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In a recent "Healthy Kids" column published at Philly.com, Dr Flaura Winston, pediatrician and injury researcher from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, helps parents understand how their child may respond in the days and weeks after an injury. She advises parents to take into account that their child might have new fears and worries, and that parents can help by "being a haven" where kids can feel safe.

In a recent "Healthy Kids" column published at Philly.com, Dr Flaura Winston, pediatrician and injury researcher from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, helps parents understand how their child may respond in the days and weeks after an injury. She advises parents to take into account that their child might have new fears and worries, and that parents can help by "being a haven" where kids can feel safe.

Grounded in the latest research, Dr. Winston provides practical tips for parents on how to help their child after an injury.

What tips do you provide families after an injury?

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