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Ask the Expert: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids
04
May 2021
Ask the Expert: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids
Children 16 years of age or older are now able to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Within the next couple of weeks, perhaps by early or mid-May, I think that eligibility will drop to 12 years of age and older.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 1
Healthy Living
Spring Allergies: What You Can Do for Your Child
23
Apr 2021
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
Healthy Living
Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Info Parents Need
13
Apr 2021
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
Healthy Living
Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry
07
Apr 2021
Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry
Stomach aches can be a symptom of something minor or something much more serious. Learn how to tell the difference.
By: Nelson G. Rosen, MD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills
25
Mar 2021
“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills
Life skills are the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to properly care for ourselves and become independent adults. Find tips for how to teach your teen these important skills and become more independent along the way.
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0
Healthy Living
Electronic Scooter Safety
24
Mar 2021
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
17
Mar 2021
Menstrual Suppression in Teens
Regardless of the reason for choosing it, menstrual suppression can be managed safely and effectively. One of our pediatric gynecologists answers the questions she is asked most often about this topic.
By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
27
Jan 2021
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
At last the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine is here. In Ohio, Phase 1b includes vaccinations for those with preexisting medical conditions. What does that mean for people who have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)? Read on for answers to questions we’ve been getting from the adult patients we follow who were born with a congenital heart
By: Craig Alexander, MD | 1
Healthy Living
Defeating Period Problems in Girls with Disabilities
08
Jan 2021
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
Healthy Living
Is Your Teen Stressed Because of COVID? Here’s Help
21
Dec 2020
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
07
Dec 2020
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
Healthy Living
How to Treat and Prevent Diaper Rash
30
Nov 2020
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 | 1
Research and Discoveries
Changing Care for Kids with Diabetes: How Tech Is Making an Impact
13
Nov 2020
Changing Care for Kids with Diabetes: How Tech Is Making an Impact
For kids with diabetes, advances in technology can result in better healthcare. Here’s a now-and-then look at how technology advances are changing lives for children with diabetes and their families.
By: Nicole M. Sheanon, MD, MS | 2
Research and Discoveries
A New Scoliosis Treatment: Vertebral Body Tethering
20
Oct 2020
A New Scoliosis Treatment: Vertebral Body Tethering
Vertebral body tethering (VBT) is a non-fusion surgical treatment for scoliosis that was recently approved for pediatric patients. Learn more about the surgery, and patients for whom it may be an option.
By: Viral V. Jain, MD | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Talking With Kids About Mental Health
12
Oct 2020
Talking With Kids About Mental Health
Talking about mental illness can help give children a sense of understanding. But how do you share this information, and how much is OK to share? Here are some tips for having mental health conversations in your home.
By: Julie Bemerer, PsyD | 0
Healthy Living
What To Do When Encountering Racism with Children
29
Aug 2020
What To Do When Encountering Racism with Children
Conversations about racism can be difficult. Confronting racism when we encounter it can be even more challenging. These tips and guidance for parents will help them be prepared to stand up if needed and help kids process what has happened.
By: Kendra J. Homan, PhD | 2
Child Development and Behavior
A Parent’s Guide to Reading Concerns During COVID
19
Aug 2020
A Parent’s Guide to Reading Concerns During COVID
At Cincinnati Children’s Reading & Literacy Discovery Center we can help answer questions about your child’s reading abilities through our expert team of specialists.
By: John S. Hutton, MD | 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
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
Safety and Prevention
What Parents Can Do When They’re Stressed During COVID-19
05
May 2020
What Parents Can Do When They’re Stressed During COVID-19
Even the most calm and collected parent can be feeling overwhelmed right now! Read a child psychologist's coping tools for parents who may be feeling stressed during COVID-19.
By: Julie Bemerer, PsyD | 0
Heart Conditions
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
07
Feb 2018
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
Read why this heart mom hasn't stopped worrying about her son's heart 26 years later, and why it is important to find the right pediatric cardiologist.
By: Zerlina Dubois | 6

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