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  • Karli's story: A warrior in the fight against childhood cancer

    After being diagnosed with bone cancer, Karli's world was turned upside down. Since completing her treatment, she has become a warrior in the battle against childhood cancer. Having fought and overcome this disease, Karli and her family are forever grateful to those who support the place that gave them hope and healing. Watch Karli's story here:

  • Free Down Syndrome Clinic at the Howard Phillips Center

    The 18th Annual Down Syndrome Clinic, presented by the Developmental Center for Infants & Children/Early Steps, provides free resources for infants, children and adults with Down Syndrome. Participating families can see dozens of developmental specialists including dentists, cardiologists, eye doctors, therapists and more. The clinic provides a unique opportunity to access resources and network in one convenient location absolutely free.

  • Jack's Journey- A True Miracle

    Jack Otremba's survival was nothing short of a miracle. He was born at 1 lb 1 oz. at Winnie Palmer Hospital and was given a 10% chance to live. But thanks to the dedicated and caring experts in the NICU at Winnie Palmer Hospital Jack defied the odds. He's grown into a happy, healthy and hilarious little boy. This is his journey.

  • Put down the phone!

    Words with Friends. Angry Birds. Facebook. Texting. Online banking. Google. Our smart phones sure are hard to stop playing with. Anyone who’s got one can relate. Smart phones are just… fun. They truly give us the world at our fingertips. But, what happens when we can’t stop playing with that world and we start ignoring the one that we actually live in?

  • Does your teen want a tattoo? Here’s another reason to say no.

    Whether it’s their favorite sports team, a tribal symbol or pretty little butterfly, teens have varying reasons for wanting tattoos. They crave self-expression, a way to assert independence from their parents, and tangible means to demonstrate their belonging to a group. Tattoos are a very visible way of achieving all of those things.

  • 10 Common Myths About Measles—and the Real Facts

    Measles cases in the U.S. climbed to a 25-year high in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 704 confirmed cases of measles so far this year have affected 22 states, including Florida. Although the viral infection was declared “eliminated” from the U.S. in 2000, this year’s rapid spread of measles has become a serious public health concern. Increasing numbers of travelers catch the viral infection abroad and bring it into the U.S., spreading it among pockets of people who are unvaccinated.

  • How to manage a nosebleed

    One of the more common reasons to visit a pediatric ENT is for nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis.  Nosebleeds are extremely common.  These can range in severity from a small amount of blood in the nasal mucus to bleeding like from a faucet.  In any case, particularly when it happens in your child, it can be very scary.

  • To spank or not to spank?

    How you choose to discipline your child is an intensely personal decision. I wonder if there is any other choice that we’ll make for our children that has the potential for such deep and far-reaching effects. And yet, most of us are still figuring it out as we go, aren’t we?

  • The 5-Second Rule

    How Much Germ Knowledge do YOU Have?

  • The Puzzle Theory

    Are puzzles in your toddler’s toy basket? If not, you may want to reconsider. These challenging games are a great tool to keep your child entertained and help stimulate their minds. Unlike a toy truck or baby doll, puzzles are interactive and keep children interested and willing to try and try again until they get the perfect fit.  Now, not saying toy trucks or baby dolls are a bad thing; they’re great! But we all want our babies to grow up to be little Einsteins right? Or at least that’s what we tell ourselves.