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National Child Injury Prevention Day - shine a green light
… Playdate Safety When my son was in preschool, I began to get birthday party invitations and shortly after, playdate … we met at a park, splash pad or at the zoo. Soon after with visited each other’s homes. By then both families had built … a child’s ability to climb. According to Injury Free Coalition for Kids injuries are the leading cause of …
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"I am strong": Nash’s journey to a happy liver
… change, Nash’s parents noticed a lump in his stomach. They visited their pediatrician right away. Because it was a … to process the information. They had to act right away and get him started with treatment. They also didn’t know how … he rang the bell at Phoenix Children’s for being cancer free (and retired the “I am strong” poster). “We’ve been so …
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Tom's Story
… of concentration. Still, Tom's difficulties didn't seem altogether unusual. "He's just a right-handed kid," Jon … where Jon is pastor. The people of Chandler Evangelical Free Church quickly got behind the family. "They gave us a … two days of tests that preceded his surgery, Jan said. He visited the hospital playroom and immersed himself in …
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… friendships. Before we said yes, we always made sure to get know the other child’s parent(s). The first few times we … pad or at the zoo. Soon after, both sets of parents had visited each other’s homes and by then both families had … a child’s ability to climb. According to Injury Free Coalition for Kids , injuries are the leading cause of …
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
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Cerebral palsy: The challenges, the beauty
… more comfortably and even sleeps through the night. At 26 weeks, Abby suffered a stroke in utero (before her … she no longer has pain. She can open up her hands and get into certain positions on the floor to be more comfortable. Every three months we visit Phoenix Children’s, and sometimes they ‘give her some …
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New treatment offers hope to child with peanut allergies
… find it in Genna’s lunchbox — or anywhere near her allergy-free lunch table at school. Genna is among nearly 1 in 50 … birthday party,” Neysla said. “Thankfully, we were able to get her quick treatment for her allergic reaction, but we … weeks for the dose to be increased in the clinic, and these visits happen 12 times,” Schmidt said. “Sometimes we have to …
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A heart for Harrison
… Known for his joyful dancing and giggles, the toddler freely gives high-fives and hugs to the staff, as well as other patients. “It’s like he sees these visits to Phoenix Children’s as social engagements,” said … made sure Harrison felt comfortable. He also was able to get out of his room, taking daily walks around the unit in a …
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Navigating nutrition: Easy, healthy meals from your pantry
… every aspect of our daily lives, like grocery shopping, visiting friends and going out to eat. Without frequent … worries! Try a plant-based option and skip the meat all together. Serve up a veggie focused entrée such as black bean … or frozen veggies. Add whatever you have in the fridge/freezer. Try frozen or fresh spinach, canned peas, roasted …
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Cardio Kid Embraces Life
… Gwen & Addie at Disneyland. Previous Next Now an energetic and happy toddler, Gwen was born with multiple heart … unbalanced atrioventricular canal (allowing blood to move freely throughout the four heart chambers) and pulmonary … COVID-19 pandemic, meant that Addie would not be able to visit the baby at first. She also would be separated from …
