Fall 2007

Learning to Bounce Back

Like the old saying goes, success is getting up one more time than we're knocked down. Easy enough for adults, maybe, who've graduated from the school of hard knocks, but how do parents help their children develop this essential life skill?... [More]

Linus Knows Best: The Beauty of a Security Blanket

A blankie, a well-worn bunny, a shred of pajamas. It seems that every child clings to a soft "lovey" comfort object sometime in the early years. The beloved object often becomes part of a child's personal history, along with those adorable first words, first steps and first haircut.... [More]

Strep, Scarlet Fever Share Symptoms, Cure

After a restless night, your 9-year-old plops down at the breakfast table complaining that she's having trouble swallowing because her throat hurts. Just a sore throat, you wonder, or could it be strep? Is it worth keeping her home from school to see the pediatrician?... [More]

Ask Dr. Brinn

How and when can I start introducing my baby to table food?
At the baby's 8-month visit, I suggest parents set a goal for their baby's first birthday: off the bottle and off baby food. Then I offer these guidelines to get there.... [More]

Put the Brakes on Heels With Wheels

All kinds of injuries come to the Emergency Department at Cincinnati Children's. But what's rolling in more and more are injuries related to those popular shoes with the wheels in the heels... [More]