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One Patient's Story: Marfan Syndrome and Pregnancy
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One Patient's Story: Marfan Syndrome and Pregnancy

For women with Marfan syndrome, pregnancy can feel overwhelming and risky, but it’s not impossible. Follow one mother’s powerful journey through high-risk pregnancies, life-threatening complications, and the joy of raising two children. Her story offers hope, guidance, and encouragement to others facing the same challenges.

Keeping Kids Safer at Home: Best Practices for Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medicine Storage
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Keeping Kids Safer at Home: Best Practices for Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medicine Storage

Every year, thousands of children are treated for accidental medicine ingestions—often from pills found in purses, travel packs, or unlocked cabinets. Learn how to store medicines safely, use child-resistant containers, and properly dispose of expired prescriptions to keep your home safe.

La Crosse Virus: What You Need to Know
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La Crosse Virus: What You Need to Know

Mosquito bites are more than a nuisance, they can spread viruses like La Crosse, which may cause severe illness in children. Learn where this virus is found, how to recognize symptoms, and what families can do to protect against infection.

Augmentative-Alternative Communication: What Is It?
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Augmentative-Alternative Communication: What Is It?

Communication is more than just words. Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) gives children new ways to express themselves through gestures, pictures, and technology. Learn how AAC works, debunk common myths, and find resources to get started.

When Kids Draw Violent Pictures, Should You Worry?
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When Kids Draw Violent Pictures, Should You Worry?

A single picture in isolation is generally not a cause for concern. The accompanying conversation you have with your child should be a guiding tool to help you identify whether this is a reflection of their worry about a particular situation and/or can necessitate getting more detailed information.

Caffeine During Pregnancy: Good News for Coffee-Drinking Moms
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Caffeine During Pregnancy: Good News for Coffee-Drinking Moms

First published December 2015 Updated October 2025 When you’re pregnant, it seems like everyone has something to say about what you should eat or drink, and it can be stressful trying to listen to all the advice.

Candy and Tooth Decay: 4 Tips for a Healthier Halloween
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Candy and Tooth Decay: 4 Tips for a Healthier Halloween

Dentists love Halloween too—but not toothaches! Discover simple tips to help your child enjoy their candy while keeping their teeth healthy, from choosing the right sweets to brushing at the right time.

Don’t Skip the Flu Shot: Soothe Your Child with These Distraction Techniques
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Don’t Skip the Flu Shot: Soothe Your Child with These Distraction Techniques

No parent likes seeing their child cry during a shot, but vaccines are essential for keeping kids healthy. Discover simple, age-appropriate strategies to comfort your child during vaccines and learn why staying current on flu and COVID-19 vaccines matters.

Body Positivity: An Important Message for Girls, AND Boys
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Body Positivity: An Important Message for Girls, AND Boys

As social media continues to play a major role in our society, talking to your child about body positivity is more important than ever - and it’s not just a topic for girls. Boys struggle with body image too.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Advancements Research in the Pipeline
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Advancements Research in the Pipeline

Researchers in the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s are leading the way in developing new treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by participating in studies happening around the world. They also lead studies at Nationwide Children’s that are not happening anywhere else.

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