by Maggie Akridge, MS, CCLS | Apr 1, 2020 | Child & Family Health
Are you a parent or caregiver wondering if you should talk to your children about COVID-19? Well, the answer is an emphatic “yes!” With school and business closures happening on a large scale, as well as some reopenings, it’s not hard for children to notice that...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 25, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
If you have kids, you’ve probably dealt with bedwetting at least a time or two over the years. It’s extremely common for young kids in particular to wet the bed at least occasionally. So, when does it become a problem? Wetting the bed is often seen as a part of...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 6, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
Diabetes can be challenging to manage at any age. Add childhood to the mix, and it’s even more complicated. Now — what if your child plays sports? Helping your child navigate diabetes in sports can be overwhelming. Physical activity of any sort is beneficial for...
by Jaime Lacey, RD, LDN | Jan 31, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
At the Childhood Healthy Eating and Active Living (C-HEAL) Center, we work with children, adolescents, and their families to establish healthier lifestyle habits to treat overweight and obesity. Often times, we see families setting guidelines for some family members,...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 29, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Regain Health
Is there a home remedy that’s been passed down from generation to generation in your family? While some remedies can actually be effective, in many cases, they are not. Let’s shed some light on home remedies. Maybe your grandma passed down the remedy to you. Or you’ve...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 27, 2020 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Preteen and teen life can be so hard. Your daughter or son are dealing with friendship drama gone wild — stirred up over something that’s seemingly minor. The question is: how do they need your help? It’s not an easy decision. You naturally want to jump to your...
