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Can You Tell If Your Child Is Dehydrated?
School may have started, but it’s still sweltering outside. For Floridians, cooler weather is not in the cards for quite a while. As after-school activities and recreational sports begin, we must remember that extreme heat can take a toll on a child’s body.
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Child’s Fever: When You Should Go to ER
When your child isn’t feeling well and has a fever, it’s easy to fixate on the thermometer’s reading. How high is too high? Is it better to take them to the emergency room or to treat the fever at home?
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Reading Changes a Child’s Brain: Here’s How
Reading to your baby can help you bond, but it also has long-lasting effects on your child’s brain, including reducing stress, slowing the progression of mental illness – and even increasing their life expectancy.
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Talking with Your Teen About STDs
It’s often difficult for parents to talk with their teens about sex, but it is a vital conversation to have. Just as important as discussing sex itself is talking about how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Kids (and Adults)—Wash Your Hands!
From turning door knobs to pushing elevator buttons to sharing toys at a playdate, children are constantly touching items that are covered with germs. And then, when they touch areas like their noses, eyes and mouth, they introduce those germs to their bodies, which can make them sick. Think of your child picking up germs while touching the handle of a grocery cart, then popping their thumb into their mouth or rubbing their eyes.
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Parents Urged To Keep Following SIDS Guidelines
Pediatricians are urging parents to continue following CDC guidelines to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome after a recent study grabbed headlines that incorrectly suggested the cause of SIDS had been discovered.
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4 Common Myths (and the Truth) About Pediatric Palliative Care
In the past, pediatric palliative care has been misunderstood. In fact, although this comprehensive program seeks to improve the quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions — as well as support their families — myths still abound. This is likely due to the program’s multi-faceted approach to care.
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As Vaping Claims Young Lives, Here’s What You Need to Know
Vaping is the process of smoking e-cigarettes that allows users to inhale nicotine, while also avoiding some of tobacco’s harsher substances. Although vaping has been marketed as a cleaner and safer alternative to traditional cigarettes due to its filtration of chemicals, this simply isn’t true. Vaping not only causes a range of health issues, but as recently reported, it also has led to a number of deaths.
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OCSC Player Shane O’Neill: From Good Mornings to Game-Winning Goals
Professional athletes know pregame preparation starts well before they step onto the field. From a healthy diet and sleep regimen to a balanced morning ritual, Orlando City Soccer Club player Shane O’Neill has developed some great strategies for game day. It isn’t all about hard work and self-discipline, though. For kids looking to increase their success in sports, O’Neill’s message is a simple one: Relax and enjoy the game.
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Safety Tips to Make Your Amusement Park Experience a Success
Spending time at an amusement park with your kids is a staple of summer fun, especially here in Orlando. But without taking the right precautions, any trip can become memorable for the wrong reasons. From dehydration to sunburn to accidents, amusement parks come with their share of risks. By preparing ahead of time, parents and caregivers can ensure that the entire family has fun and stays healthy.
