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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
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
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. Find 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
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
Research and Discoveries
Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
15
Jul 2022
Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
A study finds nicotine on kids' hands, even when they have not been around smoke. Read 4 things parents need to know about the dangers of thirdhand smoke.
By: Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Summer Practices: What To Know
12
Jul 2022
Summer Practices: What To Know
You can do a lot at home to make sure your child is ready for practice in the heat of the summer. Learn the most important things you should know before your child hits the practice field.
By: Alissa M. Conde , MD, FAAP | 0
Healthy Living
What to Know About Poisonous Summer Plants In Ohio
06
Jul 2022
What to Know About Poisonous Summer Plants In Ohio
It's important to understand the dangers the outdoors can hold. Help your family stay safe outside this summer with this list of poisonous plants to avoid.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0
Safety and Prevention
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
05
Jul 2022
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
Sizzurp—also called lean or purple drank—contains a dangerous mix of prescription cough syrup and can become addictive or cause death with overdose. Learn the side effects and warn your teens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 5
Safety and Prevention
Grill Safety Do’s and Don’ts
29
Jun 2022
Grill Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Be aware of the dangers of outdoor barbecues before you fire up your grill. Follow these easy but important grill safety rules to keep your summer barbecues fun and safe.
By: Dawne Gardner | 1
Rare and Complex Conditions
8 Misconceptions About Scoliosis in Kids
28
Jun 2022
8 Misconceptions About Scoliosis in Kids
Scoliosis is often a misunderstood condition. Some think of it as a terrible deformity with lots of physical problems. This is rarely the case! A pediatric orthopedic surgeon clarifies the most common misconceptions about it.
By: Dr. Peter Sturm | 0
Child Development and Behavior
When Can My Kid Stay Home Alone? 8 Questions to Help Parents Decide
23
Jun 2022
When Can My Kid Stay Home Alone? 8 Questions to Help Parents Decide
As our kids get older, parents often wonder when they're old enough to stay home alone. Temperament, maturity level and decision-making skills may be more important than a particular age. A mom and pediatrician shares questions parents can ask themselves as they begin to consider it.
By: Mary Carol Burkhardt, MD, MHA | 1
Safety and Prevention
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
16
Jun 2022
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
Emojis are increasingly being used to indicate illegal drugs for sale. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently published a drug emoji reference guide to help parents decipher drug abuse emoji codes.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
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