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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.
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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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Should My Baby Get a Flu Shot?
Flu season is here and flu vaccines are more readily available than ever before. You can obtain a flu shot at the grocery store, every corner drug store, community centers and certainly at your pediatrician’s office.
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Safe Sleep and Your New Baby
Swings, slings, and infant seats make life easier for parents—but they can be dangerous if used for sleep. Learn how to use baby gear safely, reduce the risk of suffocation, and remember the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.
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Scoliosis: Is the Curve in Your Child's Spine Normal?
Scoliosis is defined as curvature in the spine greater than 10 degrees. Scoliosis is a relatively common condition that causes the spine to curve and rotate into a C or S shape instead of a straight line.
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Babies and Safe Sleep: Tips for Tired Parents
Becoming a new parent is exciting, overwhelming, and amazing all at once. And while we all parent differently, one thing is true no matter our parenting style – we all want to do what is best for our children.
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Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries
In the event that one of your young stars is already suffering from an injury, massage can be beneficial in facilitating a speedy recovery.
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Remote Learning: 5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Posture
Spending long hours on a computer for virtual school can strain kids’ posture and muscles. Discover 5 easy strategies—from desk setup to movement breaks—that help protect your child’s body and build healthy habits for the future.
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Heart Murmur: What to Expect if Your Child is Diagnosed
Heart murmurs in children are very common. As many as half of all children will have a heart murmur at some point before 18 years of age. It is important to understand what causes a heart murmur and what needs to be done to evaluate them.
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Catching Zzzs: The Importance of Sleep in Managing a Child's Weight
Certain body functions related to growth and metabolism have a rhythm that are established by the sleep-wake cycle. When we don’t sleep long enough or maintain a sleep routine, these rhythms are disrupted. This can lead to changes in appetite, exercise stamina and eventually weight gain.