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… ages 7 and under can have three to seven conflicts per hour. These fights can be upsetting for parents as we know how important sibling relationships are. Our hope, when we have more than … than punishing afterward. Praise your children when they solve their arguments and reward good behavior.  Be fair. If you must get involved, listen to all sides of the story. Be … avoid feelings of favoritism. When it comes to sibling conflicts, there are rarely innocents. For the most part, kids who hurt one another or are getting hurt were already doing something you …

… or other illnesses are not able to discharge to home safely or be independent with caring for themselves.   Medical Equipment Free of Charge   The Methodist Equipment Loan Program … student volunteers – collects donated home medical equipment, ensures it’s cleaned per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards and in good working order, and then loans the equipment free of charge to those who need it most. In …

… aches and pains, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. When you don’t feel good, you might start feeling depressed. Your motivation to be active and care for yourself can decline. And when you’re used to being inactive, incorporating any kind of new … weight at the same rate as working out on land. Where do I begin? Aquatic exercise is great for injured athletes, older individuals, runners who want a break from land-based exercise or …

… Bobbi Gill calls Mary-Ellen Bartels, MPT, CLT-LANA, her “guardian angel,” and for good reason. Bobbi has been a physical therapy patient at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital for four years as she’s battled balance issues, a torn rotator cuff, back problems, lymphedema …

… Kilgore wears a pin that showcases the same white and yellow flower she’s been fond of for years.   Making days a little brighter Daisies represent cheerfulness – something Kilgore … lung. During her hospitalization, things took a turn for the worse. Her prognosis didn’t look good, but “Hayden treated my mother like she was the most important person at all times,” the … something so horrible a little more tolerable.’” “My mom was having a lot of anxiety with the news, and Hayden went right to work coordinating with doctors to get permission to give her …

… teen drivers ages 16-19 lose their lives in car crashes, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In Nebraska, teen drivers represent about 7% of all the state’s drivers, yet they account for 21% of crashes, according to 2017 data from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway … involved in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts. Insist that your teen buckle up. Set a good example and wear yours, too! Not buckling is a secondary offense in Nebraska. That means law …

… Christmas is for Caring At Methodist Health System, “The Meaning of Care” is more than a tag line or motto. … smiles, warm touches and cheerful embraces of each new day.   Our special series “Christmas is for Caring” hopes to inspire and illustrate how this spirit comes to life in what can seem like … what was wrong, the patient revealed a devastating loss. That while she was being treated for her illness, her home had caught fire. She and her husband and their young children lost …

… in the Storm: Patient Leans on Methodist Doctor Through Unknowns of Long COVID After fighting for her life last winter, Sarah Drummond spent the spring learning how to live again. Sarah, 36, … Critical Care Unit, where she was intubated and in a coma – “a black hole,” she said – for over five weeks. She didn’t know the battle that awaited her when she regained consciousness. … Decline Pulmonologist Sumit Mukherjee, MD , who also specializes in critical care, has cared for numerous COVID-19 patients at Jennie Edmundson with inspiring and heartbreaking outcomes. …

… and how to become leaders. Staff members also stress responsibility and accountability. For Josh, those valuable lessons also apply to his health.   Taking Ownership of His Health Josh, … is necessary. Some patients, he said, have sent him photos of symptoms and asked if an office visit was appropriate, or if a health situation while overseas required immediate attention. … Questions? For FAQs to help you set up online access after you receive email instructions, visit  the Methodist My care page . For help navigating the portal once you have access, call …

… According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all Americans should immediately begin socially … have will put someone at risk – your grandmother, your boyfriend, your yoga class.  Q: Can I visit other family members and friends?  A: Unfortunately, no. We’ve seen how easily COVID-19 can … won’t even know they have the disease. Just because you feel fine doesn’t mean it’s safe to visit your elderly aunt or have the neighbor kids over for a playdate.  Q: Can I still go to bars …