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Preparing for a Baby with a Complex Fetal Diagnosis
23
Jan 2020
Preparing for a Baby with a Complex Fetal Diagnosis
When parents find out that they're expecting, it is usually a time of celebration and anticipation. But when they learn that their baby has a complex fetal diagnosis, those feelings can quickly change. Read a social worker's recommendations to help mentally and logistically prepare for this journey.
By: Heather Strief | 0
Heart Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension, HHT & New Year’s Resolutions
21
Jan 2020
Pulmonary Hypertension, HHT & New Year’s Resolutions
The last two years have rocked the Wiegele family's world. They have seen a lot of their friends with pulmonary hypertension pass away. They also learned that their daughter, Riley, may need a lung transplant down the road. Read about their New Year's resolution and how they plan to make new memories.
By: Kelly Wiegele | 1
Healthy Living
How to Properly Clean a Dirty Car Seat
17
Jan 2020
How to Properly Clean a Dirty Car Seat
Car seats are made of many different materials by many different manufacturers. No two models are exactly alike. For this reason, it’s important to understand that some materials, cleaning methods and chemicals don’t mix, and could make the seat less safe in the event of a crash.
By: Michelle Price | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Using Positive Praise to Inspire Behavioral Change
15
Jan 2020
Using Positive Praise to Inspire Behavioral Change
Positive praise comes easily for most parents. But if we want our kids to truly get better at something, or to change their behaviors, we have to get specific. Read a child psychologist's tips on how to do that.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 1
Safety and Prevention
Tips to Prevent Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Kids
30
Dec 2019
Tips to Prevent Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Kids
Tis the season for celebrating! While no parent intends for their children to accidentally ingest alcohol, it is a common occurrence. Read more for tips for preventing it and what to do if it happens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
Altruistic Kidney Donation: Why I Donated My Kidney to a Stranger
23
Dec 2019
Altruistic Kidney Donation: Why I Donated My Kidney to a Stranger
Ashley kept seeing signs that so-and-so needed a kidney. So she learned everything she could about altruistic kidney donation and decided to donate hers. Read about what was involved and the difference that it made.
By: Ashley Ratliff | 1
Healthy Living
Amoxicillin Allergy & Amoxicillin Rash Are Often Mislabeled
18
Dec 2019
Amoxicillin Allergy & Amoxicillin Rash Are Often Mislabeled
Many people who think they are allergic to amoxicillin are not actually allergic to it. In fact, only about 1% of the population truly has an amoxicillin allergy. An allergist explains why this is an individual and public health issue, and what parents can do about it.
By: Sandy Durrani, MD | 3
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Things to Consider When Kids Break or Fracture A Bone
10
Dec 2019
5 Things to Consider When Kids Break or Fracture A Bone
When a kid breaks or fractures a bone, parents want him to feel better and heal as soon as possible. The good news is that when this happens, kids’ bones are great at healing and remodeling. Surgery isn’t always needed. Read how treatment should be tailored, as every child, situation and break is different.
By: Junichi Tamai, MD | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
Kids & Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Tips for Handling the Holidays
25
Nov 2019
Kids & Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Tips for Handling the Holidays
For the families of kids with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the holidays can be a tough time of year. So many of our holiday traditions are centered on food! Read recommendations for a balanced approach: enjoying a festive treat while sticking to an eating plan.
By: Emily Romantic, RD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Giving Thanks for Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency Disorder Diagnosis
18
Nov 2019
Giving Thanks for Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency Disorder Diagnosis
Whole exome sequencing found that Ryder has Asparagine Synthetase Deficiency Disorder, a condition with which only about 20 in the world have been diagnosed and research states they do not live past infancy or early childhood. Read why Ryder's parents are so thankful for where they are right now.
By: Meghan Gullette | 8
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Questions to Ask When Your Child Needs A Bone Marrow Transplant
14
Nov 2019
Questions to Ask When Your Child Needs A Bone Marrow Transplant
When parents learn that their child needs a bone marrow transplant, they naturally have a lot of questions. Read this list of potential questions to ask to start the conversation with the medical team.
By: Ashish Kumar, MD, PhD | 0
Safety and Prevention
5 Pulmonary Concerns in Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes
12
Nov 2019
5 Pulmonary Concerns in Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes have been utilized for a while, yet suddenly there has been a dramatic uptick in acute lung injuries. The CDC reports that 14% of vaping-associated lung injuries have happened in persons under the age of 18. Read why pulmonologists are concerned about the lungs of teens who vape.
