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Teaching Kids to Love Healthy Food: MyPlate for Families
Eating a balanced diet is essential, but getting proper nutrition can be difficult. Our experts provide some tips and answer common questions to help guide you in making healthy food choices.
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Finding Peace Through Pain: How Psychologists Help Chronic Pain Patients Cope
Chronic pain often causes disruption to normal childhood activities and affects a child’s mood, family and peer relationships, and their ability to do the things they care about. Psychologists are an integral part of these patients' care. Learn about the mental health professionals embedded within each program who address the emotional and mental well-being of their patients.
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Marisol's Journey to Beating Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
With the support of Lurie Children's Pediatric Thyroid Program, Marisol's diagnosis of thyroid cancer has not stopped her from pursuing her goals.
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Understanding NICU Levels
At Lurie Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and support for your baby and your family.
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How to Help During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, we observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to support children facing a cancer diagnosis.
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How to Boost Your Child’s Immune System
There’s plenty you can do to prevent your child from getting sick. Learn some ways to support and boost your child’s immune system to help keep them healthy.
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