Be respectful. Children learn how to interact with others from watching those closest to them. Model treating others the way that you would like to be treated.

Listen. Set time aside to talk about how things are going. Pay careful attention when children share concerns. Children will be more likely to discuss issues and practice verbal problem solving when they know that adults will take time to help them in this regard.

Be a trustworthy authority figure. Make decisions that demonstrate care and concern. Children benefit from having structure and consistent, non-physical consequences for any misbehavior.

Find out what children like to do and, when feasible, do it. We all have our own personalities and specific interests. It is often easier to learn and master something we truly enjoy.

Discuss topics such as bullying and abuse. Provide information geared towards children’s level of understanding. Share that adults will intervene to provide

protection from harmful situations.

Model and teach compromise and cooperating with others. Share basic information about efforts adults make to work with others. Encourage children to participate in group

activities.

Discuss that everyone makes mistakes. Provide constructive feedback

regarding what can be done differently next time. Let children know when you make mistakes and what you did to deal with these situations. If you make a mistake when interacting with your children, admit this and apologize.

Show affection freely. Make sure to let children know your

positive feelings, both verbally and through your behaviors.

Stay actively engaged even when things are stressful. Sometimes it may seem easier to avoid painful interactions. It’s fine to take a break when everyone is highly upset and may have a hard time talking about a particular topic. After a calm-down period, it is helpful to continue to discuss and make a plan to handle tough situations.

Let children know you love them no matter what!

by Dr. Josie Castaldi, Licensed Clinical Psychologist The Psychology Department at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU offers individual and family therapy and psychological, neuropsychological and psycho-educational evaluations. Services are provided by licensed clinical psychologists who specialize in the psychological needs of children and adolescents.

Brook Road Campus Appointments: 804-228-5818

News, Knowledge and Healthy Fun

FALL 2012

10 Tips to Build Children’s Confidence & Self-Esteem

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU

Encouraging children to be considerate and confident and to feel good about themselves is an important and challenging responsibility. With the stress and pressure associated with beginning a new school year, here are some tips to help children build self-confidence and develop positive self-esteem now and throughout the year:

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What does the term food allergy mean?Food allergy is a repeated abnormal response of the body's immune system to a food.

What are food allergy symptoms? Symptoms related to food allergies range from mild to severe itching of the skin and mouth; skin rash; swelling of the face, mouth and lips; dizziness; throat closing; trouble breathing; wheezing; and fainting. Most food allergy symptoms are immediate (i.e., they appear within 15-30 minutes) but in some cases the appearance of symptoms can range from 30 minutes to four hours or even longer. Keep in mind there can be more than one symptom at any given time and that symptoms could be visible after eating or after just touching the food. Also, sometimes refusal of new food in children can be a clue to a food allergy.

What foods are most commonly associated with food allergies? The foods that cause the majority of food allergies in children are milk, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.), sesame and corn. In adults, seafood allergies are the most common food allergies.

Who is affected by food allergies? Anyone can be affected by food allergies and food allergies can develop at any time in a person's life. If both parents have food allergies and/or eczema, a child is at a higher risk for food allergies. Children who have eczema, asthma or nasal allergies are also more likely to develop food allergies. There are no clear environmental factors associated with the development of food allergies, other than low vitamin D levels, which have been suggested to increase the risk.

Food Allergies: From Symptoms to Serious Reactions

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

OCTOBER 3, 2012 6:30 – 8 p.m.

CHoR’s Brook Road Campus Auditorium

To register or for more information, contact Jenna Lear at (804) 228-5836

or jtlear@chva.org.

This FREE program will provide information on how parents, caregivers and school professionals can keep children with food allergies safe at school and in the community. The presentation will explore risks, promote awareness and provide ways to partner with school professionals and community resources. This program will also honor winners of the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) 2012 Spirit of Advocacy Family Award, Community Partner Award and Faculty/Staff Award.

What you need to do:The first and foremost thing to do is to lay the child flat on the ground with his or her legs elevated. If the child has been prescribed an EpiPen® for emergency treatment of allergic reactions, use it as instructed. Call 911 immediately. If the child is able to swallow Benadryl®, administer an age-appropriate dose. Timely intervention can save a life.

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Sponsored in collaboration with Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Advocacy Committee and Virginia Department of Education.

