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4 things your children are learning through play

There is an old saying that Child Life Specialists hear and say often: “A child’s play is their work.” It is no secret that children love to play. Play is a child’s way of learning about the world around them. It is fun, but also allows them a safe and familiar way to process information and experiences on a day-to-day basis. Children can engage in multiple types of play, either by themselves or with their friends. The benefits of play are necessary components for the positive growth and development of children regardless of age or gender.

Does swimming cause ear infections?

This blog post was originally published in June 2014

Helping your teen make healthy snack choices can make a BIG difference

What is one of the first things a teenager does when they come home from school? Mostly likely they will raid the refrigerator or pantry for something to munch on. Choosing healthy options for snacks can help assure teenagers are on the right track to meet nutrition needs for key nutrients, which are important for proper growth and development. On the other hand, snacking on the wrong foods provide teens with extra unnecessary calories and fat which could lead to unwanted weight gain and possible future health problems. You may be asking, how can I encourage teens to grab healthy snacks?

Preschoolers aren’t getting enough active play time

A new study tells us that preschool-aged children aren’t getting enough active play time at their childcare facility.

What you need to know about human trafficking in our community

Written by Pratima Shanbhag, MD

Your go-to guide for packing a healthy school lunch

Packing a school lunch every day can be stressful and often time-consuming. Many children and teens prefer to munch on sweet and salty foods such as chips, candy, fast-food burgers and greasy pizza instead of fresh fruits and vegetables. Choosing a more healthful lunch most likely will improve a child’s school performance, attention span, and also health. Having a lunch-packing guide can help make the process go more smoothly.

What every parent needs to know about depression and suicide in children

Written by Analise Vendittelli, Arnold Palmer Hospital resident

Is your child ready to be potty trained?

Written by Erika Diogene, DO

Can tea tree oil prevent head lice?

For parents of school-aged children, the mere mention of that four-letter word L-I-C-E can send us into a panic and fast!

Ever wonder why you shouldn’t feed honey to your infant? Here’s why.

That’s a scary word, isn’t it? Even if you don’t know exactly what it means, you probably know that it isn’t good. It’s also the reason that we don’t feed honey to babies.

What is botulism?