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Parents: Talk to Your Kids About the Benadryl Challenge
09
Sep 2020
Parents: Talk to Your Kids About the Benadryl Challenge
The Benadryl challenge has become popular on TikTok. Learn what it is, its risks, and what to talk about with your kids.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Healthy Living
What To Do When Encountering Racism with Children
29
Aug 2020
What To Do When Encountering Racism with Children
Conversations about racism can be difficult. Confronting racism when we encounter it can be even more challenging. These tips and guidance for parents will help them be prepared to stand up if needed and help kids process what has happened.
By: Kendra J. Homan, PhD | 2
Healthy Living
Tips for Choosing Masks for Kids
28
Aug 2020
Tips for Choosing Masks for Kids
As a parent, you might be wondering what to look for in a mask, where to look for it, and how the different masks compare.
By: Josh Schaffzin, MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
A Parent’s Guide to Reading Concerns During COVID
19
Aug 2020
A Parent’s Guide to Reading Concerns During COVID
At Cincinnati Children’s Reading & Literacy Discovery Center we can help answer questions about your child’s reading abilities through our expert team of specialists.
By: John S. Hutton, MD | 0
Food Allergies
How to Read a Label For Food Allergies
12
Aug 2020
How to Read a Label For Food Allergies
Every child with food allergies is different. Some need to avoid even the most minuscule amounts of an allergen, while others may be tolerant of those very small amounts. Learn how to read a label for food allergies so that those allergens can be avoided.
By: Ashley Devonshire, MD, MPH | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers and Growing Children
12
Aug 2020
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Toddlers and Growing Children
Drinking too much cow’s milk can cause iron deficiency anemia in toddlers and growing children. Learn about the other causes of this common type of anemia and how to prevent it.
By: Lisa Littner, MPH, LISW | 0
Heart Conditions
FAQs: Cardiac Rehabilitation for Kids
10
Aug 2020
FAQs: Cardiac Rehabilitation for Kids
Because cardiac rehabilitation involves regular exercise training, it is sometimes counter-intuitive to those parents who have children with a heart condition. Read FAQs to help parents become more comfortable with their child's participation.
By: Sam Wittekind, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
Is Caffeine Safe for Young Kids?
03
Aug 2020
Is Caffeine Safe for Young Kids?
Parents often ask if caffeine is safe for young kids. The reality is that there is limited information about the long-term use and safety. Read about the top concerns with young kids consuming caffeine.
By: Shan Yin, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
What Parents Need to Know About Hand Sanitizers in 2020
28
Jul 2020
What Parents Need to Know About Hand Sanitizers in 2020
With new hand sanitizer products hitting the market in 2020, new concerns have arisen as well. Read what parents need to know about them.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0
Safety and Prevention
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Melatonin Use in Kids
22
Jul 2020
5 Things Parents Need to Know About Melatonin Use in Kids
It’s estimated that around 25% of healthy children and teens have difficulty sleeping. As a result, parents may explore the use of melatonin to help them sleep. Read the top five things parents should know about it: 
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Learning and Growing
COVID-19: Summer Ideas To Keep Kids Active & Engaged
21
Jul 2020
COVID-19: Summer Ideas To Keep Kids Active & Engaged
This summer likely looks much different than what families had originally planned. While it’s important for kids to continue exercising their brains, they don't need to do it all at the kitchen table! Read for summer ideas to keep kids active and engaged.
By: Emily Martin | 0
Learning and Growing
Tips to Encourage Screen-Free Learning During COVID-19 
14
Jul 2020
Tips to Encourage Screen-Free Learning During COVID-19 
As COVID-19 is persisting through the summer, families may be wondering how to continue screen-free learning at home. Read a pediatrician's suggestions to incorporate learning through everyday experiences.
By: John S. Hutton, MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Easing Back-to-School Jitters After A Long Summer
07
Jul 2020
Easing Back-to-School Jitters After A Long Summer
Parents and kids alike probably have mixed emotions about the impending school year. And while it’s typical to have back-to-school jitters, this year may be particularly rough given that kids have been out of school for 4-6 months! Read a child psychologists suggestions to help ease these worries.
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Help Identifying Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Kids
01
Jul 2020
Help Identifying Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Kids
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is an often mislabeled mental health condition. Some children may be “oppositional” or “defiant” at times, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that they have ODD or meet the clinical criteria. Learn some questions to ask to help identify it.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
How to Talk to Kids About Racism
26
Jun 2020
How to Talk to Kids About Racism
It is never too early to start talking about racial diversity and racism with kids. Although the conversation may look different depending on a child’s age and unique family make-up, the important thing is that the conversation be honest, meaningful, and ongoing.
By: Angela Scott, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
COVID-19: What We Know About Antibody Tests
25
Jun 2020
COVID-19: What We Know About Antibody Tests
As we continue to learn more about COVID-19, many families are wondering if they’ve been exposed to it or have had the disease previously. Read what we know about antibody tests and what the results may mean.
By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0
Hospital Operations
U.S. News & World Report: Ranked #3 in 2020-21
16
Jun 2020
U.S. News & World Report: Ranked #3 in 2020-21
Cincinnati Children’s is honored to be ranked number three on the U.S. News and World Report 2020-2021 list of Best Children’s Hospitals. The U.S. News Honor Roll highlights the top 50 pediatric facilities in the nation in 10 specialty areas
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Healthy Living
COVID-19: Tips to Help Kids Wear Face Masks
29
May 2020
COVID-19: Tips to Help Kids Wear Face Masks
Most of the time a new behavior needs to be developed at home before kids can do it successfully outside of the home. We can help kids get used to wearing face masks with preparation, repetition, and positive experiences. Read a child psychologist's suggestions for making that happen.
By: Stephanie Filigno, PhD | 3
Healthy Living
COVID-19: Kids Should Wear Face Masks, Too
28
May 2020
COVID-19: Kids Should Wear Face Masks, Too
As more shelter-in-place orders are relaxing, the CDC recommends that all people, including children, wear face masks outside of the home when it’s not possible to maintain six feet of distance from others. It may take a few tries to find the right fit for kids. Read some guidelines for the proper fit and wear.
By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0
Healthy Living
COVID-19: What to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Kawasaki Disease
27
May 2020
COVID-19: What to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Kawasaki Disease
The majority of kids who have been infected with COVID-19 have fully recovered and their symptoms tend to be more mild than what we’ve seen in adults. Unfortunately, a new illness called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, could be linked to COVID-19 and has parents very concerned.
By: Hector Wong, MD | 0
Healthy Living
The Importance of Well-Child Visits During COVID-19
18
May 2020
The Importance of Well-Child Visits During COVID-19
We encourage families to schedule over-due and upcoming visits right away. Well-child visits are very important for ALL kids, especially those 24 months and younger, and our best advice is to keep those appointments.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help
15
May 2020
COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help
A report finds that anti-anxiety, antidepressant and anti-insomnia prescriptions have increased across all age groups amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Symptoms for these mental health problems aren't always obvious in kids. A child psychologist helps parents identify the warning signs and offers some strategies to help.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
COVID-19: Returning to Sports After Time Away
13
May 2020
COVID-19: Returning to Sports After Time Away
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 important for parents to understand that your child will need to ease back into playing the sport they love to avoid an injury.
By: Grant Poston, DPT | 0
Safety and Prevention
What Parents Can Do When They’re Stressed During COVID-19
05
May 2020
What Parents Can Do When They’re Stressed During COVID-19
Even the most calm and collected parent can be feeling overwhelmed right now! Read a child psychologist's coping tools for parents who may be feeling stressed during COVID-19.
By: Julie Bemerer, PsyD | 0
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