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Therapeutic Recreation: Having Fun While Getting Well
Therapeutic Recreation (TR) includes activities, often viewed as fun, that can provide tangible, positive, clinical outcomes for children. A psychologist named Mihály Csíkszentmihály described it as “flow” or “highly focused mental state,” where time “flies.”
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Jadeecada: Macluumaadka Qoyska
Jadeecadu waa xanuun lakala qaado oo fayrus keeno oo ku faafa hawada oo qofku qufac iyo hindhiso yeesho. Waa caabuq uu talaal baajin karo.
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Sarampión: información para las familias
El sarampión es un virus altamente contagioso que se transmite por el aire al toser y estornudar. Es una infección que se puede prevenir con vacunación.
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Burn Injuries in Children: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
According to the World Health Organization, burns are the fifth most common cause of non-fatal childhood injuries, so it’s important to be educated on other potential causes of burns.
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Hepatitis A: Virus Facts for Families
Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause acute inflammation of the liver. It is a vaccine-preventable infection. Before the introduction of routine childhood immunization with the hepatitis A vaccine, infections most commonly occurred in school-aged children.
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Mental Health Needs for Children and Adolescents Following Injury
Experiencing an injury can be a traumatic event for children and adolescents as well as their parents and caregivers. While not all children experience long-term emotional problems related to injuries, there are some things to be aware of to help your child during recovery.
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Navigating Teen Relationships in a Digital World
If you are the parent of a teenager, you likely know that they spend a lot of time using technology – whether it’s a cell phone, tablet or laptop. With calling, texting, internet browsing, games, social media apps and dating apps at your teens’ fingertips, it becomes difficult for parents to monitor digital behaviors.
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Pelvic Muscle Rehabilitation: More Than Just Kegels!
Does your child complain of frequent abdominal pain, pelvic pain, and/or menstrual or stomach cramping while on or off their period? Does your child have a diagnosis of endometriosis? If yes, then your child may benefit from pelvic muscle rehabilitation by a specially-trained physical therapist who can help treat these complaints.
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Bullying Affects Everyone Involved – Even the Bullies
While steps are rightfully taken to support the child who was bullied, the bully’s behavior is usually met with anger and punishment. However, the presence of bullying behaviors may actually be a sign that help is needed.
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4 Tips for Helping a Child with a Cancer Diagnosis
If you know a child with a cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to understand how to support them and their family. Every child is different - learning and listening can help you be the most effective supporter during a difficult time.