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It’s OK To Snoop on Your Kids Online
13
Dec 2012
It’s OK To Snoop on Your Kids Online
Our teens (and increasingly our tweens, typically ages 10 to 13) are spending more of their lives online and on their texting devices than ever before. Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter make it uncannily easy for them to stay in constant contact with their peer group and to potentially hide things from their
By: Richard Heyman, MD | 2
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A Season of Reflection and Giving
10
Dec 2012
A Season of Reflection and Giving
We have always loved this time of year. Gathering with friends and family, sharing time and food, and taking a few moments to pause and remember what we are all thankful for is so important to me and my family. It always has been, but even more so since our little Hannah’s life was saved.
By: Mei Ling Rumping | 0
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It’s Amazing What a 14-Year-Old Survivor Can Persuade Others To Do
06
Dec 2012
It’s Amazing What a 14-Year-Old Survivor Can Persuade Others To Do
After several months of public speaking, newsletters, personal invitations and phone calls, my granddaughter Sam and her team ROCKED at Cincinnati Walks for Kids on October 20, 2012. She took her place on the stage at the walk that Saturday in front of 8,000 people. She was introduced by Michael Fisher the CEO of Cincinnati
By: Stephanie Potter | 4
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Toddler Tree | Pin of the Week
05
Dec 2012
Toddler Tree | Pin of the Week
Our pin of the week comes from the blog solandrachel.com. Now that holiday decorating is in full swing many kids are interested in what mom and dad are doing with the sparkly things around the house. This pin is a felt Christmas tree for little ones to decorate. Decorating a tree with young children in
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1
Hospital Operations
Our Caring Community Shines Bright During the Holidays
04
Dec 2012
Our Caring Community Shines Bright During the Holidays
When I walk into my office in the morning during December, it’s usually glowing from a lone red light. It isn’t Rudolph but rather my voicemail-indicator light. Today – four new messages: the parent of a 5-year-old boy who wants to donate his allowance, a 10-year-old girl who wants to share gifts from her birthday
By: Megan Boesing | 0
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03
Dec 2012
Stories of Giving and Giving Back
In the words of Lemony Snicket, “the holiday season – like all the other seasons – is a good time not only to tell stories of miracles, but to think about the miracles in your own life and be grateful for them.” Last month we launched a virtual “Thankful Tree” on our Facebook page. A
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Heart Conditions
Years After Heart Surgery, Kids Face Developmental Challenges
30
Nov 2012
Years After Heart Surgery, Kids Face Developmental Challenges
Seven-year-old Lydia Butler’s medical journey began when she was five days old and her parents found out she had a heart murmur. Tests showed she had tricuspid atresia, a defect that blocked the blood flow from her heart to her lungs to get oxygen. She underwent three open-heart surgeries by the time she was 4
By: Tanya Leach | 0
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You Just Can’t Stop The Gingerbread Man
28
Nov 2012
You Just Can’t Stop The Gingerbread Man
Ever since he was a kid, Jeff Geoppinger’s family has made a special delivery for the holidays: They drop off a gingerbread house to the nurses who took care of Jeff as a baby. Jeff’s mom, Jewel, has held a special place in her heart for the nurses who helped Jeff recover from surgery in
By: Tanya Leach | 1
Research and Discoveries
Once Considered Science Fiction, Tissue Regeneration is Not So Far-Fetched
27
Nov 2012
Once Considered Science Fiction, Tissue Regeneration is Not So Far-Fetched
As dean of the University of Cincinnati medical school – and a physician/researcher who helped make Cincinnati Children’s a top-tier pediatric medical center – Dr. Thomas Boat is not one to exaggerate. So it was noteworthy that, when addressing an auditorium full of scientists at the recent “1st Midwest Symposium on Regenerative Medicine,” he opened
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
 

21
Nov 2012
Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays are officially here – the mall has transformed into a winter wonderland and families everywhere are perfecting their Thanksgiving menu for tomorrow. For me, the holidays mean relaxing, having fun with family and friends, and of course eating lots of delicious food. I have been counting down the days until I can have my grandma’s
By: Jordan Flinn | 0
Hospital Operations
Remembering Dr. David Glass – A Genius and a Gentleman
21
Nov 2012
Remembering Dr. David Glass – A Genius and a Gentleman
“He was one of those quiet leaders that made you want to walk through fire or water to get things done for him,” said Mary Kinsella talking about David N. Glass, MD.Dr. Glass, a Professor/Faculty in the department of Rheumatology and member of the Cincinnati Children’s family for twenty-five years, died November 18 after a
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Child Development and Behavior
 

