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Look before you eat! Helping kids decode nutrition facts and labels

Understanding how to read the nutrition facts label at an early age can help children and teens make healthy choices throughout their life. When it comes to teaching kids about label reading, it is important to stick to the basics and then slowly build up to the details.

Children are the silent victims of domestic abuse

This is the second part of our series where we’ll talk about the silent victims of domestic abuse- children. I’m sharing this information with you to help you understand how domestic abuse impacts children. The first part addressed different forms of abuse and how children could be exposed to it. This second part will talk about how they are affected and what can be done to help them.

Children are the Silent Victims of Domestic Abuse

Part one of a two-part series.

How to introduce your baby to solid foods

It can be an exciting and messy time when it comes to introducing solid foods to young infants. With all the foods that are located on the market, it can be hard to figure out what your baby should be receiving. It also can be difficult to think about when to start them on this journey. Every parent is going to reach this milestone, and it is important to know what to look for when this time comes.

Learn to be selfish to take control of your nutrition

I’d like to share with you something that I talk about frequently with my teenage patients through Teen Xpress. You may find this to be a helpful way of thinking for yourself or for teaching your children as they reach adolescence.

What every parent needs to know about protecting children from the sun

During the summer months, I am often asked by parents about sun protection. There are many products and sunscreens available, and it can often be challenging to determine what products are best for your child.

Does your child get motion sickness? Here’s how to help.

Let them eat prior to travel and even while traveling, but avoid heavy, greasy or strong-smelling foods.

Summer may be almost over, but you can't forget about water safety

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for children. Florida is known for beautiful weather year-round, which unfortunately means that

Sending a child with epilepsy to school: what every parent should know

Why antibiotics aren't always the answer

When our kids get sick, we often feel desperate for relief and many parents look to antibiotics to help their children get better faster.