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Jody Ganschinietz on Dec 22, 2025
Leaving the emergency room can feel overwhelming. Learn why scheduling a follow-up appointment within seven days is an important step in supporting your child’s recovery and ongoing care.
If your child’s extreme picky eating is affecting their growth, nutrition, or everyday life, you’re not alone. Discover how the multidisciplinary ARFID Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and family-centered support to help kids ages 10–14 build healthier, more flexible eating habits.
Headgear and facemasks are more than just orthodontic accessories—they help guide jaw growth for better alignment and function. Learn how these treatments work, when they are used, and what to expect during therapy.
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While there are plenty of fun things to do and explore and we want kids to be outside learning and growing, there is one time we recommend you keep them inside: when you are mowing the lawn. Every day emergency departments around the country treat 13 children for lawn mower-related injuries. Read More
Water is so very important to our bodies, and a major part of keeping us healthy, so let’s make sure your water and what you drink it out of are clean. Read More
Digital Eye Strain has been reported as far back as the early days of personal computers, but its incidence is increasing at an alarming rate as our society's dependence on screens is being fueled by both technological advancements and once-in-a-lifetime events. Read More
We support you in a crisis and even before a crisis arises. If you meet with a social worker to discuss your mental health, you might expect to share how you have been feeling and thoughts that you may be having. Read More
The truth is, many parents transition car seats too early. But, when it comes to keeping your kids safe, making sure they are in the right type of car seat is one of the most important ways you can protect them. Read More
Problems with development of these skills can also be hard to name in infants younger than 4-5 months old. Occupational therapists (OTs) can help with all of this! Read More
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition affecting 3-4% of children, is commonly found in those who snore and have physical airway collapse within the back of the nose and throat. It is associated with restless sleep and frequent awakenings at night and can present as tiredness during the day and attention and focus problems at school. Read More
In every community, there are children who need love, support, and stability. For those considering fostering a child, the journey from care to compassion is both profound and rewarding. Whether you're exploring becoming a foster parent or seeking ways to support the foster care community, there are resources and support to help navigate this path of empathy and action. Read More
