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5 Fast FACTs about Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors
Helping your child beat cancer to enjoy the best possible quality of life is our goal at the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Arnold Palmer Hospital. For pediatric cancer survivors who are two years or more off therapy, our Follow-up After Cancer Treatment (FACT) Program provides support and care to meet the healthcare needs of a young cancer survivor.
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Getting to Know Dr. Celine Cattier, Pediatric Palliative Care Specialist
Today we’ll get to know Dr. Celine Cattier, a pediatric palliative care specialist, who has recently joined the Pediatric Palliative Care Team alongside Dr. Blaine Pitts to offer services to patients from newborn to young adult at Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital.
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Are you cleaning your child’s ear with cotton swabs?
Earwax. It’s sticky, gooey and a terrible shade of yellow, certainly not something you want to see on your baby or young child. And when we do see that yellow goo, many of us manage it by what seems to be a very logical course of action- we take a cotton swab (often referred to by the brand name Q-tip) and clean out our kids’ ears. It seems as much a common sense act of caring for our child as brushing their teeth or washing their hair.
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How to help kids at every age through the back-to-school transition
Reality has hit- school is back in session. This can be both an exciting and welcomed time for parents and children yet also a time of stress and, if we are honest, panic and confusion, too.
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Pet turtles can make your kids really sick. Here’s how.
My kids have asked me on numerous occasions if we could get a pet turtle. We’ve found tiny turtles scurrying in the grass near the lake, big ones wandering alone in the park or sweet little creatures in the tank at pet stores. My kids wouldn’t care where they came from, but they want one, badly. I’ve said no every single time.
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What every parent needs to know about the risk of suicide in young children
Know the risk factors and triggers
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How to Choose and Pack a Backpack to Be Sure It's Safe for Your Child
As a pediatric occupational therapist, I work with kids to help them become as independent and successful as they can be in their daily tasks and activities. This includes teaching kids to lift and carry items in the most efficient and safe ways for their bodies. Backpacks are a part of your child’s daily school routine, and choosing the right one can affect your child in ways you might not expect.
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Living with Gastroparesis: Step into one patient's shoes as she lives with a chronic illness
I’m 18 years old, and I have a disease known as Gastroparesis, which means that my digestive tract is paralyzed and unable to digest food. I have been managing this disease for about 3 years and while I do sometimes have to stay in the hospital, I have learned how to take care of many of my medical needs at home. Stay tuned throughout the day for more pictures of me as I manage my daily routine.
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Injuries from nursery products are on the rise. Find out how to keep your baby safe.
I remember a time nearly 8 years ago when I was preparing for the birth of my first child and a friend gave me a sleep wedge as a gift. I’d never heard of a sleep wedge, but she said a friend told her it was a lifesaver for getting a baby to sleep.
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One easy thing you can do to help prevent ear infections
Ear infections are one of the most common medical problems children experience within the first three years of life. They are upsetting and painful for the child, and they often result in frustration and sleepless nights for the whole family. In other words, parents would prefer to avoid ear infections if at all possible.
