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Don’t Skip the Flu Shot: Soothe Your Child with These Distraction Techniques
As a physician, it’s tough to see our children twist and turn and cry and scream when it’s time for them to get their vaccines. All we want to do is soothe them and keep them healthy year-round, and we never like seeing them in pain.
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Myths About Suicide: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions
When it comes to suicide, there’s a lot of competing information that makes it hard to tell myth from fact. But knowing the facts may allow us to take life-saving steps to help our children.
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Soccer Injuries Are on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know
Soccer has become an increasingly popular sport in the United States, both professionally and recreationally. Unfortunately, with the increase in kids playing there has been an increase in injuries.
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Virtual Reality: Using Technology in Medical Treatment
A frequent routine. “Flash.” A small line of blood fills the piece of IV tubing before me. As a 28-year-old pediatric resident with hemophilia, I wake up fifteen minutes early every other day to mix my medicine and draw it into a syringe connected to an IV needle.
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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
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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss
Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year.
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It's the Worst Pollen Season Ever!
Well, ok…not really. But the headlines will scream this every spring. It is true that millions of adults and children suffer from seasonal allergies. It is also true that the duration of spring pollen season appears to be getting longer in many parts of the world.
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Helping Your Child Adjust To Hearing Aids
Each year, thousands of school-aged children and newborn babies are diagnosed with some degree of hearing loss. For many of these kids, hearing aids will become the gateway to the world of sounds around them.
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Research to Improve The Lives of Children
Did you know that Nationwide Children’s Hospital is home to one of America’s top 10 pediatric research centers? On our campus, more than 180 scientists are researching cures for the biggest challenges in child health.
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What You Need to Know About Super Lice
If you suspect lice, don’t panic. With a little patience and the right tools, most cases can be handled at home.