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Understanding a blood disorder diagnosis
… a blood disorder, it’s not an easy thing to hear. A variety of emotions and questions immediately arise, and they can … A blood disorder that involves the risk of bleeding, is called a bleeding disorder. Bleeding disorders happen when … Have important information readily available. It’s always best to have easy access to your child’s health insurance …
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Living with Food Allergies During the Holidays
… an important public health concern due to the large number of people affected. In infants and young children, cow’s … a food allergy during these times. Peanut allergy specifically has been shown to increase anxiety, alter … as stickers, pencils and other small toys with your child. 2. Teal: The real deal Food Allergy Research & Education …
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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… drama. Sibling rivalry. Changing bodies. These are some of many challenges children face every day. Our hope is that … growing from that environment? Researcher Ann Masten, PhD, called this extraordinary ability “ordinary magic”. The … Ordinary magic: Resilience in development. Ann S. Masten (2014) Guilford Publications Building resilience in children …
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Does stress affect pool safety?
… working on a computer all day? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions or similar ones, I don’t want you to go … Choosing to avoid the pool area when we aren’t at our best is just the first way to think differently about water … our children when they are poolside. Maybe you can call your best friend and talk through your worries. Maybe …
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7 ways you can support a loved one dealing with mental illness
… at Phoenix Children’s Looking out for the mental well-being of our loved ones is just as important as caring for their … loneliness, anger, or sadness feels like goes a long way. 2. Listen with your whole body Show you care by listening … If you’re worried about how they’re thinking and feeling, call 602-248-TEEN. If you’re worried that they are about to …
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Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Appoints Neil Friedman, MBChB, as Director
Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s, one of the largest pediatric neuroscience programs in the country, today announced the appointment of Neil Friedman, MBChB as director. Dr. Friedman is a leading pediatric neurologist and has served as interim director since 2022, overseeing the institute’s comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neuroscienceslogical care and services to infants, children and teens with neurological-related issues.
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5 Tips to prevent a child’s heat rash
… is in full swing here in Arizona which means long days of sweltering heat. For parents of infants and toddlers, you … can also happen in older children as well. Heat rash typically looks like a patch of small pink or red bumps. … to show signs of infection such as pus or drainage, it’s best to have it checked out by a medical provider. To …
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Eye and Back Strain from increased screen time
… many new challenges, including controlling the amount of screen time their children receive. It is not unheard of … a more comfortable experience for their children. The 20-20-20 rule . The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that both parents and children alike should remember to take a …
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Skin checks (and melanoma) aren’t just for adults
… Month , and we don’t want to leave our younger patients out of the melanoma ‘convo.’ Although not as common as in … melanoma is the second most common cancer in ages 15-29 years old! Yes, you read correctly—teenagers and young … having a large number of moles or large/giant moles (also called nevi), having fair skin (blonde/red hair and blue …
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Tips for talking to kids about tragedies
… in your life may have questions about the tremendous loss of life and senseless tragedies they have heard or seen on … if there was an emergency, such as identifying exits or calling 911. Limit exposure to media. The ease of access to media can be both helpful and harmful. When it comes to your children, …
