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
At a routine visit to the family physician, Dominique Samuel’s sugar and blood pressure tests came back high.
"I have diabetes," says Diana, his mother, "And I knew these numbers meant someday Dominique could also develop the disease."
"Dominique was gaining weight quickly," adds Diana, "And kids at school were starting to tease him - we knew we needed to do something."
"I wanted to do something to be healthier," says Dominique, "But I didn’t know how to do it."
Knowing that diabetes ran in the family, the Samuel's family doctor referred them to the lipid clinic at Dayton Children's. James Ebert, MD, the lead physician of the lipid clinic, gave them a list of foods to eat and the amount of calories to aim for each day.
"It’s important that families start with small, manageable steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle," says Dr. Ebert. "We typically tell families about the 5-2-1-0 prescription."
The 5-2-1-0 prescription is an easy way to remember - 5 fruits and vegetables each day, less than 2 hours of screen time such as television, computer or video games each day, at least 1 hour of activity each day and 0 sugary drinks.
Dr. Ebert was amazed when Dominique lost five pounds between his first and second appointment.
"Our whole family took Dr. Ebert’s advice and have seen positive changes," says Diana, who lost 18 pounds. Her fiancé lost 30 pounds.
"Dr. Ebert gave us small tips that have made a big difference," says Diana, "I bake and boil food instead of frying, and I don’t keep junk food in the house."
"The hardest part is not eating too many sweets - but we eat yogurt and fruit instead of candy bars," says Dominique, "I went four months without eating one candy bar and I’ve lost the taste for chips!"
And more important than losing weight, Dominique has learned how to maintain a healthy lifestyle by pairing proper nutrition with activity.
"My friends and I support each other - we play basketball and football together making sure we get at least an hour of activity each day," says Dominique.
"Dayton Children’s has been the hospital for all of my kids," says Diana, "They pay special attention to every child to make sure they get exactly what they need. Dominique needed some tips to get him started - and we’re seeing the results. I’m happy with the our family’s progress - I love Dayton Children’s."
If you feel your child could benefit from the services of the lipid clinic at Dayton Children’s, talk to your child’s doctor about a referral. Learn more about the lipid clinic.