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Book Roundup: Books Featuring Kids with Mental Health Challenges 
02
Mar 2023
Book Roundup: Books Featuring Kids with Mental Health Challenges 
When kids read about characters who are different from themselves, their horizons expand. And when kids read about characters similar to themselves, it can help give them a better understanding of how they fit into the world. Read our list of books for kids that feature characters with mental health challenges.
By: Monica Whitehead, PhD | 0
Learning and Growing
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
13
Oct 2022
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
Colleges offer healthcare services to help keep students healthy at school. Ask these important healthcare questions during the college search with your high schooler.
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Preparing for Guardianship of a Child with Medically Complex Needs
08
Sep 2022
Preparing for Guardianship of a Child with Medically Complex Needs
For parents of kids with medically complex needs, it's important to think about their care after they turn 18. One of our social workers put together this handy checklist to help parents. It includes items to take care of and questions to ask as your child grows.
By: Meredith Bohache | 0
Learning and Growing
Tips for Communicating with Your Child’s School
01
Sep 2022
Tips for Communicating with Your Child’s School
Good communication between parents and schools is an important part of students’ school success. As the new school year gets underway, here are 6 tips to help you open the lines of communication early with your child's school.
By: Sarah Steinke | 0
Learning and Growing
Back To School: How To Help Build Executive Functioning Skills
09
Aug 2022
Back To School: How To Help Build Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills help individuals plan and work toward their goals successfully. Learn how you can help build and nurture your child’s executive functioning skills at home to support their organization and study.
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0
Learning and Growing
Daily Reading to Kids: 9 Tips for Fitting It In and Making It Count
01
Mar 2022
Daily Reading to Kids: 9 Tips for Fitting It In and Making It Count
Daily reading to kids is incredibly important -- but can feel daunting. Learn how to fit it in and make it effective each day.
By: Greg Szumlas, MD | 1
Learning and Growing
Why You Should Read With Your Child From Birth
02
Feb 2022
Why You Should Read With Your Child From Birth
Studies show that kids who are ready to learn in kindergarten do better in school as they grow. Learn how it can help to start reading with your child from birth.
By: Kristy High, MEd | 8
Learning and Growing
Tips for Teaching Empathy To Kids During the Holidays
21
Dec 2021
Tips for Teaching Empathy To Kids During the Holidays
As a season of giving and being of service to others, the holidays are a great opportunity for children to learn about empathy! It is essential for forming healthy, fulfilling relationships. Learn some strategies to help children develop and build this skill, from one of our child psychologists.
By: Lynne Merk, PhD | 0
Learning and Growing
COVID-19: Summer Ideas To Keep Kids Active & Engaged
21
Jul 2020
COVID-19: Summer Ideas To Keep Kids Active & Engaged
This summer likely looks much different than what families had originally planned. While it’s important for kids to continue exercising their brains, they don't need to do it all at the kitchen table! Read for summer ideas to keep kids active and engaged.
By: Emily Martin | 0
Learning and Growing
Tips to Encourage Screen-Free Learning During COVID-19 
14
Jul 2020
Tips to Encourage Screen-Free Learning During COVID-19 
As COVID-19 is persisting through the summer, families may be wondering how to continue screen-free learning at home. Read a pediatrician's suggestions to incorporate learning through everyday experiences.
By: John S. Hutton, MD | 0
Learning and Growing
9 Remote Learning Tips During COVID-19
07
Apr 2020
9 Remote Learning Tips During COVID-19
We’re all facing new challenges we’ve never encountered before, including parents helping their children with remote learning while managing all of their other responsibilities. Read a teacher's suggestions that may help things run a little more smoothly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By: Sarah Steinke | 0
Learning and Growing
Needs More Awareness: Local Resources Available for Breastfeeding Moms
07
Aug 2019
Needs More Awareness: Local Resources Available for Breastfeeding Moms
Breastfeeding does not come easily for all women. Review this post to learn about the resources available in Hamilton county to help moms initiate and continue breastfeeding.
