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A new school year is right around the corner which means it's a good time to double check immunization records and confirm annual physicals are up to date. And if your child has been staying up late to watch the Olympics, it's time to start thinking about getting them back on their typical school-year sleep schedule so they start the new school year well rested and ready to learn. Here's hoping there's plenty of summer fun left in the month ahead! |
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Patient Profile: The 5k - Donte's Way |
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 Donte Lindsay is an amazing 17 year old young man who spent more than 3.5 months at Franciscan Hospital for Children, being treated for Cerebral Palsy, left sided weakness and chronic pain issues. Donte has made amazing strides, progressing from wheelchair bound to finishing the Franciscan Hospital for Children 5K on June 9. We wanted to know what motivated him to take on this challenge.
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Our experts weigh-in on your most often asked questions.
My relationship with my teenage daughter has unfortunately evolved into what I consider to be a high conflict relationship. I've done my best to make things right but haven't seen any results. Is family therapy the right solution and how can I convince her to join me in therapy?
Karen Melikian, Ph.D, LICSW responds:
Let me begin by saying that the majority of young people successfully manage the challenges of adolescence - a good thing for parents to keep in mind as they struggle to survive this sometimes tumultuous and often emotionally moving phase of life.
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Adaptive Skating Program |
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Adaptive Skating season is coming up and spaces are still available.
For information about this free recreational program for children with special needs, please visit our website. |
