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How to tell if your child has a cold or a sinus infection

Does your child have a viral illness such as the common cold or a bacterial illness known as a sinus infection?

The Go Go Brothers Learn Imagination is Limitless in the Go Go World

For bothers “Rooey,” 8, and “Bean Boy,” 6, being different than the other kids in their class was not always accepted with a sense of pride. Rooey was diagnosed with a speech and language disorder at age 3 and with Autism and ADHD when he was six. Bean Boy was born at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies with a severe form of spina bifida and has undergone several surgeries at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children to help with his condition.

Car Seat Safety Guidelines

Join Us in Supporting #ChildrensHospitalsWeek

To celebrate the amazing things being done at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, we’re inviting you to join us March 5-11 in celebrating #ChildrensHospitalsWeek.

How to prevent accidental poisoning in your home

One million children in the U.S. under the age of six years will suffer from some type of poisoning this year. Exposure to toxic substances can occur in the home, at school, at a grandparent’s or friend’s house- anywhere your little ones can roam. These unfortunate events tend to happen when a parent or caregiver is with a child, but not necessarily paying close attention.

In Parenting a Preteen, Maybe Laughter and Friendship Aren’t out of the Question

My almost 13-year-old son and I laughed so hard at a commercial on TV last night that we both cried. I cried big, crazy tears that exploded out of my eyes and laughed so hard I could not catch my breath. In his nearly 13 years on this earth, we have laughed together a million times, but I don’t think we’ve ever laughed together that hard, or in that way. For a moment, we were both hysterical over the same silly joke, not as mother and son but just two people hanging out and having a good time.

Teaching Your Child to Swallow Pills

It seems like a no-brainer – just pop the pill in your mouth and swallow. It’s easy to forget, though, that swallowing a pill is something that must be learned. It may feel normal and natural to us grown-ups, but it’s not normal or natural for kids. For children who need to take medications, either for an unexpected illness or a long-term condition, this seemingly small issue can produce a lot of anxiety, making it a big issue. If you’ve ever sat on your kitchen floor with a kid screaming “I can’t do it!”, you know what I mean.

Back to School With Food Allergies – What You Need to Know – Part 2

In Part 1 of this post, I shared with you some important things to consider as you send a child with food allergies to school.

Even After School Starts, Don’t Forget Sun Safety!

This article was written in conjunction with Robert Hedrick, MD, pediatric medical resident at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Car Seat Safety – 5 Tips to Keep Children Safe

There are few things in parenting as complicated as the rules and regulations of car seats. And yet, there are few things as important for the safety and well-being of our kids.