by erlangerhealth | Jun 22, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The kids are out of school, and they’re raring to go. Before they get started on their summer adventures, check out these summer safety tips. Summer naturally brings with it a few safety hazards — high temperatures, time spent near water and lots of sunshine. You...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 20, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Your child’s bedroom probably doesn’t contain the same decorations as your master bedroom. It likely has brighter colors and fun toys. In the same way, a children’s hospital is designed specifically with kids in mind. In our ongoing series from the past few weeks,...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 18, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
With school out for the summer, your kids are gearing up for days filled with playtime. Steer them away from the video games and into the Great Outdoors — but first, make sure they’re fueled up and ready to go! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids get at...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 13, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The habits of good health start in childhood. Children’s hospitals play an important role in ensuring kids have access to the preventive care they need to get started on the right foot. Health is about more than visits to the doctor to take care of illnesses or...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 6, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Temper tantrums. Fears about the monster under the bed. Tears over getting a shot at the doctor’s office. Anyone with a little one is familiar with these emotions. Those are just everyday emotions. When children are injured or facing an illness, they likely don’t...
by erlangerhealth | May 30, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Children aren’t just little adults — they have unique needs. Children’s hospitals know how to care for those needs. Even as recently as decades ago, the protocol for treating medical conditions was the same for all patients, regardless of age. In the past few decades,...
