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Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic blood disorder in the United States. It is also often misunderstood. Learn four things about sickle cell and the people it affects.

Conversations about racism can be difficult. Confronting racism when we encounter it can be even more challenging. These tips and guidance for parents will help them be prepared to stand up if needed and help kids process what has happened.

As a parent, you might be wondering what to look for in a mask, where to look for it, and how the different masks compare.

At Cincinnati Children’s Reading & Literacy Discovery Center we can help answer questions about your child’s reading abilities through our expert team of specialists.

Every child with food allergies is different. Some need to avoid even the most minuscule amounts of an allergen, while others may be tolerant of those very small amounts. Learn how to read a label for food allergies so that those allergens can be avoided.

Drinking too much cow’s milk can cause iron deficiency anemia in toddlers and growing children. Learn about the other causes of this common type of anemia and how to prevent it.

It is important to educate your kids on swimming safety. Get started by reading these 11 pool safety tips from Cincinnati Children's.

Because cardiac rehabilitation involves regular exercise training, it is sometimes counter-intuitive to those parents who have children with a heart condition. Read FAQs to help parents become more comfortable with their child's participation.

Parents often ask if caffeine is safe for young kids. The reality is that there is limited information about the long-term use and safety. Read about the top concerns with young kids consuming caffeine.

Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder. Sometimes even though someone shows signs, it is not diagnosed right away. Read some misconceptions about VWD to help increase awareness of this blood disorder.

With new hand sanitizer products hitting the market in 2020, new concerns have arisen as well. Read what parents need to know about them.

It’s estimated that around 25% of healthy children and teens have difficulty sleeping. As a result, parents may explore the use of melatonin to help them sleep. Read the top five things parents should know about it: 

This summer likely looks much different than what families had originally planned. While it’s important for kids to continue exercising their brains, they don't need to do it all at the kitchen table! Read for summer ideas to keep kids active and engaged.

As COVID-19 is persisting through the summer, families may be wondering how to continue screen-free learning at home. Read a pediatrician's suggestions to incorporate learning through everyday experiences.

Parents and kids alike probably have mixed emotions about the impending school year. And while it’s typical to have back-to-school jitters, this year may be particularly rough given that kids have been out of school for 4-6 months! Read a child psychologists suggestions to help ease these worries.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is an often mislabeled mental health condition. Some children may be “oppositional” or “defiant” at times, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that they have ODD or meet the clinical criteria. Learn some questions to ask to help identify it.

It is never too early to start talking about racial diversity and racism with kids. Although the conversation may look different depending on a child’s age and unique family make-up, the important thing is that the conversation be honest, meaningful, and ongoing.

As we continue to learn more about COVID-19, many families are wondering if they’ve been exposed to it or have had the disease previously. Read what we know about antibody tests and what the results may mean.

Cincinnati Children’s is honored to be ranked number three on the U.S. News and World Report 2020-2021 list of Best Children’s Hospitals. The U.S. News Honor Roll highlights the top 50 pediatric facilities in the nation in 10 specialty areas