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Rare and Complex Conditions

A Letter to My 1-Year-Old Son, Who Had an Encephalocele

A mother pens a letter to her son, who was born with a large encephalocele. Read her account of their tumultuous year and unconditional love.

By: Valeka Riegel | 14

Meet Idina, our third facility dog!

Meet Idina, our third facility dog!

Idina is a golden retriever facility dog who is officially a member of the Child Life team. She has a very specific job, serving alongside her two handlers.

By: Blog Editorial Team | 7

Rare and Complex Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire: Is Your Adolescent Ready for Independence?

Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire: Is Your Adolescent Ready for Independence?

By learning how to care for themselves, kids with cystic fibrosis gain skills they need to be healthy adults. Take our survey to see if your child is ready.

By: Lisa Burns, MD | 0

Tips for Hosting a Food-Allergy-Friendly Holiday Party

Tips for Hosting a Food-Allergy-Friendly Holiday Party

The holidays can be challenging when you or a guest have food allergies. Here are helpful tips to consider this holiday season.

By: Julie Daisey, MS | 0

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How Our Lives are Fuller with Four International Adoptions

Brooke's life and heart are fuller following the adoption of four children from Uganda. A must-read for anyone considering international adoption.

By: Brooke Waller | 0

Heart Conditions

Pulmonary Hypertension: How We’ve Adapted to Our Daughter’s Condition

Pulmonary Hypertension: How We’ve Adapted to Our Daughter’s Condition

Riley's mom feels fortunate that her daughter avoided the serious symptoms of pulmonary hypertension while seeking a diagnosis. Read how they've adapted

By: Kelly Wiegele | 1

Heart Conditions

Tetralogy of Fallot: Giving Thanks on Henry’s Second Anniversary

Tetralogy of Fallot: Giving Thanks on Henry’s Second Anniversary

A mother gives thanks to the staff who shepherded her, her son, and her family through her son's tetralogy of Fallot diagnosis, surgery and beyond.

By: Laura Kohus | 1

4 Practical Tips to Help Avoid Gestational Diabetes

4 Practical Tips to Help Avoid Gestational Diabetes

Making healthy lifestyle choices can help pregnant women avoid gestational diabetes. Read some practical tips to help prevent the condition:

By: Amanda Riley, RD | 3

Rare and Complex Conditions

5 Things I Want You To Know About My Daughter with Treacher Collins

5 Things I Want You To Know About My Daughter with Treacher Collins

Shana has Treacher Collins, a condition where some of the bones & tissues in the face aren’t fully developed. Read what her dad wants you to know about her:

By: Russ Broomell | 3

Heart Conditions

Top 5 Things to Remember About Kawasaki Disease

Top 5 Things to Remember About Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. While is it rare, it can easily be misdiagnosed as other more common viral illnesses. Here are 5 things parents should know about the disease.

By: Devin Tinker, MSN | 4

Rare and Complex Conditions

Hip Dysplasia as an Adult: Tips Following Surgical Treatment

Hip Dysplasia as an Adult: Tips Following Surgical Treatment

Shannon was re-diagnosed with hip dysplasia in adulthood, after her infant daughter was evaluated for the same condition. Here's her tips folllowing surgery

By: Shannon Robertshaw Carroll | 11

Cancer and Blood Diseases

Ewing’s Sarcoma: A Sentimental Look Back

Ewing’s Sarcoma: A Sentimental Look Back

Samantha, a young adult Ewing's sarcoma survivor, looks back at her diagnosis, treatment & recovery. But what she's most excited about is the look forward.

By: Samantha Morrissey | 2

Heart Conditions

Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Do You Struggle with Executive Functioning?

Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Do You Struggle with Executive Functioning?

If you're an adult with congenital heart disease, you are at-risk for having executive functioning issues. Answer these questions to assess your risk.

By: Christina Holbein, PhD | 1

A Review of Medication Manager Apps

A Review of Medication Manager Apps

It is important for kids to take their meds as prescribed in order to control symptoms. Our researchers reviewed some medication manager apps to help:

By: Rachelle Ramsey, PhD | 1

Heart Conditions

Awareness Needed: Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery

Awareness Needed: Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery

Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery is the second leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in teens. Learn why more awareness is needed.

By: Thomas Kimball, MD | 6

Cancer and Blood Diseases

4 Must-Know Points About CAR T-Cell Therapy

4 Must-Know Points About CAR T-Cell Therapy

CAR T-cell therapy could potentially offer a cure to kids with relapsed acute lymphocytic leukemia. Here’s what parents need to know about it:

By: Christine Phillips, MD | 6

Safety and Prevention

Homemade Slime: Experts Weigh in on Safety, Germs

Homemade Slime: Experts Weigh in on Safety, Germs

Learn more about the most common ingredients used to make slime and how to make it safely at home with your kids.

By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 2

Rare and Complex Conditions

Receiving a Serious Diagnosis for Your Child: How to Move Through It

Receiving a Serious Diagnosis for Your Child: How to Move Through It

Receiving a serious diagnosis for your child can be heartbreaking. Read a social worker's six steps to help parents "move through" it.

By: Erin Hillman, LSW | 0

Help Us Stand Up Together for Kids

Help Us Stand Up Together for Kids

The Graham-Cassidy Bill could threaten childrens' medical coverage. Call your Senators today to oppose this bill. Stand up for healthcare for kids.

By: Michael Fisher | 0

Research and Discoveries

Study Finds Clues in Mystery of Preterm Birth

Cincinnati Children's and March of Dimes study finds genetic areas linked to early labor and preterm birth. Provides roadmap for additional research.

By: Blog Editorial Team | 0

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Woman with Down Syndrome Marks 20 Years of Employment at Children’s

Gretchen's mom hopes that her daughter's 20-year career at Cincinnati Children's brings hope to other families of kids with Down syndrome.

By: Florence Koetters | 7

Safety and Prevention

Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten

Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten

It's important to know how to prevent snake bites and what to do if your child is bitten because common misconceptions about snakes can make the bite worse.

By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0

Patient Family Experience

Helpful Tips for When Your Child is Hospitalized

Helpful Tips for When Your Child is Hospitalized

A mother shares a list of things she wished she had known when her daughter was inpatient. If your child is facing a hospitalization, her tips may help:

By: Lauren Lutton-Freeman | 0

Child Development and Behavior

9 Steps to Help Kids Manage Their Anger

9 Steps to Help Kids Manage Their Anger

There is no quick fix for helping kids to manage their anger. But there are some strategies we can employ to help them regulate it better. Read 9 steps:

By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 1

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