Happy Halloween! If you’re feeling a little anxious about how to navigate this candy-filled holiday, you’re not alone. Parents in particular may feel a little stressed. They want their children to avoid the same mistakes they made, and Halloween seems like a particularly good time to impart some wisdom. Maybe the holiday gives flashbacks of […]
WakeMed NICU babies are in for a special Halloween surprise, thanks to the skills of a few parents and the fundraising efforts led entirely by former WakeMed NICU mom, Amanda Walker. Below, Amanda shares her NICU story and how these loving donations are making a big impact in the lives of our tiniest patients and their […]
Managing weight can be a challenge – especially during Halloween. However, a little pre-planning can go a long way. Below, we discuss some helpful tips and tricks to make this Halloween healthier for everyone involved. 6 Tips for Parents on Halloween When considering the candy that is collected while trick-or-treating: #1 – Examine Halloween candy immediately. […]
Are you going to be treating or tricking this year? Help the young people in your neighborhood make better choices by offering healthier snacks and fun treats instead of sugar and fat-laden sweets. Julie Paul, registered dietitian with WakeMed Endocrinology & Diabetes, commented that no candy is really great for you. “You are not going […]
Last week, WakeMed Trauma Program Director Sylvia Scholl shared the following Halloween safety information with our staff. These are great tips for parents and kids alike to review before heading out to Trick or Treat. On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be […]
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