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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist Blog Staff Stories Child Life Did you know Phoenix Children’s received a grant from Panda Express to expand our Child Life services to outpatient clinics on the Thomas campus? In October 2021, a …
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Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention
Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention Blog Injury Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury In raising five active children, one of the hardest things I have dealt with were head injuries. Throughout the years my boys played football, my daughters …
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Atopic Dermatitis in Children What is atopic dermatitis in children? Atopic dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes red, dry, itchy, scaly skin. It’s a very common condition in babies and children. It usually first appears between ages 3 and 6 months. What
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Contact Dermatitis in Children What is contact dermatitis in children? Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. The substances may be: Irritants. These cause direct skin irritation and inflammation. They are the most common cause of contact
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Managing sleep regression in infants and toddlers
Managing sleep regression in infants and toddlers Blog Primary Care Sleep regression Sleep New parents have a lot on their plates. Changes in a child’s sleep pattern can be stressful, so we spoke to Dr. Gary Kirkilas , a Phoenix Children’s pediatrician, …
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Mood Disorders in Teens What are mood disorders in teens? Mood disorders are a group of mental health problems. They are sometimes called affective disorders. These are the most common types: Major depression. A teen with this type has a depressed or irritable mood, along with
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FAQ: Baby formula shortage
FAQ: Baby formula shortage Blog New Families Newborns Nutrition Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Primary Care Baby Formula The nationwide baby formula shortage is causing concern for families. We spoke to Phoenix Children’s pediatricians to answer the most …
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Tips for talking to kids about tragedies
Tips for talking to kids about tragedies Blog Tragedies Child Life The young people in your life may have questions about the tremendous loss of life and senseless tragedies they have heard or seen on the news. If you are wondering what to tell your child …
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teens What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infectious diseases spread through sexual contact. About 50 out of 100 new STIs happen in people ages 15 to 24. Protecting your teen from STIs The
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He’s a survivor
He’s a survivor Blog Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Survivorship Teenagers Cancer In 2016, Sammy was 16 years old and on spring break in California with his mom and two siblings when he got the news. The nagging shoulder discomfort he’d been …
