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Lindsay’s Law and Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Parents Need to Know
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Lindsay’s Law and Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Parents Need to Know

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. SCA can occur in any physically active individual at any age, including but not limited to young athletes.

Chronic Pain Management in Children: What Parents Need to Know
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Chronic Pain Management in Children: What Parents Need to Know

Dealing with chronic pain can be a struggle not only for the person experiencing it firsthand, but also for their family and caregivers. It is particularly difficult watching a child in pain.

Asbestos in Children's Makeup: What's the Risk to Your Child?
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Asbestos in Children's Makeup: What's the Risk to Your Child?

Asbestos can be a scary thing. And, in a child’s toy or makeup it can seem especially worrisome. For parents of children who recently heard about a recall of children’s makeup, here’s some information that may be helpful.

Vaginal Inflammation and Irritation: Treating Vulvovaginitis
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Vaginal Inflammation and Irritation: Treating Vulvovaginitis

Vulvovaginitis, or inflammation and irritation of the genital area, may occur in females of any age – including newborns, toddlers, and children, but it most commonly occurs in girls who have not yet started puberty.

Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017
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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017

For the past three years we have saved a slot on our calendar to list the top 10 posts of the year. In 2017, we shared year-over-year favorites, trending and newsworthy topics and told you about new initiatives.

Window Blinds and Child Injury: Safety Tips for Your Home
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Window Blinds and Child Injury: Safety Tips for Your Home

Window blinds can cause serious injuries or even death to young children. On average, two children under 6 years of age are treated in a U.S. hospital emergency department each day for a window blind-related injury.

The Purple Butterfly Project
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The Purple Butterfly Project

Butterflies have a very special meaning here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. While in flight, they represent optimism; a perfect symbol for a healing environment. Now a purple butterfly with a very special meaning can be found on the doors of some of our tiniest patients.

Ear Tube Removal: Is it Necessary?
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Ear Tube Removal: Is it Necessary?

One of the most common surgical procedures in children is the placement of tubes within the eardrum, also known as tympanostomy tubes. Common reasons for initial tube placement include recurrent, acute ear infections or persistent middle-ear fluid which fails to clear over time.

Smart Phone Safety: Helping Your Teen Navigate a Digital World
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Smart Phone Safety: Helping Your Teen Navigate a Digital World

If you have a teenager, chances are technology – particularly a cell phone – plays a major role in his or her life. Because smart phones are essentially mini computers, your teen has access to much more than just calling and texting.

Self-Care for Parents of Children with Mental Health Needs
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Self-Care for Parents of Children with Mental Health Needs

While no parent would choose for their child to have a mental illness, facing this reality head on helps families realize what life experiences are truly important and how to create satisfaction and meaning in their everyday lives.

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