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What difference can a social worker make in your child's hospital stay?
Valerie Dorsainvil, LCSW has been a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Social Worker at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies since 2016. Here, she answers some questions about what that means for the families of patients going through long-term treatments at the hospitals.
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How smartphones and social media contribute to depression and anxiety in teens
I recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary working as a therapist with the Teen Xpress program. I have now spent over a decade counseling teenagers, and in that time clothing styles, technology, politics, methods of learning, even socializing has evolved. In all the ways that the world has changed, though, it seems that nothing has rocked a teen’s world more than the invention of the smart phone and social media.
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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.
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Avoid distracted driving to keep your family safe on the road
Is distracted driving putting your family in danger?
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How smartphones and social media contribute to depression and anxiety in teens
Social media: Our kids have never known life without smartphones, but has the digital revolution affected their development?
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How to select the right mental health counselor for your family
Counseling can help with mild, day-to-day issues as well as deep-rooted traumas.
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8 things you probably don't know about children with autism
As we highlight Autism Awareness Month this April, we want to bring increased understanding to the top 8 myths still surrounding an autism diagnosis.
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A simple change you can make if you're concerned about your child's weight
Here are some ways to prevent portion distortion and keep portions in check.
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Could your child benefit from the use of a wheelchair?
Will using a wheelchair discourage your child from walking? Find out what a pediatric occupational therapist has to say.
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Why Well-Child Checkups Are so Important for Your Child
This blog was written in conjunction with pediatric medical resident, Ashley Bedner, DO.
