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Are your kids stressed or anxious?

This post was written by the Patient and Family Counseling team at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. 

Pacifiers: Should you or shouldn’t you?

I’ve found that one of the things mothers often have strong opinions about is their baby’s use of a pacifier.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital ER - Blue Cedar

The Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Emergency Room at Blue Cedar can treat all healthcare emergencies close to home.

Jason Keeler, MM, MT-BC

3 Ways to Tell if It’s Eczema or a Skin Infection

Eczema is a skin condition that affects many infants and children. Although its symptoms of dry, itchy and flaky skin are usually mild, eczema can become more than just a nuisance. The more severe forms of this condition can lead to skin infections when bacteria, viruses and other germs enter the body through bleeding and cracking skin.

Pediatric Fracture Care Clinic

At the Center for Orthopedics, we provide specialized same-day care to children and adolescents with fractures.

Your Child’s Sick: Is It Asthma or a Cold?

Your child is coughing and sniffling. Is it a cold or virus? Let’s look at the differences to help you soothe your child and know when it’s time to see a doctor.

Does My Child Have an Upset Stomach or Appendicitis?

You’re driving back from a family outing and each time your car rolls over the neighborhood speed bumps your youngest child cries out. When you ask what’s wrong, they whimper and struggle to explain. Then you recall how earlier that day when the kids were playing outside, your child abruptly stopped and complained of a sore belly. Is it an upset stomach or could these complaints point to something more serious – like appendicitis? 

Is It Grief or Depression? How to Tell the Difference

Grief is a common, expected experience as a child or teenager processes difficult life circumstances. Depression, however, is a mood disorder that can be prolonged and serious. Because depression left untreated can be harmful and lead to suicidal or other risky behaviors, recognizing the difference between the two is vital.

Is Your Infant or Child Constipated? Here’s How To Help

If you’ve ever had to potty train a toddler, you're familiar with the best-selling children’s book “Everyone Poops.” But what happens when your baby – or older child – suffers from constipation?