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Thumb-Sucking: When Should Parents Intervene?
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Thumb-Sucking: When Should Parents Intervene?

If you are concerned about your baby sucking her thumb, no need to worry. Sucking is a normal reflex in babies and thumb-sucking is a common activity among infants and toddlers.

How to Squat Safely: Correct Form for Maximum Effectiveness
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How to Squat Safely: Correct Form for Maximum Effectiveness

One of the most effective exercises is the squat, but when done incorrectly squatting can lead to many issues inside and outside of the weight room.

Achondroplasia
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Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth, causing dwarfism, limited range of motion, and a large head. The condition is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia.

Fire Escape Plan: Can Your Family Get Out in Less Than Two Minutes?
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Fire Escape Plan: Can Your Family Get Out in Less Than Two Minutes?

As a mother and an injury research scientist, I’ve dedicated much of my career to keeping kids safe and reducing pediatric injuries, which are the leading cause of death for children.

Who Cleans the Hospital?
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Who Cleans the Hospital?

Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the workers who make sure health care facilities are kept clean, sanitary, and safe.

Food Language and Body Image
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Food Language and Body Image

Labeling food as “good vs. bad,” “healthy,” or “clean” can lead to abnormal behaviors associated with an eating disorder. When talking about food or eating with a child, conversation should be around the positive aspects of the food.

A New Campaign to Help Teens Identify “Green Flags” for Healthy Relationships

A New Campaign to Help Teens Identify “Green Flags” for Healthy Relationships

In February 2024, The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital launched the Green Flags campaign which works to educate teens about the characteristics of healthy relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you or your child are diagnosed with a heart condition you are sure to have questions. Our experts answer some of the most commonly asked questions about heart disease.

After a Transplant
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After a Transplant

Post transplant success depends largely on cooperation. It is important to follow the doctor’s orders and always take medications as instructed.

Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction (PVCD)
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Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction (PVCD)

With Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction (PVCD), the vocal cords close together, or constrict, when a person inhales, leaving only a small opening for air to flow into the windpipe.

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