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  • Helpful Hints for Preparing for Your Child's Doctor Visit

    Bethany Mobley, MD

  • How to Make Time-out an Effective Discipline Strategy

    As a pediatric resident, I spend a lot of time discussing discipline with the parents of toddlers.  I have found that many parents struggle to find an effective method of disciplining their children; they often try various forms of discipline, but are unable to find a method that really works. I begin discussing discipline at a child’s 12-month checkup so that parents have the tools necessary to establish a discipline technique early and use it effectively as their child grows. 

  • Is Your Teen Using Social Media Too Much?

    At the dinner table. Watching TV. While out with friends.  Teenagers are constantly using social media, and that might not be good for their mental health.

  • What To Do When Your Child Wants To Quit Team Sports

    Your child wants to give up playing organized sports, but should you agree? There are many reasons why that might not be a good idea. Let’s look at the benefits, how you can encourage your child to keep going, and when it might be the right time to stop.

  • It's OK To Let Your Fussy Baby Cry It Out at Night

    You fed the baby, changed her diaper, rocked her for a bit and put her down for bed.

  • 5 Heart-Healthy Habits to Teach Your Children

    Learning heart-healthy habits is crucial. 

  • Halloween in 2020? It’s Different, Not Canceled

    Many parents are wondering if their families can celebrate a healthy Halloween during a pandemic. The good news is, with creativity and reasonable precautions, you can. Doing so means you’ll practice the same everyday preventive measures: physical distancing, proper handwashing, mask wearing when unable to keep a distance of six feet in public and avoiding large crowds. 

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  • Child Life Practicum Program

    The child life internship program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is a concentrated, full-time placement where students gain practical, hands-on experience under the direction of a certified child life specialist.