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Overscheduling, Overuse Injuries and Burnout in Youth Sports
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Overscheduling, Overuse Injuries and Burnout in Youth Sports

Over 60 million kids take part in organized sports in the U.S. and 75% of them play more than one sport. Youth sport participation has been rising over the last two decades, especially among children younger than six.

Is Strength Training Safe for Kids?
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Is Strength Training Safe for Kids?

The safety and effectiveness of children participating in strength training has previously been a source of great debate. However, despite previous misconceptions there is now evidence supporting strength training by pre-adolescent and adolescent children and its acceptance by medical and fitness

Submucosal Cleft Palate: A 'Hidden' Cause of Speech and Middle Ear Problems
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Submucosal Cleft Palate: A 'Hidden' Cause of Speech and Middle Ear Problems

A submucosal cleft palate (SMCP) results from a lack of normal fusion of the muscles within the soft palate as the baby is developing in utero. It occurs in about 1 in 1,200 children.

Limb Loss: Adapting to the Challenges and Reaching Milestones
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Limb Loss: Adapting to the Challenges and Reaching Milestones

A limb difference or deficiency involves accepting the appearance, battling body image concerns and learning to use adaptive prosthetic equipment.

The Power of Play in Childhood
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The Power of Play in Childhood

Playtime in childhood is an age-old distraction, one that gives parents an opportunity to complete grown-up tasks. However, while you are paying bills or cooking or cleaning, your children are discovering their abilities and learning how to plan, organize, get along with others and regulate their emotions.

COVID-19 and Asthma: Some Good News
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COVID-19 and Asthma: Some Good News

For the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought scary headlines and discouraging news reports. Well, it’s time for the millions of adults and children living with asthma to hear some good news for once.

Screen Apnea in Kids and Finding Balance with Technology
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Screen Apnea in Kids and Finding Balance with Technology

While technology isn’t starving our kids of oxygen, it does have an impact on the way they act, think, and sleep. Being aware is the first step. Take a deep breath and plan to take a screen-free break with your kids today.

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Hoffman Family of Lewis Center To Meet with Members of Congress on Health Reform Legislation

As Congress decides what provisions will be included in legislation that could impact the health care of all Americans, the Hoffmans, from Lewis Center, Ohio, are traveling to the nation’s capital, June 17-18 along with dozens of other child patients, to meet with lawmakers to ensure health

Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Closer Look
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Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Closer Look

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic condition that causes multiple fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys, leading to kidney damage over time

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Evening of Hope to Benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

The Seventh Annual “Evening of Hope” to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is slated for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar at Easton Town Center.

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