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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
Healthy Living
How to Help Protect Your Child’s Hearing
30
May 2022
How to Help Protect Your Child’s Hearing
Most sounds are safe for hearing, but some sounds can damage hearing if they are too loud or are loud enough for an extended amount of time. Learn about noise-induced hearing loss and what you can do to help protect your child's hearing.
By: Jessica Graham, AuD, CCC-A | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Infant Formula Shortage FAQs: Help for Parents
24
May 2022
Infant Formula Shortage FAQs: Help for Parents
The infant formula shortage is causing extreme stress, fear, and frustration for those who cannot find an adequate supply. A pediatrician explains answers to the most frequently asked questions she has received about this complex situation, including what's safe and what isn't for infants.
By: Mary Carol Burkhardt, MD, MHA | 2
Healthy Living
Coping with the Emotional Challenges of Congenital Heart Disease
20
May 2022
Coping with the Emotional Challenges of Congenital Heart Disease
Many children with congenital heart disease (CHD) or other long-term health conditions experience mental health struggles. Feelings of sadness, fear, worry, or anger are normal and common. While parents and other caregivers experience these feelings too, they also play a vital role in supporting their child to help them develop good mental health and cope
By: Nadine Kasparian, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
10 Things For Parents to Know About Ticks and Lyme Disease
17
May 2022
10 Things For Parents to Know About Ticks and Lyme Disease
Parents should consider taking extra precautions to help kids avoid potential infections from tick bites — especially in the warmer months and when visiting high-risk areas. An infectious diseases doctor explains what parents need to know about ticks and Lyme disease, the bacteria some ticks carry.
By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
The Ketogenic Diet For Kids: 7 Things to Know
11
May 2022
The Ketogenic Diet For Kids: 7 Things to Know
Diet fads come and go – but for kids with epilepsy, the ketogenic (keto) diet is here to stay. It has been used as early as the 1920s to help kids with seizure control. Read to learn how it works, and why it’s not yet recommended for kids without seizures.
By: Sara Jehle, MS, RD | 0
Healthy Living
Button Batteries: What Parents Should Know
09
May 2022
Button Batteries: What Parents Should Know
Button batteries, which are in so many everyday objects, are not just a choking risk. When swallowed, they can become stuck in the esophagus or intestines and slowly leak alkaline electrolytes. This creates burns which can cause long term damage and sometimes even lead to death. The larger the button battery, the greater the risk of it getting stuck.
By: Jenny Hellmann, MD | 3
Child Development and Behavior
How to Help Your Child Handle the Stress of Finals
26
Apr 2022
How to Help Your Child Handle the Stress of Finals
Exams can be a stressful time for students. Here are a few suggested self-care tools for both high school and college students to help reduce your child’s stress level.
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW-S | 0
Patient Family Experience
A Day in the Life of a Facility Dog
25
Apr 2022
A Day in the Life of a Facility Dog
I’d like to introduce you to Trinity, one of three facility dogs working here at Cincinnati Children’s. My name is Emily and I’m a social worker as well as Trinity’s handler. That means Trinity works with me at the hospital, and she goes home with me at the end of each day. We work together
By: Emily Harman, MSW, LISW | 0
Healthy Living
Tips for Talking about Autism with Your Kids
18
Apr 2022
Tips for Talking about Autism with Your Kids
Autism describes developmental differences in kids related to communication, learning, play, and social engagement. We call this neurodiversity. A pediatric psychologist explains how parents can talk about (and celebrate!) autism and neurodiversity with their kids.
By: Meg Stone-Heaberlin, PsyD | 3
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