Traumatic Brain Injury in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

In This Episode:As children grow and learn, sometimes they get hurt. A bump, a slip, or a tumble on the playground can be common events in a child’s life. However, sometimes these events can result in a more significant injury, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It's important for everyone to know what to do and where to turn for help.So, what is a traumatic brain injury? How do these injuries happen? And what are the symptoms and long-term effects of these injuries? Pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Kristen Wiik and Statewide School Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist Kelly Bredeken answer these questions and more in this episode of Mom Enough. Tune in to learn what to watch for, how to identify short- and long-term effects, and what treatment is available for traumatic brain injury. This episode is brought to you by Help Me Grow MN. HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW EXPERIENCED A CHILD'S TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY?What were you most surprised by in this episode? How would you respond if you were concerned your child or a child in your care had a traumatic brain injury? What thoughts do you have about how parents can better educate themselves about the risks of TBIs? 

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Dr. Marti Erickson, developmental psychologist and her daughter Dr. Erin Erickson, women’s health nurse practitioner and specialist in maternal-child health, are co-hosts of Mom Enough®. They explore the many facets of motherhood in today’s world – from confronting the daily joys and struggles of helping kids grow up well, to balancing work and family, to considering the big questions of how society views and values mothers and mothering. Marti & Erin use research-based information and a few personal confessions as they and their guests discuss what it means to be "mom enough." As moms, most of us worry at times about whether we're doing things right, second-guessing our parenting approach and blaming ourselves if our children stray or fall short. We worry that we might not be "mom enough". But what does it really mean to be "mom enough"? And is it possible to be "mom too much," to the extent that our kids might not have a chance to build their own skills to navigate life's ups and downs? A new, free audio show is posted every Monday with expert guests who address topics related to children’s heath, development and learning. Listen to Mom Enough at www.MomEnough.com. Informational sheets on parenting, health & wellness, child development and safety are available under Resources on our web site.