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COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease: What Parents Need to Know
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COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease: What Parents Need to Know

Within a few weeks, clusters of sick kids with, what is being called, "Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome," started to appear in New York City and several other states. Some of these cases resembled a rare inflammatory illness called Kawasaki Disease.

Leukemia: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
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Leukemia: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and young adults ages 0-19 years old. It makes up 25% of all cancer diagnoses in this age group each year.

COVID-19: How to Keep Kids Busy and Connected
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COVID-19: How to Keep Kids Busy and Connected

In these uncertain times, parents have the added stress of keeping their children busy and connected with friends and family, all while staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus. We did some crowdsourcing to get some great ideas for younger and older kids.

What to Expect if Your Child Needs a Kidney Transplant
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What to Expect if Your Child Needs a Kidney Transplant

A common misperception is that only adults undergo kidney transplants. The truth is that, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), 760 children across America received kidney transplants during 2019.

Kids, Sleep and Daylight Saving Time: What Parents Need to Know
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Kids, Sleep and Daylight Saving Time: What Parents Need to Know

Children with mental health conditions may be more sensitive to time changes than the typical child or teen. This can be the direct result of the condition itself or the medication they take due to their condition.

Is There a Stigma Attached to Having a Social Worker?
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Is There a Stigma Attached to Having a Social Worker?

When people hear the term, “social worker,” they tend to associate it with breaking up families and other misconceptions. Over time, this has caused a stigma attached to someone needing help from a social worker.

Tongue Tie: Breastfeeding, Speech and a Tethered Tongue
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Tongue Tie: Breastfeeding, Speech and a Tethered Tongue

Tongue tie is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions affecting an infant’s ability to feed and is often implicated as a potential cause for speech delay.

Urology Reconstruction: What Are the Options?
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Urology Reconstruction: What Are the Options?

One of the reasons families come to the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction is the multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to care to provide the best possible care to their child. Our team represents urology, gynecology, colorectal, psychology, social work, and child life.

Intimate Partner Violence in Teens: What to Watch For
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Intimate Partner Violence in Teens: What to Watch For

Intimate partner violence is a pattern of behaviors aimed to exert power and control over a partner and can manifest in a multitude of ways. IPV can greatly affect physical and/or mental health.

5 Fall Safety Tips
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5 Fall Safety Tips

As the season changes, where and how we spend our time can change. Here are a few steps you can take to help keep your family a little safer during a fun-filled fall.

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