Education & Resources

As a parent, you’re always looking for ways to keep your family happier, healthier and safer. And here at WakeMed, we want to support you. We’ve collected a variety of articles, handouts and other resources that offer tips and hints on guiding your family toward better health, enhanced wellness and a safer way of life.

Education and Materials

• Nutrition Education: These nutritional tips and information can help you make smarter choices about food for you and your family.
• Sports Injury Prevention - Active Families: While sports injuries do happen, these injury prevention tips can help you promote a safe, optimal sports experience for your child.
• Stroke Education for Kids: Help kids learn more about the brain and strokes.
• Safety Tips and Injury Prevention: Help keep your kids safer with these injury prevention tips and suggestions.

Classes and Talks

• Safe Sitter Classes: Enroll your teen in a Safe Sitter® class, where they’ll learn the life and safety skills any teen should have before babysitting or staying home alone.

Coloring Pages and Activities

• Coloring Pages: Download and print out these hospital-themed coloring pages and activities.

Families First

• Families First is a publication of WakeMed Children’s where you can find news you can use pertaining to pediatric care, growth and social and emotional well-being. Information in this publication is presented by our expert providers for a general audience. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice or treatment. Please see your doctor if you have any questions about your child's medical care.