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What You Need to Know to Keep Your Child Safe This Summer

Parents and children alike are breathing a collective sigh of relief that the lazy days of summer are finally here. However, along with the lovely warm weather come some risks.

Diagnosis & Treatments for Bronchopulmonary Sequestration

Pediatric Oncology

The Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders provides specialized care for children with various forms of cancer.

Spina Bifida: Bridging the Gap Between Pediatric and Adult Care

Earlier this year, the Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida (SBACFL) made a $20,000 gift to the Spina Bifida Clinic at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health.

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

Going back to school can be an exciting and stressful time for families, and many may be finding their usual anxiety is heightened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For children with food allergies, many of whom are cautious already, returning to school this year may require further planning, vigilance and checking up on federal guidelines. There is no cure for food allergies, and if a child with a serious allergy is exposed to a trigger food, they may experience an adverse reaction, the most severe being anaphylactic shock. Other reactions can include mild hives, swelling, vomiting and diarrhea. Preventing such an exposure is crucial to ensure your child has a safe educational environment. 

How to care for a kid with a cold

It’s that time of year again. Kids are in school sharing all their germs, and everywhere you look someone’s sneezing, coughing, or has a runny nose. Colds are being passed back and forth and no matter how hard you try, your child gets sick. Maybe it starts out with just a runny nose or a sore throat, then before you know it they are coughing, sneezing, and maybe running a fever. So, what do you do about it?

5 Steps for Managing the Risks of Your Child’s Epilepsy

If you have a child with epilepsy, worrying about the risk of seizures can add stress to any day. Whether they’re at school, the playground or accompanying you to the grocery store, you may be searching for signs of an oncoming issue. But there are steps you can take to prevent epilepsy’s most serious risks.

Falling furniture or TVs can cause serious injuries to children

Did you know that every 24 minutes a child in the United States is injured after a television or piece of furniture has fallen on them?

Children are the Silent Victims of Domestic Abuse

Part one of a two-part series.

Should reading be a part of your family's bedtime routine?

You’ve eaten dinner as a family around the table, you’ve given the little ones a bath, gotten them into their pajamas, brushed their teeth, and sent them to bed- now relax! Chances are though, it didn’t go that easily. I know it doesn't in my house. Bedtime routines can be hectic, and adding one more thing to the list to do before bed may seem like a hassle, but the five minutes it takes to read your child a bedtime story can be so valuable to their development.