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My Daughter Has Severe Needle Phobia

My Daughter Has Severe Needle Phobia

After seeing the sheer terror in her daughter's eyes, Kate realized that her daughter wasn't resisting a shot to be difficult. She was absolutely terrified of the pain it might cause. Read to learn how a psychologist helped her daughter overcome a needle phobia.

By: Kate Harold | 9

Breastfeeding: Let’s Make it Work

Breastfeeding: Let’s Make it Work

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the U.S Breastfeeding Committee’s theme this year is “Every Step of the Way.” Every family should receive support at every step along their infant feeding journey, with warm and coordinated hand-offs. This ensures the needs of lactating families are anticipated and met, every step of the way. The Benefits of

By: Julie Ware, MD | 0

Caring for Young Athletes: The Importance of Pediatric Specialists

Caring for Young Athletes: The Importance of Pediatric Specialists

Every parent of a young athlete wants their child to participate in the sport they love and be as successful as possible. If that young athlete has an injury, going to specialists who care for professional athletes can seem like a good idea, but care for adolescent athletes isn’t the same as for adults

By: Kelsey Logan, MD, MPH | 0

Should I Worry If My Child’s Chest Is Sunken?

Should I Worry If My Child’s Chest Is Sunken?

Have you noticed an indentation or depression in your child’s chest and wondered, Is this normal? Pectus excavatum is the name of the condition where a child’s sternum, or breastbone, pushes inward. It’s also sometimes called sunken chest or funnel chest. The condition is quite common, occurring in 1 in every 300-400 children. We see

By: Rebeccah L. Brown, MD, FACS, FAAP | 0

Need a Sports Physical? See Your Pediatrician

Need a Sports Physical? See Your Pediatrician

A sports physical should be part of routine preventive care done by your child’s primary care provider. Why? Better care, better cost, better access.

By: Denise M. Warrick, MD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Tips For Kids Feeling Socially Anxious As We Emerge From The Pandemic

Tips For Kids Feeling Socially Anxious As We Emerge From The Pandemic

As more people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, families are starting to emerge from over a year of isolation associated with the pandemic. During the COVID shut-downs, many people stayed at home to protect ourselves and others, and that isolated us in ways we have never experienced before. You may not have been aware of

By: Stephanie Filigno, PhD | 1

Young & Healthy Podcast | Kids and Sugar: A Recipe for Success

Young & Healthy Podcast | Kids and Sugar: A Recipe for Success

On this episode of the Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy podcast we discuss the topic of kids and sugar! Learn the difference between natural and added sugars, popular drinks with a lot of added sugars and so much more with Registered Dietitians, Catherine Anthony and Delaney Elam.

By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 1

The Young & Healthy Podcast | Episode 1 COVID-19: Finding New Normal

The Young & Healthy Podcast | Episode 1 COVID-19: Finding New Normal

In the first episode of the Cincinnati Children's Young & Healthy podcast, Dr. Josh Schaffzin, Dr. Monica Mitchell, and Dr. Mary Carol Burkhardt discuss the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and families.

By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0

Brood X Has Arrived: How to Help Children With the Cicadas

Brood X Has Arrived: How to Help Children With the Cicadas

By now, you’ve probably met a few of this summer’s winged visitors. If you haven’t, they’re coming. Billions of cicadas are emerging across the United States this summer. For some, this may be the first time experiencing this phenomenon, and while fascinating, these insects can also cause some trouble for children.

By: Julia Anixt, MD | 0

Fitness and Nutrition

How To Increase Calories In Your Underweight Child’s Diet

How To Increase Calories In Your Underweight Child’s Diet

If your child needs to gain weight, here is a list of high calorie foods and other tips to consider to help increase their calorie intake.

By: Amy Reed, MS, RD, CSP, LD | 1

Spring Allergies: What You Can Do for Your Child

Spring Allergies: What You Can Do for Your Child

Pollen and mold are hard to avoid when you want to go outside and play, but there are a number of ways to alleviate allergy symptoms.

By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0

Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Info Parents Need

Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Info Parents Need

On February 4, 2021, a congressional report provided details of testing that showed concerning levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic in many baby food products.

