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The Politics of Poop

If you'd told me a few years ago that I would be talking publicly about poop, I would have said you’re crazy. No way. Not me. I’ll never be that mom.

For Kids!

If you’re a kid or teen visiting us at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, you may not know what to expect. Maybe you’re feeling nervous, angry or even possibly excited. All of these feelings are OK! We understand that visiting the doctor or being sick can be no fun. That’s why we try to make it a good experience. Watch the video above to see what you can expect when you come here.

Diagnosis & Treatments for Intussusception

A little bit of fabric equals a lot of love: a pillowcase makes the hospital feel like home

Written by Nora Elkins, customer service specialist.

How much of our parenting is influenced by our friends?

I read a study this week that discussed how parents’ social networks (online and in real life) affect their decisions about vaccinating their kids. The paper concluded that a parent’s people connections were the most influential factors affecting their vaccination decisions- above educational level, relationship with their healthcare provider, online and print reading sources and economic status. I found it to be really interesting, but as I thought more about it, I found myself saying this: “Well… duh.”

My Baby’s Crying Again — What Does It Mean?

For new parents, figuring out the cause of a baby’s cries can be a daunting challenge, especially since one sob can sound quite different from the next. Still, this is hardly an impossible task. You just need to keep in mind that babies don’t cry only because they’re hungry. Each of these outbursts offers an opportunity to learn more about your child’s needs.

How was your day?

Every day since he’s been old enough to answer, I’ve been asking my son that question when I pick him up at the end of the day. Usually, I get a relatively enthusiastic “good” and not much else. Sometimes, he’ll offer a little more: a few details about kindergarten drama in the cafeteria, maybe a tidbit about how he and his buddies dug a hole on the playground big enough for them to fit inside (that explains the grubby, little fingernails!).

How to talk to your kids about death

Written by Jaya Jagmohan, DO

Which type of milk is right for your kids?

It sounds like a silly question. Is there a “right” and “wrong” type of milk? Not really. But, your child has different nutritional needs depending on their age. The type and amount of milk they consume plays a vital role in helping them meet those needs.

Why I’m a different parent to my second child than my first

My son was born three months ago, and already I’m amazed how different the experience has been with my second child than it was with my first. The first time around, I don’t think I could reliably recite my own name and address for the first few months. Much of that first year my brain felt like a mess of scrambled eggs- like someone had shaken up my whole life until I no longer could tell which way was up. I went to work, I took care of my family and life went on, but I lived in a fog of emotions and exhaustion.