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  • Furniture can quickly become dangerous when kids climb or pull themselves up to reach something. Experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recommend that parents remove objects that could tempt small children to climb up to reach them and to anchor furniture and TVs to the wall to prevent them from tipping over.Study: Furniture and TV tip-overs send a child to a U.S. emergency department every 46 minutes
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    Though Parents Understand the Importance of Mental Health, Most Don’t Know How to Start the Conversation

    Newly launched Operation: Conversation encourages parents and caregivers to use tools that help start — and continue — a dialogue with kids
  • Furniture can quickly become dangerous when kids climb or pull themselves up to reach something. Experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recommend that parents remove objects that could tempt small children to climb up to reach them and to anchor furniture and TVs to the wall to prevent them from tipping over.

    Study: Furniture and TV tip-overs send a child to a U.S. emergency department every 46 minutes

    Experts say current standards are inadequate, call for strengthened mandates for stability and injury prevention
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    Closing disparities in early learning opportunities gives all kids a foundation for success

    Kindergarten readiness provides lifelong benefits, but COVID-19 exacerbated long-standing gaps in preschool engagement for the disadvantaged
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    Study: Only laws that prohibit all handheld cellphone use while driving save lives

    Researchers encourage lawmakers to pass comprehensive handheld cellphone bans and parents to teach safe habits to new drivers
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Empowering kids to express their emotions in a healthy way after a year filled with change
Emotional empowerment helps kids cope during stressful times and will also serve them well for the rest of their lives

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Pediatric Psychologist and Dad of Two Takes His Own Advice for Building Resilience in Children During Pandemic
Survey finds two-thirds of parents worry the mental health effects on their kids will be harder to reverse the longer the pandemic continues

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New Study Finds ATV-Related Head and Neck Injuries Among Youth Continue to Remain High
An average of 31 children receive emergency treatment every day for head and neck injuries sustained on ATVs

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Experts Say a Little Prep and Regular Check-Ins Can Ease Worries Around Uncertain School Year
Survey finds parents nearly as concerned about emotional health as physical health as kids head back to school

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Study: More Children Than Ever Before Need Urgent Mental Health Care, But Many Emergency Departments are Unprepared to Treat Them
Experts urge mental health screening, physician training and telehealth options

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Telehealth Program Quickly Expands to Help Doctors Deliver Care Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Virtual visits ensure kids receive medical attention and prescriptions while keeping families and health care workers safe

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates Opening of the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion
America’s largest behavioral health facility on a pediatric medical campus made possible by $50 million gift from Big Lots, Big Lots Foundation

A new study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found athletic trainers face a number of barriers when implementing concussion laws designed to keep high school athletes safe.

Study: Challenges to Implementing Concussion Laws Put Young Athletes at Risk
Laws are in place to keep student athletes safe, but schools face many barriers when practicing them

Arielle Sheftall, PhD, led a study at Nationwide Children’s Hospital that found newspaper articles about the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain did not follow many of the reporting guidelines designed to prevent suicide contagion.

Study Shows Newspaper Reporting Overlooks Best Practices when Reporting a Celebrity Suicide Death
Articles not adhering to suicide reporting guidelines, but experts say parents can help by starting conversations about mental health

Joe Shields plays with his son, Jack, in his hospital room. A new approach to treatment for a chronic lung disease developed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital helped Jack grow strong enough to finally be discharged from the hospital after 19 months.

Toddler Leaves Hospital for First Time Thanks to Novel Approach to Treatment
Forgoing sedation for therapy and play improves survival rate to 99% in preemies with chronic lung condition

The number of children exposed to laundry detergent packets continues to rise, despite efforts by manufacturers to make containers more child resistant.

New Study Finds Only a Modest Decrease in Exposure to Laundry Detergent Packets Among Young Children Following Adoption of Product Safety Standard; Increase Among Older Children and Adults
Researchers say current safety standard isn’t doing enough to protect our most vulnerable populations

Niki Chave searches for craft ideas for her kids online. While the internet can be a great source of ideas for parents, experts warn that homemade versions of regulated products like sunscreen and furniture can put children at risk.

