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Can Kids Get the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines at the Same Time?
26
Oct 2022
Can Kids Get the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines at the Same Time?
As flu season ramps up and COVID-19 sticks around, Dr. Frenck answers parents' most frequently asked questions about both vaccines.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
11 Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters on Halloween
25
Oct 2022
11 Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters on Halloween
Keep your kids safe this Halloween by following these safety tips, including safety tips for trick-or-treating and costume safety tips.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Safety and Prevention
Safe Sleep: How to Reduce The Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
24
Oct 2022
Safe Sleep: How to Reduce The Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
Create a safe sleep environment to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID), which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
By: Danielle Parham, MD, FAAP | 0
Safety and Prevention
Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
20
Oct 2022
Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
Some Internet challenges are harmless and fun, while others can be incredibly dangerous. Learn what's important for both you and your child to know about the dangers of certain social media challenges.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Healthy Living
Handwashing: How to Make It Fun for Kids
15
Oct 2022
Handwashing: How to Make It Fun for Kids
Handwashing with soap and water helps prevent illness and missed days from school and work. Learn techniques for making handwashing fun for kids.
By: Matt Short, MA | 0
Safety and Prevention
Stay Safe Outside this Fall: Avoid Wild Mushrooms and Berries
11
Oct 2022
Stay Safe Outside this Fall: Avoid Wild Mushrooms and Berries
It's important to know what poisonous wildlife to avoid to keep your family safe. Learn what is most common in the Midwest and some safety tips to steer clear of them.
By: Alysha Behrman, RN, CSPI | 0
Safety and Prevention
8 Misconceptions About Concussions in Kids
30
Sep 2022
8 Misconceptions About Concussions in Kids
Most parents are aware that concussions can happen in kids — but there are also a lot of misconceptions out there about them. For instance, falls, not contact sports, are the #1 cause of ER visits for head trauma in kids. Learn about other misconceptions to help recognize them.
By: Paul Gubanich, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
When Can My Child Ride in the Front Seat of the Car?
16
Sep 2022
When Can My Child Ride in the Front Seat of the Car?
When can kids ride in the front seat of the car? It's a question parents get asked a lot. Read why our child passenger safety experts recommend delaying it until age 13.
By: Michelle Price | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens
06
Sep 2022
Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens
Suicide is highly complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause. A combination of health, environmental and historical factors contribute to the risk, but are not necessarily direct causes. Read to learn about some of the more common risk factors for suicide.
By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 3
Child Development and Behavior
Warning Signs of Suicide and Ways to Get Help
02
Sep 2022
Warning Signs of Suicide and Ways to Get Help
Studies suggest that the majority of people who die by suicide give warning signs beforehand, but they're not always obvious. Learn what these signs look like in teens and how to get them the help that they need.
By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 8
Safety and Prevention
Monkeypox Q&A for Parents 
17
Aug 2022
Monkeypox Q&A for Parents 
Monkeypox cases have recently been reported in our region. While it's rare, it's still important to know about this disease and what you can do to help prevent contracting monkeypox. Learn more from one of our infectious disease experts.
By: Josh Schaffzin, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
Should My Child Wear A Mouthguard When Playing Sports?
11
Aug 2022
Should My Child Wear A Mouthguard When Playing Sports?
As sports have gotten more competitive and physical, parents often ask if their child should be wearing a mouthguard; some sports require them and others don't. Read to learn when kids should wear them and what type is best.
By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 0
Safety and Prevention
How to Avoid Purchasing a Counterfeit Car Seat
26
Jul 2022
How to Avoid Purchasing a Counterfeit Car Seat
If parents are in the market for a new car seat, beware of a concerning trend: counterfeit car seats. They may look like the real thing online; but when evaluated in person, they are made with inferior materials that make it unsafe. Read to learn how to avoid purchasing a counterfeit one.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Safety and Prevention
10 Tips for Pool Safety
21
Jul 2022
10 Tips for Pool Safety
It is important to educate your kids on swimming safety. Get started by reading these 10 pool safety tips from Cincinnati Children's.
By: Dawne Gardner | 11
Safety and Prevention
Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Families
19
Jul 2022
Top 5 Summer Safety Tips for Families
Summer is a time for kids to get outside and be active. Keep these summer safety tips in mind when venturing out.
By: Wendy Pomerantz, MD | 0
Research and Discoveries
Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
15
Jul 2022
Study Highlights Potential Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke in Kids
A study finds nicotine on kids' hands, even when they have not been around smoke. Read 4 things parents need to know about the dangers of thirdhand smoke.
By: Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, MD | 0
Healthy Living
What to Know About Poisonous Summer Plants In Ohio
06
Jul 2022
What to Know About Poisonous Summer Plants In Ohio
It's important to understand the dangers the outdoors can hold. Help your family stay safe outside this summer with this list of poisonous plants to avoid.
By: Alysha Behrman, RN, CSPI | 0
Safety and Prevention
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
05
Jul 2022
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
Sizzurp—also called lean or purple drank—contains a dangerous mix of prescription cough syrup and can become addictive or cause death with overdose. Learn the side effects and warn your teens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 4
Safety and Prevention
Grill Safety Do’s and Don’ts
29
Jun 2022
Grill Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Be aware of the dangers of outdoor barbecues before you fire up your grill. Follow these easy but important grill safety rules to keep your summer barbecues fun and safe.
By: Dawne Gardner | 1
Safety and Prevention
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
16
Jun 2022
How Emojis Are Used as Drug Codes: What Parents Should Know
Emojis are increasingly being used to indicate illegal drugs for sale. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently published a drug emoji reference guide to help parents decipher drug abuse emoji codes.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Safety and Prevention
Preventing Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke: Remember to A.C.T.
14
Jun 2022
Preventing Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke: Remember to A.C.T.
Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children. Most of the time, it happens due to memory failures, multitasking and distractibility - not neglect. Learn how to help prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke by creating new habits.
By: Dawne Gardner | 0
Safety and Prevention
The Surprising Occurrence of Acetaminophen Overdose
13
Jun 2022
The Surprising Occurrence of Acetaminophen Overdose
When acetaminophen is used properly and the correct dose is given, it can be a safe and helpful pain reliever and fever reducer. But too much acetaminophen can cause harm. Learn about both accidental and intentional acetaminophen overdose and how you can help protect your children from this.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often
10
Jun 2022
Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often
It is important to talk about sex and sexting starting in the preschool years and continuing through high school. Read helpful tips from a psychologist.
By: Heather Bensman, PsyD | 1
Healthy Living
Why Your Child Most Likely Does Not Have A Penicillin Allergy
09
Jun 2022
Why Your Child Most Likely Does Not Have A Penicillin Allergy
More than 95% of children with a penicillin allergy listed in their medical chart are found not to be allergic after going through allergy testing. Cincinnati Children’s offers penicillin allergy testing through its Penicillin Allergy Testing Service.
By: Sandy Durrani, MD | 0
Safety and Prevention
9 Sun Safety Tips for Kids
06
Jun 2022
9 Sun Safety Tips for Kids
Sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Follow these sun safety tips to help protect your child's skin this summer.
By: Kalyani Marathe, MD | 1

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