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Back Pain In Youth Athletes: Is it Serious?
08
May 2015
Back Pain In Youth Athletes: Is it Serious?
Lower back pain is common in young athletes. Learn more about common causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.
Rare and Complex Conditions
05
May 2015
Lily’s Journey with Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome
Lily is a smart, active two year old and the light of my life. If you meet her, you might also notice that she has large, flesh-colored lesions on her face, head and neck. She was born with linear nevus sebaceous syndrome. In addition to the lesions, the syndrome also affects her central nervous system
Patient Family Experience
How ‘Patiently Made’ Has Brought Us Closer Together
02
May 2015
How ‘Patiently Made’ Has Brought Us Closer Together
This is my and my daughter’s second year participating in Patiently Made, and we love it. Patiently Made started last year as a way to have patients, staff and members of the Patient and Family Advisory Council create artwork for the recently renovated east wing of the College Hill Campus. It quickly turned into so
Child Development and Behavior
#GreatChildhoods Start with Positive Parenting
29
Apr 2015
#GreatChildhoods Start with Positive Parenting
All kids deserve great childhoods and all #greatchildhoods begin with great parenting. While no method of parenting is perfect, taking a positive and loving approach from birth is a step in the right direction. Positive parenting helps foster the healthy development of not just your baby, but also your entire family. The precedents you establish
Fitness and Nutrition
I May Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, But It Doesn’t Have Me
27
Apr 2015
I May Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, But It Doesn’t Have Me
Someone once told me if you love something, you should keep it close to you. This is what running does for me. Since middle school, running has been one of my biggest passions. I loved being able to go out on a run and forget about all of my worries. In high school I was
Childhood Obesity
Does McDonald’s Have the Right Idea?
26
Apr 2015
Does McDonald’s Have the Right Idea?
McDonald’s may have had the right idea in incentivizing children with toys to make certain food choices. Our team wondered if we could use a similar tactic but motivate kids to make healthy choices instead. Could we help them to choose the healthiest options off of the school lunch menu, rather than an unhealthy combination
Child Development and Behavior
Tips to Help Your Child or Teen with Depression
24
Apr 2015
Tips to Help Your Child or Teen with Depression
A pediatric psychologist at Cincinnati Children's shares simple tips you can try at home to help your child or teen combat depression.
Research and Discoveries
Study Shows Biologic Basis for Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
21
Apr 2015
Study Shows Biologic Basis for Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
Asthma is a frustrating condition for patients, parents and doctors alike, for many different reasons. From my perspective, it’s frustrating because not all patients respond well to treatment; in fact, 40-70% of patients do not respond optimally to the treatments we currently have for chronic and acute asthma. As a pediatric allergist and immunologist, I am
Child Development and Behavior
Preventing Child Abuse is a Two-Step Process
17
Apr 2015
Preventing Child Abuse is a Two-Step Process
When the topic of child abuse and neglect makes headlines, it’s usually for all the wrong reasons. That is until April each year when the national conversation surrounding this topic turns to something more positive – prevention. April is reserved as National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month, but the issue is an everyday reality of
Healthy Living
16
Apr 2015
10 Tips For Maintaining a Healthy Voice
  Today is a day to celebrate voices. Each year since 2002, World Voice Day (WVD) has been internationally recognized on April 16. This year’s theme, “Voice: The Original Social Media,” illustrates how we use our voice every day to communicate, interact and express ourselves. It’s easy to take your voice for granted – but
Fetal Conditions
Premature Birth: 6 Factors That Can Increase The Risk
13
Apr 2015
Premature Birth: 6 Factors That Can Increase The Risk
Certain health factors are associated with prematurity. Read more about the reasons why and how they increase risk.
