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10 things to know about Epilepsy Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy  is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with the condition each year, …

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 …

The DAISY award: Honoring extraordinary Phoenix Children’s nurses Blog Nursing Daisy Award Nurses At Phoenix Children’s, the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses honors and celebrates the exceptional, heartfelt care and dedication nurses bring to their …

Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever Blog Psychology Resilience COVID-19 Tests. The big game. Social drama. Sibling rivalry. Changing bodies.  These are some of many challenges children face every day. Our hope is that our kids “bounce back” …

Boosting immunity the healthy way Blog Health Immunity Rehabilitation COVID-19 During times of increased sickness and flu season, people often seek out special foods or supplements they believe will help “fight disease” and “boost immunity.” Since the …

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 …