Nationwide Children's Family Health & Safety

Mar 21, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Training for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Nationwide Childrens Hospital is offering an all-day training Saturday, April 26 focused on providing strategies to parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum disorders to assist with the education process.Education and Your Child with Autism will consist of topic-specific breakout

Mar 18, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Kenpo Personal Defense Program

Nationwide Childrens Hospital is offering a self-defense program Kenpo Personal Defense for children age 12-years or older. This interactive program teaches the basics of personal protection.

Mar 18, 2008

Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management Program Offered for Parents and Children

Nationwide Childrens Hospital and the YMCA of Central Ohio are offering a four-week educational program, Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management. This clinical program, which begins April 1, is designed for children ages 8-12 who struggle with their weight, and for parents who are concerned about

Mar 03, 2008

Program Assists Brothers and Sisters of Kids with Autism

Home to one of the largest intensive intervention and diagnostic centers for autism, Nationwide Childrens Hospital has long been recognized as a leader in autism intervention efforts.

Feb 01, 2008

Online Nutrition Calculator Takes Guesswork out of Choosing Healthy Snacks

In an effort to help curb the growing childhood obesity epidemic, Nationwide Childrens Hospital is launching a new online tool aimed at helping parents and kids make healthy snack choices.Nearly 34 percent of kids 2-19 years of age are overweight or obese, and it is estimated that approximately 30

Jan 03, 2008

Sibling Support Program Cares for Brothers and Sisters of Cancer Patients

The physical and emotional strains placed on the family of a childhood cancer patient can be extremely difficult, especially for siblings. Thats why one of the nations largest pediatric cancer centers, located at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, created the Sibling Support Program.

Dec 17, 2007

Holiday Hazards

The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in the hectic schedule for playtime with your child and sharing holiday traditions as a family.

Dec 04, 2007

Sugary Diets Blamed for Increase in Tooth Decay among Toddlers

With the holidays upon us and sugary snacks, candies and beverages around every corner, dentists at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, one of the countrys largest hospital-based pediatric dental clinics, are warning parents that high-sugar diets are likely to blame for a spike in cavities among young

Oct 29, 2007

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Cases on the Rise

Speech pathologists at Nationwide Childrens Hospital report an increasing number of patients diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder in which children have difficulty saying basic sounds and words.

Oct 17, 2007

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Halloween Safety Tips

On a night known for its mischief, parents do not have to live in fear. To help ensure little witches and warlocks enjoy a safe Halloween, Nationwide Childrens Hospital offers a few quick safety tips.SAFETY MEASURES Be sure your childs costume is large enough to be worn over warm clothes but isnt