Don’t Go Nuts: Be Your Child’s Advocate Against Food Allergies

What should you do if you suspect a child is having an allergic reaction to a food?If you suspect a child has an allergy to a particular food, immediately stop the child from further eating that particular food. Depending on the severity of the reaction, the child should be checked by either a primary care physician or in the emergency room. In some cases, food allergies can cause life-threatening reactions. (See the chart above for more information about severe allergic reactions and how to help.) If you are unable to judge the severity of a reaction, the child should be taken to the nearest emergency room for further care. All suspected food reactions should be evaluated by an allergist as soon as possible to identify the food that is causing the allergic reaction.

SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONSFood allergies can cause life -t hreatening reactions.

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Are food allergies considered a growing trend?Food allergies affect more than 1-2 percent of the general population and around 6-8 percent of children. The number of cases of food allergies is growing with an increase of 18 percent in the last few years. This increase is thought to be due to a few different reasons: greater awareness among patients, families and care providers; poor sun exposure leading to not enough vitamin D; and hygiene theory (which means that with the sterile, overly clean environment we live in today, individuals are not as likely to be exposed to infections in early childhood which can affect immune system development and increase the likelihood of developing allergies).

What is your advice about introducing foods commonly associated with food allergies to infants?There is no clear generally accepted opinion among medical professionals regarding the introduction of foods to infants. If there is no family history of allergies (i.e., neither parent has asthma, nasal allergies,

eczema or food allergies), there is no restriction on the introduction of foods. If there is a strong family history of both parents having allergies or if the child has other types of allergies, then holding off on the introduction of allergenic foods until later in life and after consulting with an allergist is usually recommended. Keep in mind that the benefits of holding off on introducing allergenic foods to infants are not supported by evidence at this time.

How are food allergies diagnosed? Food allergies are diagnosed at an allergist's office. Skin and blood tests and an oral food challenge (child is given small amounts of a suspected food to test his or her reaction) are different investigations available at an allergist’s office to make a diagnosis of food allergy. The type of investigation a child will undergo will be determined by the nature of the reactions and other factors, with guidance from the child's allergist. Is there a cure for food allergies? Currently there is no cure for food allergies. The good news is that some of the common food allergies (such as allergies to milk, eggs, wheat and soy) are often outgrown. Certain others, like nuts and seafood, are not commonly outgrown. So, it is important to have regular follow-up appointments with an allergist to see if your child is outgrowing these food allergies.

Dr. Santhosh KumarDivision of Allergy and Immunology The Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU provides diagnosis/treatment for children with allergies and other immune system disorders and offers the region’s only pediatric severe asthma clinic staffed by both allergists and pulmonologists.Appointments: 804- 628-7337

Useful websites:The American Academy of Allergy,

Asthma & Immunology www.aaaai.org

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network www.foodallergy.org

Food Allergy Initiative www.faiusa.org

Olympic IdeasWith the recent summer Olympics, many children have athletics and medals on their minds. Here are a few ideas for activities related to this theme:

Set up your own Olympic events (can be indoor or outdoor) to encourage movement, exercise and healthy competition. This is WIDE open for interpretation for what activities to do. You can do water-themed play; use props such as hula hoops, sidewalk chalk and jump ropes for group games; or use actual sports equipment. Activities can be as involved or as simple and easy as you want to make them.

Of course there are no Olympics without medals. Children can make their own using Play - Doh, modeling clay, or even painted plastic lids. You can make the medals extra special by using compliments instead of rankings (i.e., instead of 1st, 2nd, etc., make medals for "best brother," "awesome friend," etc.)

Continue the Olympic theme with a passing of the torch. Try making your own "torches" with paper towel rolls and tissue paper. For a healthy “torch” snack, serve ice cream cones filled with cantaloupe and watermelon or frozen yogurt topped with orange and yellow sprinkles.

Olympic rings are full of possibilities as well, whether you dip paper towel rolls in paint to make rings on paper or t-shirts, hang Styrofoam rings wrapped in ribbon, or have children sort M&Ms, pom poms or other items according to the color of the rings. (Note: Always watch young children closely when they play with small objects.)

