Olivia Kozuszek
trauma patient makes a swift recovery If you look closely, you can see Olivia Kozuszek and her mom Heidi Russell in the audience of “The Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift’s epic […]
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food allergies
in this article: Has your child ever eaten something and not felt great afterwards? Or had a reaction like hives, trouble breathing or throwing up? Depending on the symptoms, this […]
speech delay
As parents, it’s natural to compare your child to their peers as they grow. From their first words to their first steps, parents and caregivers anxiously await signs that their […]
how physical wellness connects to emotional wellbeing
Have you ever noticed how certain events can shift the way you feel? That’s because our emotional health, mental health and physical health are interconnected (research has validated). So when […]
stop solving, start listening: a guide to building stronger connection with your kids
Have you ever experienced trying to help your kid work through a problem they’re sharing with you when they blurt out: “are you even listening to me?” In that moment, […]
Nora Fraver
Nora and the dangers of button batteries Casey was at home with her three-year-old daughter, Nora, when their evening took an unexpected turn. Nora had been quietly playing with toys, […]
a day in the life of a same-day surgery patient
Have you ever wondered what happens if your child has same-day surgery? How long does it take, and what does it entail? Maybe you’ve never heard of the program and […]
Ciara Dwyer
Supporting her mind and body through swim, track and cross-country Swimming is in 16-year-old Ciara Dwyer’s blood. With her father being a swim coach, she has been swimming since before […]
can kids get lonely?
It’s normal for everyone to experience periods of feeling lonely – even kiddos! It may be hard to recognize when your child may be feeling lonely, so we asked Dr. […]
how to protect kids from dog bites
avoid serious injury from dog bites with these safety tips Children and dogs can often be best buddies; but, kids are not always taught how to safely act around their […]
appendix pain
in this article: The appendix is a small, finger-like tube that is attached to the large intestine in the lower right side of the belly. When the appendix gets blocked […]
Kali Haradon
emergency surgery for twisted intestine On a beautiful November day, time stood still for Courtney and Cody Haradon as they admired their beautiful baby girl, Kali. Everything seemed perfect! For […]
childproofing your kitchen: a complete safety guide
Kids want to help you cook! The kitchen can seem like a fun and exciting place for them, but there are also so many dangers. Dayton Children’s wants all […]
Adler Miller
Adler Miller is a fun, smart and active 10-year-old girl. Between her travel volleyball team, sideline cheerleading and spending time swimming or riding her bike, she certainly keeps herself and […]
RSV
in this article: what is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus, also known by its initials ‘RSV,’ is one of the many different viruses that can cause infections in the nose, throat, […]
Sydnee Penno
Sydnee Penno is no stranger to Dayton Children’s, having been a patient for 20 years. Sydnee was born with sickle cell disease, so for most of her life, Sydnee has […]
Peter Jones
finding answers – the road to a rare disease diagnosis We’ve all had the experience of taking a sip, coughing and remarking “ouch! It went down the wrong pipe!” But […]
Lincoln Johnson
leukemia can’t stop Lincoln Whether he’s watching Paw Patrol or hanging with the pet therapy dogs at Dayton Children’s, 3-year-old Lincoln Johnson can’t get enough of these furry friends! Along […]
Everleigh White
aggressive seizures lead to diagnosis of rare disease At just 2 months old, Everleigh was rushed to the emergency department at Dayton Children’s south campus after her mom, Brianna, noticed […]
how to recognize signs of sadness in children and show your support
We all experience sadness from time to time. Oftentimes, our sadness is linked to an event that causes us some emotional distress like the death of a pet or a loved […]