An approaching birth is normally a joyful event, but for Jodie and James Campbell of Louisville it was fraught with anxiety. In 2013, their unborn child had become severely anemic from a viral infection, parvovirus, Jodie had developed. At 24 weeks of pregnancy, the child’s survival depended entirely on a timely blood transfusion into the…
Our new name and logo reflect 125 years of keeping children at the heart of what we do. It’s also support and compassion for families, and helping children through every age, every stage and every step of the way. Our name strengthens our mission and respects our long-term faith heritage. Selecting Norton Children’s Hospital as…
I have been in Louisville for 21 years as a child neurologist. I ended up in Louisville because Dr. Sole, who was also a child neurologist, was two years my senior at St. Louis Children’s and came here to practice. During my last year I can remember going to our administrative department in St. Louis…
When is the last time you and your family sat down at the table together for a family meal? If family mealtime is a rare occurrence in your home, now’s the time to make it a regular routine. Studies show that family mealtime has benefits for both the mind and the body. Some researchers even…
Sure, a hospital couldn’t run without doctors and nurses. But there are countless underdogs helping families get through some of the most difficult times of their lives. One of them is chaplain Rev. Brian Wilson, M.Div. He sat down with us to talk about what it’s like to do his job at Norton Children’s Hospital….
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics has shown that kids using electronic devices such as smart phones and tablets at bedtime are more than twice as likely to not get the sleep they need. And keeping the devices in the bedroom can also affect sleep, as children in the study were 50 percent more…
As parents it is impossible to prevent our children from experiencing hardships —divorce, financial struggles, illness, death of a loved one just to name a few. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and rise above setbacks or hardships. Resilient people see challenges as opportunities. Teaching children how to be resilient is critical, because It…
Getting your kids to eat their vegetables can be quite the task. Use up the last of this summer’s zucchini or summer squash with this recipe that’s sure to please. Zucchini spaghetti 4 zucchini or summer squash 1 tablespoon olive oil Seasoning to taste (we love Trader Joe’s 21 seasoning blend) ¼ cup water Using…
When you awaken to those middle-of-the-night moans and groans from your growing kid, it’s not necessarily a reason to rush to the emergency department. Nor should it be dismissed as an attempt to skip school the next day. You might chalk it up as an episode of growing pains. There’s long been debate about the…
If you’re looking for teething gels and tablets for your baby, beware of products currently being investigated by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA first warned against using homeopathic teething products in 2010, then again in September 2016 after an investigation found more than 400 reports of children having seizures, breathing problems and tremors….
In today’s world of electronic conveniences, it’s hard for parents to know how much is too much time spent on the phone or computer. We asked Derek, a 14-year-old JCPS high school student, to log his time spent on the phone in an average day so we could get an idea of what it’s like…
Calcium is a superhero for your child’s bones, setting them up for a strong, healthy body later in life. And it’s hidden in some surprising places — like edamame and chickpeas! Try this recipe for a calcium boost. Crispy Edamame and Chickpeas A perfect healthy snack or salad topping 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans),…