Sep 9, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health
By Tamar Petty This is the last picture taken of Leah (and myself) before our world was turned on end by childhood cancer on January 26, 2012. It was taken at a birthday party that was filled with fun activities, but not enjoyed by my daughter. She spent much of the...
Aug 20, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Adam Gower, MD, pediatric pulmonologist, Brenner Children’s Hospital As a pediatric pulmonologist, I often see patients (and their parents) when they have had their first asthma attack or diagnosed with reactive airway disease. Many parents also contact me when...
Jun 18, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Amy Yoder, M.D. – Ford, Simpson, Lively & Rice Pediatrics Most parents have encountered the constipation conundrum with their children. It’s common, but can be challenging to deal with and often uncomfortable for the child. Constipation can be caused by a...
May 6, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Megan Crisci Have you ever been attending a social gathering revolving around children, such as a birthday party or school Christmas party and witnessed what some might categorize as a “helicopter” or “overprotective” mom meticulously monitoring every tiny piece of...
May 2, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Daniel Krowchuk, M.D., Pediatrician and Co-Director of Pediatric Dermatology, Brenner Children’s Hospital One of the more vexing skin problems affecting children is molluscum contagiosum. What is it and what can be done about it? Molluscum contagiosum (“molluscum”)...
Apr 16, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Dr. Susan Hunsinger, MD, of Advance Pediatrics A child’s first three years of life is an incredible journey for both the child and parents, as this is the most dramatic period of growth in life. The average newborn is 7 lbs at birth, 20 inches long and has a head...
Apr 12, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, From the Doctor, Health
By Amy S. Whigham, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT) at Brenner Children’s Hospital Ear infections are an expected part of childhood, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. They can be painful, cause a delay in speech development, scar the eardrums and even lead...
Apr 5, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By Hannah Shipton, the 2013 Ambassador Mom for the Winston-Salem March for Babies Chapter 1 – The Decision On Mother’s Day 2010, my husband and I found out we were pregnant. We were both shocked and excited when the physician informed us we would be having a multiple...
Mar 15, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Dr. Leslie Smith of Cornerstone Pediatric Associates of Kernersville “Help!! My child is sick again.” This is something that I hear in my pediatric practice almost every day. Moms ask, “Why is my child always sick? Could it be that their immune system is broken in...
Mar 12, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health
By Suzy Fielders Every parent’s worst fear is something bad happening to their child, so when I got a call from my daughter’s daycare on March 16, 2011 saying they had called 911 as she was having an anaphylactic reaction, those fears came to life for me. Luckily she...
Mar 3, 2013 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, From the Doctor, Health, Nutrition
By Dara Garner-Edwards, MSW, LCSW, Family Counselor, Brenner Children’s Hospital Despite how perfect your child is to you, she might develop concerns about weight at some point—particularly in her tween and teen years. And while you can’t control the messages...
Jan 16, 2013 | Bereavement, Children's Health & Wellness, Health
By Guest Blogger Cherie Brewer I met the love of my life on September 15, 2000. I was at my dad’s high school for their homecoming football game. My cousin’s wife had begged me to change my work schedule and come to the game, so I did. While at the game, this tall...
Jan 5, 2013 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Restaurants
The title of this post sounds somewhat like a marital event, at least in my house…but that’s a story for another time. The drive thru to which I am referring is the fast food drive thru, which I love and hate equally. Love: french fries. Come on! Who...
Dec 22, 2012 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Safety
By Tracy Roche, Prevention Consultant at Alcohol & Drug Services Is this a cough drop or Jolly Rancher? Can you tell if that’s a gummy bear or a gummy vitamin? Honey, do you want your cough medicine in grape, cherry, or watermelon flavor? According to Safe Kids,...
Dec 12, 2012 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Camps, Children's Health & Wellness, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Health, Recreation, Shopping, Sports
By Chelsea Cullen, Communications Director for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Whether the person on your list is a long-time fitness fan or new to all things exercise, the Y has tons of great ways to embrace healthy living in your holiday gift giving. Here are a...