21
Nov 2012
Tips to Help Children Understand the Concept of Thankfulness During the Holidays
Most people are looking forward to the food, family gatherings and gift giving that comes along with the holiday season. Dr. William Hansen, a psychologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, reminds parents that this is also the time of year when they should pause to say thanks and also reinforce this idea in their
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Giving Thanks for Comfort Food
20
Nov 2012
Giving Thanks for Comfort Food
This week, as we gobble up Thanksgiving traditions and the scents in the kitchen that bring us back to childhood memories, we bring you a story about the power of comfort food. It is a Thanksgiving story, of sorts, that started in Ethiopia, where a little girl named Nigisti needed heart surgery. Doctors there sent
By: Tanya Leach | 1
Fitness and Nutrition
Preventing ACL Injuries in Girls
16
Nov 2012
Preventing ACL Injuries in Girls
Female athletes have a higher risk of injuring thier ACL, learn why that's the case and how to prevent these injuries from happening.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 2
Rare and Complex Conditions
Overcoming Epilepsy: Teen Seizure-Free for Three Years
15
Nov 2012
Overcoming Epilepsy: Teen Seizure-Free for Three Years
When Cincinnati Children’s first told Erin Grasty’s patient story two years ago, she was a 16-year-old patient with epilepsy. She had been having seizures since she was 10. Erin and her mom, Patty, talked about what it was like to ride the “e-coaster,” the epilepsy roller coaster that had taken their lives for a spin.
By: Tanya Leach | 0
Featured Faces
Sometimes, a Picture is Worth so Much More than a Thousand Words
14
Nov 2012
Sometimes, a Picture is Worth so Much More than a Thousand Words
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. Well, to us, that picture is worth a million words and one huge thank you. William “Bryce” Staverman was born with most of his cerebellum missing, has cerebral palsy, and a multitude of other medical issues. He lives in Northern Kentucky with his parents and his three
By: Kris Staverman | 5
Hospital Operations
Sometimes We Get a Good Feeling
13
Nov 2012
Sometimes We Get a Good Feeling
Even on the days when a patient gets a depressing diagnosis or things seem to be going wrong, people around here have a way of believing in the power of a smile to help make things OK. That’s what happened when doctors, nurses, patients and staff from Cincinnati Children’s got together to put our own spin on
By: Tanya Leach | 8
Research and Discoveries
New Study by Cincinnati Children’s and University of Cincinnati Resurfaces Nuclear Weapons Legacy
12
Nov 2012
New Study by Cincinnati Children’s and University of Cincinnati Resurfaces Nuclear Weapons Legacy
People like Lisa Crawford and her family lived for decades in the shadow of a Cold War nuclear weapons plant – tucked into rolling farmland 18 miles northwest of Cincinnati – unaware they were being exposed to radioactive materials in the air, water and soil. A new study this week from Cincinnati Children’s and the University
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Childhood Obesity
 

12
Nov 2012
Holiday Season Tips on Healthy Eating for Kids
If you and your family are hoping to avoid packing on extra pounds over the holidays, there are some simple things you can do now to prepare. Studies show that interventions aimed at reducing weight gain during the holidays can be an effective strategy in controlling weight. Deborah Boutwell, a dietitian at Cincinnati Children’s, has
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Featured Faces
Auxiliaries Support Cincinnati Children’s
09
Nov 2012
Auxiliaries Support Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati Children’s is fortunate to have scores of dedicated supporters in our community and around the world. We are forever grateful for their ongoing support and contributions. Some supporters belong to formal fundraising auxiliaries that have provided hope and healing to our patients for more than 100 years. Please read on to learn more about the auxiliaries and how
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Health Care Public Policy
 

01
Nov 2012
Speak Up for Children: Why the Pediatric Research Network Act Needs Your Support
Cincinnati Children’s has been advocating along with 27 other children’s hospitals for the National Pediatric Research Network Act to increase funding for pediatric research within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The bill – H.R. 6163 – passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives last month and now needs only to clear the Senate
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Research and Discoveries
 

01
Nov 2012
Discovery Offers Hope for Difficult Pregnancies
We all know that mothers perform amazing feats every day. But did you know that biologically, the act of becoming a mother actually defies nature? That’s right. The process of successfully carrying a child to term, from a purely immunologic standpoint, should not happen. By rights, a woman’s body should see the fetus as a
By: Mary Silva | 1
Healthy Living
Right-Sizing the Fun-Size: 5 Ways to Manage Halloween Candy Overload
30
Oct 2012
Right-Sizing the Fun-Size: 5 Ways to Manage Halloween Candy Overload
Once trick-or-treating ends, the ritual of counting, trading and eating candy begins — and seemingly never ends — until the next big candy holiday forces your kids to move on to chocolate bunnies and jelly beans. Shelly Frank, a registered dietician II with Cincinnati Children’s HealthWorks! program, suggests five easy and healthy ways you can
By: Blog Editorial Team | 1
Safety and Prevention
Children’s Trauma Doctor Urges Helmet Law and Mandatory Safety Course for ATV Use
25
Oct 2012
Children’s Trauma Doctor Urges Helmet Law and Mandatory Safety Course for ATV Use
Kids can’t get a license to drive a car until they are 16 years old in most states. But no law stops them from hopping on an all-terrain vehicle and traveling at highway speeds without a helmet, seat belt or protective clothing. ATV dealers allow it. Parents permit it. And kids who are too young
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
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