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Helmet, Adult Supervision Key to Safe Sledding
16
Dec 2013
Helmet, Adult Supervision Key to Safe Sledding
Old Man Winter has made his presence known early this year, even though the first day of winter technically isn’t until December 21. For kids, his early arrival is more than welcome – it means snow days and sled riding! Some of our best memories as kids come from trudging up a hill and racing
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Savannah Spreads Holiday ‘Cheer’ Before Brain Surgery
11
Dec 2013
Savannah Spreads Holiday ‘Cheer’ Before Brain Surgery
Today, after months of planning, Savannah Day (pictured above in the middle) and her sisters finally got to see all of their hard work pay off. All in one place, in a super-sized mound of toys. When Savannah and her sisters set out to brighten the holidays for other kids spending Christmas in the hospital,
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Heart Conditions
Seacrest Studios Performance Was My Victory Lap
09
Dec 2013
Seacrest Studios Performance Was My Victory Lap
After receiving a diagnosis of restrictive cardiomyopathy, Liz turned to music. Read about her journey to receiving a heart transplant and how music helped her along the way.
By: Elizabeth Sampson | 1
Research and Discoveries
Reliving the Memories of Two Premature Births
27
Nov 2013
Reliving the Memories of Two Premature Births
Whether it was his intent or not, Benjamin Scot did an amazing thing for prematurity awareness month when he began capturing footage of his premature infant son just days after his birth. You may have seen Benjamin’s video – “Ward Miles – First Year” – which he created as a birthday gift to his wife.
By: Kori Morrison | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
My Grandpa’s Letter Was A Beacon of Hope
25
Nov 2013
My Grandpa’s Letter Was A Beacon of Hope
In 2007 my grandpa was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. It was honestly one of the scariest times in my life. His type of cancer was sadly not curable. He went through a few surgeries and several rounds of chemo, none of which helped. One day at a get-together at my aunt’s house, my
By: Abbie Gebauer | 2
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Why 2009 Is So Difficult To Talk About
20
Nov 2013
Why 2009 Is So Difficult To Talk About
There are a lot of things that happened to my family in a very short period of time that changed our lives forever. In August of 2008, my father-in-law passed away from a brain tumor and in December of that same year, we lost everything in a house fire. It seemed as if things couldn’t
By: Karey Gebauer | 3
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Bayleigh’s Story | Why I Cherish Every Moment of Every Day
15
Nov 2013
Bayleigh’s Story | Why I Cherish Every Moment of Every Day
In August 2010 I noticed that my 16-month-old daughter, Bayleigh, was starting to fall a lot. She kept running into things and seemed really off balance. Of course, she was doing these things at the same time that she was perfecting her walking skills, so it was hard for me to know what was normal
By: Cambie Wilson | 7
Heart Conditions
Today We Celebrate Tiernee’s One Year Anniversary
08
Nov 2013
Today We Celebrate Tiernee’s One Year Anniversary
When you hear of someone celebrating a milestone, weddings, anniversaries and graduations probably come to mind. Today we celebrate a different kind of milestone: one year living with a Total Artificial Heart. One year ago today, Tiernee Gonzalez (pictured above, middle, with her care team) created history. On November 8, 2012, she became the first female
By: Megan del Corral, RN, BSN, CCRN | 4
Featured Faces
Parents Form Charlie’s Kids Foundation After Losing Son to SIDS
25
Oct 2013
Parents Form Charlie’s Kids Foundation After Losing Son to SIDS
After losing our son to SIDS, we created Charlie's Kids, a foundation to educate the public on safe sleeping environments for infants.
By: Dr. Sam Hanke | 19
Safety and Prevention
The Flu: Why We Take it Seriously
18
Oct 2013
The Flu: Why We Take it Seriously
March 8, 2012 – The twins are sick! Both of them have fevers and are coughing a ton!March 11, 2012 – Still both very sick and haven’t slept much since Thursday night. Fevers are very high – going to the doctor today.March 12, 2012 – positive for the Flu! Yuck! Still giving them Advil and
By: Jaime Shutt | 1
Safety and Prevention
Awareness Needed: Babies Born With Drug Withdrawal
09
Oct 2013
Awareness Needed: Babies Born With Drug Withdrawal
I can’t tell just by looking at a newborn if he will have post-birth drug withdrawal.  At least not at first.  It usually takes 48-72 hours after birth, and sometimes even longer.  But once the withdrawal symptoms kick in, I know. Babies born with drug withdrawal, called neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), are completely inconsolable.  They’re
By: Dr. Scott Wexelblatt | 0
Featured Faces
Life After Swallowing A Button Battery
03
Oct 2013
Life After Swallowing A Button Battery
Mother shares her story of discovery, diagnosis, treatment and life after her one-year-old swallowed a button battery.