Dec 8, 2012 | -, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Michelle Linkous, DO, Wake Forest Baptist Health – Brenner Children’s Hospital The well-behaved toddler. You might think it’s an urban myth, but it’s actually an achievable goal—even for your child. Yes, your child. The one who is yanking at your laptop...
Nov 13, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Nicole Witten, Brenner Children’s Hospital Office of Development, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center This year there’s an exciting new gift idea for Winston-Salem area families, and it’s one where the shopping helps a great cause! Brenner Children’s Hospital at...
Oct 20, 2012 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Andrea Morgan When my oldest son was about five years old, he started having dry hands when winter would start. I really didn’t think too much about it and cream seemed to help it feel better by the next morning. That seemed to be the pattern...
Sep 21, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Health, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By N. Amalie Harris, M.A. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist Ever wonder why some kids are practically born talking and others take their sweet time learning “to use their words?” There are lots of factors that determine when children will talk, including their...
Aug 28, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Mark A. Pashayan, MD, Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital Pediatrics – Clemmons As you probably know by now, all North Carolina schoolchildren entering sixth grade must be up-to-date on the Tdap booster vaccine. The Tdap vaccine protects against...
Jul 19, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Developmental Concerns, Education, Elementary, Health, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Henri Brown Of all the things parents need to know—how to potty train, how to prevent accidents, how to feed and water your children well—no one educates parents about the components of reading. Yet, according to childrenofthecode.org, ”more children are at...
May 4, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Health
By Debra Benfield, M.Ed., R.D., LDN, Medical Nutrition Therapist Yesterday’s blog about dealing with your child’s eating and weight focused on what NOT to do. Today’s topic is much more hopeful! Let me back up a bit and let you know that I have great compassion for...
May 3, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Health
By Debra Benfield, M.Ed., R.D., LDN, Medical Nutrition Therapist Does anything freeze you in your tracks faster than someone commenting on your child’s body size? Is there anything that creates more embarrassment, shame, confusion, anxiety, or maybe anger, than “Has...
Apr 27, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Steve J. Hodges, MD, Pediatric Urologist Wake Forest Baptist Health – Brenner Children’s Hospital You may think you’ve tried everything. Restricting your child’s fluid intake after dinner. Setting an alarm in the middle of the night to wake your child for a...
Apr 3, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Casey Raymer In December of 2008 my husband, Lee, and I found out we were pregnant with twins after a long struggle with infertility. We were, of course, overjoyed! We were in awe of those tiny people growing inside me and greeted each check-up and ultrasound with...
Mar 8, 2012 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Groceries & Couponing, Health, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN. The top 12 most researched cancer fighting foods are in your grocery store. That’s right. There are foods you can buy today that will satisfy your family and fight cancer, too! There is no magic food. I’ve been working...
Feb 24, 2012 | Bereavement, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Local Resources, Non Profits
By Michelle Boyte On Good Friday, April 9, 2004, my husband, Cory and I welcomed Lillie into our family of three. Along with sister, Hannah, Lillie was a special blessing with a smile and spirit that could light up a room and touch a world. Little did we know, Lillie...
Feb 23, 2012 | Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health
By Derek A. Williams, D.O., Pediatric Cardiologist, Wake Forest Baptist Health – Brenner Children’s Hospital For many parents with middle and high-school aged children who are gearing up for spring sports, getting the screening physical exam is part of the process....
Feb 6, 2012 | Children with Special Needs, Children's Health & Wellness, Health, Parenting & Family
Did you know that this week is Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week? According to The Congenital Heart Information Network, CHD Awareness week is an annual effort to help educate the public about congenital heart defects. Participants include individuals,...
Jan 21, 2012 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, From the Doctor, Health, Nutrition
By Guest blogger, Michael Lee Coates, M.D., Chair, Family and Community Medicine Wake Forest Baptist Health – Brenner Children’s Hospital If the available information about the dangers of food dyes does not seem very black and white, don’t worry, you’re not alone....
