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Tips for talking to kids about tragedies
… for yourself, as well as for your child, is delicate and complex. The Child Life team at Phoenix Children’s offers … a tragedy on the news may cause additional worries. Monitor feelings. Talking about your feelings, as well as your … the children in your lives is available at the following links: Talking With Children About Tragedies & Other News …
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Toe-to-hand transfer gives Loni freedom to scooter with ease
… transfer gives Loni freedom to scooter with ease Patient Stories Surgery Patient Stories Plastic Surgery Scooters are … develop gross and fine motor skills and enable kids to become more independent while opening doors to exploration, … band syndrome (ABS), a spontaneous and not genetically linked condition that restricts blood flow and can result in …
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Fighting like a girl
… Fetal Care Center Fetal Care Adalynn was born with complex medical needs that increased her risk for … of fluid in different parts of her body. Closely monitoring Adalynn’s growth in the womb, Shawnté’s maternal … testing revealed Adalynn has a rare condition called X-linked myopathy with excessive autophagy (XMEA). However, …
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10 Things to Know About Epilepsy
… at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … Common symptoms in children include staring or rapid blinking, confusion, “zoning out,” changes in consciousness … of awareness and funding – no celebrity has carried the torch for epilepsy. New treatments are changing the way we …
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Screen time? Tips to promote brain development & attention span
… Cephalalgia . Previous studies have shown headaches are linked to screen time exposure for children between 10 and … recurrent headaches. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents of kids and teens ages 5 to 18 years old …
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How do I talk to my child about the current protests?
… to talk about the current protests with their kids. We recommend starting by asking questions to see what your child … together to help continue the conversation. Here are some links to book lists for kids of different ages: New York …
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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Teaching your child pet safety
… after, Sam, Eddie and Phoebe joined in on the fun. In the blink of an eye, we had four dogs in our home. It has been a … different dogs are best suited for different families. I recommend researching breeds to make sure your family is able …
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The truth about vaping and teens
… items such as flash drives, pens, and lipstick. E-cigarette companies have been successfully advertising to preteens and … lungs. Toxic flavoring chemicals like diacetyl have been linked to serious lung disease. Lead, tin, nickel, copper, …
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist Blog Staff Stories Child Life Did you know Phoenix Children’s received a … Ambulatory building. Each day, these child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix Children’s for a variety of specialty care …
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Phoenix Children’s Hospital Announces Respiratory Virus Season Restrictions
Starting Saturday, December 17 at 5:00 a.m., Respiratory Virus Season visitor restrictions will be in effect at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This means visitors must be at least 12 years old to visit with patients who are hospitalized.