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  • 6 Tips for Potty-Training

    When you get ready to potty-train your little one, you may wonder about the “right” way to do it. The truth is, there isn’t only one “right” way. Potty-training is a learning process for both you and your child, and it takes time, effort and commitment. Some books or parenting gurus may promise you a step-by-step program for guaranteed success, but there is no easy or fool-proof way to do it. There will be accidents. It will take time, and that’s okay.

  • Is Sunscreen Safe for Babies?

    Few things can bring a smile to your face as quickly as a baby in a bathing suit. With chunky leg rolls exposed and a huge summertime grin on their faces, babies lounging at the beach or the pool are just the cutest. But as you dress your little ones in their beachwear, you may wonder whether you should slather on sunscreen before going out in the sun.

  • How to Prepare for a Hurricane When You Have a Child With a Chronic Illness

    Hurricane Irma’s visit to Central Florida last year reminded us of the many ways tropical storms and hurricanes can wreak havoc on our everyday lives. These weather events become especially critical when there’s a family member with serious medical needs.

  • How to Keep Your Kids Hydrated in the Summer Heat

  • New Opportunities for Teen Patients and Siblings - Come Check It Out!

    Calling all teens and young adult patients! The child life department has some exciting news to share.

  • How to Ensure Your Family Is Eating Well While You Travel

    Summer is here, and many of us will soon be off on a vacation of some kind. Whether you are traveling by train, plane or automobile, packing healthy travel snacks is a must for children and teens. The last thing a family wants to do is stop at a gas station or a local convenience store while rushing to get to their destination. Not only does it waste valuable travel time (and money), but it also makes it difficult to make healthy choices.

  • Could your child benefit from the use of a wheelchair?

    Will using a wheelchair discourage your child from walking? Find out what a pediatric occupational therapist has to say.

  • Healthy Snacks Can Help You Manage Your Family’s Hectic Lifestyle

    This blog was written in conjunction with pediatric medical resident, Sanila Sarkar, MD.

  • Why Well-Child Checkups Are so Important for Your Child

    This blog was written in conjunction with pediatric medical resident, Ashley Bedner, DO.

  • What Every Teenager Needs to Know About Suicide

    Talk of suicide seems to be everywhere lately. Whether it is news reports of celebrities whose lives have been tragically lost or popular television shows such as 13 Reasons Why, suicide is a topic that unfortunately infiltrates our everyday lives. And often, the public discourse and television representation of such topics are misleading and confusing for teenagers.