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Your Helicopter Parenting May Actually Be Hurting Your Child
As parents, we always want what is best for our children. But sometimes we need to take a step back and let our kids make their own decisions. It’s still possible to provide love, support and safety while allowing them to struggle and learn new skills on their own.
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Recognizing and Treating Your Child’s Congenital Heart Defect
Learning that your baby has a congenital heart defect can be scary, and while health challenges can exist, the outlook for most children is positive. Although congenital heart defects are serious, most types of the disease can be treated, allowing your child to live a productive and fulfilling life.
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Helping Your Son Navigate Puberty
It’s a moment that both parents and sons dread: the “what is happening to my body” conversation. As your child enters puberty, you may wonder if he is prepared for the changes occurring, if he has questions, and how both you and he will adjust.
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3 Ways to Tell if It’s Eczema or a Skin Infection
Eczema is a skin condition that affects many infants and children. Although its symptoms of dry, itchy and flaky skin are usually mild, eczema can become more than just a nuisance. The more severe forms of this condition can lead to skin infections when bacteria, viruses and other germs enter the body through bleeding and cracking skin.
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How long is it okay for my child to suck on a thumb or pacifier?
As parents, you may worry about your child sucking his or her thumb or a pacifier, but it’s important to remember that sucking is one of an infant's natural reflexes that they start even in the womb. Infants and young children may also suck on their fingers or other objects because it makes them feel happy and safe, and it helps them to learn and explore their world. It also helps them feel safe during difficult periods, such as when they are separated from their parents or if they are in a new and unfamiliar environment. Sucking may also be relaxing and, for some children, can help them get to sleep.
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Summer may be almost over, but you can't forget about water safety
Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for children. Florida is known for beautiful weather year-round, which unfortunately means that
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J. Michael Sroka, MD
Michael Sroka, MD
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Kevin Joseph De la Roza, MD
Dr. Kevin De La Roza is a board-certified pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Orlando Health Children's Heart Institute. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology.
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Kelly Darden, APRN
Kelly Darden, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, is a board-certified pediatric acute care nurse practitioner with the Craniofacial Lesion Clinic at the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute. She has more than ten years of pediatric experience within critical care, oncology, and craniomaxillofacial surgery. She currently serves in a leadership role within Orlando Health Medical Group supporting the Advanced Practice Providers for the Women and Pediatric Service Lines. Her areas of interest include vascular and soft tissue lesions as well as surgical care of craniofacial patients.
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Helen Winters, DTR
Helen Winters, DTR, is a registered dietetic technician with the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. As a member of the Healthy Lifestyles Program, she specializes in pediatric health and nutrition, providing nutritional assessments, education and counseling to children with weight concerns and their families.