By: Nicholas Newman, DO | 0

Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry

Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry

Tummy aches are a common complaint in kids of all ages. Sometimes it’s minor: perhaps your child just needs to go to the bathroom. But other times stomach pain can signal something much more serious. Trouble is, how do you tell the difference? Most often these complaints come from eating too much, constipation, or being

By: Nelson G. Rosen, MD | 1

Child Development and Behavior

“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills

“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills

Cooking, cleaning and laundry may just feel like chores to you. But they are essential life skills that are necessary for your teen to learn so they eventually can live independently. Life skills encompass much more than daily chores. They also include personal hygiene, shopping, money management, employment skills and getting around in the community.

By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0

Electronic Scooter Safety

Electronic Scooter Safety

For the past few years electric scooters have been a common sight on city sidewalks and increasingly in suburban neighborhoods as more kids use them to get from place to place. But are they safe?

By: Dawne Gardner | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Menstrual Suppression in Teens

Menstrual Suppression in Teens

Menstrual suppression refers to using medication to stop someone from having a period or make it lighter or more regular. The questions I often hear next are why someone would want to do this and if it’s safe. There are many reasons why you might be interested in menstrual suppression. Some families who ask about

By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0

Top Tips for Successful Telehealth Visits

Top Tips for Successful Telehealth Visits

These days, you can do just about anything from the comfort of your own home, and that includes a visit with a healthcare provider. Telehealth appointments offer convenience for parents and kids alike. But before you hop into a video visit, we’ve got some tips to make your telehealth visit go smoothly.

By: Ken Tegtmeyer, MD | 0

Defeating Period Problems in Girls with Disabilities

Defeating Period Problems in Girls with Disabilities

Young girls usually get their first period between ages 10 and 15. This age range is typically the same for teens and tweens with mental and/or physical disabilities. And while periods are the same, how a child with disabilities might react to a period can be very different. For kids with special needs, we see

By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0

Teens: Is COVID Stressing You Out? Here’s Help

Teens: Is COVID Stressing You Out? Here’s Help

So, COVID-19 sucks, right? If you’ve noticed that you’ve felt anxious, fearful, worried or stressed more than normal…well, you’re not alone. Our entire world has changed because of COVID-19. It’s called an environmental trauma. When a trauma occurs, it’s common to have changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviors. And it doesn’t only happen to adults.

By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0

Is Your Teen Stressed Because of COVID? Here’s Help

Is Your Teen Stressed Because of COVID? Here’s Help

Teens have had a lot to deal with this year, from challenges of remote or blended learning to COVID-19 restrictions that have likely put a damper on their social life. The uncertainty and adjustments in 2020 have caused added stress for people of all ages. Your teen might not say it (or might not realize

By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0

Child Development and Behavior

ADHD Parent Course: 5 Most Useful Things I Learned

ADHD Parent Course: 5 Most Useful Things I Learned

All you need is a little patience and understanding, they said. Just read this book, they said. Try watching these videos, they encouraged. While I have appreciated the advice of everyone around me, none of it quite fit our family’s situation. That’s because my son was diagnosed with ADHD around age 4 and nothing we

By: Rachel Camper | 4

How to Treat and Prevent Diaper Rash

How to Treat and Prevent Diaper Rash

Diaper rash isn’t fun for parents or babies. Fortunately, you can treat most cases of it at home and it often clears up quickly. About 1 in every 4 babies will have diaper rash at some point. It can range from mild to severe. As a pediatrician, I see it a lot. Diaper rash can

By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0

Home for the Holidays? Maybe Not During COVID-19

Home for the Holidays? Maybe Not During COVID-19

COVID-19 numbers are increasing at record numbers in much of the country and my fear is the infection rate will only get worse if people do not take proper precautions this holiday season.

By: Steve Davis, MD, MMM | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Talking With Kids About Mental Health

Talking With Kids About Mental Health

An estimated one in five adults in the United States is diagnosed with a mental illness. And nearly half of all teens have a mental disorder.* That means chances are high your child will at some point know or interact with someone affected by mental illness. Your family’s experience with mental illness might be with

By: Julie Bemerer, PsyD | 0

All About Periods

All About Periods

It might not excite you to talk about periods, but they’re important to discuss. If you’re reading this, you likely have a child or know someone special in your life who already needs or soon will need guidance going through this significant stage of life. Below are questions I often get asked here in our

By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0

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