Norton Healthcare's Parenting With You is the podcast that helps you keep your kids healthy and safe by providing practical, down to earth advice for parents of children of any age, from babies through the teen years.

In this Episode:

Disaster PreparednessIn this episode, our host, Dr. Erin Frazier speaks with Abby Bailey, NR Paramedic, MPA and Norton Children's Hub Site Manager for the Pediatric Pandemic Network.

From severe storms and power outages to house fires, floods, and unexpected medical situations, being prepared isn't about fear – it's about confidence, safety, and staying calm with things get chaotic.

It's especially true when children are involved. Child-specific emergency supplies, evacuation training, medical storage, and how to help children feel safe during stressful events: Dr. Frazier and Abby Bailey touches on these topics and much more in this episode. Let's get prepared together!

Resources were mentioned in this episode:

https://nortonchildrens.com/pediatric-pandemic-network/ Norton Children's is a member of the Pediatric Pandemic Network, a group of hospitals and national agencies that strives to coordinate, prepare for and enable high-quality, equitable, research-based pediatric care during emergencies, disasters and pandemics.

www.ready.gov A one-stop source for planning ahead

www.redcross.org

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/health-wellness

About Norton Children's Center for Prevention and Wellness

A healthy kid is a happy kid. Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness provides resources to help you and your child build healthy habits.

Established in 1991, the Office of Child Advocacy of Norton Children's Hospital, now Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness, takes an active leadership role in teaching healthy habits in children, including injury prevention and educating children and their families on healthy lifestyle choices. Advocacy and outreach educational programs are at the heart of the Norton Children's mission.

Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness is funded through donations to the Norton Children's Hospital Foundation. Our efforts are focused around:

· Safety and injury prevention

· Promoting healthy lifestyles

· Key community partnerships

· Government relations

Norton Children's Prevention and Wellness Classes: https://nortonchildrens.com/prevention-wellness/classes-events/

Find a pediatrician go to https://nortonchildrens.com/locations/pediatrician-offices/ or call 502-629-KIDS, option 3.