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Should I Worry If My Child’s Chest Is Sunken?
27
Jul 2021
Should I Worry If My Child’s Chest Is Sunken?
Have you noticed an indentation or depression in your child’s chest and wondered, Is this normal?Pectus excavatum is the name of the condition where a child’s sternum, or breastbone, pushes inward. It’s also sometimes called sunken chest or funnel chest. The condition is quite common, occurring in 1 in every 300-400 children. We see patients
By: Rebeccah L. Brown, MD, FACS, FAAP | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Tips For Kids Feeling Socially Anxious As We Emerge From The Pandemic
12
Jul 2021
Tips For Kids Feeling Socially Anxious As We Emerge From The Pandemic
During the COVID shut-downs, many people stayed at home to protect ourselves and others, and that isolated us in ways we have never experienced before. Some people are experiencing social re-engagement anxiety as they slowly get back out in public. Here are some tips to help.
By: Stephanie Filigno, PhD | 1
Safety and Prevention
Swimmer’s Ear: Your Questions Answered
08
Jul 2021
Swimmer’s Ear: Your Questions Answered
Swimmer’s ear can occur any time of the year, but often shows up in the summer. Read about the symptoms of swimmer's ear and ways to treat and prevent it.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Caring for a Medically Complex Child: Your Resource Checklist
29
Jun 2021
Caring for a Medically Complex Child: Your Resource Checklist
Kids who have complex medical needs many times have multiple diagnoses, and their care often involves numerous medications, various types of advanced medical equipment, and specialized care from multiple providers. Use this checklist to help you as you learn to care for a child with medically complex needs.
By: Meredith Bohache | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Kids and Sugar: A Recipe for Success
23
Jun 2021
Kids and Sugar: A Recipe for Success
On this episode of the Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy podcast we discuss the topic of kids and sugar! Learn the difference between natural and added sugars, popular drinks with a lot of added sugars and so much more with Registered Dietitians, Catherine Anthony and Delaney Elam.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 1
Healthy Living
The Young & Healthy Podcast | Episode 1 COVID-19: Finding New Normal
17
Jun 2021
The Young & Healthy Podcast | Episode 1 COVID-19: Finding New Normal
In the first episode of the Cincinnati Children's Young & Healthy podcast, Dr. Josh Schaffzin, Dr. Monica Mitchell, and Dr. Mary Carol Burkhardt discuss the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and families.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Hospital Operations
US News Best Children’s Hospitals Ranking: #1 in the Midwest
15
Jun 2021
US News Best Children’s Hospitals Ranking: #1 in the Midwest
Cincinnati Children's is a US News Honor Roll hospital for the 11th year in a row and one of the top five pediatric hospitals in the nation. 
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
How To Increase Calories In Your Underweight Child’s Diet
18
May 2021
How To Increase Calories In Your Underweight Child’s Diet
If your child needs to gain weight, here is a list of high calorie foods and other tips to consider to help increase their calorie intake.
By: Amy Reed, MS, RD, CSP, LD | 2
Vaccines
Ask the Expert: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids
04
May 2021
Ask the Expert: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids
Children 16 years of age or older are now able to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Within the next couple of weeks, perhaps by early or mid-May, I think that eligibility will drop to 12 years of age and older.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 1
Healthy Living
Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Info Parents Need
13
Apr 2021
Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Info Parents Need
On February 4, 2021, a congressional report provided details of testing that showed concerning levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic in many baby food products.
By: Nicholas Newman, DO | 0
Healthy Living
Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry
07
Apr 2021
Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry
Stomach aches can be a symptom of something minor or something much more serious. Learn how to tell the difference.
By: Nelson G. Rosen, MD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills
25
Mar 2021
“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills
Life skills are the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to properly care for ourselves and become independent adults. Find tips for how to teach your teen these important skills and become more independent along the way.
