Have a Boo-ti-fully Safe Halloween!
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and many kids may be out late trick-or-treating while it is dark. This makes it harder for drivers to see them. Whether you are a driver or a parent, you can do...
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Talking to Your Children about Death
Jenny Shelton, MSW, CCLS and Child Life Manager at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital shares her own personal experiences in talking to children about death. This is good advice to follow for any parent...
View ArticleChildren and Burns: Preventative Tips
Child Life Specialist Dana Givens recently posted an entry on burns in the Child Life Blog“More than Medicine.” She noted the prevalence of burn injuries in young patients at Le Bonheur, and provided...
View ArticleBeat the Cold Weather Blues
Winter can be a magical time for kids, especially after the first snowfall. Unfortunately, like a new toy, winter can lose its luster with many kids. And on top of that, come mid-January, sometimes...
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How To: Settle Kids in a New Home
Moving into a new home can be stressful, and the change can be especially hard on kids. Lauren McCann, manager of Child Life at Le Bonheur, offers some tips for parents who want to help ease the...
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Fever 101 - A guide to kid's fevers
Fever in children can be a scary thing for parents, often causing them to wonder if a trip to the emergency room is necessary.Pediatrician Noel “Kip” Frizzell, MD, Le Bonheur’s medical director of...
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Kids Complaining of a Racing Heart
Many times, parents report that their children and adolescents complain of a racing heart. Is this something parents should be concerned about and what does it mean? We asked Ryan Jones, MD and...
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The Power of Playing
Kids are home for the summer, and it's a great time for parents to promote play activities. We talked to Jamie Droke, child life specialist at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, about the power of play....
View ArticleCheck the Back Seat
In the past week, at least six Tennessee and Arkansas children died after being left in hot cars.Experts at Le Bonheur Children's caution parents to be extra careful, especially during extreme heat....
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