in E-Cigarettes

Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:00:01 +0000

The number of teens using e-cigarettes is staggering. According to the NIH, 9.5% of 8th graders, 14% of 10th graders and 16% of 12th graders used them in the prior › Continue Reading

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5 Points To Know About Asthma and Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses

Sandy Durrani, MD — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:02:06 +0000

Each season has its own set of respiratory illnesses that can be problematic for kids — and especially for those with asthma. Typical peaks of asthma exacerbations happen in the › Continue Reading

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11 Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters on Halloween

Dawne Gardner — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 05:00:58 +0000

If your kids are like mine, they’ve been counting down the days until Halloween since October 1. It’s an exciting holiday – playing dress-up, running around the neighborhood, and consuming › Continue Reading

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Can Pediatric Pancreatitis Be Managed with a Specific Diet?

Christie Heinzman, APRN — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:24:16 +0000

Families of kids with pancreatitis are hungry for information and strategies to help them manage their condition and feel better. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that can cause significant › Continue Reading

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Keeping Teens Safe Online Requires A Mix of Monitoring and Teaching

Ryan Adams, PhD — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:19:16 +0000

While social media was meant to bring people together in a positive way, we’re all well aware of the potential abuses, such as cyberbullying. One of the main reasons that › Continue Reading

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Helping Kids with Gastrointestinal Disorders Cope and Return to School

Michael Mellon, PhD — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:05:43 +0000

Children can encounter stress at any phase in their lives. However, kids with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders have additional stressors on top of the ordinary pressures of childhood. They have › Continue Reading

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Meet Jack: Lover of Sports, Friendships and Hide & Seek

Ashley Barlow — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:22:00 +0000

That’s my Jack on the left. His blonde hair says he has the best attendance of all members at our local swim club. The backpack says he’s ready for the › Continue Reading

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Parents of Medically Fragile Children

Kate Junger, PhD — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:07:57 +0000

In simple terms, post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric condition that develops after a traumatic event and can involve intense, disturbing thoughts, as well as changes in mood › Continue Reading

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Steps to Help Kids with ADHD Manage Their Emotional Outbursts

Richard E. A. Loren, PhD — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 09:04:07 +0000

If you have a child with ADHD, she likely experiences strong emotional outbursts as well. This is because kids with ADHD are more prone to be emotionally impulsive, which means › Continue Reading

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7 Tips for Making Mealtimes Less Stressful

Sarah Weller, MSW, LISW-S — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:15:27 +0000

The benefits of eating family meals together are well documented – better grades, healthier eating habits, and stronger parent-child relationships. We envision that our meals will be happy, social times › Continue Reading

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What To Do When Your Child IS The Bully

Ryan Adams, PhD — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:01:30 +0000

The American Justice Department statistics show that 1 in every 4 kids will be bullied some time in their adolescence. With the consequences of bullying well-documented, this is a sobering › Continue Reading

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Four Things To Know About Sickle Cell Disease

Lisa Shook, MA, MCHES — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 19:17:04 +0000

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. In the United States, there are approximately 100,000 individuals living with sickle cell disease and millions of people worldwide. Our team of sickle › Continue Reading

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10 Healthy & Portable Post-Sports Snack Ideas

Shelly Frank, RD, LD — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:00:16 +0000

Somewhere along the way, snacks immediately following youth athletic events got complicated – not to mention unhealthy! What used to be orange slices and water has turned into the complex › Continue Reading

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Adopting A Healthy Lifestyle As A Family To Help Prevent Obesity In Kids

Kristin Stackpole, MD — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:33:05 +0000

The prevalence of kids who are overweight or obese is growing at an alarming rate. In fact, 39.6% of kids between the ages of 2-19 are overweight and 18.5% are › Continue Reading

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Risk Factors for Suicide

Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:00:02 +0000

As a clinician who has completed psychiatric assessments in the Emergency Department and now teaches suicide prevention, I believe knowing the warning signs of suicide can be helpful for parents › Continue Reading

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Warning Signs of Suicide and Ways to Get Help

Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:32:42 +0000

Studies suggest that the majority of people who die by suicide give warning signs beforehand, but the signs are not always obvious. We all – as parents, friends, family and › Continue Reading

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6 Tips for Packing a Healthy Lunch Your Kids Will Actually Eat

Shelly Frank, RD, LD — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:00:47 +0000

As a dietitian in the Center for Better Health and Nutrition, parents often tell me that they spend a lot of time packing their kids’ lunches, only to find the › Continue Reading

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Weathering the Storm Following A Neuroblastoma Diagnosis and Bone Marrow Transplant

Jody Fariello — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:09:55 +0000

When Roman was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at 18 months old, we were solely focused on his survival. Receiving a diagnosis like this felt like a typhoon and a tornado hitting › Continue Reading

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An Ode to the Grandparents of Kids with Complex Medical Conditions

Amanda Fusinato — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:17:57 +0000

To the grandparents of kids with complex medical conditions, and especially my kids’ grandparents: I salute you. I salute you, because there are not enough words or a combination of › Continue Reading

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Tips for Choosing and Wearing Backpacks at School

Eric J. Wall, MD — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:26:06 +0000

It’s that time of year again – kids are heading back to school and carting their many supplies to and fro. When used correctly, backpacks are the safest and most › Continue Reading

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5 Tips for Talking to Teachers About ADHD

Heather Ciesielski, PhD — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:28:35 +0000

Navigating the school years can be challenging for any parent, but can be particularly daunting when your child has ADHD. One of the most crucial first steps at the beginning › Continue Reading

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How Long Should My Child Ride Rear-Facing?

Emily Lee — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:24:39 +0000

The short answer to this question is, as long as possible. Previously, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stated that children are safer riding rear-facing up to age 2. The › Continue Reading

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Lying in Younger Kids: Why it Happens and What to Do About It

Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 20:21:20 +0000

It’s a common (and sometimes hilarious) scenario: a preschooler walks into the room with chocolate all over her face and claims that she didn’t eat a cookie. While it can › Continue Reading

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Summer Practices: What To Know

Alissa M. Conde , MD, FAAP — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:00:23 +0000

Before kids take the field on crisp fall nights for sports like football and soccer, they get ready for the season in the heat of the summer. With heat indices › Continue Reading

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Needs More Awareness: Local Resources Available for Breastfeeding Moms

Julie Ware, MD — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 09:06:54 +0000

The disparity in breastfeeding statistics across neighborhoods in Hamilton County is staggering. Only 1 in 3 babies receive any mother’s milk in one neighborhood, compared to almost every baby in › Continue Reading

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4 Things Parents Need to Know About Medications and the Summer Heat

Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:58:50 +0000

Summer calls for us to be outside – spending time away from home and out in the sun. You’ve packed the sunscreen and water, but if your kids take medications, › Continue Reading

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8 Misconceptions About Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)

Esi Morgan, MD — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:21:13 +0000

Aches and pains are a normal part of childhood, which can make it difficult to recognize and diagnose conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Early diagnosis of JIA is › Continue Reading

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Preparing for a Baby with a Cleft Lip/Palate

Brian Pan, MD — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:44 +0000

I would like to start by saying congratulations! Preparing for a newborn baby is an exciting time in any parent’s life. Receiving the news that your baby has a cleft › Continue Reading

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kEEN on Alternative Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Rohan Bagli — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:03:19 +0000

Houston, you have a problem As a top 50, nationally-ranked squash player, fitness and endurance have been a key part of my life. However, during an important squash tournament in › Continue Reading

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Musculoskeletal Chest Pain in Kids: What Can Be Done About It?

Adam Powell, MD — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:02:44 +0000

Chest pain can be disconcerting for kids and parents alike. This is evident in a previous blog post we wrote about the topic – we have received more than 700 › Continue Reading

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7 Things I Wish I Had Known About Pediatric Strokes

Jill Veach — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:32:28 +0000

Our lives forever changed on July 31, 2017, when we received a call from our babysitter. She thought something was wrong with our daughter, Claudia, as she was complaining of › Continue Reading

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