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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… rivalry. Changing bodies. These are some of many challenges children face every day. Our hope is that our kids … to be resilient, now, more than ever. And while turbulent times are unprecedented in some ways, we can learn from some … The children who grew to be reasonably happy, healthy, competent adults were those who had a connection with at …
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Safe Teen Driving – Get the facts
… is a BIG responsibility. Newly licensed drivers need rules and guidelines to ensure safety on the road. A lot of … A learner’s permit requires supervision while driving, in combination with an on-road test. This first phase gives … A licensed driver must be seated next to the teen at all times. Provisional License The next stage is a probationary …
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Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Children and Teens Transition Back to School
… nervousness or worry. Back-to-school anxiety is very common and can affect students of all ages. New teachers, … child. Some children may openly share their worries, while others may show signs through physical symptoms or … early can help families provide support before anxiety becomes overwhelming. Ways Families Can Help While some …
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Bedwetting
… children and parents. Most children will successfully toilet train between 2-4 years old. However, it’s common for some children to have episodic nighttime … bladder and the unconscious brain. This communication sometimes takes longer to develop in young children. There are …
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Research Team with Scientist Pioneering New Childhood Cancer Treatments
The health system continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children.
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Seeing through the eyes of a child
… the eyes of a child can make things seem fresh and new. Unless those eyes are clouded by cataracts. For children like … oxidation in the body causes proteins in the lens to become opaque and no longer clear,” explained Kamran Ahmed, MD … cataract occurs when the protein that makes up the lens becomes cloudy or opaque. When this happens, light cannot pass …
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Kids and RSV: What parents should know
… RSV is a contagious, seasonal respiratory infection. It is common in childhood but can affect adults as well. RSV is … contact. When an infected person sneezes or coughs, they release large particles carrying the virus, that can then get … necessary, and caregivers can treat children at home. Sometimes, doctors will prescribe medicine to help open a child’s …
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Phoenix Children's Adds Top Surgeon to its Top-Ranked Heart Center
One of the country’s foremost pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons has joined the top-ranked pediatric heart program at Phoenix Children’s. Roosevelt Bryant III, MD, now serves as surgical director of the Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Assist Device Program at Phoenix Children’s Heart Center, ranked 14 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals and one of just 10 congenital cardiothoracic surgery programs in North America to earn the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ highest-achievable three-star rating.
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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
… to treatment. There are many rashes in children and adolescents, and they may look a lot like psoriasis; so, it’s … patches and plaques on the skin. It can be very itchy at times, as the name suggests and even painful. Psoriasis can come and go in an unpredictable way which gives the …
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Phoenix Children’s Unveils “Wonder And Wander,” a 407-Foot Mural to Advance Hope and Healing for Patient Families
On May 1, Phoenix Children’s will unveil a 407-foot commissioned mural that has transformed a heavily trafficked corridor into a captivating and exciting journey for children and their families. Nearly two years in the making, the art installation, called “Wonder And Wander” brings vibrant colors and imaginative designs to a major hospital hallway through which 70,000 children are transported each year.