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Redefining "spina bifida" through the lens of a camera, one photo at a time
Written by Amanda Kern
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Caden's journey through autism
Bonnie remembers that day five years ago like it was yesterday. Her son Caden was 18 months old. And it was the day his doctor first said that fateful word: autism.
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Savoring the little (and oftentimes unglamorous) moments with my kids
It’s been a rough couple of weeks at our house. First, it was a round of colds for everyone. The snotty noses and coughs still haven’t ended. Then, it was the stomach virus. I’ll spare you the details, but I’ll just say that it wasn’t pretty. And anyone with kids knows that sleepless nights come with the territory when they’re sick.
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When Mother’s Day brings sadness along with joy
My mom died seven years ago. We were very close. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her about a hundred times. To be honest, I miss her more than words can even express. As a result of this, Mother’s Day is always a strange day for me. I am a mom, but I don’t have a Mom anymore. Year after year, my Mother’s Days are filled with sentimental joy when I read my son’s homemade cards and aches of sorrow when all I want to do is be able to call my own Mom and tell her I love her.
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One little boy's journey through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital: Dylan's story
This story was written by Candace Forrest, mom to Dylan
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My journey through postpartum depression: Jenn's story
Written by Jenn Stagg
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Preschoolers aren’t getting enough active play time
A new study tells us that preschool-aged children aren’t getting enough active play time at their childcare facility.
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The EASE app gives parents a glimpse inside the operating room
When a child is in surgery, one of the most stressful times a parent may experience is in the waiting room. The minutes that go by oftentimes feel like hours, as a child’s loved ones anxiously wait to hear from the medical team inside the operating room. The time spent waiting for the next update can be excruciating, despite every effort by the medical team to continually communicate with the family on the condition of their child and the status of the surgery.
A solution to help better comfort families while they wait: The EASE app
Dr. Kevin de la Roza and Dr. Hamish Munro, anesthesiologists at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, saw a need to provide a better experience to families while they wait during their child’s surgery. Dr. de la Roza says, “No matter how much we tried to reassure parents before surgery, we always got the same look of fear in their eyes as we took their child into the OR. We thought there’s got to be a better way to communicate with them through the process.” -
Watch your words: labeling your kids can have long-lasting effects
This post was originally posted in May 2014.
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Why Sports Clearance Exams Don’t Replace Annual Physicals
A common question parents have is whether their child needs an annual physical with their pediatrician if they’ve already had a sports clearance exam at school.
