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How to Support Your Child with Mental Health Struggles

Anxiety is a normal emotion and physical response in our bodies. Talk with your children about this. Let them know there are certain things in life that cause anxiety, and that everyone experiences anxiety of some … See more

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

WebThe Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is the admission and evaluation center for all psychiatric services at Cincinnati Children’s. If you have mental …

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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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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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Low Glycemic Diet for Kids 8 Tips from a Dietitian

Web8 Practical Ways to Start A Low Glycemic Eating Plan for Kids. Choose more whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limit highly processed grains …

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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 …

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Tips for Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle as a Family

WebKristin Stackpole, MD, is a pediatrician in the Center for Better Health and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s, and specializes in obesity medicine. She is an avid …

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The Importance Of Nutrition To Wound Healing

WebThis is because when a wound is healing, good nutrition has many benefits, among them: Faster healing. Lower risk of infection. In some cases, a shorter hospital …

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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 …

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

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

WebMental health can often be complex and require a multifaceted approach to address it. While music is not a replacement for things like medication or counseling, it …

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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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7 Tips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year

WebTips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year. 1. Talk early and often. It’s never too early to start talking with and listening to your children about the first …

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The Impact of Marijuana on Pediatric and Teen Health

WebIt is clear that marijuana use among teens is increasing. In 2022, Oregon Health & Science University published a report that found adolescent cannabis use in …

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

WebPay attention to your child’s mental health / emotional well-being. According to the American Diabetes Association, research reveals that children and young adults …

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

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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7 Exercise Ideas to Keep Kids Active This Winter

WebPlus, trying new physical activities together as a family will not only benefit your kids’ health, but can help fight the winter exercise blues too. So get up, get moving, …

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Mental Health Providers: Who Does What

WebThe Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is the admission and evaluation center for all psychiatric services at Cincinnati Children’s. If you have mental …

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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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Video Visits: A New Way to Connect With a Pediatric Expert

WebFebruary 5, 2020. 7 Comments. By: Michelle Widecan, DNP, APRN, CPNP. Families in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana can now have a video visit with a pediatric expert if a child …

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