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  • Avoiding Preschooler Tantrums Without Buying More Toys

    Keeping preschoolers active and occupied at home has become an even bigger challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. When preschoolers (children aged two to five) are not actively engaged in constructive activities, it can result in tantrums, whining and often making a mess. A preschooler’s brain is hardwired for hours of taking in new information and making connections, not for sitting still. 

  • Walk for Wishes

    Wednesday, March 16

  • 11th Annual Autism Walk & Family Day

    Saturday, April 9

  • Is 36 seconds enough time to talk about sex?

    A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that doctors are spending an average of 36 seconds talking to teenagers about sex, that is if they talk about it at all. One-third of teenagers receiving a yearly check-up didn’t have any mention of sexual health or development.

  • How to Talk to Children When a Loved One Is Seriously Ill

    If your family is dealing with the death or serious illness of a loved one, take some time to consider how your children are handling it — and what you can do to help them navigate this confusing, and possibly frightening, time. Children can absorb a great deal, and often imagine the situation to be worse than it is, with studies showing that even preschoolers can be significantly affected. Although discussing a loss with your child won’t make it less painful, you can certainly offer significant support and teach healthy coping skills they will need as they process things. 

  • For Autism, Early Diagnosis Is Key

    As a new parent, you probably pay close attention to when your baby smiles, crawls and says their first word. While each baby’s progression is unique, delays in speech, interaction skills and mobility could raise concerns. 

  • Is Babywearing Hurting My Child’s Hips?

    Babywearing is the practice of carrying a baby close against your body through the use of a sling or similar carrier. When done safely, this practice can be a beneficial choice for both infants and parents. In fact, carrying your baby on your chest or back has been shown to increase the health and happiness of babies, among other positives.

  • Arsenic in rice: is it safe?

    Last week, Consumer Reports issued a warning to consumers regarding potentially harmful levels of arsenic found in rice and rice products. The Food and Drug Administration also released preliminary data from an in-depth study which seemed to be in line with those conclusions. But, don’t run to the pantry to purge your home of your favorite cereal just yet.

    What is arsenic?

    Arsenic is a chemical substance found in our environment that can be naturally occurring (due to the erosion of rocks or volcanic eruptions) or can occur due to the use of arsenic-containing pesticides. Low levels of arsenic are found in air, soil and water, which means that it can also be taken up into plants as they grow.

  • Is your child constipated? How to tell and what to do about it

    Learn about a few things every parent should know about constipation in kids. 

  • 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.