Postedby:Sydney Ward, PsyD
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Alana Leever, PsyD on Mar 06, 2026
Living with a pediatric rheumatic condition affects more than just joints — it can impact sleep, school, emotions and daily life. Learn how psychology is woven into a pediatric rheumatology program to help children and families cope, build resilience and support overall well-being.
Wondering if your child needs food allergy testing “just to be sure”? Learn the difference between allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, what tests can and can’t tell you, and when an allergist evaluation is most helpful.
Liver transplant can offer children with complex metabolic disorders a safer, more stable future. From reducing life‑threatening metabolic crises to easing strict dietary restrictions, families may find new hope and predictability through specialized care. Learn how our multidisciplinary team supports children with conditions like urea cycle disorders, MSUD, organic acidemias and glycogen storage diseases—every step of the way.
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Baby sign language is a way to communicate with your baby effectively and you can begin introducing signs as early as infancy. The following are suggestions to make signing and communicating with your baby successful. Read More
Having your child become a babysitter can be exciting and helpful! Make sure they are equipped with all the right tools before taking on this task. Read More
For more than 100 years, society has known that lead is very damaging to young children. It is frustrating that we still expose our most vulnerable to this poison, especially because it is completely preventable. Read More
It may be confusing to figure out exactly how old your baby is developmentally, and why it is important to consider more than just their date of birth when calculating age. Read More
In the eyes of many young athletes, no situation can seem more hopeless than a serious knee injury that requires surgical repair. It may feel career-ending to some athletes, even those who have multiple sports seasons left on the horizon. Luckily, in most cases, this does not have to be the case. Read More
As a microsurgeon and assistant professor at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, I know that lymphedema affects more children and teens than you might expect. Here are common questions about this condition. Read More
If your child is drinking more than usual, urinating more than usual, bedwetting, or losing weight that they do not mean to, it is important to see a healthcare provider right away. Doing so may help lead to an earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and prevent DKA. Read More
There will come a time when your child, babysitter, friend, or family member turns the fireplace on without thinking, so be sure your home is set up for safety. Read More
