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9 tips to help teens build healthy self-esteem Blog Mental Health Self esteem Psychology Being a teen is hard. They’re faced with the pressures of school, plans following graduation, extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, responsibilities at home and …

10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis Blog Lung transplant Modular therapy Newborn screening Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder in which the body makes a thick, sticky mucus that can cause severe problems in the lungs, …

A child’s mental health is as important as their physical health Blog Mental Health Suicide Prevention Psychology An alarming number of young people are struggling with feelings of helplessness, depression and thoughts of suicide.  Centers for Disease …

Talking to kids about autism Blog Autism Mental Health Psychology We are working toward a world with true acceptance of disabilities. Talking to children about disabilities, including autism, can be challenging. It’s really hard to know what to say …

Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams Blog School Psychology Your child has been diagnosed with a disabling condition. As if adjusting to this news isn’t enough, you learn that the condition can affect your child’s learning or …

Taking a “reading” on reading problems Blog Dyslexia School Psychology Disabilities that affect reading Different cultures have different names for objects. Think about a book. In French, we’d call this object “un livre.” In Spanish, “el libro.” In …

Parent management training: Making it work for your family Blog Mental Health Parenting Psychology We all know the drill: “Please – just five more minutes!” “I’m almost done with my game, Mom!” “Ugh, Dad, can’t you just leave me alone?!” Whether it’s …

Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs Blog Glanzmann thrombasthenia Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Photo credit to Ace Fanning Photography   Theo, age 4, is fearless and a bit of a daredevil, according to …

Toe-to-hand transfer gives Loni freedom to scooter with ease Patient Stories Surgery Patient Stories Plastic Surgery Scooters are popular among young children. They help develop gross and fine motor skills and enable kids to become more independent while …

Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic celebrates a decade of success Blog Asthma Atopic dermatitis Food Allergies Immune deficiencies Seasonal allergies Allergy & Immunology When Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic opened its …