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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.
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Send Your Kids to Summer Camp. It’s Good for Them!
Summer camp is, for many of us, what our magical memories of childhood are made of. Those occasions where we said goodbye to our parents in anticipation of spending the week without them and were simultaneously bursting with excitement and overwhelmed with anxiety – those were our very own coming-of-age moments. Our experiences at summer camp taught us a lot about ourselves and about others, and they changed us in small but mighty ways. And now, it’s our turn to entrust our children into the hands of others for a week or two (maybe more) and give our kids the chance to make their own magical memories.
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Summertime Often Leads To Excess Screen Time For Children
Tips to help find balance between the time kids spend online and outside
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How to transition your child with a chronic illness into adulthood
The process of transitioning from a pediatric to an adult healthcare provider is often daunting, especially for children with chronic needs. As a result, parents taking care of children with lifelong illnesses often care for that child into adulthood. Children with asthma, diabetes, or cystic fibrosis, to name of few, require strict medication adherence and consistent follow-up. It is natural for parents to assume full responsibility in managing their child's illness. However, caretakers are encouraged to learn how to empower children to eventually take charge of their own medical care.
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How do we talk to our kids in the aftermath of tragedy?
It’s hard to know what to say to each other, ourselves, but especially, our children. Once again, we all woke up to news that there was a horrific mass shooting- and for those of us in Central Florida, it was reminder of what previously took place right in our own backyard.
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Bicycle Helmets Will Keep Your Children Safe This Summer
One of my favorite things about the neighborhood in which I live is that on any given day, you might see a gaggle of children riding their bikes or scooters down the street accompanied by lots of laughter and silliness. It reminds me that mine is a family neighborhood, and I’m so fortunate to live in a place where kids have the opportunity to play outside and enjoy all of the freedom that summer brings.
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Why a gluten-free diet may not be healthy for your kids
When I was a college student I knew a girl who suffered from celiac disease, and each time our group of friends went to eat at a restaurant, she brought a lunchbox from home filled with gluten-free food because she was unable to eat much of the food served in a restaurant. Before that I had never heard of gluten, and I thought it was a terrible curse for my friend to be unable to eat at a restaurant like the rest of us. Although I lost touch with her after college, I am sure my friend’s dining experiences have gotten a lot easier over time.
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How long is it okay for my child to suck on a thumb or pacifier?
As parents, you may worry about your child sucking his or her thumb or a pacifier, but it’s important to remember that sucking is one of an infant's natural reflexes that they start even in the womb. Infants and young children may also suck on their fingers or other objects because it makes them feel happy and safe, and it helps them to learn and explore their world. It also helps them feel safe during difficult periods, such as when they are separated from their parents or if they are in a new and unfamiliar environment. Sucking may also be relaxing and, for some children, can help them get to sleep.
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How to get kids active and without breaking the bank!
I grew up in a neighborhood full of children around my age. All summer long we would ride our bikes around the neighborhood or to the neighborhood community pool. Pretty much everyone I knew was on a park district swim team. Exercise was a way of life, whether we realized it or not.
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Concussions on the playground. What’s a parent to do?
Our multidisciplinary team of sports medicine clinicians works quickly to diagnose concussions and provide a personalized treatment plan for patients of all ages.
