Cincinnati Children's
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A place for families to find stories, articles and advice about pediatric health and medical conditions.
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Cincinnati Children's
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Child Life specialists play an important role in helping our patients through proton therapy, a radiation treatment that minimizes damage to areas surrounding tumors ..read more
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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 ..read more
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The average daily added sugar intake for children and young adults aged 2-19 is 71 grams! Reducing sugar is an easy way to promote a healthier lifestyle and ward off diet-related diseases. Read a dietitian's tips to reduce sugar in kids' diets ..read more
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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 ..read more
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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 ..read more
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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 ..read more
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Read recommendations for when your child's vision needs to be screened, as well as four warning signs that may necessitate a visit to the eye doctor ..read more
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High cholesterol is becoming more common in children. Kids with high cholesterol are more likely to have high cholesterol as adults, putting them at higher risk for heart disease. Learn more about high cholesterol in kids and when your child's cholesterol level should first be checked ..read more
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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 ..read more
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Many parents assume that teens are naturally moody and surly. This may be unfair; a lot of teens are sleep deprived. A pediatric neuropsychologist explains the impact of sleep deprivation in teens — including declining school performance and increased car crashes — and what parents can do about it ..read more