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Practicing Positive Discipline
It is important to fully understand the risks of hitting as a form of discipline as well as the lack of efficacy when compared to other strategies. We encourage parents to seek out positive forms of discipline whenever possible.
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Prune Belly Syndrome
Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare condition that affects about 1 in every 50,000 children. Children are born with it. The condition affects belly (abdominal) muscles, bladder and urinary tract, as well as testicles in males. PBS is often found during pregnancy.
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Promoting Youth Fitness
Youth fitness has steadily declined over the past decade and childhood obesity is at an all time high. Here are some ideas to help empower the kids to make good activity choices.
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Labial Adhesions: The Gynecological Problem You Haven’t Heard About
Labial adhesions are common in young girls and usually harmless, often resolving on their own by puberty. Learn what causes them, signs to watch for (like irritation or urine dribbling), when creams or other treatment may be recommended, and how gentle hygiene habits can help prevent irritation and recurrence.
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RSV: A Common Virus Causing Severe Respiratory Infection in infants and Young Children – And Prevention is Now Here!
Most pediatricians and those of us who study and treat respiratory viruses in children often say that respiratory syncytial virus is the most common illness that no one knows about. Called RSV for short, the virus infects almost every child at least once before the age of 2. Why, then, haven’t you heard of it?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about giving to Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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How to Choose Safe Toys
Picking out toys is fun—but safety should come first. Learn how to choose age-appropriate toys, avoid hidden hazards like button batteries, magnets, and water beads, and make active play and e-rides safer so kids can enjoy more worry-free fun at home.
Why Pediatricians are Screening for Literacy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s primary care offices are now conducting specific literacy screenings for children as young as 3 years old – in an effort to improve kindergarten readiness and overall well-being.
Helping Kids Keep Their Same Provider
Children who visit the same primary care provider over time have better overall outcomes. Over the last five years, an innovative project at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has raised the continuity rate to greater than 70%.