The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper and the American Academy of Pediatrics wishes you and your family a hauntingly happy Halloween, and we encourage children of all ages to be careful when taking to the trick-or-treat trail.
Here are a …
Before you dip into that stash of Halloween candy hanging around the house or office, consider this: one “fun size” Baby Ruth bar contains 130 calories and seven grams of fat!
With Halloween just a few days away, even the …
With all the news about seasonal flu and the H1N1 pandemic flu, the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper understands that parents have many questions about vaccines for their child. We encourage parents and children alike to get the seasonal flu …
Sometimes we can’t protect our children from the scrapes and falls that happen while they are exploring and testing their limits – and ours. But when it comes to getting x-rays or other treatment, children are not just small adults. …
Most parents are a little uncertain about the right time and reason to take their daughter to a gynecologist for the first time.
Cooper obstetrician & gynecologist Saifuddin T. Mama. M.D., M.P.H., who specializes in pediatric and adolescent gynecologic …
Summer is a wonderful time for family fun. Playing sports, going on vacation and spending long days at the shore gives your children much-needed down time, but what happens in September when your child goes back to school? Commonly, the …
It’s summertime and families are enjoying outdoor activities. The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper is happy to provide tips for healthy fun in the sun. If the activities get a little out of hand and your child does suffer an …
With cases now confirmed in New Jersey, many parents are concerned about how the Swine Flu (H1N1) will affect them and especially their children. Constant television reports with people wearing masks and scenes of emergency rooms can be scary scenes …
With the arrival of Spring come the thoughts of outdoor activities, leaving behind the cold, dark days of winter and having some fun in the sun. Whether participating in structured sports like baseball, softball or soccer or just having fun …
This month, the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper offers tips for parents who have children struggling in school. Director of the Cooper Learning Center Richard Selznick, Ph.D., has extensive experience assessing and treating children with a broad range of learning …