Learning about the different countries that competed in the most recent Olympics is a great activity for older kids. They can learn about the flags and what the colors symbolize, and even design their own flags for when they compete in the backyard Olympics.

by Siri Bream, Certified Child Life Specialist

CHEMICAL “LOOK-ALIKES”With chemical products in particular, it’s often the similar colors or packaging that make them resemble foods. Many liquid chemical products can be easily mistaken for a beverage or a liquid medicine. These “look-alikes” come in the same bright colors as popular beverages and common medicines, and many even have delicious fruity scents. Some-times the shape of the bottle is so close to that of a beverage or medicine container that it’s easy to mistake one for the other. There are also many pills that resemble candies in color, size or shape. Here’s a list of some common “look-alike” products that can tempt children to taste:

PRODUCT LOOK-ALIKE

Window cleaner & Fabuloso® cleaner Sports drinks

Lamp oil Lemonade

Calamine lotion Pink liquid medicines like amoxicillin or Pepto-Bismol®

Gummy vitamins Gummy bear candies

Sudafed® tablets Red Hots cinnamon candies

Denture cleaning tablets Alka-Seltzer™ tablets

Acetaminophen caplets Good & Plenty® white licorice candies

Detergent pods – It is important to also be aware of possible risks related to the new highly concentrated liquid laundry detergents sold in a small clear plastic “pod.” Brightly colored and “squishy,” these can look like candy, or something fun to play with, and are highly attractive to young children. According to national poison control data, some young children who have bitten into these small packets and swallowed some of the detergent have been hospitalized from the effects. Others have gotten the detergent into their eyes, causing severe irritation. Poison centers receive many calls each year about children getting into ordinary laundry detergent. Usually, swallowing laundry detergent causes only mild stomach upset, but these new laundry “pods” are different. Some children who ingest these products experience excessive vomiting, wheezing, severe breathing problems and even loss of consciousness.

Safety Tip What steps can you take to prevent potential poisonings related to look-alikes? The most important step is to carefully store all chemical products, detergents and medicines up high, out of sight and reach. Never store non-food products on the same shelf with your foods and beverages. Cleaners and medicines don’t belong in the pantry!

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Poison Patrol: Be Aware of Attractive Hazards

In fairy tales, it’s usually easy to spot the

dangerous characters: evil gnomes, rotten

scoundrels or wicked queens. They are ugly,

dress in black or have forbidding features

and sly voices that make them recognizable

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poisons. Parents and caregivers need to be

aware of these attractive hazards and how to

keep children safe.

SPECIAL FOCUS

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New Children’s Pavilion Under Constructionon MCV Campus

Construction of a new Children’s Pavilion and parking deck on the MCV Campus begins mid-September. The new pavilion will be the largest and most advanced outpatient facility in the region dedicated to children. It will bring the majority of the pediatric services currently spread throughout the MCV Campus to one location. The pavilion will house 72 exam rooms; a surgical area; and areas for testing, x-rays, lab services and more. The new facility is expected to open in 2015 and construction will include an attached parking deck with over 600 spaces. The underground parking deck for the current Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Children's Pavilion, located at 1001 E. Marshall Street in Richmond, Va., is now closed due to construction of the new facility. Valet parking drop off has been relocated to Marshall Street, between 10th and 11th, in front of the Children’s Pavilion.

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH POISONINGSIf a mistake does happen, and someone swallows something they shouldn’t have, contact the Virginia Poison Center Helpline right away at 1- 800 -222 -1222. The experts there can tell you the best treatment for the ingestion, and whether a visit to the doctor is needed. Calls to the Virginia Poison Center are always free and confidential, and help is available 24 hours a day, every day.

by Evelyn Waring, Education Coordinator, Virginia Poison Center

FREE MEDICINE LOOK-ALIKE POSTER For a free copy of a colorful poster illustrating how much certain candies can look like medicines, call the Virginia Poison Center at (804) 828-9123. Being aware of potential hazards can help prevent accidental poisonings.

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GLOW STICKS & JEWELRY Theme park visits and birthday party favor bags often include fun glowing bracelets, necklaces and sticks. Poison centers get many calls about children who’ve bitten into glow jewelry and glow sticks. The bright glowing liquid inside the soft plastic tubing makes mouthing these products very appealing, even to school-age children. Swallowing a mouthful of the liquid contents is usually not serious. Eye exposure to the liquid can cause pain and injury to the surface of the eye, however. A poison center can advise the correct treatment for an accidental exposure to glow products, so call if someone's gotten the liquid into their eyes or mouth.

