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Fun is the name of the game! Learn about the benefits of Aquatic Therapy for your child.

One of the things I love about being an occupational therapist is using unique tools to help a child reach their full potential. One of those tools that may be a bit unexpected is a swimming pool. The properties of water offer unique benefits, are familiar to children and inherently add the unquestionable element of fun. As therapists we know that when a child is having fun, they will try harder and risk failure to reach their goals. When we treat your child, our pursuit is to build on their strengths and challenge their weaknesses while engaging them in motivating ways. Fun is the ultimate motivator! Children who have faced physical disabilities, learning difficulties or traumatic injury certainly know how fun can turn a daunting challenge into an achievable one.

Helping your teen make healthy snack choices can make a BIG difference

What is one of the first things a teenager does when they come home from school? Mostly likely they will raid the refrigerator or pantry for something to munch on. Choosing healthy options for snacks can help assure teenagers are on the right track to meet nutrition needs for key nutrients, which are important for proper growth and development. On the other hand, snacking on the wrong foods provide teens with extra unnecessary calories and fat which could lead to unwanted weight gain and possible future health problems. You may be asking, how can I encourage teens to grab healthy snacks?

Nutritional Considerations for Vegetarian Teens

Does your teen want to become a vegetarian or is he or she already one? More and more teenagers are choosing to eliminate meat, poultry, fish, or even dairy and eggs from their diet. Some reasons are due to religion, animal rights, improved health, or maintaining a healthy weight. Many teenagers feel the pressure from family and friends about their diet choice, especially if they are unsure if their nutritional needs are being met.

What pregnant women need to know about the Zika virus

If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, here are some things to keep in mind:

Does Your Child Have Abdominal Migraines?

Is your child complaining about stomach pain? One possible cause might surprise you: Abdominal migraines.

Meet Our Patient Events Coordinator and Co-host of Seacrest Studios, Jay Brock

Jay Brock has always been passionate about working with kids. As the patient events coordinator at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and co-host of the Seacrest Studios, Jay is responsible for developing fun and engaging activities to help kids in our hospital be kids. Learn more about Jay, including his background, hobbies and favorite things.

Meet Our Broadcast Coordinator, Anthony Grier

Anthony Grier has worked at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for nine years. With a passion for digital media and recording arts, Anthony was selected to lead the programming at our Seacrest Studio. Learn more about Anthony, including his background, hobbies and favorite things.

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