by erlangerhealth | Jul 5, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
Dr. Seuss says it best, “The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Whether they’re old enough to read to themselves or you’re reading to them, reading opens up a world of learning for children. And the benefits...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 27, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently released their first recommendations for how much sleep children and teens need each day. So how much sleep should your kids be getting? More than one-third of people in the United States don’t get enough sleep —...
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...
