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Should My Child Wear A Mouthguard When Playing Sports?
11
Aug 2022
Should My Child Wear A Mouthguard When Playing Sports?
As sports have gotten more competitive and physical, parents often ask if their child should be wearing a mouthguard; some sports require them and others don't. Read to learn when kids should wear them and what type is best.
By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 0
Learning and Growing
Back To School: How To Help Build Executive Functioning Skills
09
Aug 2022
Back To School: How To Help Build Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills help individuals plan and work toward their goals successfully. Learn how you can help build and nurture your child’s executive functioning skills at home to support their organization and study.
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
Breastfeeding: How We Can Help
03
Aug 2022
Breastfeeding: How We Can Help
Most U.S. women initiate breastfeeding as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, but there can be challenges to breastfeeding success. There are rare medical conditions that keep mothers from breastfeeding, and there are other barriers, such as going back to work. If breastfeeding is your desired feeding choice for your baby, we here at
By: Julie Ware, MD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
7 Additional Things to Know About Pediatric Gastroparesis
03
Aug 2022
7 Additional Things to Know About Pediatric Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, a condition in which the stomach takes too long to empty, can be quite uncomfortable. Find information about this complex gastrointestinal disorder.
By: Neha Santucci, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Don’t Believe the Hype: COVID-19 Boosters Work and Here’s Why
28
Jul 2022
Don’t Believe the Hype: COVID-19 Boosters Work and Here’s Why
If you haven’t already done it, now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine booster for your kids and yourself. There has been some misinformation spread about a lack of effectiveness of boosters, but the facts say otherwise. The Facts For adults who received a Pfizer or Moderna booster shot in addition to their
By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0
Healthy Living
Growing Pains: Helpful Tips for Parents and Kids
28
Jul 2022
Growing Pains: Helpful Tips for Parents and Kids
Growing pains are deep, cramping pains that occur in childhood, usually in the lower legs. They occur most often in kids ages 3-12. Here are some tips for managing these pains in your child and when to call the doctor.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
How to Avoid Purchasing a Counterfeit Car Seat
26
Jul 2022
How to Avoid Purchasing a Counterfeit Car Seat
If parents are in the market for a new car seat, beware of a concerning trend: counterfeit car seats. They may look like the real thing online; but when evaluated in person, they are made with inferior materials that make it unsafe. Read to learn how to avoid purchasing a counterfeit one.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Safety and Prevention
10 Tips for Pool Safety
21
Jul 2022
10 Tips for Pool Safety
It is important to educate your kids on swimming safety. Get started by reading these 10 pool safety tips from Cincinnati Children's.
By: Dawne Gardner | 17
Safety and Prevention
Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Families
19
Jul 2022
Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Families
Summer is a time for kids to get outside and be active. Keep these summer safety tips in mind when venturing out.
By: Wendy Pomerantz, MD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
15
Jul 2022
Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
A study finds nicotine on kids' hands, even when they have not been around smoke. Read 4 things parents need to know about the dangers of thirdhand smoke.
By: Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Summer Practices: What To Know
12
Jul 2022
Summer Practices: What To Know
You can do a lot at home to make sure your child is ready for practice in the heat of the summer. Learn the most important things you should know before your child hits the practice field.
By: Alissa M. Conde , MD, FAAP | 0
Healthy Living
What to Know About Poisonous Summer Plants In Ohio
06
Jul 2022
What to Know About Poisonous Summer Plants In Ohio
It's important to understand the dangers the outdoors can hold. Help your family stay safe outside this summer with this list of poisonous plants to avoid.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0
Safety and Prevention
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
05
Jul 2022
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
Sizzurp—also called lean or purple drank—contains a dangerous mix of prescription cough syrup and can become addictive or cause death with overdose. Learn the side effects and warn your teens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 5
Safety and Prevention
Grill Safety Do’s and Don’ts
29
Jun 2022
Grill Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Be aware of the dangers of outdoor barbecues before you fire up your grill. Follow these easy but important grill safety rules to keep your summer barbecues fun and safe.
By: Dawne Gardner | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
8 Misconceptions About Scoliosis in Kids
28
Jun 2022
8 Misconceptions About Scoliosis in Kids
Scoliosis is often a misunderstood condition. Some think of it as a terrible deformity with lots of physical problems. This is rarely the case! A pediatric orthopedic surgeon clarifies the most common misconceptions about it.
By: Dr. Peter Sturm | 0
Child Development and Behavior
When Can My Kid Stay Home Alone? 8 Questions to Help Parents Decide
23
Jun 2022
When Can My Kid Stay Home Alone? 8 Questions to Help Parents Decide
As our kids get older, parents often wonder when they're old enough to stay home alone. Temperament, maturity level and decision-making skills may be more important than a particular age. A mom and pediatrician shares questions parents can ask themselves as they begin to consider it.
By: Mary Carol Burkhardt, MD, MHA | 1
Safety and Prevention
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
16
Jun 2022
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
Emojis are increasingly being used to indicate illegal drugs for sale. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently published a drug emoji reference guide to help parents decipher drug abuse emoji codes.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Preventing Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke: Remember to A.C.T.
14
Jun 2022
Preventing Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke: Remember to A.C.T.
Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children. Most of the time, it happens due to memory failures, multitasking and distractibility - not neglect. Learn how to help prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke by creating new habits.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Safety and Prevention
The Surprising Occurrence of Acetaminophen Overdose
13
Jun 2022
The Surprising Occurrence of Acetaminophen Overdose
When acetaminophen is used properly and the correct dose is given, it can be a safe and helpful pain reliever and fever reducer. But too much acetaminophen can cause harm. Learn about both accidental and intentional acetaminophen overdose and how you can help protect your children from this.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often
10
Jun 2022
Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often
It is important to talk about sex and sexting starting in the preschool years and continuing through high school. Read helpful tips from a psychologist.
By: Heather Bensman, PsyD | 1
Safety and Prevention
9 Sun Safety Tips for Kids
06
Jun 2022
9 Sun Safety Tips for Kids
Sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Follow these sun safety tips to help protect your child's skin this summer.
By: Kalyani Marathe, MD | 1
Safety and Prevention
Tips for Teaching Children About Body Safety
04
Jun 2022
Tips for Teaching Children About Body Safety
Having conversations early and often about body safety can make a dramatic difference on kids' safety and development. A child psychologist offers a few tips to get the conversation started.
By: Julie Bemerer, PsyD | 1
Healthy Living
When Can Kids Wear Contact Lenses? 8 Questions to Help Parents Decide
02
Jun 2022
When Can Kids Wear Contact Lenses? 8 Questions to Help Parents Decide
If your kids have been wearing glasses for a while, they may soon be asking for contact lenses. Some kids as young as six are ready for the responsibility and some 16-year-olds are not. A pediatric optometrist offers a list of questions parents can ask themselves to help guide their decision.
By: Kelsey Carriere, OD, FAAO | 0
Safety and Prevention
4 Things Parents Need to Know About Medications and the Summer Heat
01
Jun 2022
4 Things Parents Need to Know About Medications and the Summer Heat
The summer heat can change the effectiveness of some medications, and other drugs can magnify the sun's effects. Read further how the sun can impact medicine and what can be done to prevent it.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
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