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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in … pad or at the zoo. Soon after, both sets of parents had visited each other’s homes and by then both families had … child at a friend’s/classmate’s home: Who will be supervising? Never assume. Always make sure that there is reliable …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before … She ultimately diagnosed Brennan with a stomach virus since, she said, a number of them were going around, and she … assistant with the endocrinology team and several nurses visited to teach Brennan and his parents what they needed to …
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Phoenix Children’s Creates New Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care, Welcomes Nine New Providers
Children who need care for cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, plagiocephaly and other craniofacial conditions will benefit from having seamless, coordinated care through Phoenix Children’s Medical Group.
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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
… Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia Blog … where the staff has taught her many of these lessons since she was five. Eashani's path has also been guided by …
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Healthy Habits for Your Family in the New Year
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to introduce new, healthy habits to your family. Establishing a strong foundation of wellness can make a positive difference for both kids and adults.
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… healthy delivery. She and her husband were thrilled to welcome their first child, a boy named Jackson. A few months … was just becoming a bigger baby,” Jessica recalls. Jackson visited a few specialists, who unfortunately couldn’t … Although Jessica was “shocked” to get Jackson’s diagnosis since they had no family history, “On one hand, the …
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Sammie's Story
… transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … transplant would give her the best chance of being cured. Since the Hospital is the only one in Phoenix equipped to …
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Parent management training: Making it work for your family
… for children, but also for adults. It helps avoid the common stumbling block of inconsistency between caregivers. … authentic. Show enthusiasm for what your child is doing. Ideally, you want to praise the positive opposite when it is … reinforcement successfully. Let’s start with tips for praising. I encourage parents to: Be specific. Be enthusiastic …
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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 … poster, inspired by the Joshua 1:9 Bible verse: “This is my command – Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or … into the surgery, he came out, and we said, ‘You’re closing him up, aren’t you?’ One of the tumors was too close to …
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A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health
… To that end, Phoenix Children’s is collaborating with our community partners, creating new relationships and expanding … experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect or witnessing violence at home can cause serious, but preventable, … have regular check-ins with their primary care physician (PCP). These check-ins should include conversations on the …