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Growth Charts: What They Mean for Your Child’s Health
As a parent, it’s easy to worry about whether your child is hitting their growth and developmental milestones. One data-based developmental marker, the pediatric growth chart, is the most commonly used indicator but is also the most misunderstood.
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You think your teen is depressed. Now what?
On , we discussed the statistics behind depression in teens and the warning signs to look for if you think your teen is depressed. Let’s now look at some next steps in getting help for your child.
Finding help through professionals
Finding a good mental health professional is like finding any good healthcare provider. Some of them you might like, some you might not. Some of them might have specialties, like working with teens, adults, or couples, so you’ll want to ask questions to make sure this is a person that is likely to be helpful. Look for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or a Psychologist. -
What you need to know about human trafficking in our community
Written by Pratima Shanbhag, MD
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What every parent needs to know about depression and suicide in children
Written by Analise Vendittelli, Arnold Palmer Hospital resident
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How to raise emotionally healthy children
As a parent of a two-year-old and an almost four-year-old and a stepparent to a 9-year-old and an 11-year-old, the difficulties and pressures of raising healthy kids are monumental. From societal pressures to familial expectations, the constant question of “Am I doing this right?” never quite goes away.
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Things you may not know about your child's asthma
Written by Heather Staples, 4th year medical student at Florida State University College of Medicine.
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How one physical therapist overcame scoliosis and now helps children do the same
My Story
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How (and why) to help your child make friends
I used to think that having an infant was the most difficult time for a mother. I thought once I got my kids eating solid food, pooping in the potty and ready to go to school, that my job would be smooth sailing from there.
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Shaping Lives Through Everyday Victories
When we think of life-shaping experiences, we often recall childhood. We remember our first bicycle ride without training wheels, discovering our favorite foods or that first A on a school assignment — the everyday victories that helped shape our lives. For children and families who face neurologic conditions such as brain, spine and nerve injuries or disorders, life-shaping experiences take on different meanings where every word, step or smile can represent victories. Advances in pediatric neuroscience make these victories possible for children, even those who have not yet been born.
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Healing Your Child with Music Therapy
Can music be the medicine your child needs? The answer most likely is “yes.”