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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.

Caden visits WFTV Channel 9 News station

A few months back, I shared and told you how he and his family have overcome incredible obstacles as he deals with autism.

In an Emergency, Do You Take Your Child to the Pediatrician, Urgent Care or ER?

When a child is sick or injured, the natural reaction of many parents is to immediately go straight to the emergency room. In some cases, though, taking your child to urgent care or even waiting to see a pediatrician may be better suited for the situation. But how do you know which one is the appropriate option?

What’s Growing in My Child’s Gut?

There are many ways that each of us is different from everyone else on the planet. Take all of those bacteria and microorganisms living in your gut, for example. From the moment you’re born, your body begins forming its own unique cocktail of bacteria responsible for dealing with food the instant it enters your body. This microbiome is sometimes called “the last undiscovered human organ,” with scientists still learning about the ways it affects health. One of the things we’re learning, through recent research, is that the makeup of a child’s microbiome may even affect their behavior. 

Lucyna Lagod, MD

Lucyna Lagod, MD, FAAP, joined Orlando Health Physician Associates in 2015 and is board certified in pediatric medicine.

Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths?

Does your baby put everything they get their hands on in their mouth? As early as 3 to 4 months of age, babies discover the world through their senses, with touch and taste working together to help them understand their surroundings. 

How I Finally Figured Out My Son Had Autism

While a formal diagnosis of autism can only be made by medical professionals, parents are often the first ones to spot symptoms of neurological conditions. That’s what happened with Shirliene Navarro. Just before her son’s first birthday, Shirliene started noticing behaviors that were different from other children his age. Marcello would flap his hands vigorously as if he might fly away or spin in circles but never get dizzy.