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The Biting Toddler
Many toddlers go through a stage where they bite their family or other children. It’s a common behavior that can be difficult to stop, and one that’s often frustrating for parents and other...
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10 Tips for Helping Kids Cope with Mass Tragedy
Children of all ages are often more aware of tragedies, such as the senseless school shooting in Connecticut, than we may think. Some will be quiet and retreat—generally, though, they will have...
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Product Recalls: Keeping Up, Keeping Safe
The U.S. government recalls hundreds of products each year. While the media and public word-of-mouth expose the most widespread dangers, it can be overwhelming for a parent to keep up with lesser-known...
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An Ounce of PreventionWorks for Most Viruses
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is easy to catch, and it hits us the same time of year as the flu. While most children and adults experience RSV as a common cold virus that they can treat at home,...
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Do You Know How SpecialYour Blood Donations Are?
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has the largest number of pediatric sickle cell patients in the country. And our emergency departments treat more kids than anyone else in the nation—more than 200,000...
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How to Talk toHospitalized Children
Some hospital visitors struggle with what to say to patients, especially when that hospitalized person is a child. We want to show that we care and wish them the best, but sometimes “get well soon” is...
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Ear Infections: Common in Kids or Cause for Concern?
Ear infections are one of the most common childhood conditions. They happen when fluid gathers in the ear with nowhere to go. And you may have heard about children you know getting ear tubes. Read on...
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15 Snow Pictures That Will Melt Your Heart
At Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, we’re in the business of helping kids get back to being kids. During the holidays, a big part of being a kid is celebrating and believing in the magic of the...
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8 Gift Ideas for Kids in the Hospital
After more than 30 years of working with hospitalized kids, I often field questions from family members, friends and sometimes friends-of-friends who are looking for recommendations for gifts for kids...
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The Super Dads Behind Our Super Kids
Sky-high swing pushes. Classic rock Pandora stations. Parallel parking tips. There are many tricks in a father’s toolkit that can help you achieve “Cool Dad” status. But when a kid is stuck in the...
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