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Cancer and Blood Diseases
The Challenges of Cancer Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults
29
Mar 2018
The Challenges of Cancer Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults
Adolescents and young adults with cancer face a unique set of challenges and fare worse than kids with some of the same types of cancers.
Rare and Complex Conditions
How The Ketogenic Diet Helped My Son With Refractory Epilepsy
21
Mar 2018
How The Ketogenic Diet Helped My Son With Refractory Epilepsy
Will, diagnosed with refractory epilepsy, was having up to 100 seizures a day. Read how the ketogenic diet helped him achieve seizure freedom.
Safety and Prevention
“Juuling”: An Update on Teens and E-cigarettes
19
Mar 2018
“Juuling”: An Update on Teens and E-cigarettes
Juuling is essentially vaping e-cigarettes with an inconspicuous product. Read the 5 things that parents of teenagers need to know about this trend.
Heart Conditions
A Connection Between Dementia and Congenital Heart Disease
13
Mar 2018
A Connection Between Dementia and Congenital Heart Disease
Researchers found a relationship between dementia and congenital heart disease. Read six things to know about the findings:
Healthy Living
4 Things To Know About Reoccurring Kidney Stones in Kids
05
Mar 2018
4 Things To Know About Reoccurring Kidney Stones in Kids
If your child has had one kidney stone, he or she is 50% more likely to get another one. Read why reoccurring kidney stones in kids can be problematic.
Child Development and Behavior
5 Next Steps When You Suspect A Loved One Has An Eating Disorder
26
Feb 2018
5 Next Steps When You Suspect A Loved One Has An Eating Disorder
It's important to act quickly if you suspect someone has an eating disorder, as recovery is more likely when caught early. Read 5 next steps you should take
Hospital Operations
Cincinnati Children’s Top 10 of 2017
23
Feb 2018
Cincinnati Children’s Top 10 of 2017
A look back at the top 10 cool things that happened at Cincinnati Children's in 2017 and the patients and families they impacted.
Patient Family Experience
New Animals Highlight Burnet Campus Concourse Updates
19
Feb 2018
New Animals Highlight Burnet Campus Concourse Updates
Newly completed updates in the concourse at Cincinnat Children's Burnet Campus focus on useful space, colors and animals to help families navigate campus.
Heart Conditions
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Letter to Our Son’s Heart Donor Family
14
Feb 2018
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Letter to Our Son’s Heart Donor Family
Eli was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and soon after needed a heart transplant. Read how grateful his family is to his heart donor and family.
Heart Conditions
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
07
Feb 2018
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
Read why this heart mom hasn't stopped worrying about her son's heart 26 years later, and why it is important to find the right pediatric cardiologist.
Heart Conditions
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
01
Feb 2018
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
Jennie was born with congenital heart disease but is now an adult. Read why she considers herself lucky in health and life and what she'd do differently.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Tips for Planning a Vacation with A Child Who Has Special Needs
30
Jan 2018
Tips for Planning a Vacation with A Child Who Has Special Needs
With extra planning, it is possible to take a vacation with a child who has special needs. Read a social worker's list of items to consider.
Fitness and Nutrition
7 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas To Jump-Start the Day
24
Jan 2018
7 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas To Jump-Start the Day
Kids who eat breakfast do better in school, have better concentration, fewer behavior problems, and more energy. Read a dietitian's 7 breakfast ideas:
Child Development and Behavior
Myths of Bedwetting and Helping Kids Cope Emotionally
18
Jan 2018
Myths of Bedwetting and Helping Kids Cope Emotionally
Bedwetting is a common and frustrating condition for about 5-10% of children ages 5-7. Here are 4 myths about bedwetting parents should understand and ways to help your child cope emotionally.
Safety and Prevention
It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
10
Jan 2018
It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
Flu season lasts through April; there is still time for the flu shot to work and provide benefit to your family. Read how long it takes to build immunity.
Healthy Living
14 Reasons to Call Your Newborn’s Doctor
10
Jan 2018
14 Reasons to Call Your Newborn’s Doctor
Bringing home a newborn is exciting, exhausting and a little overwhelming! Save this list of symptoms that necessitate a call to your baby's doctor.
Safety and Prevention
Keys to Safe Sledding
09
Jan 2018
Keys to Safe Sledding
Five tips to make sure kids are safe when sledding. An injury prevention coordinator explains the most common ways kids get hurt and how to avoid injury.
Child Development and Behavior
5 Bigger-Picture Suggestions To Help Build Kids’ Self-Confidence
03
Jan 2018
5 Bigger-Picture Suggestions To Help Build Kids’ Self-Confidence
Kids with a healthy self-confidence typically grow into self-confident adults! Read five bigger-picture suggestions to help them achieve this important trait.
Rare and Complex Conditions
27
Dec 2017
A Letter to My 1-Year-Old Son, Who Had an Encephalocele
A mother pens a letter to her son, who was born with a large encephalocele. Read her account of their tumultuous year and unconditional love.
Featured Faces
Meet Idina, our third facility dog!
19
Dec 2017
Meet Idina, our third facility dog!
Idina is a golden retriever facility dog who is officially a member of the Child Life team. She has a very specific job, serving alongside her two handlers.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire: Is Your Adolescent Ready for Independence?
12
Dec 2017
Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire: Is Your Adolescent Ready for Independence?
By learning how to care for themselves, kids with cystic fibrosis gain skills they need to be healthy adults. Take our survey to see if your child is ready.
Food Allergies
Tips for Hosting a Food-Allergy-Friendly Holiday Party
05
Dec 2017
Tips for Hosting a Food-Allergy-Friendly Holiday Party
The holidays can be challenging when you or a guest have food allergies. Here are helpful tips to consider this holiday season.
Share Your Story
30
Nov 2017
How Our Lives are Fuller with Four International Adoptions
Brooke's life and heart are fuller following the adoption of four children from Uganda. A must-read for anyone considering international adoption.
Heart Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension: How We’ve Adapted to Our Daughter’s Condition
27
Nov 2017
Pulmonary Hypertension: How We’ve Adapted to Our Daughter’s Condition
Riley's mom feels fortunate that her daughter avoided the serious symptoms of pulmonary hypertension while seeking a diagnosis. Read how they've adapted
Heart Conditions
Tetralogy of Fallot: Giving Thanks on Henry’s Second Anniversary
21
Nov 2017
Tetralogy of Fallot: Giving Thanks on Henry’s Second Anniversary
A mother gives thanks to the staff who shepherded her, her son, and her family through her son's tetralogy of Fallot diagnosis, surgery and beyond.

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