Family Health

At Children's Hospital, there are numerous resources available for community residents, which are not limited to patients and their families. Empowered with this information, community members are more likely to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families.

Visit our Patients & Families calendar to see upcoming events.

Nutrition Information for Children

Nutritional information for children, especially those who are sick or undergoing medical care, is significantly different from that of adults. Our nutrition staff maintain a wealth of pediatric dietary, allergy and nutrition information online--information they have gained from working with chronically ill patients. Additionally, there are tips for parents to address behavioral issues around food and healthy eating. Some of these resources are also available in Spanish.

Nurse Bloggers

Our expert pediatric nurses regularly answer basic child health questions on the job.

Through the RN Remedies blog feature on WeAreChildrens.org, our nurses are now able to share these answers on a variety of pediatric topics with moms online.

Past blog posts include:

• Bicycle Helmets: Getting the Right Fit
• Choking: Knowing the Signs and What to Do
• Ear Infections: Causes and Symptoms; Treatment Options and Surgical Intervention
• Raising a Child with Food Allergies
• Reconizing the Signs of Asthma
• Safe Dieting While Breastfeeding
• Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy
• Updates on Rear-Facing Car Seat Recommendations

Parent University

Our hospital's Parent University program offers a free cohort of courses on health care for kids and teens to help demystify and simplify common child health topics for parents.

Each course is offered on a weekend with classes available in both English and Spanish.

Lectures are provided by physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and other specialists at our hospital, covering subjects including well-child visits, nutrition for kids, sleep, healthy toddlers and child safety.

Visit our Patients & Families calendar to see upcoming class dates.