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  • In an Emergency, Do You Take Your Child to the Pediatrician, Urgent Care or ER?

    When a child is sick or injured, the natural reaction of many parents is to immediately go straight to the emergency room. In some cases, though, taking your child to urgent care or even waiting to see a pediatrician may be better suited for the situation. But how do you know which one is the appropriate option?

  • Q & A on Scoliosis with Dr. Herrera and Dr. Knapp, Pediatric Orthopedic Physicians at Arnold Palmer Hospital

    Scoliosis is a relatively common condition among children and adolescents. It’s important to know that no spine is perfectly flat, but those who are unaffected by scoliosis have a spine that is straight when looking up and down the middle of the back. Likewise, those who are affected by scoliosis have a curve that runs side-to-side, sometimes resembling the letters “S” or “C,” instead of the letter “I.”

    What exactly is scoliosis and how common is it?

    Scoliosis is a condition of the spine where your back may become curved with time. Not only is the spine curved, but it also rotates on its axis, which leads to the famous “rib hump,” noticed on the spine screenings done at school, or during yearly physicals administered by primary care physicians.

  • The many ways teens act out to harm themselves - and what you can do about it. (Part 1 of 3)

    Finding out that your child is harming themselves can be shocking, confusing and concerning. Often, parents react in a way that make things worse for the child and the family in general. Given the complexity and importance of this topic, we’ll talk about it in three separate blog posts. In this first post, we’ll discuss ways in which teens may self-harm. Second, we’ll look at contributing factors and reasons why they do it. Lastly, we’ll talk about common red flags and practical exercises to help teens who are struggling. Understanding the contributing factors will help you make adjustments to the “big picture” instead of assuming that all the responsibility lies with the child. The practical exercises are based on the reasons why they do it because teens self-harm for different reasons. Therefore, you have to make sure you match the exercise appropriately. 

  • The many ways teens act out to harm themselves- and what you can do about it (Part 3 of 3)

    I hope that by reading Parts One rel="noopener noreferrer" and Two of this series where we talked about the different ways self harm can manifest itself in teenagers and the different reasons why teens engage in self harm, you’ve gained a wider perspective about self-harming behaviors, what they are and why teens do it. This topic is often clouded in misconceptions and caregivers often assume their teen knows better than that. However, even if your teen does know better than that, it is important to be prepared in the event he starts doing it. Our responses as caregivers are the most important factors in helping them stop. This third part will offer practical ideas to help teens who self-harm.

  • Sibling Bullying: What to do when bullying happens inside your own home

    My older brother and his family were recently in town for a vacation. One afternoon, I sat with him, his wife, and my husband talking, while the kids played nearby. We talked and laughed about growing up, and my sister-in-law asked my brother and I, “Did you guys fight much as kids?”

  • Get to know Dr. Robyn Cohen, pediatric neuropsychologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital

    A lot of times, people assume that psychologists only work with mental health patients and are constantly assessing their patients’ state of mind. However, as a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Cohen’s role at Arnold Palmer Hospital is quite different than you might expect. Learn more about Dr. Cohen, PhD, Director of Pediatric Neuropsychology at Arnold Palmer Hospital, and the role her team plays in the treatment of our patients at the hospital.

    Where did you grow up?

    I grew up on Long Island, New York.

    Where did you go to undergraduate school?

    Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida

    What is the process like to get a neuropsychology degree?

    It’s a long process. I actually started off at Rollins with an education major. During my program, I took some psychology courses and decided they were a lot more interesting, so I switched to a psychology major.

  • Choosing Smart Snacks

    Snacks are an important part of smart nutrition for your child. Small stomachs make it difficult to get all the nutrition needed at a mealtime. Snacks serve as a great way to provide energy for activities and learning.

  • Construction Begins on Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion

    A new era of unparalleled healthcare for children is unfolding on the downtown Orlando campus as construction of the Orlando Health Children's Pavilion is set to begin.

  • Young Mother Fighting Cancer Refuses To Give Up

    Robyn Burke, a busy wife and mother of three young daughters, was excited to complete her long-delayed bachelor’s degree. She planned to rejoin the workforce as her youngest headed to pre-kindergarten.

  • Orlando Health Opens ORMC’s New North Patient Tower

    The 245-bed, 10-story, 345,000-square-foot tower delivers a new patient experience.