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Menstrual Suppression in Teens
17
Mar 2021
Menstrual Suppression in Teens
Regardless of the reason for choosing it, menstrual suppression can be managed safely and effectively. One of our pediatric gynecologists answers the questions she is asked most often about this topic.
By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
Born with a Heart Defect and Lost to Care
02
Feb 2021
Born with a Heart Defect and Lost to Care
About 550,000 teens and adults are "lost to care": Born with a heart condition and are not being cared for by a doctor trained to treat and manage them.
By: Andrew Redington, MD | 7
Heart Conditions
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
27
Jan 2021
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
At last the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine is here. In Ohio, Phase 1b includes vaccinations for those with preexisting medical conditions. What does that mean for people who have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)? Read on for answers to questions we’ve been getting from the adult patients we follow who were born with a congenital heart
By: Craig Alexander, MD | 1
Fetal Conditions
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
21
Jan 2021
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
If you have adult congenital heart disease, it's important to see a specialist and learn how it might affect your pregnancy.
By: Nicole Brown, MD | 6
Healthy Living
Defeating Period Problems in Girls with Disabilities
08
Jan 2021
Defeating Period Problems in Girls with Disabilities
Young girls usually get their first period between ages 10 and 15. This age range is typically the same for teens and tweens with mental and/or physical disabilities. And while periods are the same, how a child with disabilities might react to a period can be very different. For kids with special needs, we see
By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Teens: Is COVID Stressing You Out? Here’s Help
21
Dec 2020
Teens: Is COVID Stressing You Out? Here’s Help
So, COVID-19 sucks, right? If you’ve noticed that you’ve felt anxious, fearful, worried or stressed more than normal…well, you’re not alone. Our entire world has changed because of COVID-19. It’s called an environmental trauma. When a trauma occurs, it’s common to have changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviors. And it doesn’t only happen to adults.
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW-S | 0
Healthy Living
Is Your Teen Stressed Because of COVID? Here’s Help
21
Dec 2020
Is Your Teen Stressed Because of COVID? Here’s Help
Teens have had a lot to deal with this year, from challenges of remote or blended learning to COVID-19 restrictions that have likely put a damper on their social life. The uncertainty and adjustments in 2020 have caused added stress for people of all ages. Your teen might not say it (or might not realize
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW-S | 0
Healthy Living
How to Treat and Prevent Diaper Rash
30
Nov 2020
How to Treat and Prevent Diaper Rash
Diaper rash isn’t fun for parents or babies. Fortunately, you can treat most cases of it at home and it often clears up quickly. About 1 in every 4 babies will have diaper rash at some point. It can range from mild to severe. As a pediatrician, I see it a lot. Diaper rash can
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 1
Healthy Living
Home for the Holidays? Maybe Not During COVID-19
19
Nov 2020
Home for the Holidays? Maybe Not During COVID-19
COVID-19 numbers are increasing at record numbers in much of the country and my fear is the infection rate will only get worse if people do not take proper precautions this holiday season.
By: Steve Davis, MD, MMM | 0
Research and Discoveries
Changing Care for Kids with Diabetes: How Tech Is Making an Impact
13
Nov 2020
Changing Care for Kids with Diabetes: How Tech Is Making an Impact
For kids with diabetes, advances in technology can result in better healthcare. Here’s a now-and-then look at how technology advances are changing lives for children with diabetes and their families.
By: Nicole M. Sheanon, MD, MS | 2
Research and Discoveries
A New Scoliosis Treatment: Vertebral Body Tethering
20
Oct 2020
A New Scoliosis Treatment: Vertebral Body Tethering
Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is a non-fusion surgical treatment for scoliosis that was recently approved for pediatric patients. Learn more about the surgery, and patients for whom it may be an option.
By: Viral V. Jain, MD | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Talking With Kids About Mental Health
12
Oct 2020
Talking With Kids About Mental Health
Talking about mental illness can help give children a sense of understanding. But how do you share this information, and how much is OK to share? Here are some tips for having mental health conversations in your home.
By: Julie Bemerer, PsyD | 0
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