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4 Practical Tips to Help Avoid Gestational Diabetes
15
Nov 2017
4 Practical Tips to Help Avoid Gestational Diabetes
Making healthy lifestyle choices can help pregnant women avoid gestational diabetes. Read some practical tips to help prevent the condition:
Rare and Complex Conditions
5 Things I Want You To Know About My Daughter with Treacher Collins
09
Nov 2017
5 Things I Want You To Know About My Daughter with Treacher Collins
Shana has Treacher Collins, a condition where some of the bones & tissues in the face aren’t fully developed. Read what her dad wants you to know about her:
Heart Conditions
Top 5 Things to Remember About Kawasaki Disease
08
Nov 2017
Top 5 Things to Remember About Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. While is it rare, it can easily be misdiagnosed as other more common viral illnesses. Here are 5 things parents should know about the disease.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Hip Dysplasia as an Adult: Tips Following Surgical Treatment
02
Nov 2017
Hip Dysplasia as an Adult: Tips Following Surgical Treatment
Shannon was re-diagnosed with hip dysplasia in adulthood, after her infant daughter was evaluated for the same condition. Here's her tips folllowing surgery
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Ewing’s Sarcoma: A Sentimental Look Back
01
Nov 2017
Ewing’s Sarcoma: A Sentimental Look Back
Samantha, a young adult Ewing's sarcoma survivor, looks back at her diagnosis, treatment & recovery. But what she's most excited about is the look forward.
Heart Conditions
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Do You Struggle with Executive Functioning?
26
Oct 2017
Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Do You Struggle with Executive Functioning?
If you're an adult with congenital heart disease, you are at-risk for having executive functioning issues. Answer these questions to assess your risk.
Healthy Living
A Review of Medication Manager Apps
19
Oct 2017
A Review of Medication Manager Apps
It is important for kids to take their meds as prescribed in order to control symptoms. Our researchers reviewed some medication manager apps to help:
Heart Conditions
Awareness Needed: Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery
12
Oct 2017
Awareness Needed: Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery
Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery is the second leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in teens. Learn why more awareness is needed.
Cancer and Blood Diseases
4 Must-Know Points About CAR T-Cell Therapy
10
Oct 2017
4 Must-Know Points About CAR T-Cell Therapy
CAR T-cell therapy could potentially offer a cure to kids with relapsed acute lymphocytic leukemia. Here’s what parents need to know about it:
Safety and Prevention
Homemade Slime: Experts Weigh in on Safety, Germs
06
Oct 2017
Homemade Slime: Experts Weigh in on Safety, Germs
Learn more about the most common ingredients used to make slime and how to make it safely at home with your kids.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Receiving a Serious Diagnosis for Your Child: How to Move Through It
29
Sep 2017
Receiving a Serious Diagnosis for Your Child: How to Move Through It
Receiving a serious diagnosis for your child can be heartbreaking. Read a social worker's six steps to help parents "move through" it.
Healthy Living
Help Us Stand Up Together for Kids
25
Sep 2017
Help Us Stand Up Together for Kids
The Graham-Cassidy Bill could threaten childrens' medical coverage. Call your Senators today to oppose this bill. Stand up for healthcare for kids.
Research and Discoveries
06
Sep 2017
Study Finds Clues in Mystery of Preterm Birth
Cincinnati Children's and March of Dimes study finds genetic areas linked to early labor and preterm birth. Provides roadmap for additional research.
Share Your Story
31
Aug 2017
Woman with Down Syndrome Marks 20 Years of Employment at Children’s
Gretchen's mom hopes that her daughter's 20-year career at Cincinnati Children's brings hope to other families of kids with Down syndrome.
Safety and Prevention
Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten
07
Aug 2017
Snake Bites: How to Prevent and What to Do If Bitten
It's important to know how to prevent snake bites and what to do if your child is bitten because common misconceptions about snakes can make the bite worse.
Patient Family Experience
Helpful Tips for When Your Child is Hospitalized
27
Jul 2017
Helpful Tips for When Your Child is Hospitalized
A mother shares a list of things she wished she had known when her daughter was inpatient. If your child is facing a hospitalization, her tips may help:
Child Development and Behavior
9 Steps to Help Kids Manage Their Anger
26
Jul 2017
9 Steps to Help Kids Manage Their Anger
There is no quick fix for helping kids to manage their anger. But there are some strategies we can employ to help them regulate it better. Read 9 steps:
Food Allergies
Handy Checklist: Going to College with an Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder
20
Jul 2017
Handy Checklist: Going to College with an Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder
Because preparing for college with an eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder can add complication to your search, here is a list of things to consider:
Child Development and Behavior
Early Childhood Language Development: What’s “Normal?”
18
Jul 2017
Early Childhood Language Development: What’s “Normal?”
One of the most frequent questions our speech-language pathologists receive is, "Is my child's language development normal?" Review these milestones by age:
Research and Discoveries
The Power of Big Questions
17
Jul 2017
The Power of Big Questions
Big questions lead to big medical discoveries. Learn how our research is answering questions and improving outcomes for kids.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Boy with Hirschsprung Disease Accomplishes Nutrition Milestone
29
Jun 2017
Boy with Hirschsprung Disease Accomplishes Nutrition Milestone
Quinn, who has intestinal aganglionosis, the most severe form of Hirschsprung Disease, achieved a "window" of time without assistive nutrition modalities.
Hospital Operations
U.S. News & World Report: Cincinnati Children’s Ranked No. 3 in Nation
27
Jun 2017
U.S. News & World Report: Cincinnati Children’s Ranked No. 3 in Nation
U.S. News & World Report releases best children's hospitals rankings. Cincinnati Children's ranks No. 3 in the country. Read about all of our specialties:
Research and Discoveries
5 Reasons to Be Excited About Scientists Growing Human Colons
22
Jun 2017
5 Reasons to Be Excited About Scientists Growing Human Colons
For the first time, scientists tissue-engineered human colons in a lab. Here's 5 reasons to be excited, especially if you are impacted by a GI condition.
Safety and Prevention
Fidget Spinners and Other Toys: 5 Safety Tips for Parents
20
Jun 2017
Fidget Spinners and Other Toys: 5 Safety Tips for Parents
Fidget spinners, along with other types of toys, have the potential to cause serious harm to children. Read five safety tips.
Child Development and Behavior
Puberty in Girls: Conversation Starters for Parents
19
Jun 2017
Puberty in Girls: Conversation Starters for Parents
It’s important for you to talk with your daughter about changes in her body before they start happening. Read these practical tips for getting the puberty conversation started.

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