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Listen up! How to effectively communicate with your teen
A few weeks ago, I was at work (I’m a counselor with the Teen Xpress program). I sat there, speaking with Mike*, an eighteen year old male. He is someone that I’ve worked with in the past, providing counseling on various issues; relationships, coping skills, and stress management. On this day, we were talking about family dynamics and stress… particularly stress that he was feeling in regards to his relationship with his parents.
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Planning “the talk”: The importance of establishing open communication with your teen
This post was written by the Clinical Social Work Team at Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital.
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EpilepsyU presents a Q & A webinar on "epilepsy and children" with Dr. Davis
This week, EpilepsyU, a part of the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, hosted a Q & A webinar on “epilepsy and children” featuring Dr. Ron Davis, Pediatric Neurologist and Co-Director of Pediatric Epilepsy for the Level 4 Epilepsy Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital.
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What I wish I’d known when my son was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect
Written by Trey Flynn
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Could television be a good thing for preschoolers?
Television is blamed for many problems in children, but could it be part of the solution as well?
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Holding out hope for their child born with Congenital Heart Disease: Mia's Story
If you were to spend a day with the Gravitz family, you would be welcomed with open arms and be overwhelmed by the love this family has for each other. Nothing is more important to Alecia and Marc than spending time with their kids - baking cookies on rainy days, and cozying up in their pajamas to watch movies on weekends. But just over two years ago, life, as they knew it, turned upside down.
Heartbroken
When Alecia was eight months pregnant with their second child, Mia, she went to her doctor for a routine checkup. During the exam, her doctor realized Mia was not moving as much as she should be and Alecia was sent to a nearby hospital. Alecia and Marc knew something was wrong after it was recommended they see a perinatologist (a high-risk doctor). “I started freaking out,” she admitted. “I was so scared; I didn’t know what was happening.” -
5 tips for helping your child with autism manage their daily routine
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Battling Kawasaki disease: Ava's story
Ava is a bubbly, outgoing 5-year-old. She loves princesses and playing dress-up, and she makes a new friend everywhere she goes. The highlight of her day in her Pre-kindergarten class? Getting chosen to be the line leader.
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Hearing the “A” word: autism
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Little magnets pose a huge health risk for kids
Grownups are entitled to their toys too, right? Maybe, but what happens when a toy that is meant for adults becomes a real danger for children?
