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• Steer Kids Away from Processed Food, Salt and Sugar for Kidney Health

  Kidney disease is rare in children and usually tied to congenital abnormalities of the kidneys or urinary tract, but older children and adolescents can develop acquired kidney disease, which can worsen with poor dietary choices.

• Healing Your Child with Music Therapy

  Can music be the medicine your child needs? The answer most likely is “yes.”

• Doctor Won’t Prescribe Antibiotics for Your Child? Here’s Why

  As a parent, you want your sick child to feel better. And sometimes you may not understand why a pediatrician will not prescribe antibiotics to make that happen.

• Does Your Child Have Abdominal Migraines?

  Is your child complaining about stomach pain? One possible cause might surprise you: Abdominal migraines.

• Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Kids

  Finding a healthy, safe and memorable summer camp can be stressful for parents and their kids.

• Karli's story: A warrior in the fight against childhood cancer

  After being diagnosed with bone cancer, Karli's world was turned upside down. Since completing her treatment, she has become a warrior in the battle against childhood cancer. Having fought and overcome this disease, Karli and her family are forever grateful to those who support the place that gave them hope and healing. Watch Karli's story here:

• Webinar with Dr. Amy Smith and her team at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program

  Once a child has completed treatment for a brain or spinal tumor, what comes next? This week, we hosted a webinar with Dr. Amy Smith, pediatric neuro-oncologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, and discussed how families make the transition from treatment to long-term follow-up. Dr. Smith and her team at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program explained some of the ongoing physical, emotional and intellectual challenges that a child might face as a result of their disease and treatment. We also highlighted some of the hurdles that families face when children re-enter the school environment and as the child enters adolescence and adulthood. Learn more about how to help your family navigate this next part of the journey.

• Jack's Journey- A True Miracle

  Jack Otremba's survival was nothing short of a miracle. He was born at 1 lb 1 oz. at Winnie Palmer Hospital and was given a 10% chance to live. But thanks to the dedicated and caring experts in the NICU at Winnie Palmer Hospital Jack defied the odds. He's grown into a happy, healthy and hilarious little boy. This is his journey.

• Katie Karp is a cancer survivor.

  Katie Karp remembers the day when she was diagnosed with cancer very well. The diagnosis of osteosarcoma in her left leg was unexpected and quite a blow, but Katie was not going to let cancer win. She's a fighter. Through dozens of chemotherapy treatments and surgery that resulted in 11" of her thigh bone being removed, Katie persevered. Watch her amazing story and how she's used her experience with cancer to help children currently going through their own battle.

• The Thank You Project: A mother finds the people who saved her son's life

  Ten years after a tragic car accident, Kellie wanted to find and say "thank you" to the team of heroes who helped save her son's life. Her hope in sharing her story is that others will be inspired to thank those who have impacted their lives in some way.