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School and Illness: Should Your Child Stay Home?

This Helping Hand™ can help you decide when your child should stay home if they're sick.

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Collar and Cuff Sling

A collar and cuff is a type of sling that the Nationwide Children's Hospital staff makes just for your child. This special sling will provide comfort to your child. It also helps keep the arm in the best position for proper healing of the injury and decreases swelling.

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Zoonoses

Zoonoses, infections that people can get from animals. Children with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for these infections. The information in this Helping Hand™ will help with safe animal and pet care.

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Female Reproductive System

This Helping Hand™ explains what body parts inside (internal) and outside of the body (external) make up the female reproductive system.

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Toilet Training

This Helping Hand™ goes over when to start potty training and tips to help make it a rewarding journey for you and your little one. Being consistent and positive will help your toddler succeed in potty training. 

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Eye: Tear Duct Massage

Tear duct massage is a way to help to open the duct and let the tears flow into the tear sac.

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Food Allergy and Anxiety

Children may have anxiety about their food allergies. This can cause extreme fear and worry that may change your child’s behavior. 

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Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)

This Helping Hand™ explains what a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) is and how to care for your child if they have one.

Boxer's Fracture

This fracture in the hand is often caused by hitting something with a closed fist, thus the name Boxer’s Fracture. It is commonly seen in teenagers. The fracture will typically heal within 3 to 4 weeks from the date of injury.