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Cutting and self-injury: what to do if someone you know is hurting themselves
“Is it weird that I cut myself on purpose?”
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In the midst of flu season: Everything you need to know about the flu vaccine
Have you and your children had your seasonal flu vaccines yet?
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A mother's journey through autism leads to helping other families with special needs
Shirliene Navarro is a family resource specialist at the Developmental Center for Infants and Children/Early Steps, a program offered by the Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families. She is also mother to Marcello, who was diagnosed with autism as a toddler. Shirliene has helped countless families who have children with special needs by offering support, education and advocacy, but it's her personal experience as the mother of a child with special needs that allows her to come alongside families in a truly unique way.
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What to do if you think your child has the flu
This year has been a particularly difficult flu season, and it’s not over yet. Experts estimate that we’re about halfway through the season (although the flu virus can often be unpredictable), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported an alarming number of hospitalizations and flu-related deaths. Especially concerning is the number of pediatric deaths related to the flu; 26 children have died this year from flu-related illnesses, and we know from previous experience that there are likely more that haven’t been reported.
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What you need to know about car seat safety for your kids
This post was written with Amber Yampolsky, PT, ATP, CPST, Physical Therapist at Arnold Palmer Hospital
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No more heading in youth soccer, but is this enough to keep kids safe?
Concussions are a hot topic these days, and for good reason.
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What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids
What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids
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Turkey Dinner on the Lawn? Creative Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in 2020
For many Americans, family gatherings are a holiday tradition. During uncertain times such as these, getting together can provide a significant boost to psychological and social well-being. With some mindfulness and creativity, you can look forward to celebrating the holidays this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll need to contemplate who will be attending (number of people, ages, where they live, physical distancing), where the event will occur and what it will entail.
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How to help your child cope with change
In our previous posts, we talked about and , which are two very emotional challenges that children may face. Both of these topics can cause a child to struggle with ambiguous loss, which is a type of loss that may not feel tangible to a child or even to the adults in their lives.
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My Child’s Legs Hurt at Night – Is It Growing Pains?
If your child is experiencing growing pains, the pain is real.
