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Kids and RSV: What parents should know
… large particles carrying the virus, that can then get into someone else’s body through the eyes, nose or mouth. It can … during the pandemic are relaxed, we are seeing an uptick in RSV among children. It is important to practice … and intensive care. Common symptoms of RSV to look out for include: Runny nose Congestion Mild headache …
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With hearing loss since birth, Cameron leads his family along a rewarding journey
… Loss Newborns Audiology If you know me, you know I’m someone who works best with a plan. Even when it comes to hectic things in life, like the birth of a baby, we stick to the plan. Flash back to Feb. 26, 2021, my … screens at the hospital, we were discharged with a follow-up appointment a few days later. I was concerned but not …
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Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic
… to keep their family safe. We know that travel, both by air and by road, puts us in contact with the public and, … older children to see new places. If you must fly: Try to look for direct flights that will limit the need to change … contract the virus and test positive tomorrow), it can pick up asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19. This is especially …
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Ways to increase comfort and calm
… something really dangerous. Thank your brain for picking up on those pain signals and keeping you from doing … and fall with your breath. Tense and relax your muscles By tensing a muscle, you bring your attention to the muscle … familiar and comforting scent. In your mind’s eye, you can look around. You might hear something that brings a smile. …
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Tapping Into Resilience
… Center Prematurity Fetal Care Before becoming a mother, if someone had told Charmaine she would give birth to a … her firstborn, Gigi. “Whatever it takes,” she said. “I show up, I stay positive, and I don’t focus on the ‘what-ifs.’” … their new home in Phoenix with their daughter, Gigi, and looking forward to growing their family. In November, …
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Jordan & Joshua's Story
… every day in pain. The 13-year-old twins not only look, act and sound alike, including finishing each other’s … pain and damage to the tissue. The average lifespan of someone with sickle cell disease ranges from 23 to 43 years. … the most feared complication of the disease." Caring and Support Are a Family Affair The twins have three brothers who …
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A Heart Full of Hope
Even as Iris spent a year in the hospital waiting for a new heart, her parents held on to hope that things would change for the better.
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Supporting Children’s Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many children and teens, it can bring unique emotional challenges. Changes in routine, family stress, grief, sensory overload or unmet expectations can impact a child's mental and emotional well-being.
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Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams
… at school. Getting started This article is for parents looking to set up special services for the first time. The first person you … collaborative problem solver. You don’t want to be seen as someone demanding that the school fix your child. That is …
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New treatment offers hope to child with peanut allergies
… Allergy & Immunology Eight-year-old Genesis, who goes by Genna, longs for the day when she can bring a PB&J … school schedules to make sure we could be at the clinic for updosing; that’s when Genna needed to increase the amount of … to face her day with less fear and anxiety if she’s near someone eating one. “Genna understands she can’t have …