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Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
20
Oct 2022
Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
Some Internet challenges are harmless and fun, while others can be incredibly dangerous. Learn what's important for both you and your child to know about the dangers of certain social media challenges.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Healthy Living
18
Oct 2022
6 Questions to Ask When Your Child Complains of Chest Pain
Has your child complained of chest pain? Ask yourself these 6 questions to determine if it is a serious concern.
By: Adam Powell, MD | 819
Healthy Living
Handwashing: How to Make It Fun for Kids
15
Oct 2022
Handwashing: How to Make It Fun for Kids
Handwashing with soap and water helps prevent illness and missed days from school and work. Learn techniques for making handwashing fun for kids.
By: Matt Short, MA | 0
Learning and Growing
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
13
Oct 2022
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
Colleges offer healthcare services to help keep students healthy at school. Ask these important healthcare questions during the college search with your high schooler.
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW-S | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Kids: What Do We Know?
06
Oct 2022
Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Kids: What Do We Know?
Hepatitis in kids has been in the news recently, in particular a specific type called hepatitis of unknown origin. Learn from two of our experts who discuss what’s causing this condition, and what you need to be on the lookout for in your child.
By: Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying
04
Oct 2022
6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying
If your child is being bullied and you've decided it's necessary to talk to the school about it, your main goal should be stopping the behavior. Read six tips from one of our experts.
By: Ryan Adams, PhD | 0
Safety and Prevention
8 Misconceptions About Concussions in Kids
30
Sep 2022
8 Misconceptions About Concussions in Kids
Most parents are aware that concussions can happen in kids — but there are also a lot of misconceptions out there about them. For instance, falls, not contact sports, are the #1 cause of ER visits for head trauma in kids. Learn about other misconceptions to help recognize them.
By: Paul Gubanich, MD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet
18
Sep 2022
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet
 The average daily added sugar intake for children and young adults aged 2-19 is 71 grams! Reducing sugar is an easy way to promote a healthier lifestyle and ward off diet-related diseases. Read a dietitian's tips to reduce sugar in kids' diets.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 7
Safety and Prevention
When Can My Child Ride in the Front Seat of the Car?
16
Sep 2022
When Can My Child Ride in the Front Seat of the Car?
When can kids ride in the front seat of the car? It's a question parents get asked a lot. Read why our child passenger safety experts recommend delaying it until age 13.
By: Michelle Price | 0
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Child Life’s Role in Proton Therapy
13
Sep 2022
Child Life’s Role in Proton Therapy
Child Life specialists play an important role in helping our patients through proton therapy, a radiation treatment that minimizes damage to areas surrounding tumors.
By: Carley Larkin | 6
Child Development and Behavior
Preparing for Guardianship of a Child with Medically Complex Needs
08
Sep 2022
Preparing for Guardianship of a Child with Medically Complex Needs
For parents of kids with medically complex needs, it's important to think about their care after they turn 18. One of our social workers put together this handy checklist to help parents. It includes items to take care of and questions to ask as your child grows.
By: Meredith Bohache | 0
Learning and Growing
Tips for Communicating with Your Child’s School
01
Sep 2022
Tips for Communicating with Your Child’s School
Good communication between parents and schools is an important part of students’ school success. As the new school year gets underway, here are 6 tips to help you open the lines of communication early with your child's school.
By: Sarah Steinke | 0
Childhood Obesity
Testing Recommended: High Cholesterol Can Occur in Childhood
25
Aug 2022
Testing Recommended: High Cholesterol Can Occur in Childhood
Learn how common high cholesterol is in kids and when your child's cholesterol level should first be checked.
By: Sarah Henson, MD | 11
Healthy Living
4 Signs Your Child May Need to Visit the Eye Doctor
23
Aug 2022
4 Signs Your Child May Need to Visit the Eye Doctor
Read recommendations for when your child's vision needs to be screened, as well as four warning signs that may necessitate a visit to the eye doctor.
By: Sarah Lopper, OD, FAAO | 8
Child Development and Behavior
Sleep Deprivation in Teens: The Impact and What to Do About It
16
Aug 2022
Sleep Deprivation in Teens: The Impact and What to Do About It
Many parents assume that teens are naturally moody and surly. This may be unfair; a lot of teens are sleep deprived. A pediatric neuropsychologist explains the impact of sleep deprivation in teens — including declining school performance and increased car crashes — and what parents can do about it.
By: Dean Beebe, PhD, ABPP | 2
Safety and Prevention
Should My Child Wear A Mouthguard When Playing Sports?
11
Aug 2022
Should My Child Wear A Mouthguard When Playing Sports?
As sports have gotten more competitive and physical, parents often ask if their child should be wearing a mouthguard; some sports require them and others don't. Read to learn when kids should wear them and what type is best.
By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 0
Learning and Growing
Back To School: How To Help Build Executive Functioning Skills
09
Aug 2022
Back To School: How To Help Build Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills help individuals plan and work toward their goals successfully. Learn how you can help build and nurture your child’s executive functioning skills at home to support their organization and study.
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
Breastfeeding: How We Can Help
03
Aug 2022
Breastfeeding: How We Can Help
Most U.S. women initiate breastfeeding as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, but there can be challenges to breastfeeding success. There are rare medical conditions that keep mothers from breastfeeding, and there are other barriers, such as going back to work. If breastfeeding is your desired feeding choice for your baby, we here at
By: Julie Ware, MD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
7 Additional Things to Know About Pediatric Gastroparesis
03
Aug 2022
7 Additional Things to Know About Pediatric Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis, a condition in which the stomach takes too long to empty, can be quite uncomfortable. When kids are first diagnosed, families do a lot of research to learn everything they can about it and often have additional questions. Read on to learn further information about this complex gastrointestinal disorder.
By: Neha Santucci, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Don’t Believe the Hype: COVID-19 Boosters Work and Here’s Why
28
Jul 2022
Don’t Believe the Hype: COVID-19 Boosters Work and Here’s Why
If you haven’t already done it, now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine booster for your kids and yourself. There has been some misinformation spread about a lack of effectiveness of boosters, but the facts say otherwise. The Facts For adults who received a Pfizer or Moderna booster shot in addition to their
By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0
Healthy Living
Growing Pains: Helpful Tips for Parents and Kids
28
Jul 2022
Growing Pains: Helpful Tips for Parents and Kids
Growing pains are deep, cramping pains that occur in childhood, usually in the lower legs. They occur most often in kids ages 3-12. Here are some tips for managing these pains in your child and when to call the doctor.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
How to Avoid Purchasing a Counterfeit Car Seat
26
Jul 2022
How to Avoid Purchasing a Counterfeit Car Seat
If parents are in the market for a new car seat, beware of a concerning trend: counterfeit car seats. They may look like the real thing online; but when evaluated in person, they are made with inferior materials that make it unsafe. Read to learn how to avoid purchasing a counterfeit one.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Safety and Prevention
10 Tips for Pool Safety
21
Jul 2022
10 Tips for Pool Safety
It is important to educate your kids on swimming safety. Get started by reading these 10 pool safety tips from Cincinnati Children's.
By: Dawne Gardner | 17
Safety and Prevention
Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Families
19
Jul 2022
Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Families
Summer is a time for kids to get outside and be active. Keep these summer safety tips in mind when venturing out.
By: Wendy Pomerantz, MD | 0
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