Easter is on its way, but you can avoid a sugar overload by filling your kids’ Easter baskets with plenty of non-sweet treats. From baby to big kid, we’ve rounded up fun finds for children of all ages. Here are a few ideas: Time for an Egg Hunt! If you’re hosting an egg hunt, consider […]
Spring is HERE, and if you’re an outdoorsy person, then your bones are vibrating with excitement to get out there -the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, the trail at your feet. Oh SNAP! Umm, kids—you have those now, and you absolutely want them to experience these outdoor adventures that you love […]
Death. This topic is never something easy to talk about openly, and it seems to become even more taboo when speaking about children dying. As a certified Child Life Specialist at WakeMed Children’s I am thrown into that topic, and in fact, it’s part of my job to go through it with patients and families. Who […]
The amount of sleep you need varies based on your age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the following is the recommended amount of sleep a child should get: Infants under 1 year: 12 – 16 hours Children 1 – 2 years old: 11 – 14 hours Children 3 – 5 years old: […]
The holidays can be both a joyful and stressful time of year. Families are on the go, running errands, going shopping and taking road trips to visit relatives and friends. Here are tips for keeping your kids safe during holiday travel. #1 – Everybody needs their own restraint. Make it a rule: everyone buckled, every […]
Toys typically fall into two categories in my mind. Some you look at and inherently know they are dangerous, and then there are others that you just don’t realize are dangerous until the unthinkable happens. 15 Tips to Help Your Children Play Safer Here are some good tips to keep in mind: When you get a […]
Tiffany and Thomas Sinodis of Cary were over the moon in February 2017 when they found out they were expecting twins. But just a few months later, in May, Tiffany started experiencing complications that lead to a completely different pregnancy journey than she had planned on. After a series of tests, the OB-GYN physicians at […]
WakeMed physician Practices – Pediatrics places a lot of emphasis on the importance of reading. They have an area for reading in the waiting room and encourage children to take a book home each time they visit. We give out books at every well-child check from 6 months through 5 years old as a part of the Reach out and Read (RoR) program. We also […]
If you’re the parent of a girl or boy who is about to go through puberty or is already starting to experience changes, sign up now (don’t wait!) for Girlology or Guyology, which are being offered in Raleigh by WakeMed Children’s. The programs are for 4th and 5th graders. Girls attend with their mothers, and […]
*The following information was obtained from the Red Cross. Although you hope you’ll never use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a child or infant, it’s important to know the steps so that you can help in the event of a cardiac or breathing emergency. Learn to save a life with hands only CPR. Before Giving Child […]