BUTTON BATTERIESAnother attractive hazard is found inside small electronic devices like remote controls and toys. Many of these slim, sleek devices have battery compartments that are easy to open. Each year poison centers nationwide receive about 3,500 calls about children who have swallowed button batteries. These batteries are about the shape and size of a small coin. If ingested, they can get stuck in a child’s throat or intestines, causing serious injury that sometimes requires emergency surgery. Often, a child’s early symptoms of drooling, coughing or discomfort are similar to other common illnesses so making a correct diagnosis may be difficult.

©Strong Health, Strong Memorial Hospital, Ruth A. Lawrence Poison & Drug Information Center 2006. Poster is reprinted with permission of the Ruth A. Lawrence Poison & Drug Information Center.

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Safety Tip Remind children not to put glow products in their mouth, and closely supervise young children playing with any form of glow product/jewelry/stick.

Safety Tip Supervise play with toys that use button batteries and never allow young children to play with remote controls or other wireless electronics powered by batteries.

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CHILDREN AND DIETING:

Important Tips for Parents

Common Unhealthy Weight Management StrategiesSKIPPING MEALS: This common trend among youth can lead to an unhealthy eating cycle of not eating enough food then overeating. Skipping meals has been linked to both higher rates of obesity as well as eating disorders. Indeed, youth who skip meals are more likely to be overweight than youth who eat at regular intervals throughout the day. Thus, it is important to teach children and adolescents about the negative effects of meal-skipping.

AVOIDING ENTIRE FOOD GROUPS: Youth who avoid certain foods groups entirely (e.g., dairy or meat) may not get essential nutrients, such as calcium and iron. It is important to try to understand why your child is avoiding certain foods. Often youth avoid food groups because they think they are "fattening." Others may choose to avoid foods (such as animal products) due to their belief systems or ideals. In any case where a child is avoiding food groups, nutritional counseling from a dietitian with pediatric experience may be helpful to ensure the child is getting the required daily amount of nutrients for proper growth and health and to ensure that the avoidance of food is not related to an eating disorder.

NEGATIVE SELF-IMAGE AND WEIGHT LOSS IN YOUTH WHO ARE AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT: Individuals who are constantly concerned with their weight and shape, express negative feelings about their bodies, and/or continue to lose weight when they are already at a healthy

weight may be demonstrating warning signs of an eating disorder. In such cases, an evaluation by a mental health professional may be needed. If you have questions about what represents a healthy weight for your child or adolescent, ask his or her primary care provider.

EXCESSIVE EXERCISE, FASTING, VOMITING AND USE OF DIET PILLS OR OTHER PRODUCTS: Excessive exercising, fasting, self-induced vomiting, and/or use of diet pills or products to increase bowel movements or urination (such as laxatives or diuretics) are all strong signs suggesting the development of an eating disorder. If these behaviors are present, evaluation by a mental health professional is recommended.

Tips for Parents Set behavioral, family-wide goals for

change. All family members, regardless of weight, benefit from healthy eating and physical activity. When setting healthy goals, focus on specific behaviors to change – such as eating more fruits and vegetables or increasing physical activity – rather than setting a weight loss target. Behavioral goals that are specific, measurable, realistic and time-limited are most effective. For example, "I will jog for 30 minutes, three times a week for the next two weeks." When goals are met, add new ones! While it is important to be aware of what a healthy weight

Adolescents (and even younger children) frequently feel pressure to be thin. The media with its "thin is in" focus,

peer pressure to look a certain way, and the often difficult transition through adolescence can contribute to youth

seeking ways to lose weight. Although maintaining a lifestyle that includes healthy food choices and regular

physical activity is important to an adolescent's health, it may be difficult for them to know the difference between

healthy weight management and unhealthy "dieting." Thus, parental and/or professional guidance is often needed. Below is information to help identify

and address unhealthy weight management strategies common among adolescents, along with tips for promoting healthy behavior change.

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range is for your child (and how this range changes as your child grows), a behavioral approach is preferable to setting specific weight loss goals because it focuses on how to achieve better health. Also, weight is only one of many health factors that can be improved with healthy eating and physical activity.

