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Child Development and Behavior
7 Tips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year
26
Jul 2023
7 Tips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year
Getting ready for the new school year can be stressful! Read one of our psychologist's seven tips to help kids mentally prepare for the adjustment:
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 3
Child Development and Behavior
Teaching Teens with ADHD How to Drive More Safely
25
Jul 2023
Teaching Teens with ADHD How to Drive More Safely
Teens with ADHD are more likely to get into car accidents. Learn about a driving program that is helping them drive more safely.
By: Nadia Tawfik | 2
Safety and Prevention
How to Protect Kids from Wildfire Smoke and Air Pollution
20
Jul 2023
How to Protect Kids from Wildfire Smoke and Air Pollution
Wildfire smoke affects kids more than adults. Read how to limit exposure to PM2.5, the particulate in wildfire smoke, both inside and outside.
By: Nicholas Newman, DO | 0
Healthy Living
Fevers: Temperatures and How to Take Them
18
Jul 2023
Fevers: Temperatures and How to Take Them
What temperature signals a fever? If your child has a fever, when do you call the doctor? Find answers to these fever questions and more.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 2
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Adapt for Life: Helping Kids Learn Healthy Behaviors for Mental Health
07
Jul 2023
Adapt for Life: Helping Kids Learn Healthy Behaviors for Mental Health
Explore the ADAPT framework for youth mental wellness, learn practical steps for stress management, healthy habits, and open conversations.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Infant Series: Positional Plagiocephaly and Torticollis
07
Jul 2023
Infant Series: Positional Plagiocephaly and Torticollis
Learn about positional plagiocephaly & torticollis in infants, causes, treatments, and tips from experts at Cincinnati Children's.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
Safety and Prevention
Insect Repellents and Kids: Do’s and Don’ts
04
Jul 2023
Insect Repellents and Kids: Do’s and Don’ts
Insect repellents help protect your family from mosquito bites. You’ll also want to use insect repellents to help ward off serious illnesses. Learn how in this blog post.
By: Julia Conroy, MAEd, MCHES | 0
Healthy Living
Life’s A Picnic (But Keep These Things In Mind When There)
02
Jul 2023
Life’s A Picnic (But Keep These Things In Mind When There)
If you enjoy picnics and eating outdoors, read these picnic safety tips to prevent some of the more common picnic-related poisonings.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Safety and Prevention
Concert and Festival Drug and Alcohol Safety Guide
28
Jun 2023
Concert and Festival Drug and Alcohol Safety Guide
Before heading out to your next festival or concert, take note of these important drug and alcohol safety tips, and share them with your family members of all ages.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0
Safety and Prevention
A Guide to Picking the Right Helmet For Kids
20
Jun 2023
A Guide to Picking the Right Helmet For Kids
When kids wear a properly fitted helmet, their chances of sustaining a brain injury go down by almost 90%. Here's how to find the right fit:
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
7 Ways To Help Your Family Stay Physically Active This Summer
15
Jun 2023
7 Ways To Help Your Family Stay Physically Active This Summer
It can be a struggle getting kids to be physically active in the summer, especially when competing with video games! Read our 7 tips.
By: Christopher Kist, MS, CEP | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Genetic Testing Finds Rare Type of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
13
Jun 2023
Genetic Testing Finds Rare Type of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
Genetic testing found Ian's rare type of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. Read how the diagnosis provided a sense of relief & path forward.
By: Jody McIlvain | 2
Healthy Living
Any Dog May Bite: What You Need to Know to Prevent Dog Bites
08
Jun 2023
Any Dog May Bite: What You Need to Know to Prevent Dog Bites
It's important to remember—and to remind your kids—that any dog can bite. Here are several tips to help prevent dog bites.
By: Wendy Pomerantz, MD | 1
Healthy Living
Splash Pad Safety: What Parents Need to Know
06
Jun 2023
Splash Pad Safety: What Parents Need to Know
Splash pads are a fun way to cool off on a hot day. Read these splash pad safety precautions so your family can enjoy splash pads safely.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Healthy Living
7 FAQS About Sinus Infections (Sinusitis) In Kids
02
Jun 2023
7 FAQS About Sinus Infections (Sinusitis) In Kids
Can kids go to school with sinus infections? Does all sinusitis require antibiotics? Read answers to FAQs about sinus infections in kids.
By: John Greinwald, Jr., MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It
30
May 2023
Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It
Teens may turn to drug and/or alcohol as a way to cope with stress or to fit in. Read tips on how to help prevent drug and alcohol use.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 1
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Emergency Care or Urgent Care? Learn the Basics to Be Ready
26
May 2023
Emergency Care or Urgent Care? Learn the Basics to Be Ready
Experts discuss what injuries need an immediate trip to the emergency department and what injuries are okay to have seen in urgent care.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
Healthy Living
Kidney Stones: Not Just An Adult Problem
25
May 2023
Kidney Stones: Not Just An Adult Problem
Did you know that kids can get kidney stones too? Learn why kids develop them and how to prevent them.
By: Dr. Prasad Devarajan | 6
Learning and Growing
Mental Health Providers: Who Does What?
23
May 2023
Mental Health Providers: Who Does What?
Mental health providers include psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, therapists and more. Learn more about these various titles and roles.
By: Ellen Diersing, MS, LPCC-S | 2
Safety and Prevention
A Surgeon’s PSA for Lawn Mower Safety
18
May 2023
A Surgeon’s PSA for Lawn Mower Safety
It's important to make sure kids are old enough and mature enough to mow lawns safely. Use these lawn mower safety tips to help keep your family safe.
By: Junichi Tamai, MD | 10
Food Allergies
Food Allergy vs. Intolerance: What’s the Difference?
16
May 2023
Food Allergy vs. Intolerance: What’s the Difference?
Food allergy and intolerance are often used interchangeably, but are actually quite different. Learn the difference and how to handle them.
By: Dr. Amal Assa’ad | 4
Child Development and Behavior
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Mental Health Appointment
09
May 2023
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Mental Health Appointment
It’s natural to have questions about your child’s first appointment with a mental health provider. Learn what to expect.
By: Sarah Hebbeler, LISW-S | 0
Healthy Living
How Screen Time Affects Kids’ Eyesight and What To Do About It
04
May 2023
How Screen Time Affects Kids’ Eyesight and What To Do About It
Too much screen time can cause dry eye and eye fatigue in kids. Learn why this happens and what parents can do about it.
By: Kelsey Mach, OD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Handy Checklist: Tips for Dining Out with Celiac Disease
02
May 2023
Handy Checklist: Tips for Dining Out with Celiac Disease
Parents of children with celiac disease may find dining out to be a stressful experience. Read one of our dietitian's tips for making it work.
By: Abi Lepolt, RD, CSP, LD | 0
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