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.
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The Doctor Will See You, But First: Picture This!
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A multi-disciplinary team from CHOP created Picture This!, a novel project that uses colorful and interactive murals to inspire creative and educational moments in primary care exam rooms.
How to Celebrate Halloween Safely during COVID-19
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CHOP Pediatrician offers tips and alternatives to trick-or-treating to create a safe, fun and memorable Halloween – despite CDC-recommended restrictions.
My Child Got Sent Home Sick: Now What?
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As some schools begin to open, parents will need to adjust to another new reality: the rules around keeping children home when they have symptoms of COVID-19.
Talking about Scary Topics with Kids
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Get expert advice from CHOP pediatricians on how to have difficult conversations with your children.
The Risks to Young Children from Swallowed Objects
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Emergency room visits from swallowed objects have nearly doubled since the ‘90s. Find tips to keep your kids safe from choking, poisoning and other injuries.
Ask Dr. Bell: How Can We Address Opioid Misuse?
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Louis Bell, MD, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: prescribing opioids for pain.
Do Vital Sign Baby Monitors Work? Research Says, Beware
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CHOP physicians find baby monitors that use pulse oximetry technology have concerning problems with accuracy.
Two Consumer Baby Monitors Show Worrisome Results in Measuring Vital Signs
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Researchers who tested two commercially available baby monitors are raising serious concerns about the accuracy of these products, which are marketed to parents.
Dr. Stephen Ludwig Receives the Austrian Government Grand Decoration of Honor Award
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Dr. Ludwig, one of the leaders of the CHOP collaborative work between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the America-Austria Foundation, was recently honored for his service.