By: Carolyn Kercsmar, MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
How to Help A Preschooler Who Begins to Stutter
07
Nov 2019
How to Help A Preschooler Who Begins to Stutter
Stuttering can cause significant distress for both kids and parents. Some research suggests that it may occur in 5-11% of kids between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old, and can range from relatively mild to more severe. Learn how to help a preschooler who is stuttering.
By: Irv Wollman, CCC-SLP | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Can Pediatric Pancreatitis Be Managed with a Specific Diet?
23
Oct 2019
Can Pediatric Pancreatitis Be Managed with a Specific Diet?
Families of children with pediatric pancreatitis wonder if specific foods could have triggered their child's symptoms and/or if a specific diet could help control it. Learn what we recommend and what studies have shown to work the best.
By: Christie Heinzman, APRN | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Keeping Teens Safe Online Requires A Mix of Monitoring and Teaching
21
Oct 2019
Keeping Teens Safe Online Requires A Mix of Monitoring and Teaching
One of the main reasons that social media is ripe for abuse is because many apps allow users to be anonymous. This can be a particularly scary landscape for parents of teens. Read Dr. Ryan's suggestions to help keep teens safe online while allowing them the space to participate.
By: Ryan Adams, PhD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Helping Kids with Gastrointestinal Disorders Cope and Return to School
17
Oct 2019
Helping Kids with Gastrointestinal Disorders Cope and Return to School
Kids with chronic gastrointestinal disorders have additional stressors on top of the ordinary pressures of childhood. A child psychologist explains some techniques to cope so that they can return to school and their favorite activities.
By: Michael Mellon, PhD | 0
Share Your Story
Meet Jack: Lover of Sports, Friendships and Hide & Seek
15
Oct 2019
Meet Jack: Lover of Sports, Friendships and Hide & Seek
A mom invites readers to see past Down syndrome. To notice her son's heart, to ask about his interests, and to assume competence -- because his condition doesn't define him. Meet Jack: he loves sports, friendships and playing hide & seek.
By: Ashley Barlow | 0
Healthy Living
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Parents of Medically Fragile Children
10
Oct 2019
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Parents of Medically Fragile Children
About 10-20% of parents with medically fragile children meet the clinical criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Learn about the symptoms and how to help a friend or family member.
By: Kate Junger, PhD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Steps to Help Kids with ADHD Manage Their Emotional Outbursts
08
Oct 2019
Steps to Help Kids with ADHD Manage Their Emotional Outbursts
Between 50-70% of kids with ADHD have symptoms of emotional impulsivity, which means they are more easily frustrated, impatient, excited, angry and annoyed than other kids who are the same age, sex and developmental level as them. Read steps parents can take to help kids manage these emotional outbursts.
By: Richard E. A. Loren, PhD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
7 Tips for Making Mealtimes Less Stressful
03
Oct 2019
7 Tips for Making Mealtimes Less Stressful
The benefits of eating family meals together are numerous, but can be a struggle for many families - especially for those who have concerns about their child's eating habits or nutrition. Learn seven tips to help make mealtimes less stressful and more positive for the whole family.
By: Sarah Weller, MSW, LISW-S | 4
Child Development and Behavior
What To Do When Your Child IS The Bully
02
Oct 2019
What To Do When Your Child IS The Bully
It can be disheartening to hear that your child is being a bully. It's important to focus on stopping the negative behavior and opening the lines of communication. Read Dr. Adams' guidelines for talking to your child about his or her behavior.
By: Ryan Adams, PhD | 4
Fitness and Nutrition
10 Healthy and Portable Post-Sports Snack Ideas
26
Sep 2019
10 Healthy and Portable Post-Sports Snack Ideas
Somewhere along the way, snacks following youth sporting events got complicated – not to mention unhealthy! A dietitian offers 10 post-sports snack ideas to help young athletes replenish fluids, give a boost of energy, and provide nutrition needed for recovery.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
6 Tips for Packing a Healthy Lunch Your Kids Will Actually Eat
09
Sep 2019
6 Tips for Packing a Healthy Lunch Your Kids Will Actually Eat
It is possible to pack a healthy lunch that your kids will actually eat! Read six tips explaining how to do it from one of our dietitians.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 3
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Weathering the Storm Following A Neuroblastoma Diagnosis and Bone Marrow Transplant
05
Sep 2019
Weathering the Storm Following A Neuroblastoma Diagnosis and Bone Marrow Transplant
When Roman was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at 18 months old, his mom says it felt like a typhoon and a tornado hitting them at the same time. Complete devastation and total helplessness. Now 13, read how Roman is overcoming challenges and focusing on the perfect career for him.
By: Jody Fariello | 1
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