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… most importantly, give your family unconditional love. When my son turned six, we brought home Leo. Soon after, Sam, … we had four dogs in our home. It has been a joy watching my son care for and play with his dogs.     If you are … distance when dogs have something in their mouths to avoid accidental injury. Other recommendations include: Spaying or …

… Safe Sleep Sleep Phoenix Children’s supports the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) evidence-based safe sleep guidelines … the language is clearer. For instance, we’ve always known tummy time was important for babies, but this spells out …

… Center for Family Health and Safety Playdate Safety When my son was in preschool, I began to get birthday party … coming home. As a first-time parent I was hesitant in accepting. I had so many fears and did not feel comfortable … him in the care of another person.  After discussing with my husband, we both agreed on the importance of allowing him …

… Surgically placed feeding tubes are called gastrostomy tubes (G tube) if they end in the stomach and gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube (GJ tube) if it ends in the jejunum. If it’s decided …

… Safety Pool Safety Center for Family Health and Safety When my son was in preschool, I began to receive birthday party … coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in accepting. I had so many fears and did not feel comfortable … another person. After talking through this fear with with my husband, we both agreed to place the importance on …

… with epilepsy , I always start with those four words. My reason is simple: unlike many other diseases that … epilepsy and, as a result, the shame and fear that accompany a diagnosis create a significant obstacle. …

… And sometimes she just offers a listening ear. “When my son was diagnosed, I felt lost,” says Nancy, who serves … needs and treatments. The team at Phoenix Children’s helped my family get on the right path for this condition, and I … Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), Children’s Advisory Board (patients and siblings, …

… affected. Meia, who has a rare type of spina bifida called myelomeningocele (or open spina bifida), had a lesion at her … and legs, bowel and bladder problems, and an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain known as hydrocephalus. …

… I felt safe. I was a new parent but immediately felt like my daughter was seen.” After some minor surgical repairs and … adaptation to limb replacements are significantly more successful at a younger age. Typically, the surgery is done … team, and I appreciate that Dr. Schaub listened to my concerns. It helped me manage my fears so I could help …