Dayton Children's Hospital

06/01/2026

☀️ Summer doesn’t have to be packed with expensive trips or perfectly planned activities to be meaningful. Sometimes the best memories come from the simplest moments together. 💛

From backyard dinners and family walks to boredom busters and flexible routines, our latest Family Summer Survival Guide is full of easy ways to help kids stay connected, active and supported all summer long.

Plus, grab FREE downloadable resources like:
📅 A Summer Connection Calendar
🎨 Summer Boredom Busters

https://bit.ly/4nPlwXH

What’s one simple summer tradition your family loves? Share it in the comments! 👇

05/29/2026

Let’s get moving!

Movement is so important for mental health. 🧘‍♂️

All you need to do is make it fun! And the best part is that any movement counts- it’s all about enjoying the process!

Drop your favorite family movement ideas in the comments below! 👇 The more creative the better!

05/28/2026

💙 Big conversations can start with small moments.

We’ve teamed up with Five Rivers MetroParks to bring special conversation starter signs to parks across our community as part of the On Our Sleeves movement — helping families create meaningful moments together while enjoying the outdoors. 🌳✨

You can find the signs at:
📍2nd Street Market
📍Eastwood MetroPark
📍Cox Arboretum MetroPark

Each sign includes simple prompts and questions designed to help children open up about their feelings, thoughts and experiences — because every child deserves to feel heard. 💚

Challenge your family to visit all three locations, snap a photo when you spot a sign and tag us in your adventures! 📸

05/27/2026

🎉 Big news for West Dayton families - our newest urgent care is officially OPEN!

Today, we’re proud to welcome families to Dayton Children’s newest urgent care, in the heart of West Dayton, bringing expert pediatric care closer to home for the community we’re honored to serve. 💙

From fevers and ear infections to sprains and minor injuries, families can count on walk-in care from board-certified pediatricians and pediatric-trained nurse practitioners in a space designed just for kids.

Because when your child needs care, you deserve a trusted care partner nearby.

📍 1711 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH 45417
⏰ Walk in anytime or save your spot online https://bit.ly/4u3Oogh

Please help us celebrate this exciting new chapter for local families! 🎈

05/26/2026

🚲 A helmet only works if it fits correctly.

As your kids head outside for bike rides, scooter adventures and neighborhood fun this summer, taking a few extra minutes to properly fit their helmet can make a lifesaving difference. A correctly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury by up to 88%. 💛

Here’s a quick helmet fit check:
✅ Helmet sits level on the head — not tilted back
✅ Front edge rests 1–2 finger widths above the eyebrows
✅ Straps form a “V” shape under each ear
✅ Chin strap is snug with only 1–2 fingers fitting underneath

And don’t forget these important bike safety reminders:
🚴 Ride on sidewalks or bike paths when possible
🚦 Follow traffic signs and use hand signals
💡 Wear bright colors and add lights or reflectors
👨‍👩‍👧 Ride together until kids are confident on their own

Safe rides start with smart habits. Where’s your family’s favorite place to ride bikes this summer? ⬇️

05/25/2026

When Lenox first started speech therapy at Dayton Children’s, he was struggling to be understood by the world around him. Conversations were hard. Social situations felt overwhelming. Making friends and building confidence didn’t come easy.

But everything began to change when he met speech-language pathologist Lauren Burke.

Through hard work, teamwork and encouragement, Lenox found his voice — and so much more.

Today, Lenox has graduated kindergarten with language scores above benchmark levels, is making friends with ease, playing sports, reading confidently and even landed a solo role as Santa in his school program. A moment his mom says may not have happened without speech therapy.

“His confidence has grown not only with speaking and being understood, but with sharing his interests, talking about everything he knows and reading,” his mom shared. “With the help of speech this past year, I can see a HUGE difference in him.”

For Lenox’s family, the journey wasn’t always easy — but having a care team that communicated, encouraged and celebrated every milestone made all the difference.

We’re so proud of Lenox and grateful to be part of his story. 💙

05/22/2026

Raising resilient kids is a hot topic these days - but what does that actually mean? And how do you do it?

One powerful way is to love your child unconditionally.

Start by showing interest in what they love and let them make mistakes (yes, really!) - while reminding them you'll always be there.

For more free On Our Sleeves resources and guides to help you positively impact the mental health of children in your life, join the movement by visiting https://childrensdayton.org/onoursleeves/

05/21/2026

Today, we celebrated an important milestone for Dayton Children’s and the future of pediatric health in our community. 💙

Our West Dayton location is now the Feldman Center for Healthy Futures, honoring Debbie Feldman’s 14 years of leadership and her lasting impact on children and families across our region. Her vision helped expand access to care, strengthen community partnerships and bring support closer to where families live.

Beginning May 27, urgent care services at this location will offer same-day pediatric care with evening and weekend hours — an important step in making care more accessible for the children and families we serve.

Thank you to the many families, partners and supporters who helped make this vision possible. Read the full news release at https://bit.ly/4dVA70m

05/19/2026

Phones down, eyes up! 📵 👀

☀️ While we’re all about fun in the sun, water safety is no joke. 💦 Whether your family is hitting the pool, lake, beach or backyard, assigning a water watcher helps to keep kiddos safe. Here are our top tips for the water watchers:

🏊‍♀️ Stay focused with no distractions (put your phone down!)
🏊‍♀️ Stay poolside the whole time
⏱ Take turns with other adults (rotate every 15-30 minutes)
👥 Do a headcount frequently
✋ Use a lanyard to identify the water watcher

May is Water Safety Month, and Dayton Children's is ready to dive into a safe swim season with your family!

05/18/2026

When Denise and her family lost their home after stepping up to care for her niece and nephew, they faced an impossible question: how do you keep a family together when the system wasn’t built for families like yours?

Now, thanks to Vermillion Place — a first-of-its-kind kinship housing community created through the leadership of Dayton Children’s and community partners — families like Denise’s have a safe place to call home. ❤️

We are incredibly proud to share that USA TODAY featured this powerful story and the life-changing impact of kinship housing.

Because caring for kids means caring about everything that impacts their health and future, including safe, stable housing.

Read the full story and see how the Dayton Children's community came together to support families raising children through love, sacrifice and resilience. 🔗 https://bit.ly/439WiK2

When aunts or grandmas raise young relatives, it strains finances. One solution keeps families together: affordable housing built for their needs.