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Recipe: Chicken Niçoise in Lettuce Wraps
In a small bowl, stir together the onion, vinegar, mustard, oil, dilweed, sugar, and pepper.
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Hanging on to the innocence of childhood
As we pulled into our driveway, I could see a small, brown box sitting beneath the mailbox at our front door. We had been waiting for this package for more than a week, and I must admit, I was very excited.
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The End of Hugs and Handshakes?
As the new school year approaches, it’s important to discuss with your child about the upcoming changes that will be in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limiting person-to-person contact is key to reducing spread of the virus. Yet healthy socialization and development still must be fostered among school-age children. How to keep young ones from touching surfaces and not their face is a difficult task, indeed — which is why hugs and handshakes will be discouraged for now. To ensure that social connections and well-being are maintained, other types of behaviors will be encouraged instead.
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Tragedy in Aurora: talking to your kids about violence in the news
I am an overprotective, careful parent - a big fan of seat belts, bike helmets, and sunscreen. I think I’m probably a little more overprotective and careful than some parents, and I know this about myself and try to keep it in check. I try not to stifle my child’s natural sense of adventure and curiosity. However, I want to keep any and everything that could be dangerous or hurtful away from my little boy.
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Exploring the link between autism and illness in pregnant mothers
Could autism in a child be related to fever or infection in the pregnant mother?
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Twitter Chat on the Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy
Thank you to everyone who joined our discussion on the Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy with Kelly Urbanik, a Registered Dietitian who works with the Ketogenic Diet Therapy Program at Arnold Palmer Hospital. The chat was featured live on Twitter, where we tweeted from @APHospital, and others could join in by following the hashtag, #EpilepsyNutrition.
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The benefits of getting involved in team sports
Summer is almost over and it’s already time to start thinking about the new school year! There seems to be many decisions parents are faced with as their child heads back to school- which classroom will he/she be in, what classes will my child be taking, what after-school activities will my child get involved in? While all these questions are important, there is one question that every parent should be asking their kids- “what sport do you want to play this year?”. Team sports can benefit your child in more ways than one: physically, socially, mentally, and behaviorally.
The Physical Benefits
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a study highlighting the benefits that team sports have on children’s physical health. The study was used to compare weight status and the different forms of physical activity among teens. Researchers surveyed over 1,700 high school students and their parents, covering many areas associated with physical health including team sport participation, active commuting, physical education, recreational activity, screen time, diet quality, and demographics. What they found was that when compared with active commuting, such as walking or biking to school, participation in team sports had the strongest association to weight status. It was shown that participating in team sports could help decrease a child’s risk of being overweight or obese. As a result of this study, obesity prevention programs are encouraged to incorporate and increase team sport participation among all students. -
Calling All Teens: Let's get some pep in your step!
Dear teenager,
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A Decade of Halloween Spirit
Halloween can be an exciting time for children and their parents planning costumes, trick-or-treating with friends and family, and of course, candy.
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Visitor Guide & Map
Welcome to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. When choosing our family-friendly facilities, you gain access to an award-winning children’s medical center with more than 30 pediatric specialties, in an environment built just for kids. This map introduces you to the first floor of the hospital, including some favorite spaces, such as the Disney Team of Heroes experiences, the Walt Disney World Grand Atrium, Seacrest Studio, radiology and more. Should you have any questions, please our reception assistants are happy to assist. Want to see more? Click below for a virtual tour.