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Look before you lock: Preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths Blog Injury Prevention Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety I became a mom at a young age. Between going to school, working two jobs …

Practice fireworks safety Blog Center for Family Health and Safety Trauma Fireworks Safety Fireworks are a fun and traditional way to celebrate Independence Day. They are a symbol to remind us of the “bombs bursting in air” that helped our nation become …

Bedwetting Blog General Pediatrics Genetics Bedwetting Bedwetting can be an emotional trial for many children and parents. Most children will successfully toilet train between 2-4 years old. However, it’s common for some children to have episodic …

Ways to increase comfort and calm Blog Pain Psychology Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Chances are you have felt pain at some point - burned your mouth, pinched your fingers in a drawer, sprained your ankle. Thank goodness you felt …

MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story Blog Genetics MECP2 Duplication Syndrome Neurology Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Three years ago, Jessica experienced a healthy first pregnancy and healthy delivery. She and her husband …

Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story Blog Epilepsy Genetics GRIN1 Neurocritical Care Neurology Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As a trained nurse, Samantha knew …

How ECMO helped Kate survive and thrive Blog Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Feeding Tube Rehabilitation Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) In April 2015, Carolyn and John welcomed their fourth child, Kate, into the world. Although Kate was …

Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Blog August has been designated as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month . This awareness provides a unique opportunity to update knowledge, educate and give thanks: Knowledge of the profound …

Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts Blog Dermatology Psoriasis Psoriasis - from the Greek word “psora” = “itch,” meaning “itching condition.” Psoriasis can develop at any age, from infancy to adulthood, and approximately one-third …