Search Results

Article

Helping Children Cope During Visits to the Doctor

When a child needs to see the doctor or go to the hospital, parents often want to know how they can make the experience easier for their child.

Article

Exercises: Stretching

Stretching exercises help keep your joints and muscles from tightening up. Your exercise program is planned for your specific needs because not all your muscles have the same degree of strength or weakness.

Condition

Asperger's Syndrome

Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a developmental disorder. Young people with Asperger’s Syndrome have a difficult time relating to others socially and their behavior and thinking patterns can be rigid and repetitive. They also may have trouble understanding body language.

FAQs

We answer your most frequently asked questions including why Nationwide Children's Hospital acquired Mercy Health Children's Hospital, and how this will benefit patients.

News

Study Finds Average of Two Injuries Every Hour in the U.S. from Strollers and Carriers

Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using these products. A study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that, over a 21-year period from 1990

Article

Play Strong

Play Strong is a 12-week, medically supervised wellness program for youth ages 5–17. Twice-weekly small-group sessions use games and guided exercise to boost strength, balance, endurance, confidence and social connection. Doctor referral required.

News

New Study Finds a Child Treated in a U.S. Emergency Department Every 3 minutes for a Toy-Related Injury

‘Tis the season for toys. Children are writing lists full of them, and parents are standing in lines (or tapping on computers) trying to find them. Playing with toys this season or any other is an important way for children to develop, learn, and explore.

Sever's Disease

Sever’s disease is a painful condition of the heel that occurs in growing children. It happens when the tendon that attaches to the back of the heel pulls on the growth plate of the bone of the heel.

Article

Family Support Services

Our doctors, nurses and staff can connect you with many resources to help make life a little easier. We provide support for the whole family.