Study: Pinterest Sunscreen Recipes Promise Protection, But May Put Kids At Risk for Burns
Experts warn of potential dangers of online DIY versions of regulated products

A new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found a rise in youth self-poisoning calls to U.S. poison centers after 2011, an increase mostly driven by school-aged girls.

Study: Sharp Rise in Youth Self-Poisonings Highlights Need for Action
Mental health experts say preventing suicide in children needs to be a community effort

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Study: Increase in Youth Suicides After Release of “13 Reasons Why”
Media depictions of suicide should follow recommended guidelines to avoid harm

Jeremiah Cangelosi (right) reviews video of himself pitching with athletic trainer, Michael Macatangay. Being able to freeze the video and analyze the angles of his arm and body has helped Jeremiah make corrections to his throwing style to improve accuracy and prevent injuries.

Unique Training Approach Prevents Injuries in Youth Baseball Players
Video analysis helps athletic trainers correct each player’s mechanics to take strain off of arm

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Navigating Holiday Gatherings After a Child’s Hospitalization or Diagnosis
Families should decide together what they’re comfortable sharing and how to direct the conversation

Tonisha Stills (left) clicks through photos from their trip to Paris with her daughter, Cimone. After struggling with severe epilepsy, Cimone was granted her wish of travelling to Paris, something her mom says not only gave her renewed hope, but helped reduce her seizures.

Study: Granting Wishes may Improve Health of Seriously Ill Children
Children granted wishes had less hospital visits and reduced healthcare costs

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Smoke Alarms Using Mother’s Voice Wake Children Better than High-Pitch Tone Alarms
Including the child’s first name in the alarm message does not improve the effectiveness of the alarm

Deylyn Medina, 17, was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, but Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital gave her the tools to thrive.

Difficult, But Essential Conversations: Talking with Kids about Suicide
Experts Say Open Conversations with Kids about Suicide Could Save Lives

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Study: 25 Children Treated for Bicycle-Related Injuries Every Hour
Data shows wearing a helmet drastically reduces risk of serious injury

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Poll Finds Four in Five Americans Favor Increase in Mental Health Support For Children, Adolescents

The growing popularity of e-cigarettes has led to an alarming number of children who are dangerously exposed to liquid nicotine, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Liquid Nicotine Used in e-Cigarettes Still Dangerous To Children Despite Decline In Exposures
Experts urge further regulation of liquid nicotine to help keep children safe

Leayre Sessley, 20, has a follow-up appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition six months after having a sleeve gastrectomy. Since her surgery, she has lost 70 pounds and is no longer pre-diabetic.

Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Reverses Heart Health Risks in Teens
Number of patients with multiple risk factors reduced by 85% three years post surgery

A study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found about two children are treated in U.S. emergency departments every day and one child dies each month due to injuries related to window blinds. Researchers are calling for federal regulations that require manufacturers to stop selling corded window blinds.

Study: Window Blind Cords Remain a Serious Threat to Children
Researchers call on manufacturers to stop selling unsafe blinds

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Dangerous Virus Common in Infants Often Mistaken for a Cold
Knowing the signs of RSV can help keep babies healthy and out of the hospital

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Kids in crisis – The bold move to help treat children with mental illness

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Study: Cotton Tip Applicators Injure Children at Surprising Rate
Despite warnings, 1,000 children are treated in emergency departments each month

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5-Year-Old Relies Less on Wheelchair, More on Her Own Two Feet
Surgery Helps Young Girl with Cerebral Palsy Walk

A new study shows U.S. poison control centers receive more than 30 calls each day (or one call every 45 minutes) about children exposed to prescription opioids.

While Prescription Opioid Exposures among Children have Decreased, they Continue to Pose a Threat
Study finds buprenorphine exposures among young children on the rise

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Study: Nursery Product-Related Injuries are Rising
Experts offer tips to help parents keep their children safe

Apio (left) and Acen (right) Akello were once conjoined, but after their surgery at Nationwide Children`s Hospital, they can now choose when to be together and apart.

Conjoined Twins Separated At Nationwide Children’s Hospital Are Now Taking Separate Strides
The Twins, Stunning Their Surgeon With Every Step

Cardboard goggles, worn by young patients who use them to play virtual reality games during medication infusions, are designed to fit children and are lightweight and disposable, eliminating the need to sanitize equipment for each patient.

