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Child Safety & Your Exercise Equipment
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Pandemic gym closures led many to install their own home exercise equipment. A CHOP doctor offers tips to keep your family safer from accidental injuries.
Concussion and Mental Health: The Mind-Body Connection
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Anxiety and depression are linked to persistent symptoms after concussion in youth. Get tips to help kids and teens during their recovery.
Shyness in Kids
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Worried your child’s shyness will hold them back? A CHOP pediatrician and psychologist offer tips to encourage brave practices – and when to seek additional support.
How to Use Art to Promote Your Child’s Self-expression
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Creating music and visual art together as a family can help children cope with difficult emotions and feel connected.
Tips for a Safe, Fun Summer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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From beach vacations to summer camp, CHOP experts offer advice on how you can avoid unnecessary risks this summer while still having fun with your family.
Separation Anxiety: What’s Normal and When to Worry
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Separation anxiety affects 3% of children and 8% of teens. Two CHOP doctors offer tips to help both groups better adapt to changing situations.
Be SMART: Easier Asthma Control Is Here
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New treatment recommendations mean many children with asthma can use just one inhaler for control and to manage flares.
The Power of Reading Together for Families During the Pandemic
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Routines like reading together and storytelling can help families cope with adversity, such as the impact of COVID-19.
The Connection between Diet, Periods and Bone Stress Injuries in Female Athletes
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Bone stress injuries are common overuse injuries that often strike young female athletes, and can take them out of the game, studio or gym for months. Naomi Brown, MD, talks about relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and its connection to stress fractures.
Emergency Department (ER) or Pediatric Urgent Care?
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Wondering whether the ED or urgent care is the best choice for your sick child? Learn about your options when the doctor’s office is closed.