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When you are trying to help your family eat more nutritiously, you should focus on how much your family is eating in addition to what they are eating. The occasional cookie is not going to lead to massive weight gain, but oversized cookies eaten every day can put your family on the path to obesity.
This video shows how average portion sizes have grown and how this impacts the calorie content of the foods you consume. Watch it to improve your awareness of super-size portions and take control of them.
For more tips on healthier living for the whole family, contact Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas. You can reach us by visiting our website, calling our Consult-A-Nurse healthcare referral line at (702) 233-5437, or using our iTriage app for your smartphone.
Last updated 5 months ago
Prescription medications may be recommended for the care of your child for reasons ranging from minor infections to mood disorders, but it is important to recognize that prescribing medicine for a child is not the same as doing so for an adult. In order to ensure that your child is safely using medication, you should seek specialized pediatric care that accounts for these factors that can compromise the safe use of prescription drugs.
Children cannot take adult dosages
Many medications prescribed to children are the same as those used for adults, but the dosages are much lower. Because children all grow at varying rates and reach maturity at different ages, it is beneficial to work with a pediatrician who can easily identify how much of a certain medication is appropriate for your child.
Specific medications should not be prescribed to children
When drugs are prescribed for behavioral and psychological disorders in children, there are many complexities to be aware of. Some mood-altering medications are dangerous for adolescents, because they can cause reactions that do not occur in adults. Additionally, some of these medications can alter normal development and behavior, so it is best to work through a dedicated children’s pharmacy to prevent these issues.
Parents need to be informed of proper use
Because parents will be dispensing prescribed medications to their children at home, they will need to have an understanding of how and when the medicine should be given. Pediatricians and pharmacists should review proper use with parents before the medication is taken by the child, and parents should never give adult medication to a child without a doctor’s approval.
At Sunrise Children’s Hospital, we take the necessary steps to ensure that our young patients are safely taking the medications they need to get better. We have a dedicated inpatient pediatric pharmacy and we offer educational services to parents so they can maintain excellent care at home. Learn more about how we can help you keep your child healthy by visiting our website or calling us at (702) 233-5437.
Last updated 5 months ago
Children’s health needs are unique, and your kids deserve the specialized and advanced care offered by Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas. To learn how to help your child stay healthy after consulting us for your pediatric care, browse the links below. For more information about our hospital services, contact us online or call us at (702) 233-5437.
Understand why watching television is bad for your child with this article from KidsHealth.org.
ChooseMyPlate.gov looks at some kid-friendly ways to serve fruits and vegetables in your meals.
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has some tips on getting active with the whole family.
Check out NIMH.gov for some reading on the use of antidepressant medication in children and teens.
Learn about antibiotic resistance and how to prevent it at FDA.gov.
Last updated 5 months ago
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the need for changes in daily habits and behaviors also rises. One of the leading reasons childhood obesity has become so prevalent is a shift toward more sedentary lifestyles in which more time is spent sitting in front of TV and computer screens. You can inspire healthier recreational time in your household by organizing physical activities for the whole family so you can all exercise safely and frequently. Here are some ideas for fun family activities that will help everyone in your home burn excess calories.
Family fitness competitions
Adding the element of competition to your family’s exercise routine can help keep young members of the family interested and motivated. Consider having family races or contests to see who can do the most physical activity each week. Make a chart to track the leaders in your family and remind everyone that being physically active is a household priority.
Outdoor hikes
Taking your activities outdoors will encourage your children to interact with the world around them instead of spending the day in front of the television. When you have time on the weekends, take the family for a long hike so you can take in the beauty of the outdoors while getting great exercise. Bring a nutritious picnic along with you so you can pair proper eating with your new healthy habit of family exercise.
Neighborhood sports teams
You can get the whole community involved in your fitness efforts by enlisting neighbors to start your own sports teams at local parks. This will not only get everyone moving, but it will also help your children gain social skills and build friendships founded in healthy hobbies.
For more ideas to inspire your kids to get active, contact Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas through our Consult-A-Nurse healthcare referral line at (702) 233-5437 or by visiting our website. We offer nutritional counseling from clinical dieticians specializing in pediatric nutrition so that your kids can eat the right foods to fuel them for fun family activities.
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