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• The benefits of finding a good support group

  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at The Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital, I have many teenage patients express to me that they feel lonely, isolated, and different. They feel that that no one understands what they are going through, and sometimes, they don’t even know what they are going through, or what to expect in the future. They express feelings of grief from losing some of the freedom they once enjoyed and the carefree attitude they once had. Many of these young patients show symptoms of depression and anxiety, too.

• What color will your baby’s eyes be?

  For me, one of the fascinating aspects of parenthood is witnessing the mysterious combination of myself and my husband that has come about in our daughter. It’s mind-boggling to see how she has received little pieces of each of us, and yet she is her own unique little person as well.

• What I wish I’d known when my son was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect

  Written by Trey Flynn

• Are we putting too much pressure on our kids?

  Dreams.  Hopes.  Wishes.

• Is violence an infectious disease?

  Newtown. Aurora. Oak Creek.

• Keep your kids movin'!

  Growing up, recess was always one of my favorite times during the day. It was a chance to catch a break from the classroom and run around and play with my friends. And in my playground, there were so many activities to choose from! Do we play fort in the tire tower, or a friendly game of soccer? Or do we simply find a spot in the shade and talk about “life’s problems”?

• Learning to say, "I'm sorry"

  A couple of weeks ago, this scenario played out in my house:

• Preventing Child Abuse in Organizations and Youth Programs

  There are some advantages to having an adult child (The primary disadvantage is that I really feel old now that he’s an adult!). One of the advantages is that I no longer have to worry about him suffering child abuse while in the care of others. We were fortunate that the adults in his life at school, after-care, summer camps, art classes, sports and religious school were talented and caring.

• The best Spring Break of my life

  I just had the best Spring Break of my life.  I’ve had some pretty good Spring Breaks, too, once in college, I was lucky enough to go on a cruise, and over the years, there have been various trips to the beach, and so on…  However, this year was definitely my favorite Spring Break to date.

• Webinar on "Sudden Cardiac Arrest: what every parent should know" with Dr. Schwartz

  Sudden cardiac arrest. Those are three frightening words. And they are even scarier when they apply to children.