eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospital

With the relentless stream of social media, television shows, articles, school and community events focused on the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11, parents may wonder how to best discuss these observances with their children and teenagers.

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It’s that time of year again — classrooms have been readied, pencils have been sharpened, and children of all ages are headed back to school. Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper is pleased to offer parents this checklist of additional resources to help make this season safe, healthy and sane for you and your students!

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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, express gratitude, and enjoy a holiday meal with family and friends. It’s also when there is almost three times the daily average number of cooking fires. In fact, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries in the United States.

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A child struggling in school can be debilitating for a family. Tensions rise as the patterns of avoidance and non-compliance emerge as the school year progresses. Parents can feel hopeless and directionless relative to the mounting school problems. Understanding how kids become shut-down learners can help parents be in a better position to take appropriate action.

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Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes because they weren’t wearing their seat belt or were not positioned properly in a car-safety seat. It’s important to know the correct way to use a car-safety seat in order to keep your children protected.

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Emma and Jacob were both confident and engaged in school, but things have changed as they’ve transitioned to upper elementary grades. While they’re quite different in style and personality, both manifest the signs of a shut-down learner.

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