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Breastfeeding is making headlines, but take a closer look before you change the way you feed your baby.
A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics addresses the issue of whether formula supplementation within the first days after a baby’s birth can actually prolong breastfeeding in the long-term. The study has gained a lot of publicity since its conclusions seem to contradict current recommendations of exclusive breastfeeding for infants.
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Beyond our borders: A medical mission to Peru
Written by Brandon C. Carr, MD, FAAP, FACEP, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at Arnold Palmer Hospital
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7 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe in the Summer Heat
I have a love/hate relationship with our Florida summers. Is it paradise or punishment? I think that depends.
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When your sibling is sick: dealing with illness in the family
Being sick isn’t easy, but neither is being the sibling of someone who’s sick. -
How a donor milk bank helps save the lives of premature babies (and how you can, too)
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. No one knows that better than parents whose child has been cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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How to childproof your living areas and outside your home
In the past few blog posts, we’ve shared some insight about how you can effectively protect your children from the hazards in your and . Once you’ve gotten those rooms under control (well, as much you can get things under control with a toddler in the house!), it’s time to look at other important areas: your living area and the outside of your home.
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Asthma: Know the Risks for Your Child
Seeing your child struggle to breathe can be scary for a parent, and there is no cure for asthma. Understanding and avoiding asthma triggers is key to helping your child have a life without limitations.
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Lady Gaga's Body Revolution: a good influence for your kids?
Image source: mp3waxx.com
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Coming to terms with the competitive nature of motherhood
Mothering is hard, isn’t it?
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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.