Eat dinner as a family. Research supports the many benefits of eating meals together as a family. Youth who eat dinner with their families tend to have healthier weights. Dinnertime is also an important time to connect with your child emotionally and stay in tune with what's going on in his or her life.

Be media savvy. Youth are overloaded with images about what an ideal body "should" look like from TV, magazines and movies. Encourage your child to question these images – are they realistic? Do most people have bodies like those seen on TV or in magazines? Discuss how these images make your child feel about his or her own body. Also, teach your child about media tricks like airbrushing and photoshopping which create images that are unrealistic to achieve because they are not real!

Be a good role model. What you eat and how you talk about your own weight and body has a very important influence on your child's weight-related attitudes and behaviors. Send positive messages to your child by modeling body acceptance and healthy weight management strategies.

Dr. Melanie BeanDirector of Clinical & Behavioral Services Healthy Lifestyles Center

Dr. Edmond P. WickhamDirector of ResearchHealthy Lifestyles CenterThe Healthy Lifestyles Center at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU offers comprehensive treatment for children/adolescents and their families through outpatient clinics. The Healthy Lifestyles team includes pediatric specialists, health psychologists, exercise physiologists, dietitians and nurses. Through a multidisciplinary team approach, these specialists work with children and families with the goal of promoting healthy eating and exercise habits that can last a lifetime.Appointments: 804-527-4710

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Healthy EatingLet Them Dip! “Dippable” foods are an easy and creative way to offer healthy

options in your child’s lunch each day. Children are more likely

to get those needed fruits and veggies when they are paired

with dips. Great dippers include slices of:

Pair these dippers with nutritious dips such as hummus, nut butters (almond, sunflower, peanut, etc.), Greek yogurt, black bean dip or white bean spread. For a double dose of veggies, make spinach dip with defrosted, frozen spinach mixed with Greek yogurt, a little garlic powder and a squeeze of lemon juice, then serve with a variety of cut -up veggies. For a sweet treat, 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt mixed with 1 teaspoon of vanilla is a quick and easy dip for fruit. (Note: A re-freezable ice pack in a lunch box or lunch bag will keep the dip at a safe temperature for around four hours.)

by Jennifer Vaughan and Mary Henck, Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Department

What’s so good about Greek yogurt? Greek yogurt provides more protein than most other types of yogurt, which promotes fullness. It can also have less sugar or carbohydrates than regular yogurt. Be wary, though, of the fat content; if you are going "Greek" stick to low-fat or non-fat options and those with less added sugar.

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September 16Join “Team Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR)” for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 5K Walk to cure diabetes. Register to be part of our team and receive a free t-shirt. The stroller friendly event begins at 2 p.m. at Byrd Park in Richmond, Va. A KidZone, sponsored by CHoR, offers added fun. For team information and registration details, visit www.vcuchildrens.org/endo or call (804) 828 - 7035.

September 22The Children's Hospital Foundation Four Mile Walk/Run is a fun event for the whole family featuring a Superkid Adventure obstacle course for children ages 5 -10. Registration is $35 for the walk/run, and $15 for the obstacle course. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at CHoR’s Brook Road Campus. To register or for details, visit www.CHFRace.org.

October 3See page 2 for information about Don’t Go Nuts: Be Your Child’s Advocate Against Food Allergies, a free educational program being held at CHoR’s Brook Road Campus auditorium.

October 24Join VCU Medical Center specialists, including CHoR physicians Dr. Karen Hendricks-Muñoz and Dr. Elena Kwon, as they discuss the causes of high-risk pregnancies and what you can do to take care of yourself and your baby. High-Risk Pregnancy: Know What to Expect is a free educational seminar offered as part of a VCU Medical Center series on current health care topics. The seminar takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Education and Library Complex, 1800 Lakeside Avenue in Richmond, Va. To register or for further details, call (804) 828-0123.

October 31Celebrate Halloween by participating in the Torch Relay - 5K Walk benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Come in your best costume to win great prizes. Registration is $30 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12. The walk begins at 11 a.m. at CHoR’s Brook Road Campus. Visit www.torch-relay.org/richmond for information.

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MEDICAL/SURGICAL SERVICES

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