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Separation Anxiety in Children

Separation anxiety is very common in childhood, especially when starting a new experience.

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‘22q made our family stronger:’ Lila’s journey with 22q Deletion Syndrome

Baby Lila's genetic testing revealed she had a rare genetic condition called 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.

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A Guide to Understanding Anxiety in Toddlers

Anxiety is an emotion that we learn to experience as early as infancy, but some toddlers are so anxious that it impedes their daily life. 

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Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care

Our ACHD team works closely with our pediatric colleagues to make your transition from pediatric cardiology to ACHD seamless and smooth.

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How to Help Your Child with Anxiety

Children with an anxiety disorder are triggered disproportionally by routine activities. Learn how to help your child with anxiety to reach their full potential.

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Genetics Sheds Light on Cancer Risk

A young girl was referred to Lurie Children's for surgery after her pediatrician felt a mass in her abdomen during a routine checkup. The mass was a cystic nephroma.

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