Skip to main content

Search Results

Your search returned 5041 results

Smith County

Center for Independent Living LINK, Inc. (785) 625-6942 Developmental Disability Organization Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Inc. (785) 625-5678 Department of Children and Families DCF Office...

Stafford County

Center for Independent Living Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (620) 672-9600 Developmental Disability Organization Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. (620) 275-7521 Department of Children...

Year 1 Progress Update

Children’s Mercy completed the first pediatric Community Health Needs Assessment in the Greater Kansas City Area in 2013. This effort, with the help of Professional Research Consultants, allowed us to...

Access

Learn More 1.1 Learn more 1.2 Learn more 1.3 Learn more 1.4 Learn more 1.5 Learn more 1.6 Learn more 1.7 Learn more 1.8   Download printable infographic Access...

1.5

Develop innovative care delivery options that promote convenient access to pediatric clinical services Additional telemedicine clinics have “gone live” (have list below**) Enhanced language services and...

1.7

Establish community collaborations and effective partnerships that promote access Project ECHO – community collaboration between CMH, KU and AAP for the improvement of pediatric epilepsy care throughout...

2.3

Advance trauma-informed care delivery and education through the Council on Violence Prevention and respective workgroups. Implemented suicide screening pilots with teens ages 12 and above in the Teen...

Parent-ish Topic Suggestions

We're always looking for great parenting tips, please share with us. Or suggest a topic you would like our experts to cover. Parent-ish Topic Suggestions...

Connect to Care: Asthma Telemedicine in Schools

The Connect to Care program provides asthma care by telemedicine at select Kansas City Public Schools locations. It is the first Children’s Mercy pilot program to offer telemedicine specialty care in a...

Why siblings fight and what to do about it

National Siblings Day is approaching, providing a chance for brothers and sisters everywhere to celebrate each other and their bond. But anyone who grew up with a sibling knows that fighting comes with the...

The No. 1 rule about cleaning out earwax

Let’s set the scene - you look over at your kid and there’s a bunch of earwax in their ear. You may feel immediate panic to clean it out. There’s no way you can let them walk around like that. So, you run...

Ways to reduce chemicals in your child’s food

Almost every time you walk into the grocery store there is a new food item. It’s a wonder how the stores fit everything on the shelves. But have you ever wondered about the additives in all these foods?

March

Get updates Subscribe to Parent-ish Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest a Parent-ish topic Top Posts Topics Archive Have questions about a specific condition or symptom?

Teaching healthy body image tips for kids

The weight loss industry is lucrative, and to make that money, its messages are everywhere. It’s hard to look anywhere without seeing recommendations about weight loss, the perfect look and ways to achieve...

Tips to help your toddler communicate

Concerned about your child meeting language milestones? You’re not alone. I often work with children whose parents are really concerned their children are not yet talking. One thing I try and point out is...

Ways to beat the dreaded summer boredom

Summer is finally here! We love the sunny days and the freedom a school break can bring. Here are some ways to keep kids active this summer, before they even have the chance to say, “I’m bored.”

How early work experience can positively impact kids

One of the best things I get to see in my role is the change in confidence in young adults after getting a job or starting a volunteer experience. In my role as the Project RISE manager at Children’s Mercy...

April

Get updates Subscribe to Parent-ish Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest a Parent-ish topic Top Posts Topics Archive Have questions about a specific condition or symptom?

March

Get updates Subscribe to Parent-ish Have a parenting hack to share? Or a topic you'd like to see? Suggest a Parent-ish topic Top Posts Topics Archive Have questions about a specific condition or symptom?

5 harmless April Fool’s Day pranks to play on kids

Well, it’s that time of year again – April Fool’s Day. This year is a good time for some light-hearted, harmless pranks parents can play on kids.