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Lying to your child: Is it ever OK?
If you’ve ever stretched the truth to get your kids to behave, you’re in good company. According to a study published in the International Journal of Psychology, 84% of American parents they surveyed...
6 Ways to keep kids safe around medications
You might be pretty good at home security. Many people have doorbell cameras, security alarm systems, door locks, window locks and child locks. But have you ever thought about medication storage?
Ways to reduce chemicals in your child’s food
Almost every time you walk into the grocery store there is a new food item. It’s a wonder how the stores fit everything on the shelves. But have you ever wondered about the additives in all these foods?
Lorestry App
Lorestry is a digital storybook where parents can track firsts, favorites, feelings, skills, and communications to create a timeline. You can add updates as they happen or use the calendar feature to add...
Tips to help your toddler communicate
Concerned about your child meeting language milestones? You’re not alone. I often work with children whose parents are really concerned their children are not yet talking. One thing I try and point out is...
Tips for celebrating the holidays safely during COVID-19
The holidays are generally a time for people to reconnect with family and friends, but it is important to remember you can spread illnesses, like the virus that causes COVID-19, even when you feel healthy.
How early work experience can positively impact kids
One of the best things I get to see in my role is the change in confidence in young adults after getting a job or starting a volunteer experience. In my role as the Project RISE manager at Children’s Mercy...
Teaching healthy body image tips for kids
The weight loss industry is lucrative, and to make that money, its messages are everywhere. It’s hard to look anywhere without seeing recommendations about weight loss, the perfect look and ways to achieve...
5 harmless April Fool’s Day pranks to play on kids
Well, it’s that time of year again – April Fool’s Day. This year is a good time for some light-hearted, harmless pranks parents can play on kids.
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Finding an Adult-Care Doctor
Tips for finding a provider Our team will guide patients through the process of finding an adult care doctor. Here is a list of things for patients and families to consider. Ask for a suggestion from your...
Connect to Care: Asthma Telemedicine in Schools
The Connect to Care program provides asthma care by telemedicine at select Kansas City Public Schools locations. It is the first Children’s Mercy pilot program to offer telemedicine specialty care in a...
Language and Accessibility Services
Related Links The Department of Language Services at Children’s Mercy Hospital focuses on bridging the communication barriers between Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
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Advance trauma-informed care delivery and education through the Council on Violence Prevention and respective workgroups. Implemented suicide screening pilots with teens ages 12 and above in the Teen...
Year 1 Progress Update
Children’s Mercy completed the first pediatric Community Health Needs Assessment in the Greater Kansas City Area in 2013. This effort, with the help of Professional Research Consultants, allowed us to...
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Develop innovative care delivery options that promote convenient access to pediatric clinical services Additional telemedicine clinics have “gone live” (have list below**) Enhanced language services and...
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