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Sun, Sand and Scars: How to Empower Your Child This Summer
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Our child life specialist shares some ways you can help your child feel proud about their scars or physical difference.
Know the Plants in Your Garden — For Your Child’s Safety
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Knowing what plants are growing in your garden is important if you have curious children around who may accidentally ingest a poisonous plant.
Fireworks and Sparklers: The Risks to Children Are Real
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Over 12,000 fireworks injuries were treated in emergency rooms in 2017. Find out how you can keep your child safe.
Bee Stings and Venom Allergies
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Bee stings are painful for everyone, but they can pose a serious health risk for people allergic to the venom. Dr. Fiedler offers practical advice for parents.
Know Your Family Cardiac History — for Your Child’s Sake and Your Own
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Knowing your family's cardiac history can help clinicians take preventative steps to reduce the risk of serious health effects for you — and your children.
Is Sunscreen Safe?
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Are the chemicals in sunscreen harmful? Should parents be concerned? Dr. McMahon provides answers and suggestions on how to protect against sun exposure.
Not Feeling Great? The Visit Can Wait!
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Visiting a child in the hospital can lift everybody’s spirits. But if you’re sick or you’ve been around someone who is sick, a hospital visit can have serious consequences.
Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Bullying
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Bullying is a harmful form of youth violence — with consequences for kids who bully others, are bullied, or even observe bullying as bystanders.
Genetic Testing 101: What Parents Need to Know
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If your child has symptoms of an inherited condition or one that might be caused by a spontaneous gene mutation, your doctor may recommend genetic testing. Here's what you need to know.
The Health Benefits of Gardening
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Check out the many benefits of gardening and how the Gardens at CHOP provide unique and vital resources to our patients and their families.