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How to Talk to Kids About Racism
26
Jun 2020
How to Talk to Kids About Racism
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.
By: Angela Scott, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
COVID-19: What We Know About Antibody Tests
25
Jun 2020
COVID-19: What We Know About Antibody Tests
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.
By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0
Healthy Living
COVID-19: Tips to Help Kids Wear Face Masks
29
May 2020
COVID-19: Tips to Help Kids Wear Face Masks
Most of the time a new behavior needs to be developed at home before kids can do it successfully outside of the home. We can help kids get used to wearing face masks with preparation, repetition, and positive experiences. Read a child psychologist's suggestions for making that happen.
By: Stephanie Filigno, PhD | 3
Healthy Living
COVID-19: Kids Should Wear Face Masks, Too
28
May 2020
COVID-19: Kids Should Wear Face Masks, Too
As more shelter-in-place orders are relaxing, the CDC recommends that all people, including children, wear face masks outside of the home when it’s not possible to maintain six feet of distance from others. It may take a few tries to find the right fit for kids. Read some guidelines for the proper fit and wear.
By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0
Healthy Living
COVID-19: What to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Kawasaki Disease
27
May 2020
COVID-19: What to Know About Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Kawasaki Disease
The majority of kids who have been infected with COVID-19 have fully recovered and their symptoms tend to be more mild than what we’ve seen in adults. Unfortunately, a new illness called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, could be linked to COVID-19 and has parents very concerned.
By: Hector Wong, MD | 0
Healthy Living
COVID-19: I Took My Daughter to A Doctor’s Appointment
19
May 2020
COVID-19: I Took My Daughter to A Doctor’s Appointment
It's important to keep routine doctor's appointments, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. A mother explains her experience attending one with her daughter and the precautions that were taken to keep everyone safe.
By: Rachel Camper | 0
Healthy Living
The Importance of Well-Child Visits During COVID-19
18
May 2020
The Importance of Well-Child Visits During COVID-19
We encourage families to schedule over-due and upcoming visits right away. Well-child visits are very important for ALL kids, especially those 24 months and younger, and our best advice is to keep those appointments.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help
15
May 2020
COVID-19 & Kids: Identifying Mental Health Problems and Getting Help
A report finds that anti-anxiety, antidepressant and anti-insomnia prescriptions have increased across all age groups amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Symptoms for these mental health problems aren't always obvious in kids. A child psychologist helps parents identify the warning signs and offers some strategies to help.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
COVID-19: Returning to Sports After Time Away
13
May 2020
COVID-19: Returning to Sports After Time Away
As the weather gets nicer and restrictions start to be lifted, we all hope we’re closer to playing and watching sports again. As the transition to more activity begins it’s important for parents to understand that your child will need to ease back into playing the sport they love to avoid an injury.
By: Grant Poston, DPT | 0
Healthy Living
How Our Family Is Keeping Busy During COVID-19
21
Apr 2020
How Our Family Is Keeping Busy During COVID-19
Looking for new ways to entertain your family while staying home? Read one family's ideas for keeping busy during COVID-19.
By: Sarah Caito | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Teaching Kids CBT Coping Tools During COVID-19
16
Apr 2020
Teaching Kids CBT Coping Tools During COVID-19
During this time of stress and uncertainty, a psychologist explains how parents can teach their kids mental health coping tools, including cognitive behavioral therapy.
By: Sara Williams, PhD | 1
Fitness and Nutrition
Lunch Ideas For Families Spending More Time At Home
14
Apr 2020
Lunch Ideas For Families Spending More Time At Home
More time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic means more meals are being consumed at home, too. A dietitian shares some simple, kid-friendly lunch ideas that go beyond turkey sandwiches and PBJs!
