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Concerned your child has a learning disability? Here’s what you can do Blog COVID-19 I did not have an easy start in school. In first grade, my teacher was convinced I should be held back or moved to special education. I couldn’t read and was falling …

By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist? Blog Dermatology By now, you may be wondering, what is a Resplendent Quetzal, and by nature, secondarily asking what this has to do with the long wait times …

Six tips for celebrating Halloween during the pandemic Blog Halloween COVID-19   Trick-or-treating is a favorite tradition of kids and parents alike, but it’s extra tricky this year. How can we indulge in our favorite Halloween traditions (and give kids a …

Handwashing 101 Blog Handwashing COVID-19   Many of life’s most important lessons are learned in kindergarten, and handwashing is no exception. Handwashing is one of the most effective methods of infection prevention. However, if kindergarten was the last …

My baby is crawling! How can I keep her safe? Blog Injury Prevention Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety   Watching my little one begin to crawl and explore an entirely new world brought a big smile to my face. But it also brought an …

More time spent at home: 5 steps to minimize injuries & maximize safety Blog COVID-19 Injury Prevention Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety   On this inaugural National Injury Prevention Day , Phoenix Children's  Center for Family …

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month: Time to shed the stigma of this common condition Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s “It’s not your fault.” Of all of the things I could tell a parent whose child is diagnosed …

Dr. Sarah Beaumont named a Healthcare Hero Blog In greater Phoenix, homeless youth face unimaginable circumstances: Blistering temperatures, urban sprawl, and limited access to transportation make the Valley a nightmare for kids and teens with nowhere to …

The skinny on keto for epilepsy Blog Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As of 2015, 3.4 million Americans carried a diagnosis of epilepsy with 150,000 new diagnoses annually. Nearly a third of those will have intractable epilepsy, which …

Traveling for the holidays during a pandemic Blog Holidays Travel COVID-19 This holiday season, many parents will face the difficult decision of whether or not to proceed with their travel plans to see loved ones. Holiday travel with children can be a …