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… Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia Blog … other people with this condition, it is my normal,” said 17-year-old Eashani. Reflecting on her unique childhood, … years ago, prompting a journey into the unknown for their family. Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder affecting …

… off as typical pregnancy experiences. However, research 1 clearly shows that prenatal experiences significantly … This understanding underscores the need for timely and compassionate mental health interventions for parents. … health with concerns for the developing child. Assisting families in managing stress associated with medically …

… Home Monitoring Program has been active for more than 13 years in the Phoenix area and is one of only 68 … babies since the beginning of this program. We support families and children on their journey with complex congenital heart defects, which is unique for each …

… social distancing Blog Social Distancing Teenagers COVID-19 Parenting teens often poses a unique challenge as you … only you can foresee. Add to that the ongoing need for families to determine their own rules and restrictions during … the recent spike in cases in Arizona – and differences become more noticeable.  Some families continue to social …

… assured as we’ll discuss some of the reasons why toddlers become picky eaters, some common, but easily correctable … Picky eating typically begins as a child becomes a toddler (1-3 years of age) and usually resolves by the time they … a message that they only need to eat what is already familiar and enjoyable to them. These separate meals …

… season where Katie Penson, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, and her family won’t have to bring out the snow shovels and winter … Her family has swapped frozen lakes and frigid mornings for prickly pear cacti and scorching summer heat. In June, … The addition of Katie to the Phoenix Children’s family comes during a time of immense growth for the health care …

… Fetal Care Center Prematurity Fetal Care Before becoming a mother, if someone had told Charmaine she would … on the ‘what-ifs.’”  She also knows she can count on family, friends and the remarkable team at Phoenix Children’s … Growing a family In early 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Charmaine and her husband, Francesco, were …

… of two active and busy teenagers. Sarah is about to turn 18, and Mason is 15. Both kids have cystic fibrosis. Sarah … been hospitalized since her diagnosis and participates in competitive gymnastics with no limitations. Mason has only … in and offered critical help at a time when Melissa’s family really needed it. Melissa shared, “Meredith was able to …

… work with children Blog Social Work This fall, the first 10 students in ASU’s School of Social Work began the first … at Phoenix Children’s with young patients and their families. The internship will pair students with both a … ability to provide this level of care—directly serving our community—some students may find this is exactly where they …

… Institute at Phoenix Children’s CHARGE Syndrome Complications Before Birth A Sad Day On the day the prenatal … ultrasound showed the sex of their third child, Zeta's family also found out about some health concerns. The … to be progressing as expected. Zeta was born March 5, 2010, weighing 4 pounds and 10 ounces. Immediately, she was …