Children's Wellness Center

12/10/2025

A recent study found that 12-year-olds who owned smartphones were more likely to experience depression and obesity and not get enough sleep than those without one.📱But if your child or teen already has a smartphone, you can still ensure that they don't miss out on important activities like exercise, sleep, and quality time with friends and family, or jeopardize their health. The key is to help them set boundaries. Here are tips to get started!

12/09/2025

December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month! 🧸🎁 If you're buying your children new toys for the holidays, it's important to keep in mind that safety should always come first. Here's a helpful guide that shares what to look for when buying toys and tips to prevent injuries.

Make sure to look out for button batteries or lithium coin batteries, high-powered magnets, or other small objects that children might be tempted to put in their mouths, noses, or ears.

Each year thousands of children are injured by toys. Read on to learn what to look for when buying toys that are safe.

12/08/2025

Preventable injury is the No. 1 killer of kids. Today's National Injury Prevention Day, and we're raising awareness about this alarming statistic and spreading the word about ways to keep kids safe. 🩹 Check out our safety hub with tips from our Children's Healthcare of Atlanta safety experts:https://www.strong4life.com/en/staying-safe?cid=fu-tr_d2-iip_na4_ch-sm_s-fb_na5

12/04/2025

Do you have a child with dyslexia or ADHD? Reading books with characters who have dyslexia and ADHD can help kids overcome their challenges. Here are 7 books to share! 📚

These books feature characters with learning and thinking differences like dyslexia and ADHD. See this list of teacher-recommended books for kids with reading issues or thinking differences.

12/03/2025

Talking to kids about drugs and alcohol is super important. But what's most effective is when you focus on connection instead of control. Start conversations from a calm and open place and know that having multiple small conversations over time instead of one long one is more productive. 💬

If you suspect that your child is using substances and you're noticing changes in mood, sleep, appetite, school performance or friendships, contact our office. We are here to help! ☎️

➡️ Read more here for tips on how to have conversations with your children about drugs and alcohol.

Talking to teens about drugs and alcohol use matters. This guide offers strategies for starting the conversation, setting limits and helping your child make safe decisions about substance use.

12/02/2025

Got your holiday decorations up? Make sure to follow 12 safety tips to keep your children safe around your decorations! 🎄

"Keep children away from button batteries and lithium coin batteries, which can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed. Secure battery compartments in electronic toys, string lights, flameless candles, light up necklaces and musical ornaments and books, for example. Wrap small batteries in tape before disposing of them."

​To help make sure your holiday decorations are safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some tips.

11/28/2025

Happy Native American Heritage Day!

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

11/25/2025

Our office will be closed on Thurs, Nov. 27th & Fri, Nov. 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🍁

11/24/2025

Like many families, you might find the holidays a busy time. But there are millions of families and children who are struggling with having enough to eat. You can help fight hunger and give back to the community through various means. And getting your children involved is a great way to teach them empathy, kindness, and how to make a positive difference. Here are a few actions to take to help your community! 🫂

Learn how your family can make a difference in ending childhood hunger. Explore tips for volunteering, donating food, and teaching kids about empathy and community care.​

11/24/2025

For , check out our latest blog about diabetes in children. https://loom.ly/kZdv-0c

There are two main types of diabetes seen in children: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Without insulin, the body can’t regulate blood sugar levels effectively. Type 2 diabetes happens when the body still makes insulin but doesn’t use it properly, a condition called insulin resistance. Over time, the pancreas can’t keep up, and blood sugar levels rise. Both types require close attention and ongoing care, but they differ in how they develop and how they’re managed.

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that causes problems with the body's ability to turn food into energy. The body needs the hormone insulin to help move sugar (also known as glucose) from the bloodstream into the cells, where it’s used as fuel. When diabetes develops, this process doesn’t ...

11/21/2025

Our staff holiday party was a blast! We had fun celebrating our team and all the joy they bring. 🎊