Rare and Complex Conditions
What’s Next For Meggie Zahneis
09
Apr 2015
What’s Next For Meggie Zahneis
No one really wants to go to the doctor. But sometimes, when you get to pretend you’re Peter Pan in physical therapy or make your own super balls with hearing aid mold material at the audiologist, exceptions can be made. My name is Megan Zahneis. I’m 18 years old, a senior in high school, and
Cancer and Blood Diseases
Reds Opening Day, Welage Family Style
07
Apr 2015
Reds Opening Day, Welage Family Style
The tradition of Opening Day is a big deal in Cincinnati. The return of baseball is treated as a holiday and Reds fans celebrate accordingly. So when one local family couldn’t make the celebration downtown yesterday, they brought the celebration to the hospital. The Welage family usually spends Opening Day out with the crowd at
Pin of the Week
DIY Craft for Kids: Paper Pinwheels
06
Apr 2015
DIY Craft for Kids: Paper Pinwheels
Make paper pinwheels at home with your children this summer with these easy instructions.
Fitness and Nutrition
Friends May Make the Difference in Keeping Children Active
03
Apr 2015
Friends May Make the Difference in Keeping Children Active
One in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese. According to the American Heart Association, this puts them at a higher risk for heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents ages 6-17 receive 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical
Healthy Living
Ankle Sprains in Kids – Know the Symptoms
01
Apr 2015
Ankle Sprains in Kids – Know the Symptoms
Sprained ankles are one of the most common injuries in children that play sports. Learn the symptoms from our Pediatric Sports Medicine team.
Patient Family Experience
The School Within the Hospital
30
Mar 2015
The School Within the Hospital
Parents tell me all the time that their child’s favorite part of his or her stay in the hospital had to do with school. Not missing school, but being in it. “Spending two hours in school with you was the highlight of my daughter’s time here at Cincinnati Children’s,” a mom wrote to me in
Rare and Complex Conditions
Music and Cystic Fibrosis – Love and Healing
25
Mar 2015
Music and Cystic Fibrosis – Love and Healing
To say that music is healing is a vast understatement. To me, music means having the ability to get lost in rhythms that warm your soul and transform your pain into joy. And when creating music, I find the experience to be even more powerful. I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic lung disease,
Childhood Obesity
Know Your Child’s Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
24
Mar 2015
Know Your Child’s Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Today is the American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day. It’s their official call for Americans to receive an assessment to see if they’re at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. While the initiative is mostly directed toward adults, it’s an important message for parents to consider for their children as well. According to the Centers for Disease
Rare and Complex Conditions
Eczema Management for Kids
23
Mar 2015
Eczema Management for Kids
Though eczema is very common, every child’s eczema is different. Find some suggestions for how to treat your child's eczema here.
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Nurses Throw “Love Your Melon” Hat Party for Cancer Patients
20
Mar 2015
Nurses Throw “Love Your Melon” Hat Party for Cancer Patients
Nurses threw a party for cancer patients to distribute hats earned in collaboration with the "Love Your Melon" hat company.
Rare and Complex Conditions
My Daughter’s Pancreatitis Is A Blessing, Not Just A Challenge
17
Mar 2015
My Daughter’s Pancreatitis Is A Blessing, Not Just A Challenge
“You want a child with a little fire in them…it makes them strong!” We always kept this in mind when Claudia was a toddler because that fire would get her to try stuff and accomplish things we did not think were possible. It’s a quality has become her biggest asset in dealing with challenges life
Healthy Living
A Warning to Parents Considering Introducing Peanuts to Young Children
16
Mar 2015
A Warning to Parents Considering Introducing Peanuts to Young Children
By now, many parents have probably heard about the allergy study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggesting the early introduction of peanut protein decreased the frequency of the development of peanut allergies. The validity of those findings aside, as a pediatric otolaryngologist, I would like to heed a warning to
Hospital Operations
Liberty Campus Expansion Nears Completion
13
Mar 2015
Liberty Campus Expansion Nears Completion
Much has changed in the six months since we last updated you on the Liberty Campus expansion, and we’re excited to tell you about some of the progress. Several parts of the building are still actively under construction, including the new 4th floor inpatient unit. The sights and sounds of construction will remain through the opening
Fitness and Nutrition
Lunch Time Challenges for the School Age Child
04
Mar 2015
Lunch Time Challenges for the School Age Child
When my oldest son started kindergarten two years ago I thought of all the fun and cute lunches I could pack for him. I have always been drawn to Pinterest boards of beautiful lunches that included sandwiches shaped like stars and hearts, vegetables arranged like a rainbow, and fruit kabobs made to look like animals,

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