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  • New guidelines help you set boundaries for kids’ screen time

    For many parents, updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics on children’s media use feel long overdue.

  • Summertime Often Leads To Excess Screen Time For Children

    Tips to help find balance between the time kids spend online and outside

  • How to care for your newborn’s umbilical cord

    So you’ve brought your newborn bundle of joy home from the hospital- now what? In your sleep-deprived, brimming with love (and exhaustion) state of mind, you’re probably realizing right about now that you have a lot more questions about how to care for your baby than you realized. You may already have your pediatrician’s phone number on speed dial, and that’s okay! The responsibility of caring for a newborn is challenging for everyone, and it is completely normal to feel a little bit overwhelmed as you’re thrust into this new world of parenthood.

  • How to keep your kids from begging for Halloween candy

    Halloween has become one of my favorite holidays. I never cared for it much before I became a parent, but now I look forward to it every year. My kids get so excited for the day to finally arrive, and I love seeing them dressed up in their little costumes, even if it’s only long enough for a couple of pictures. We take them door to door, and they continue to be thrilled each and every time a neighbor drops a treat into their ever-growing stash. We come home way past their bedtime with loads of treasure, and they can’t wait to dig through it all and sample their goodies.

  • It’s Time for School Sports, Do Your Kids Sign Up?

    Thinking about getting your kids involved in organized sports, but concerned they don’t have the skills? Or maybe that they’re too young? Not to worry, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In June, the organization released a report recommending that parents enroll their children in organized sports, no matter what their skill level.

  • Orlando Health revising visitor policies in response to coronavirus

    Orlando, FL (March 13, 2020) – In order to maintain a safe environment for patients, guests and team members, Orlando Health has modified its visitor policies. The new policies went into effect Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children ER

    Welcome to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Emergency Department.

  • 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

  • Four-Legged Visitors Encourage Orlando Health Patients

    If you spend any time getting medical treatment, the team at Orlando Health would like you to have at least one visitor with a cold nose and a wagging tail. It could be for a quick cuddle during a long day of chemotherapy or an encouraging nudge during a difficult rehab session. 

  • Are you making the most of your child’s well visits?

    We often see our pediatrician for a specific complaint: ear infections, stomach flus or broken bones. And now that summer’s in full swing, many families will be making a trip to their pediatrician’s office for sports physicals and immunizations before the new school year begins. As we manage all of these items on our to-do list, it’s easy to forget that a visit to your pediatrician when your child is well is much more than a box to be checked off of your list.