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  • What every parent needs to know about the risk of suicide in young children

    Know the risk factors and triggers

  • What can kids do to help when disasters like Hurricane Harvey hit?

    Teddy Bear in DirtMany relief organizations are asking for monetary donations and usable donated items for those that have been displaced from their homes.  Kids can take up cash collections, whether they do this at school or with their family members.  That cash can be turned into a check designated to a reputable charitable organization.  Kids can also go through their own clothes, books, and toys and set items aside that can be used by children that have been impacted directly by the storm.  Many agencies are asking for monetary donations in lieu of “stuff” at the moment, but there will come a time soon where families will need things.  Parents can help kids by sorting and organizing items that can be donated, finding appropriate organizations for the donations, and sending them off when the time is right.

  • 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.

  • Five things every kid needs to be mentally healthy

    Lately there seems to be an increased focus on the needs of our children, especially when it comes to their mental health. Sure, everyone is different, but according to Martin Seager, a renowned clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and activist, there are five universal musts for all children to grow up mentally healthy.

  • How to prevent accidental poisoning in your home

    One million children in the U.S. under the age of six years will suffer from some type of poisoning this year. Exposure to toxic substances can occur in the home, at school, at a grandparent’s or friend’s house- anywhere your little ones can roam. These unfortunate events tend to happen when a parent or caregiver is with a child, but not necessarily paying close attention.

  • Car Seat Safety – 5 Tips to Keep Children Safe

    There are few things in parenting as complicated as the rules and regulations of car seats. And yet, there are few things as important for the safety and well-being of our kids.

  • Join Us in Supporting #ChildrensHospitalsWeek

    To celebrate the amazing things being done at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, we’re inviting you to join us March 5-11 in celebrating #ChildrensHospitalsWeek.

  • What Every Parent Should Know About Learning Disabilities

    The term “learning disability” is thrown around pretty loosely these days, yet it’s hard for most of us to come up with an accurate definition of what is actually meant by those words. It’s important for parents to have some idea, though, of what learning disabilities are and what can be done about them. This knowledge will equip you to recognize a problem and get the appropriate help in a timely manner if your child does suffer from a learning disability. 

  • Why You Shouldn’t Give Aspirin to Your Child

    You may have heard your pediatrician say that you shouldn’t treat your child with over-the-counter aspirin products. And if you haven’t, here’s your friendly reminder: aspirin and aspirin-containing products should not be given to children or adolescents unless under specific direction from your doctor.

  • What Every Parent Should Know About AFM

    If you've been paying attention to the national news lately, you may have noticed that there has been a record number of AFM cases across the nation in 2018. AFM, which stands for acute flaccid myelitis, is a polio-like disease that causes sudden weakness in the arms and legs, along with a loss of muscle tone, and typically affects children.