Children’s Mercy Kansas City
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The Road to Readiness: Preparing your Family for Disasters
This toolkit explains how families can prepare for disasters, highlighting the importance of considering children's unique needs and involving them in planning. It offers guidance …
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DisasterCast: Hurricane Preparedness
This under-8-minute video interviews Dr. Yasmine Pedrogo for tips on hurricane preparedness for pediatric practices, including how to help families plan ahead.
Drowning Prevention and Water Safety
This website provides information on drowning prevention and water safety. With a focus on patient care, the site offers resources for parents, caregivers, and healthcare …
Decontamination: Disaster Management Resources
This web page provides guidelines for and information about the decontamination of children in a mass chemical exposure incident. It discusses the need and important …
Parent-ish
This webpage features Parent-ish, a resource for parents provided by Children’s Mercy. The site offers helpful information and advice on parenting topics, health tips, and …
Safe Sleep, Safe Babies
This webpage describes ways to keep babies safe while they sleep. It explains that babies should always sleep on their backs, alone, and in a …
Talking to Kids About Tragedies
2019
· Children's Mercy Kansas City
This webpage describes how parents and caregivers can talk to kids about tragic events. It suggests being honest but using age-appropriate language, listening to children's …
We Care (Trauma-Informed Care)
This webpage explains how trauma-informed care is used to support children and families. It helps people who have experienced difficult or stressful events by understanding …
Powering Families: A Learning Series from Children’s Mercy
This webinar series offers guidance to parents and families to support their children’s health and well-being. It covers important topics, including safety and mental health, …
Resources for Children with Complex Medical Needs
This webpage offers resources available for children who have complex medical needs. It lists programs, support services, and helpful links for families and caregivers. The …