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Tips for Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle as a Family

Adopting a healthy lifestyle can feel a little overwhelming. That’s why we recommend families start with setting small, achievable goals and building from … See more

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Is Your Teen or Young Adult Prepared to Manage Their …

WebThe definition of transition in medical care is the process of moving an adolescent or young adult from pediatrics to the adult healthcare system. We believe it is …

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Sleep deprivation in Teens: The Impact and What to Do …

WebTeens who get too little sleep are sleepy, surly, spacey, sedentary, sugared-up, scary on the road, and a little less smart. Most of that sentence is self-explanatory, …

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6 Steps Parents Can Take to Keep Kids' Hearts Healthy

Web5 fruits and vegetables a day. 2 hours or fewer of screen time a day. 1 hour or more of exercise a day. 0 sugary drinks. Following these guidelines is a good start for establishing healthy habits in childhood. Parents can further cement these lifestyle choices by modeling the behaviors for their children.

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Cincinnati Children's Blog – A place for families to find …

WebIt is important to dispose of unused and expired medicines safely to help avoid accidental exposures and to prevent teen drug abuse. Review four options to do this, as …

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How to Do Mental Health Check-Ins with Your Kids

Web4. Determine the right cadence. Some kids like frequent check-ins, and others don’t. Ask them about it and work through the right cadence with them. Kids who are having active problems, or kids who have a diagnosed mental health condition, are going to want a different frequency than kids who aren’t. Going against this this expected

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Parents of …

WebIn simple terms, post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric condition that develops after a traumatic event and can involve intense, disturbing …

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Gifts for Kids That Promote Health and Wellness

WebEncourage a Healthy Mind. These gifts can help kids nurture self-love, reflection and positivity: Mindfulness activity cards, positive affirmation cards, journals …

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How to Support Your Child with Mental Health Struggles

WebStart early in your kids’ lives letting them know they can come to you with any problems they have. Encourage family conversations during meals and on car rides, both …

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Caring for a Medically Complex Child: Your Resource …

WebKids who have complex medical needs many times have multiple diagnoses, and their care often involves numerous medications, various types of advanced medical …

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Coping with the Emotional Challenges of Congenital …

WebBy: Nadine Kasparian, PhD. Many children with congenital heart disease (CHD) or other long-term health conditions experience mental health struggles. Feelings …

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How To Increase Calories In Your Underweight Child’s Diet

WebMacadamia and Pecans: 200 calories. Use in baked goods, sprinkle on yogurt and cereal, trail mix, salads, and stir fry. Whole nuts can be a choking hazard to …

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What to Expect at Your Child’s First Mental Health Appointment

WebThe Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is the admission and evaluation center for all psychiatric services at Cincinnati Children’s. If you have mental health questions about your child, contact PIRC at 513-636-4124 or [email protected]. PIRC is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, …

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Future Pregnancy After CHD Diagnosis: 3 Things to Know

Web2. Get a fetal echo between 18 and 24 weeks with all future pregnancies. Fetal echocardiograms are not routine for most women, especially if there is no history or …

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Born with a Heart Defect and Lost to Care

WebIn the United States, less than 20% of adults born with a heart defect are estimated to still be receiving the specialist care they need. The medical community …

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How You Can Use Music to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

WebYou can support and empower your child by more intentionally using a tool that they are already interested in and using. Music is budget friendly. It’s accessible, …

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A Mom's Mental Health Tips for Parents of Kids with T1D

WebWhen families sit down to eat a meal, those with T1D are encouraged to first check their blood glucose, calculate the carbs they plan to eat and take appropriate …

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The School Within the Hospital

WebGames can improve problem solving skills and force children to think ahead. They can also teach the importance of teamwork, playing within the rules, and being a …

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