Author: Blog Editorial Team

As your children approach graduation from their forward-facing car seats, there are still a couple of stages to be aware of before jumping to riding with just a seat belt. Read an injury prevention coordinator's explanation of these transitions.

Chevy, a facility dog at Cincinnati Children's, helped Katie through cancer treatment and was with Katie on her last day. Because when no doctor, no nurse, no radiation, no modern medicine could heal her, Chevy could do what no one else could.  He could just be with her.

When a child first receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming. Read our team's list of things to consider as you begin this journey.

Frequent snoring in children is often concerning! Aside from when your child has a cold, which may block the nasal passageways, snoring that occurs frequently is abnormal and should be evaluated.

Families are busier than ever, and meals don’t need to be expensive and labor-intensive to be healthy. Our HealthWorks! program developed a "fit kits" program for a local school to help families put a healthy meal on the table and get on a path to better health. Read a few of their key learnings:

Getting your family out of the house in the morning on time, without any tears, seems like an impossible feat. Read a psychologist's practical tips to help.

McKenna has her mother's eyes, hair, and smile. She also has the same deletion syndrome, 22q. What makes their story interesting is that her mother, Robin, didn't realize she had this syndrome until after McKenna was born. Read what this means and how they're celebrating small victories.

The attachment a child feels with his or her lovey, or security object, is real and can even have health benefits. These benefits are especially apparent when a child is forced to deal with a traumatic situation, like the loss of a loved one, or a major medical procedure.

Cincinnati Children's recently rolled out a new online “Save My Spot” queuing system that services all five urgent care locations. This system will be similar to services previously offered at our Mason, Anderson, and Green Township locations but with a few user-friendly enhancements.

Here are three types of pain your swimmer could experience, and suggestions for when it’s time to see a medical professional.

At three years old, Bennett was only speaking five words. Today, he is testing at his age group or better. Read how speech therapy helped him become a kid who, in his mom's words, never stops talking.

McCall has struggled with constipation her whole life. Sacral nerve stimulation therapy, which gives gentle electrical impulses that activate the bowel, has helped her have normal bowel movements. Read how it has given her the ability to pursue one of her dreams.

A mother shares what she's learned about her son's condition, Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, in the hopes that it could prevent another family from their lengthy road to diagnosis.

Certain bath toys can retain water and develop mold on the inside, which can be harmful is swallowed. Follow these tips for cleaning and preventing mold in your kids' toys.

Doctors didn't expect Parker to live after he sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. However, 14 months later, he has not only survived but recently learned how to ride a bike at BeWell bike camp.

Cincinnati Children's has climbed to #2 on US News and World Report’s 2018-2019 Best Children’s Hospitals ranking and our specialty care has achieved Top 10 in all 10 ranked specialties, including two #1 programs – Cancer and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

Melissa has been a nurse at Cincinnati Children's NICU for 16 years. But it wasn't until she became a patient herself that she could truly understand what her patients go through.

Carissa went from being a foster mom, to a living-transplant donor, to an adoptive mom. Read about Sawyer's journey with biliary atresia, and everything in between.

Annie was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, with a 32 degree S curve when she was 8 years old. Her family and doctors opted for her to wear a brace, rather than surgery, which allowed her to dance competitively.

One year following a diagnosis of a nongerminomatous germ cell tumor and subsequent proton therapy treatment, Kelly is stronger, wiser, and his hair is thicker.

Parents often wonder if their child with an anorectal malformation will ever be continent. A colorectal surgeon explains the answer to this question.

Somatic symptoms can be scary and frustrating for children and parents alike. A psychologist explains the 5 Ws: who, what, where, when and why.

Learn to prevent the top 5 outdoor injuries with these tips from an injury prevention coordinator at Cincinnati Children's.

About 80-90% of kids who have asthma also have allergies, or allergic asthma. Kids need a comprehensive plan to treat it, as a single intervention isn't effective. Read a pediatric allergist's six steps to help get it under control.