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Reminders for Preventing Window Falls in Spring and Summer
23
Apr 2018
Reminders for Preventing Window Falls in Spring and Summer
About 8 kids ages 5 and younger die from falling out of a window in the US yearly. Read an injury prevention specialist's tips for preventing window falls.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Childhood Obesity
8 Practical Ways to Start A Low Glycemic Diet for Kids
19
Apr 2018
8 Practical Ways to Start A Low Glycemic Diet for Kids
A clinical dietitian at Cincinnati Children's provides 8 easy ways your family can incorporate low glycemic foods into your diet to stay fuller longer.
By: Barbara Lattin MS, RD, LD | 5
Fitness and Nutrition
Invisible Battle with Concussions – Catesby’s Recovery
17
Apr 2018
Invisible Battle with Concussions – Catesby’s Recovery
Sarah Clay describes how her son Catesby was able to get back on the field after two concussions sidelined him for months.
By: Sarah Clay | 1
Share Your Story
Stuttering Is A Part of My Son’s Life, But it Doesn’t Define Him
04
Apr 2018
Stuttering Is A Part of My Son’s Life, But it Doesn’t Define Him
Andy's speech-language pathologist helped him to realize that while stuttering is a part of his life, it doesn't define him.
By: Christina Hicks | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Baby Food: What Parents Need to Know
30
Mar 2018
Baby Food: What Parents Need to Know
Read about when to introduce your baby to solid foods, what foods to try, and tips for making your own baby food at home.
By: Jennifer Van Oss MS, RD, LD | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
The Challenges of Cancer Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults
29
Mar 2018
The Challenges of Cancer Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults
Adolescents and young adults with cancer face a unique set of challenges and fare worse than kids with some of the same types of cancers.
By: Joseph Pressey, MD | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
How The Ketogenic Diet Helped My Son With Refractory Epilepsy
21
Mar 2018
How The Ketogenic Diet Helped My Son With Refractory Epilepsy
Will, diagnosed with refractory epilepsy, was having up to 100 seizures a day. Read how the ketogenic diet helped him achieve seizure freedom.
By: Sarah Ackerman | 3
Safety and Prevention
“Juuling”: An Update on Teens and E-cigarettes
19
Mar 2018
“Juuling”: An Update on Teens and E-cigarettes
Juuling is essentially vaping e-cigarettes with an inconspicuous product. Read the 5 things that parents of teenagers need to know about this trend.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Heart Conditions
A Connection Between Dementia and Congenital Heart Disease
13
Mar 2018
A Connection Between Dementia and Congenital Heart Disease
Researchers found a relationship between dementia and congenital heart disease. Read six things to know about the findings:
By: Dr. Nicolas Madsen | 0
Healthy Living
4 Things To Know About Reoccurring Kidney Stones in Kids
05
Mar 2018
4 Things To Know About Reoccurring Kidney Stones in Kids
If your child has had one kidney stone, he or she is 50% more likely to get another one. Read why reoccurring kidney stones in kids can be problematic.
By: William DeFoor, MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
5 Next Steps When You Suspect A Loved One Has An Eating Disorder
26
Feb 2018
5 Next Steps When You Suspect A Loved One Has An Eating Disorder
It's important to act quickly if you suspect someone has an eating disorder, as recovery is more likely when caught early. Read 5 next steps you should take
By: Abigail Matthews, PhD | 0
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Top 10 of 2017
23
Feb 2018
Cincinnati Children’s Top 10 of 2017
A look back at the top 10 cool things that happened at Cincinnati Children's in 2017 and the patients and families they impacted.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Patient Family Experience
New Animals Highlight Burnet Campus Concourse Updates
19
Feb 2018
New Animals Highlight Burnet Campus Concourse Updates
Newly completed updates in the concourse at Cincinnat Children's Burnet Campus focus on useful space, colors and animals to help families navigate campus.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Heart Conditions
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Letter to Our Son’s Heart Donor Family
14
Feb 2018
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Letter to Our Son’s Heart Donor Family
Eli was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and soon after needed a heart transplant. Read how grateful his family is to his heart donor and family.
By: Kelcie Kleckner | 0
Heart Conditions
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
07
Feb 2018
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
Read why this heart mom hasn't stopped worrying about her son's heart 26 years later, and why it is important to find the right pediatric cardiologist.
By: Zerlina Dubois | 6
Heart Conditions
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
01
Feb 2018
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
Jennie was born with congenital heart disease but is now an adult. Read why she considers herself lucky in health and life and what she'd do differently.
By: Jennie Fox | 7
Rare and Complex Conditions
Tips for Planning a Vacation with A Child Who Has Special Needs
30
Jan 2018
Tips for Planning a Vacation with A Child Who Has Special Needs
With extra planning, it is possible to take a vacation with a child who has special needs. Read a social worker's list of items to consider.
By: Suzan DeCicca, LSW | 3
Fitness and Nutrition
7 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas To Jump-Start the Day
24
Jan 2018
7 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas To Jump-Start the Day
Kids who eat breakfast do better in school, have better concentration, fewer behavior problems, and more energy. Read a dietitian's 7 breakfast ideas:
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Myths of Bedwetting and Helping Kids Cope Emotionally
18
Jan 2018
Myths of Bedwetting and Helping Kids Cope Emotionally
Bedwetting is a common and frustrating condition for about 5-10% of children ages 5-7. Here are 4 myths about bedwetting parents should understand and ways to help your child cope emotionally.
By: Denise Ferguson, MSN, APRN, CPNP | 1
Safety and Prevention
It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
10
Jan 2018
It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
Flu season lasts through April; there is still time for the flu shot to work and provide benefit to your family. Read how long it takes to build immunity.
By: Josh Schaffzin, MD | 0
Healthy Living
14 Reasons to Call Your Newborn’s Doctor
10
Jan 2018
14 Reasons to Call Your Newborn’s Doctor
Bringing home a newborn is exciting, exhausting and a little overwhelming! Save this list of symptoms that necessitate a call to your baby's doctor.
By: Dr. Amy Guiot | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
27
Dec 2017
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
Featured Faces
Meet Idina, our third facility dog!
19
Dec 2017
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?
12
Dec 2017
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
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