Helping Hands Pediatrics

09/28/2025

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Here are 8️⃣ ways to improve a child's self-esteem and curb childhood obesity: https://bit.ly/3JVahxi.

As a pediatric obesity psychologist, I encounter kids and teens with low self-esteem almost daily. What is often looked over is the interaction between self-esteem, mood and emotional eating.

09/25/2025

Today is World Pharmacists Day! When picking up a prescription, have you ever been asked, “do you have any questions for the pharmacist?” Here are 5️⃣ common questions pharmacists get asked!

09/22/2025

Supporting your teen in developing healthy relationships is crucial for their emotional well-being and future interpersonal success. Check out these tips to learn how to foster a positive environment for your teen!

09/19/2025

🧠 Because concussions occur so frequently in young athletes, it’s important for parents to know how to recognize them!

🔗 From symptoms to when to seek care, here is everything parents need to know about concussions: https://bit.ly/47JQBGd.

09/16/2025

One way to reduce the risk of SIDS is to always put your baby to sleep on their back. Only 44% of parents do this at every sleep.

Know the ABC's of Safe Sleep: Alone. Back. Crib. Every baby. Every sleep.

09/13/2025

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Research has shown that children who experience weight-based bullying and teasing are more likely to have diagnoses of depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation.

Learn how to teach children differently about body size differences and what to do if your child is experiencing weight-based teasing or bullying:

Research has shown that children who experience weight-based bullying and teasing are more likely to have diagnoses of depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation.

09/12/2025

September Employee Spotlight - Dr. Linda Iskra-Stevenson!

Dr. Iskra-Stevenson has been with Nationwide Children's Hospital for 5 years as a pediatrician at Helping Hands Pediatrics. She also completed her internship and residency here.

"My team is kind, supportive and has fun working with our little patients!"

In her free time, Dr. Iskra-Stevenson enjoys bike riding, traveling, cooking and volunteering.

Favorite TV Show: Girl Meets Farm
Favorite Snack: Ice cream
Favorite Sports Team: Ohio State Buckeyes & Pittsburgh Steelers

09/11/2025

What can parents do to keep kids safe in the digital world? Remember GAME! For more digital safety tips, click here https://bit.ly/4oBhthL

09/09/2025

Let's talk about kidneys! From what they are to what they do, here's everything you should know about your kidneys. ⬇️

09/07/2025

Now is a great time for parents to talk to their kids about how to safely travel to and from school! Whether your child is riding the bus, walking or driving to school, check out these important safety tips: https://bit.ly/4mwuAyX.

09/05/2025

💤 How long did it take to get your child to sleep tonight? Are you still trying? From infants to teens, here are a few simple ideas to help with the bedtime battle: https://bit.ly/3TtXjJ4

For many parents and children alike, bedtime has little to do with lullabies and sweet dreams. Bedtime is often battle time when kids are reluctant to head to bed for fear of being alone or missing all the fun that happens after they shut their eyes for...

09/02/2025

🐝 Have you been fending off yellow jackets lately? Whether you are allergic or not, it is best to avoid being stung, and the best way to keep from getting stung is to outsmart them! Here are the top 5 ways to do just that ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bbAjnB

5 ways to outsmart a yellow jacket.