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Life without a safety net: what happens when kids age out of foster care?
Like many parents, I could hardly believe it when my son turned 18. “How could he be this old already?” I thought and then “Why is he so different than I was when I turned 18?” My son Brandon, who is now 20, is still living at home, and we are gently pushing him to learn about living on his own. He is part of the generation of kids who are experiencing an extended adolescence. He’s been a little less mature than his peers and this decision makes sense for us and for him. We have some clear steps outlined and he’s following them. And I’m sometimes tying myself to a chair so I don’t “help” too much.
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Why I am inspired to be a part of the Orlando Health family: Lindsay's story
This story is written by Lindsay Wiseman, Digital Communications Intern at Arnold Palmer Hospital.
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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.
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Getting her tonsils and adenoids removed
My daughter, Hannah, is a typical 10-year-old girl. She loves spending time with her friends and family, doing gymnastics, reading, being silly and taking self-photos. She’s a girl who’s always on the go, except when she is not feeling well. Hannah’s tonsils have always been enlarged, and when Hannah is sick, she almost always has strep throat. Hopefully, fighting bouts of strep throat will be history, now that she’s had her tonsils removed.
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What I want my daughter to know about racism
It was my eleventh birthday, and I remember it like it was yesterday. I had been anticipating this birthday party for what seemed like forever, and the day had finally come. I picked out the streamers and balloons- green and purple, my favorite color combination at the time. There were hot dogs and hamburgers, cake and ice cream. I still remember how sore my arms were after playing countless rounds of “Red Rover, Red Rover” in the front yard.
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Redefining "spina bifida" through the lens of a camera, one photo at a time
Written by Amanda Kern
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Living through the uncertainties of Spina Bifida
Written by Amanda Kern.
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Giving back to the hospital that changed our lives
Written by Heather Shields
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Blessed with tiny treasures: Carson and Kendall’s story
Written by Heather Shields
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Get to know Dr. Karen Bender, pediatric anesthesiologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital
Knowing that your child needs surgery can be difficult for any parent. One of the most frightening aspects for parents is knowing that your child will be under anesthesia. How will my child respond to the anesthesia? Will he or she recover well? Will you keep my child safe? These are just a few of the many questions that parents have as they prepare their child for surgery.