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 2
Healthy Living
COVID-19 Ask the Expert: Dr. Robert Frenck
08
Apr 2020
COVID-19 Ask the Expert: Dr. Robert Frenck
As people around the country deal with longer and longer periods of isolation due to COVID-19, we asked Dr. Robert Frenck, medical director of the division of infectious diseases at Cincinnati Children’s, to answer some common questions from families living in this uncertain time.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Rehab at Home: How to Recover When You Can’t Get To the Gym
07
Apr 2020
Rehab at Home: How to Recover When You Can’t Get To the Gym
Whether it’s working-from-home, or digital learning, we’re doing more from home than ever before. For athletes who have sustained an injury and are in the rehab phase, this period of staying at home can still be useful in your recovery – we just need to get a little creative with things you have at home!.
By: Kelly Camp | 0
Healthy Living
Simple Activity Ideas for Kids During COVID-19
02
Apr 2020
Simple Activity Ideas for Kids During COVID-19
Play is incredibly important for kids – especially in times of crisis – but their activities don’t need to be elaborate or Pinterest worthy! Sometimes simple is best. Read a child life specialist's simple activity ideas for kids.
By: Emily Martin | 2
Healthy Living
Ways to Keep Kids Exercising During COVID-19
31
Mar 2020
Ways to Keep Kids Exercising During COVID-19
Despite many of their activities and sports being cancelled, kids still need to be physically active! A sports medicine physician explains why and how she's keeping her kids exercising during COVID-19.
By: Kelsey Logan, MD, MPH | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Building Immunity with Food
26
Mar 2020
Building Immunity with Food
While it’s not practical to think that we can avoid 100% of illnesses, having a healthy immune system is an important part of boosting our natural defenses. Read a dietitian's tips for boosting immunity with food.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Taking Care of Your Family’s Mental Health During COVID-19
18
Mar 2020
Taking Care of Your Family’s Mental Health During COVID-19
As families are spending more time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, a child psychologist offers some suggestions for taking care of your family's mental health during COVID-19.
By: Katherine Bedard-Thomas, PhD | 1
Healthy Living
How to Listen to Earphones Safely
18
Feb 2020
How to Listen to Earphones Safely
More and more children are showing the initial stages of hearing loss due to “noise exposure," and earphones are a large part of this equation. Once the receptor cells of kids' inner ears are damaged, it is permanent. Read an audiologist's explanation on safe use.
By: Ian Windmill, PhD | 2
Healthy Living
How to Properly Clean a Dirty Car Seat
17
Jan 2020
How to Properly Clean a Dirty Car Seat
Car seats are made of many different materials by many different manufacturers. No two models are exactly alike. For this reason, it’s important to understand that some materials, cleaning methods and chemicals don’t mix, and could make the seat less safe in the event of a crash.
By: Michelle Price | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Using Positive Praise to Inspire Behavioral Change
15
Jan 2020
Using Positive Praise to Inspire Behavioral Change
Positive praise comes easily for most parents. But if we want our kids to truly get better at something, or to change their behaviors, we have to get specific. Read a child psychologist's tips on how to do that.
By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 1
Healthy Living
Amoxicillin Allergy & Amoxicillin Rash Are Often Mislabeled
18
Dec 2019
Amoxicillin Allergy & Amoxicillin Rash Are Often Mislabeled
Many people who think they are allergic to amoxicillin are not actually allergic to it. In fact, only about 1% of the population truly has an amoxicillin allergy. An allergist explains why this is an individual and public health issue, and what parents can do about it.
By: Sandy Durrani, MD | 3
Healthy Living
Bronchiolitis: A New Parent’s Guide to One of the Most Common Winter Illnesses
13
Dec 2019
Bronchiolitis: A New Parent’s Guide to One of the Most Common Winter Illnesses
One of the most common respiratory illnesses new parents encounter is bronchiolitis, which 90 percent of kids under the age of two will get at least once.
By: Brad Sobolewski, MD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Things to Consider When Kids Break or Fracture A Bone
10
Dec 2019
5 Things to Consider When Kids Break or Fracture A Bone
When a kid breaks or fractures a bone, parents want him to feel better and heal as soon as possible. The good news is that when this happens, kids’ bones are great at healing and remodeling. Surgery isn’t always needed. Read how treatment should be tailored, as every child, situation and break is different.
By: Junichi Tamai, MD | 1

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