2023
October
31,
2023
|
14:36 PM
America/Chicago
Happy Halloween! Patients and staff members joined in on the fun with trick-or-treating Tuesday in the Atrium at Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth and at Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper. We hope everyone has a safe and happy …
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2022
October
31,
2022
|
16:09 PM
America/Chicago
Happy Halloween! Our patients participated in trick-or-treating while babies in the NICU celebrated their first Halloween dressed in adorable costumes. Our staff members showed off their Halloween spirit! We hope everyone has a safe and happy …
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2021
October
27,
2021
|
11:00 AM
America/Chicago
Like any 11 year old, Ben Holland looks forward to dressing up for Halloween trick-or-treats. His wheelchair gets a costume too.Joe Holland sketches out and builds the elaborate designs every October that transform his son’s wheelchair into …
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October
26,
2021
|
10:24 AM
America/Chicago
By Diane Arnaout, M.D. Heck yes I am.Because…candy.Candy my children will eventually forget about and I will enjoy.Last year, things seemed pretty new and scary when it came to COVID. We were still figuring out how it spread, how kids …
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2020
October
30,
2020
|
17:55 PM
America/Chicago
The tiniest patients at Cook Children's Medical Centerand their families celebrate their first Halloween.
Stitch-a-Wish, the volunteer sewing, knitting and crocheting group for Cook Children's, generously provided the most …
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October
06,
2020
|
10:45 AM
America/Chicago
With COVID-19 still circulating in North Texas, now is the time to start planning alternative Halloween activities.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is discouraging trick-or-treating nationwide, calling it a high-risk activity …
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2019
October
29,
2019
|
17:11 PM
America/Chicago
Tomorrow night, your biggest worry should be how much candy you are allowing your kids to eat on Halloween. Before you head out with your little trick-or-treaters, here are a few tips for you and your family to keep in mind this …
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2016
October
30,
2016
|
21:05 PM
America/Chicago
Remember - tonight when the little ghouls and goblins come trick-or-treating at your door, you most likely don't know the child under the mask.
The children who knock on your door may be walking up your steps with special developmental or …
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October
27,
2016
|
10:10 AM
America/Chicago
Sadly, many kids get hit by cars during Halloween. A little planning before the big night can go a long way toward keeping your children injury free. Safe trick-or-treating begins with your littles ones' costumes.
"Parents may think …
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2015
October
28,
2015
|
15:28 PM
America/Chicago
Razor blades in apples?
Poisoned candy?
We’ve heard these scary tales since we were little kids. Parents make sure you check your kids’ candy before they begin munching on their treats, but know that many of the stories …
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October
27,
2015
|
09:37 AM
America/Chicago
If you ask someone to say the first thing that comes to their mind about Halloween, it would likely be candy.
Halloween can be a particularly challenging time of year for families and children dealing with diabetes. Whether a family is dealing …
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October
25,
2015
|
19:23 PM
America/Chicago
Your kids have baskets full of sugary candy after trick-or-treating. How can you let them have some sweets while trying to keep them healthy?
Limiting how much Halloween candy your kids eat isn't as tricky as it seems. Stop them from getting …
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2014
October
27,
2014
|
14:32 PM
America/Chicago
Every year Halloween signals the beginning of higher calories goodies and food that roll out with end of the year holidays. Candy and other sugary treats like candied apples have been staples in the Halloween tradition. Children with type 1 …
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