The Kohl's A Minute for Kids campaign is a way for Kohl's Department Stores and Dayton Children's to bring health, safety and prevention information to children and families in the region.
Safety through the ages…Learn how to use developmental concepts to better protect your toddler. Safety through the ages…Learn how to use developmental concepts to better protect your toddler.
Expert: Eileen Kasten, MD, developmental pediatrician Learn more
If your child is using a cell phone to text, make sure he or she understands the dangers of texting and “sexting.”
Expert: Greg Ramey, PhD, child psychologist Learn more
Countdown to good health 5 – 2 – 1 – 0. Learn how taking small “bites” toward good health can lead to big gains.
Expert: James Ebert, MD, lead physician, lipid clinic Learn more
This year’s flu season—with the seasonal flu and H1N1—is expected to be a long one. Learn how to best prevent the flu.
Expert: Sherman Alter, MD, infectious disease Learn more
When cleaning your house, it’s important to use products and methods to minimize asthma triggers.
Expert: Belinda Huffman, respiratory therapist, pulmonary medicine Learn more
With active kids, a hard “bonk” on the head is common. When is it more than just a “bonk?”
Expert: Laurence Kleiner, MD, pediatric neurosurgeon Learn more
On a sunny summer afternoon, Andrew Suddith, age 8, was playing at the park. Enjoying the fun, Andrew ran as fast as he could and collided with another child, hitting heads.
"I felt woozy like I had been 'knocked-out'," Andrew remembers.
After a few tears, the group continued to play, believing Andrew’s pains were normal signs of a minor head injury.
About an hour after returning home, Andrew began to feel sick and started vomiting. Melissa, Andrew’s mom, knew that this sign wasn’t normal and decided to take Andrew to urgent care.
"When we arrived at urgent care the clinical staff advised us to go to the emergency department and sent us to Dayton Children's Soin Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Center for further treatment," says Melissa.
The doctors diagnosed Andrew with a minor concussion and monitored him for a few hours.
"I didn’t know much about concussions before Andrew’s accident, except the basic signs to look for," says Melissa. "I didn’t realize that what I thought as a small 'bonk' on the head could really cause that much damage."
"The nurses and doctors at Dayton Children's were kind, and made me feel better," Andrew said. "They asked me a lot of questions to make sure my head still 'worked'."
Melissa was told to continue to watch Andrew closely, making sure he did not vomit or bump his head again. He was also not allowed to run or jump around for a few days. If any strange symptoms were to develop, she was advised to call the doctor.
Since Melissa didn't know much about concussions before Andrew’s incident, the advice from Dayton Children’s doctors and nurses was very helpful.
Melissa reminds parents, "If your child has symptoms such as increasing headache, stiff neck, trouble hearing or mood changes it may be a concussion and your child requires medical attention."
Now, many months after Andrew’s concussion, he is back to his normal "headstrong" self and feeling great.