New Virtual Reality Games Make Infusions Easier On Young Patients
Specially-designed headsets and games distract patients, ease the mind of parents

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Soccer Injuries In Children Double, Head Injuries Soar Nearly 1,600%
New 25-year study offers comprehensive look at youth soccer injuries in U.S.

Researchers at Nationwide Children`s Hospital found that two children per hour are treated at emergency departments for injuries related to strollers or carriers, but using the devices properly and avoiding common mistakes can help prevent injuries.

Keep Children Safe In Strollers By Avoiding Common Mistakes
Emergency departments treat two children per hour for stroller & carrier related injuries

With the CDC not recommending the flu mist this year, shots are the best option for protection children from the flu. There are a lot of ways to distract kids of all ages to make the process of getting the flu shot easier, both for children and their parents.

Making Flu Shots As Painless As Possible For Children
Shots can be traumatic for children and parents- experts offer tips to make it easier

The number of children exposed to laundry detergent packets continues to rise, despite efforts by manufacturers to make containers more child resistant.

Laundry Packet Injuries Continue to Surge in Children
A child exposure is reported about every 45 minutes, a 17% rise over 2 year span

Joyce Kelso gives her 3 year old daughter, Karma, asthma medication through an inhaler in Columbus, Ohio.

Doctors Develop Asthma App Designed for Children
App helps children & teens manage asthma better, aims to cut down on trips to ER

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Study: E-Cigarette Exposures Soar 1,500% in Children
Exposures cause serious poisoning, even death - experts urge swift government action

Zoey Jones, 3, works with therapists at her home in Nashville. Zoey is no longer a candidate for a heart lung transplant after doctors at Nationwide Children`s Hospital found a way to help restore normal blood flow to her lungs and follow-up surgery on her heart.

Toddler Avoids Heart Lung Transplant Waitlist
Doctors discover a way to mend heart, giving 3 year old new hope

Pete Minneci, MD and Kate Deans, MD of Nationwide Children`s Hospital look over a study they authored that found 95 percent of children who were hospitalized for uncomplicated appendicitis could be successfully treated with antibiotics and sent home without undergoing traditional surgery.

Antibiotics Alone Successfully Treat Appendicitis In Children
First U.S. study compares surgery to medicine, finds that drugs work in most cases

As the popularity of ziplining grows, so do the number of injuries related to it. Researchers at The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children`s Hospital charted injuries between 1997-2012, and saw an increase of nearly 56 percent in the number of injuries in just the four years of the study. In all, nearly 17,000 people were treated for zipline-related injuries at emergency departments across the United States. In 2012 alone, there were an average of nearly 10 injuries treated per day. For more on the study`s findings, click here: bit.ly/1Kr7nEs

As Popularity Of Ziplining Grows – So Do Injuries
Researchers call for adoption of uniform safety standards across US

Acen (left) and Apio (right) Akello arrived at Nationwide Children`s Hospital conjoined as one and were separated during a 16-hour surgery on Sept. 3, 2015. The tissue expanders were placed in between them underneath their skin to prepare for separation. The girls are pictured here in their hospital room with their mother, Ester Akello.

Conjoined Twins Undergo Successful Separation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital surgeons separate 11-month old girls conjoined at hip and spine

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Back To School Is A Real Headache For Many Children
Experts see a spike in headaches in the fall - when is a trip to the doctor necessary?

A newborn is set to receive a vitamin K shot, which is used primarily to help blood clot. Babies don`t get the vitamin K they need while in the womb, so it is imperative they get a dose shortly after birth. Doctors at Nationwide Children`s Hospital say without vitamin K, even healthy babies are at risk for life-threatening bleeding complications. Details: http://bit.ly/1JsHTdl

Risks Of Overlooking Vitamin K Shots In Newborns
More parents opting out of shots at birth, doctors can miss subtle signs of danger later

A high demand for breast milk is causing more new mothers to buy and sell it over the internet. When people sell milk online, they may have financial motive to top off their milk with cow`s milk or baby formula in order to increase their volume and make more money. Experts at Nationwide Children`s Hospital say this can be dangerous for children with food allergies or other medical conditions. More details: bit.ly/1bKjpiM

New Study Finds Breast Milk Sold Online May Not Be The Best For Baby
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital find breast milk for sale online may contain cow’s milk