By: Julie Ware, MD | 0
Learning and Growing
Hip Dysplasia in Babies: What Parents Need to Know
20
Jun 2019
Hip Dysplasia in Babies: What Parents Need to Know
Hip dysplasia, which is the abnormal development of the hips, affects 1 in 1,000 infants. Learn more about the symptoms of hip dysplasia and how to prevent it.
By: Junichi Tamai, MD | 9
Learning and Growing
Questions to Help Assess the Quality and Safety of Childcare Centers
19
Feb 2019
Questions to Help Assess the Quality and Safety of Childcare Centers
The process of searching for a high quality and safe childcare center can be stressful - especially for parents with lower incomes and/or those with children who have special needs. Read a list of questions to help assess them, including centers that have the capability to care for kids with special needs.
By: Julia Anixt, MD | 0
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.
By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
CBDI School Program Puts Hope Atop Syllabus
04
Jan 2016
CBDI School Program Puts Hope Atop Syllabus
The CBDI Hospital School Program offers individualized academic instruction and tutoring to inpatients of all ages on the hematology/oncology floor.
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0
Child Development and Behavior
When the Doctor Becomes the Mom
10
Nov 2015
When the Doctor Becomes the Mom
Pediatrician Denise Warrick, MD, answers questions about what life is like when a doctor becomes a mom.
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0
Learning and Growing
30
Oct 2015
Trick-or-Treating in the Perlman Center
Kids with cerebral palsy and physical disabilities trick-or-treat in the medical center at the Aaron W. Perlman Center with their care team every Halloween.
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0
Learning and Growing
Congrats Grads! Celebrating the Class of 2015
03
Jun 2015
Congrats Grads! Celebrating the Class of 2015
Congratulations to members of the graduating Class of 2015! Our care teams have had the pleasure of getting to know these incredible young people over the years while they have been patients at Cincinnati Children’s. On top of their dedication and hard work in the classroom, these strong-willed students have overcome medical obstacles as well to achieve their dreams and reach
By: Cincinnati Children's Social Media Team | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Early Intervention Works: Henry’s Journey with A Speech Delay
30
Dec 2014
Early Intervention Works: Henry’s Journey with A Speech Delay
As an early childhood educator and mother of two other children, I knew my son, Henry, had at least one developmental delay by age 6 months. He cried and he laughed, but he did not babble. There were no “goo-goos” or “ga-gas.” Henry’s first year was difficult. Food allergies and frequent unrelieved ear infections resulted
By: Sarah Smith | 46
Learning and Growing
Cloud Dough | Pin of the Week
16
Jan 2014
Cloud Dough | Pin of the Week
We love to bake at my house. And it’s not just because the end result is eating sweet treats. The boys have so much fun measuring, counting, pouring and stirring with all of the baking utensils. Plus, they get to make a colossal mess in the kitchen (which honestly might be the reason why they
By: Rachel Camper | 0
Learning and Growing
Putting More Meaning Into Your Holidays
22
Nov 2013
Putting More Meaning Into Your Holidays
The 2013 holiday season is officially upon us and while the wonder, fun, food and gifts of the next five or so weeks will certainly have your kids enjoying the festivities, our psychologists recommend that this is also a great time of year to slow down, show gratitude and nurture the giving spirits of the
By: Kate Setter | 1
Learning and Growing
 

04
Sep 2013
Activities That Will Keep Your 4-year-old’s Attention
These simple, fun activities will help keep your 4-year-old’s attention.   Numbers and Stickers Materials You Will Need: 55 stickers, marker, paper What To Do: This counting activity will help your child understand one-to-one correspondence. Write the numerals 1-10 along the left side of a sheet of paper. Have your child place the corresponding number
By: Anna Luther | 1
Learning and Growing
3 tips to help your two-year-old share their feelings
12
Aug 2013
3 tips to help your two-year-old share their feelings
These simple activities can be done with your children to share quality time and help them better express their feelings.
By: Anna Luther | 2
Learning and Growing
5 Pre-Writing Activities For Your 3-Year-Old
13
Apr 2013
5 Pre-Writing Activities For Your 3-Year-Old
There are several activities you can do to help your toddler get ready for writing. Here are five simple pre-writing activities to do with your preschooler.
By: Anna Luther | 34

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