Join us as we share practical tips to help families enjoy a fun and safe Halloween. In this episode, we discuss everything from costume safety and street awareness to home preparation and candy checks. We’ll also talk about how to support children with food allergies and share a few general preparedness tips every parent should know before the big night.

Whether you’re planning to trick-or-treat, host visitors, or just want peace of mind, this conversation will help ensure a safe and memorable Halloween for all.

In this episode of Providing Pediatrics, host Charles Wooley sits down with Dr. Jason Williams, Chief of Behavioral Health at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, to explore the growing mental health needs of children across the state of Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s continues to grow and enhance its psychiatric services for pediatric patients to address their mental and behavioral health. The Child Study Center treats psychiatric disorders and issues in children and adolescents up to 18 years old. Behavioral health services within Arkansas Children’s help meet patients where they are.

Learn more about Arkansas Children’s behavioral health services: https://www.archildrens.org/programs-and-services/psychiatry?journey=symptoms

Athletic trainers do more than tape ankles and treat sprains — they’re the critical connection between schools, hospitals, coaches, and student athletes. In this episode of Better Today, Healthier Tomorrow, host Ryan Howard talks with Cody Walker, Supervisor of Sports Medicine at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, about the essential role trainers play in protecting young athletes.

🎙️ Inside this episode:
- How athletic trainers serve as the first line of defense on the field
- The medical bridge between youth athletes, doctors, and emergency care
- Real-world stories of trainers identifying life-threatening conditions
- How trainers help schools implement emergency action plans
- The role of trainers in preventing and responding to:
▫️ Heat illness
▫️ Concussions
▫️ Sudden cardiac arrest

🏈 From sideline assessments to hospital referrals, athletic trainers are keeping kids safer — and getting them the care they need, fast.

📌 Why this matters:
In high school sports, every second counts. Whether it's recognizing signs of heatstroke, responding to a heart emergency, or guiding return-to-play after injury, athletic trainers are trusted experts in youth health and safety.

🫀 Learn about Project ADAM and why every school should have an AED and cardiac response plan.
📋 Coaches and schools — don’t forget your annual training requirements under Arkansas AAA guidelines!