By: Karla Rauch | 14
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Fathers, Survivor Bike 700 Miles in 7 Days to Defeat a Rare Immune Disease
01
Oct 2013
Fathers, Survivor Bike 700 Miles in 7 Days to Defeat a Rare Immune Disease
Claire Biagnardi is a little girl from St. Louis who likes to put on sunglasses and ham it up as she plays her toy guitar. But the 3-year-old is providing big inspiration for a group of men who are bicycling 700 miles in 7 days to raise awareness about a deadly disease called HLH. HLH
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Share Your Story
Multiple Hip Surgeries Didn’t Hold Me Back
25
Sep 2013
Multiple Hip Surgeries Didn’t Hold Me Back
I don’t remember it of course, but the photo on the left was taken after my first surgery for hip dysplasia. I was diagnosed at 11 months and by 13 months underwent my first surgery. You see, I was born without a socket joint, causing my hip ball to become deformed. This surgery was life
By: McKenna Koewler | 6
Cancer and Blood Diseases
There is No Greater Gift
19
Sep 2013
There is No Greater Gift
September is a big month in our home for a few reasons. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  As a childhood cancer family, we try to spread the word as much as possible.  We wear gold.  We paint fingernails gold.  We plaster ribbons on our vehicles.  We write letters to papers and encourage support of families
By: Katie Clayton | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Advocating For Your Child: Some Practical Suggestions
17
Sep 2013
Advocating For Your Child: Some Practical Suggestions
We talked last time about becoming an advocate for your child and what that involves, but it can still be hard to know how that plays out in the daily mess of appointments, phone calls, school meetings, and even social situations. Here are five tips that I’ve found to be consistently true and helpful. 1.
By: Annie Kratzsch | 0
Featured Faces
Becoming Your Child’s Advocate: What Does It Take?
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Sep 2013
Becoming Your Child’s Advocate: What Does It Take?
I remember very clearly the day I chose to be an advocate for my son. We were at a neurology appointment, which in those days came every week or two as we tried desperately to get our hands on the reins of his catastrophic seizure disorder. This appointment was to determine the effectiveness of his
By: Annie Kratzsch | 1
Cancer and Blood Diseases
High School Athlete Overcomes Rare Form of Cancer: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
06
Sep 2013
High School Athlete Overcomes Rare Form of Cancer: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Mother shares the story of her son's battle with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Read about how this high school athlete's common knee pain led to a diagnosis.
By: Nancy Young | 2
Vaccines
Vaccines: Their Own Worst Enemy
05
Sep 2013
Vaccines: Their Own Worst Enemy
Find a list of common vaccinations, the diseases they prevent, and the recommended immunization schedule for children.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 0
Learning and Growing
 

04
Sep 2013
Activities That Will Keep Your 4-year-old’s Attention
These simple, fun activities will help keep your 4-year-old’s attention. Numbers and StickersMaterials You Will Need: 55 stickers, marker, paperWhat To Do: This counting activity will help your child understand one-to-one correspondence.Write the numerals 1-10 along the left side of a sheet of paper. Have your child place the corresponding number of stickers in a row
By: Anna Luther | 1
Safety and Prevention
Baby Girl Wears a Helmet to Treat Plagiocephaly
22
Aug 2013
Baby Girl Wears a Helmet to Treat Plagiocephaly
Cincinnati Children's discusses the possible causes of Plagiocephaly in children. A mother shares her advice for ways to deal with this common condition.
By: Emily Weathers | 13
Healthy Living
End of Summer Hikes and Discoveries
18
Aug 2013
End of Summer Hikes and Discoveries
With summer winding down and school starting back up now is the perfect time to squeeze in a few more hikes and discoveries. Want to take a trip back in time? A journey down to Big Bone Lick State Park in Kentucky is just the ticket. The museum and outdoor diorama offer a glimpse at
By: Tammy York | 0
Learning and Growing
3 tips to help your two-year-old share their feelings
12
Aug 2013
3 tips to help your two-year-old share their feelings
These simple activities can be done with your children to share quality time and help them better express their feelings.
By: Anna Luther | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
Coping with Pain from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
08
Aug 2013
Coping with Pain from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Pain is different from person to person. Cincinnati Children's helps parents understand the signs of EDS and the ways to manage their child's pain.
By: Kenneth Goldschneider, MD, FAAP | 223
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