A study by researchers at Nationwide Children`s Hospital found that foot-powered scooters have contributed to a 40 percent increase in the rate of children who were treated in U.S. emergency departments for toy-related injuries. To learn more about the study, click here: bit.ly/1xZeVfa

Rate Of Kids Injured By Toys Jumps 40% Since 1990
Ride-on toys, especially foot-powered scooters, responsible for rate increase

Experts in the neonatal unit of Nationwide Children`s Hospital say while it may sound odd, adapting adult drugs like caffeine and Viagra® can save the lives of premature babies. Because their lungs are underdeveloped, most preemies rely on ventilators, but these drugs work by helping these babies breathe on their own. Details: bit.ly/1qEkPvS

Therapies Used In Preemies May Surprise You
From a jolt of caffeine to a dose of Viagra®, doctors adapt adult drugs for tiny babies

A new study by researchers at Nationwide Children`s Hospital shows that children under the age of 6 are exposed to a medication error every 8 minutes in the U.S. Most errors included parents giving children too much medicine or the wrong medicine, and mistakes tended to spike during cold and flu season. For more on the study and tips to keep your family safe, click here: bit.ly/1rvhs9u

Medication Errors Happen Every 8 Minutes In Kids
From double-dosing to wrong meds, study is first to track mistakes made by adults

Cole Eichelberger, 13, plays a video game that helps chart the strength and ability to move his upper body. Cole has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and has trouble walking which, according to current guidelines, can prevent some patients from taking part in clinical trials. Experts at Nationwide Children`s Hospital developed the game in the hopes of convincing the FDA to accept patients based on their upper body abilities, not just relying on the standard `walk test.` Details: bit.ly/1ppuHgP

Study: Video Game May Help More With Duchenne
Game measure patients’ abilities, hope is data will get more into clinical trials

Dr. Tarun Bhalla of Nationwide Children`s Hospital uses an ultrasound machine to locate and numb specific nerves during a recent knee surgery on a 15-year old patient. This technique has greatly reduced the need for opioid pain medications in children and has cut hospitalization rates following knee surgery by 98 percent. See how the approach works here: bit.ly/1pf4TBH

O-R Tactic Cuts Drug Risks In Kids, Admissions By 98%
Doctors Use Ultrasound to Find & Numb Certain Nerves, Eliminate Opioids for Pain

Doctors at Nationwide Children`s Hospital were among the first in the U.S. to implant a nerve stimulator in a teenager to alleviate severe digestive problems. Dr. Steven Teich, left, implanted the stimulator near the base of the spine of a teenager from California during this procedure in April 2014.

Small Implant May Have Enormous Impact On Teen
Doctors are among the first to implant stimulator to help with rare digestive issues

Researchers at Nationwide Children`s Hospital charted 21 years of data and found that the number of children treated in U.S. emergency rooms due to child safety gate-related injures has nearly quadrupled. Experts say tension-mounted gates should only be used between rooms and at the bottom of staircases, and gates mounted to a wall, like the one shown, should always be used at the top of steps.

Study: Baby Gate Injuries Have Nearly Quadrupled
Gates that are meant to protect children actually send 1,800 a year to the hospital

Kerry Waple, an athletic trainer at Nationwide Children`s Hospital, examines the knee of a young athlete. Fewer than half of all high schools employ athletic trainers and the numbers may be even worse in middle schools. Researchers at Nationwide Children`s Hospital say athletic trainers can play an important role in more efficiently treating student athletes and rehabbing them safely to return to play. Experts looked at high school basketball injuries between 2005-2011, and found that injured players went to emergency departments 42% more often, sometimes unnecessarily.

Roles Of Athletic Trainers In Basketball Injuries
Study tracks 2.5 million basketball injuries in teens, finds need for athletic trainers

In a new study from Nationwide Children's Hospital, researchers find that 20 chidlren a day are treated in emergency departments for rides such as this one. More than 70% of these occur during the warm summer months.

Study: Amusement Rides Injure 4,400+ Kids A Year
Injuries higher on ‘fixed’ rides, experts call for consistent regulations

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Study: Alarming Number Of Kids Injured On Stairs
Every 6 minutes a child is rushed to a hospital due to stair-related injuries