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Tips for Teaching Empathy To Kids During the Holidays
21
Dec 2021
Tips for Teaching Empathy To Kids During the Holidays
As a season of giving and being of service to others, the holidays are a great opportunity for children to learn about empathy! It is essential for forming healthy, fulfilling relationships. Learn some strategies to help children develop and build this skill, from one of our child psychologists.
By: Lynne Merk, PhD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Liver Transplant Recipient Becomes Nurse on Same Floor
07
Dec 2021
Liver Transplant Recipient Becomes Nurse on Same Floor
The first day of a new job is always a mixture of emotions. For Kara Westra, things felt like they had become full circle. That's because she was once a patient on the liver transplant floor, and now she is a nurse treating the same types of patients.
By: Kara Westra, RN | 4
Child Development and Behavior
Moving Cross Country for Lifesaving Heart Care
07
Dec 2021
Moving Cross Country for Lifesaving Heart Care
We decided to bring Wyatt from California to Cincinnati Children’s because of the team of talented surgeons and cardiologists. Their experience and expertise in the field are second to none and knowing that helped put me at ease.
By: Laura Hagestad | 0
Heart Conditions
What Heart Patient Families Need to Know About COVID-19
07
Dec 2021
What Heart Patient Families Need to Know About COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, many parents of children with heart conditions have questions and concerns about COVID-19 and how to keep their children safe and healthy.
By: Sean Lang, MD | 0
Vaccines
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunocompromised Kids
22
Nov 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunocompromised Kids
With the decreasing number of COVID-19 cases and the increasing vaccination rates, it may feel like the pandemic is headed in the right direction. However, people who are immunocompromised may feel stuck because the COVID-19 vaccine was not studied in this group. Learn why and what's next for this patient population.
By: Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD | 0
Vaccines
My Child Is Fully Vaccinated – Now What? 
18
Nov 2021
My Child Is Fully Vaccinated – Now What? 
The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is now here! After waiting five weeks for the vaccine to be the most effective, an infectious diseases doctor explains what parents can feel comfortable doing.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
COVID-19 Update: Vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds
11
Nov 2021
COVID-19 Update: Vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds
Drs. Patty Manning-Courtney and Bob Frenck join us to provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Join us as we answer parent questions about vaccine research, allergies and the vaccine, natural immunity, side effects and benefits of vaccination for children five and older.   Listen to this episode of the Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy Podcast here: COVID-19 Update: Vaccine
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
Healthy Living
Holiday Gatherings And Travel During COVID-19: Is It Safe Yet?
11
Nov 2021
Holiday Gatherings And Travel During COVID-19: Is It Safe Yet?
For the second year in a row, COVID-19 and what to do about large gatherings will be a discussion for families as we get ready for the holiday season. The good news this year, as compared to last, is we have a vaccine that helps protect against the severe illness that can come from COVID-19.
By: Steve Davis, MD, MMM | 0
Safety and Prevention
How To Prepare Kids For Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine
09
Nov 2021
How To Prepare Kids For Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids ages 5-11, parents everywhere are scheduling vaccine appointments for their children. In kids these ages, we see a wide variety of responses to getting shots. Some receive them rather easily, some require a bit more hand-holding, and others have a really hard time facing needles. As you
By: Rena Sorensen, Phd | 0
Healthy Living
Halloween During COVID-19: Advice from the Expert
19
Oct 2021
Halloween During COVID-19: Advice from the Expert
As you’re thinking through your comfort level and making plans for Halloween, here are some of the most common question I’m getting and my answers.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 2
Fitness and Nutrition
The Importance Of Nutrition To Wound Healing
15
Oct 2021
The Importance Of Nutrition To Wound Healing
When your child is healing from a significant wound — whether it’s due to trauma or after a surgery — parents naturally have many concerns. These concerns typically center around how the wound is healing and if infection might set in. You may focus on the bandaging, how clean the wound is, and what was
By: Marialena Mouzaki, MD, MSc | 0
Safety and Prevention
Avoiding Harmful Exposures: Halloween Safety Tips
15
Oct 2021
Avoiding Harmful Exposures: Halloween Safety Tips
By following these safety tips, parents can help prevent Halloween-related exposures and injuries, and be prepared in case of an emergency.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
6 RSV FAQs
09
Sep 2021
6 RSV FAQs
Learn more about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and get answers to the six most commonly asked questions by parents, including when to contact your child's doctor.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Breastfeeding: Let’s Make it Work
23
Aug 2021
Breastfeeding: Let’s Make it Work
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the U.S Breastfeeding Committee’s theme this year is “Every Step of the Way.”  Every family should receive support at every step along their infant feeding journey, with warm and coordinated hand-offs. This ensures the needs of lactating families are anticipated and met, every step of the way. The Benefits of
By: Julie Ware, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Caring for Young Athletes: The Importance of Pediatric Specialists
17
Aug 2021
Caring for Young Athletes: The Importance of Pediatric Specialists
Every parent of a young athlete wants their child to participate in the sport they love and be as successful as possible. If that young athlete has an injury, going to specialists who care for professional athletes can seem like a good idea, but care for adolescent athletes isn’t the same as for adults
By: Kelsey Logan, MD, MPH | 0
Safety and Prevention
How to Read A Sunscreen Label
11
Aug 2021
How to Read A Sunscreen Label
There are so many sunscreens on the market! Learn how to read the label and choose the right one for your family with the following tips.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Patient Family Experience
Waterproof Casts For Kids
03
Aug 2021
Waterproof Casts For Kids
Waterproof casts offer all the benefits of traditional casting plus several other benefits. Learn about the benefits and how to take care of them properly.
By: Eric J. Wall, MD | 1
Healthy Living
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
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