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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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After already having experienced infant formula, children’s pain reliever, antibiotics, and flu medication shortages, pediatric care providers and families are now struggling with the challenge of shortages of medications prescribed for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Read More
A sick child is every parent’s concern. Most aim to alleviate their kid’s discomfort at home and follow up with their pediatrician, but when an emergency room visit is required, that concern can become overwhelming. Read More
Each person’s skin is unique, so scleroderma looks different for every patient. A child or young adult may start out with a small area of affected skin that changes in texture. Some people describe the skin as becoming tighter, firmer, more stretched, or thickened. The affected area may lighten, darken, or develop a red border.Read More
Families who have health insurance through Medicaid have not had to re-enroll for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means you might need to sign up for Medicaid again. Read More
As developmental experts and “emotional first responders,” a Child Life Specialist’s main goal is to minimize potential trauma and stress experienced during a medical encounter. Read More
Babies need to feel nurtured and safe in order to thrive and they are able to do this best when they have a secure attachment with their parent. Opportunities to bond with babies and young children are hidden in everyday activities! Read More
Newborns’ needs are very basic those first few weeks at home. This is the first in a series of blog posts which will go more in-depth on a few things to think about when it comes to keeping your newborn safe and healthy. Read More
Dopamine and serotonin are molecules that send signals throughout the body; these chemicals affect how we feel. Both chemicals act as hormones that help coordinate different functions and processes in our bodies like growth, metabolism, emotions and even sleep! Read More
