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Ask the Expert
By Children's Hospital
Wednesday, May 14 2008, 01:54 PM
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Parents who are concerned with their child’s speech and language development may not know what to do or where to go for help. With the help of a speech-language pathologist, it is possible to evaluate both receptive and expressive speech and language...
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By Children's Hospital
Wednesday, May 7 2008, 08:21 AM
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Do you remember the “dreaded” Milwaukee Brace? How about the girl in school who had scoliosis surgery and sat on the sidelines for the rest of the year? Although scoliosis still is common, treatment has come a long way. Scoliosis is simply defined as...
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By Children's Hospital
Wednesday, Apr 30 2008, 07:33 AM
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Each year, more than 100 children age 14 and younger die, and 2.5 million are treated in emergency rooms for injuries from falls. Among children who die, more than half are younger than 4 years old. There are many different ways children are injured from...
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By Children's Hospital
Monday, Apr 21 2008, 08:10 AM
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Artistic expression often is used as a therapy to help people who have lived through traumatic experiences work through the grieving and healing processes. People of all ages experiencing behavioral, emotional and medical problems can benefit from art...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Apr 10 2008, 03:38 PM
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There is an outbreak of measles in our community right now. Following is information regarding measles and what you should do if you are concerned about a possible exposure in your family. It is important to know that children and adults who have been...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Apr 10 2008, 07:01 AM
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The spring months bring sunshine, warmer weather and sometimes a trip or two to your pediatrician. A trip to the pediatrician’s office can be stressful, but knowing how to make the most of your time there can make visits run smoothly. Offer information...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Apr 3 2008, 08:44 AM
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Tips for keeping your cool around a crying baby It’s 2 a.m. and cries from the room next door begin again for the third time tonight. You have tried everything but nothing seems to work. You are at the end of your rope and pleading for just a few moments...
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By Children's Hospital
Wednesday, Mar 26 2008, 11:28 AM
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This time of year almost everyone gets the “common” cold. Symptoms can include: • Fever. • Cough. • Runny nose. • Poor sleep. • Decreased appetite. • Crabbiness. Treating cold symptoms Colds are caused by viruses. There are no medicines that kill viruses...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Mar 20 2008, 08:03 AM
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Spring cleaning is an annual ritual. This year, as you clean and organize your home, keep poison prevention in mind. Wisconsin Poison Center answers more than 50,000 calls each year concerning potentially hazardous substances and situations. More than...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Mar 13 2008, 06:48 AM
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Concussions in young athletes are common and often misunderstood. Many children sustain concussions but do not report them to parents or coaches for fear of being sidelined from activities. When kids get concussions, medical follow up is crucial before...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Mar 6 2008, 06:49 AM
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Parents often feel pressured to potty train their children. It seems everyone has an opinion. Our opinion is, it's best to take a relaxed approach. Like many things during the toddler years, potty training is, in part, a test of your patience. No...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Feb 28 2008, 06:51 AM
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Sleep – we all need it, especially our children. Two-thirds of children age 10 and younger have sleep problems. Lack of sleep has been linked to poor school performance in adolescents and irritability and overall fussiness in infants and toddlers. Here...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Feb 21 2008, 07:00 AM
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It’s common for kids to be concerned about their looks—especially during the ‘tween and teen years. Unfortunately for a growing number of kids, that concern can grow into a weight obsession that can lead to serious physical and psychological complications...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Feb 14 2008, 07:24 AM
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Congenital heart disease patients benefit from long-term follow-up If you turn the clock back 50 years, the harsh reality is that 8 out of 10 children born with congenital heart defects did not survive. Today, thanks to improved surgical and medical care...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Feb 7 2008, 02:30 PM
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About 2.2 million school-aged children, and one in every 17 children younger than 3, have food allergies. Food allergies often are more common in individuals who have family members with allergies. With a true food allergy, a child’s immune system will...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Jan 31 2008, 07:00 AM
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An early start in regular dental care is an important step on the road to total health. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children begin routine dental care by 1 year of age, so any problems may be detected, treated early or prevented...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Jan 24 2008, 11:41 AM
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Think about all the things you touch each day, or worse, think about all the things your child touches everyday. How many people may have touched them before you? We carry millions of germs on our hands. Most are harmless, but some cause illnesses such...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Jan 17 2008, 06:55 AM
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Eczema is a common skin rash in children. The rash may be red, dry, bumpy and look swollen. It may come and go, but it often keeps coming back and is very itchy. In fact, the itching often is so bad that it interferes with sleep. The exact cause is unknown...
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By Children's Hospital
Monday, Jan 14 2008, 03:36 PM
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They can travel at nearly 20 miles per hour, they have no brakes and kids love them. What are we talking about? Sleds, of course. Zipping along faster than an average bicycle, which travels at 10 to 15 miles per hour, a sled can pose a serious risk of...
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By Children's Hospital
Thursday, Jan 10 2008, 02:15 PM
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Since the advent of the Internet, children have been able to expand their horizons beyond outdated encyclopedias and textbooks into new worlds. Now, kids can use the World Wide Web to play interactive educational games and learn about everything from...
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