It’s always something. If you have a kid or care for a kid, you know what I’m talking about. As soon as the ear infections and bladder accidents go away, your child shows up with lice, blisters, or bruises. A few years later and you’re finding pills or self-inflicted cuts. Healthy parenting requires you to know first aid for all the body parts, including your child’s constantly changing heart and mind.
If your child has a chronic condition, like congenital heart disease or cancer, the task of being a good parent feels even more daunting.
At UVA Children’s, we have specialists for all the things. Our pediatricians can help you figure out when a bloody nose is normal or a digestive issue needs extra care. These resources reflect expertise and guidance to help you on your healthy parenting journey.
Read tips for parents of children with congenital heart disease from Ashley Havens, whose daughter was treated at UVA.
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This year, Virginia is requiring all rising 7th graders to get both doses of the HPV vaccine. But many parents have concerns.
When Holly saw the scars on her daughter, she knew it was a cry for help. Read her story and more in our latest family health magazine.
With the variety of car seats for kids available and recent changes to Virginia’s child restraint laws, there’s no doubt parents could use a bit of guidance. Child Passenger Safety Technician Sharon Ferraro provides tips on the best ways to keep kids safe on the road.
Bring on the merry and bring on the questions! We asked a child psychiatrist what to say when it’s time to address the “is Santa real?” question.
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