Articles for Tag: "Advocate Children’s Hospital"

Long-term effects of child spankings 
Long-term effects of child spankings
A new study finds that children who are spanked are at greater risk of lingering behavioral and learning problems.
Teen arrests puts spotlight on cyber-bullying problem 
Teen arrests puts spotlight on cyber-bullying problem
The arrest of two Florida juveniles who allegedly bullied another teen girl online until she committed suicide has authorities focused on the role social media plays in bullying.
Is gluten safe for babies? 
Is gluten safe for babies?
A controversial new study connects food choices early in life with celiac disease.
When your kid’s cold is really an allergy 
When your kid’s cold is really an allergy
Experts explain how to distinguish between the two conditions and how to treat them.
Bike safety requires ‘using your head’  Featured
Bike safety requires ‘using your head’
Wearing a helmet and ensuring a proper fit provides the best protection against brain injuries from bicycling accidents.
Peds patients get a surprise visit 
Peds patients get a surprise visit
Young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital get to meet their favorite Chicago Cubs players.
Helping kids cope with chronically ill siblings  Featured
Helping kids cope with chronically ill siblings
Find out how open communication and a sense of normalcy provide the best support during painful experiences.