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Why Well-Child Checkups Are so Important for Your Child
This blog was written in conjunction with pediatric medical resident, Ashley Bedner, DO.
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Kearstin Russell, APRN, FNP-BC
Kearstin Russell is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute Behavioral Health and Development Center. She is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and as a registered nurse. Kearstin has experience in:
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Kia Small, MSN, CPNP-AC
Kia Small is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner in acute care (CPNP-AC) with The Haley Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She focuses primarily on providing care for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease who require chronic transfusions. She is able to perform a variety of procedures, including:
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A Decade of Halloween Spirit
Halloween can be an exciting time for children and their parents planning costumes, trick-or-treating with friends and family, and of course, candy.
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What is Vitamin K, and why is it important for my newborn baby?
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that our body needs to help make proteins that are needed for blood coagulation. In other words, it’s one of the ways our body works to stop bleeding. We can find vitamin K in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and collard greens. Bacteria in our intestine also produce vitamin K. If we do not have enough vitamin K, we may experience prolonged bleeding from small cuts or big bruises from relatively small injuries.
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How to set realistic expectations for your child's Christmas wish list
This post was original published in December 2012.
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Say Yes When Your Child Asks for a Pet. Here’s Why
Whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit or reptile, pets can have real and positive effects on your child’s emotional and physical development. If your family has the resources to take care of a pet and no one in the house is allergic, you may want to consider getting your child an animal companion.
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How long is it okay for my child to suck on a thumb or pacifier?
As parents, you may worry about your child sucking his or her thumb or a pacifier, but it’s important to remember that sucking is one of an infant's natural reflexes that they start even in the womb. Infants and young children may also suck on their fingers or other objects because it makes them feel happy and safe, and it helps them to learn and explore their world. It also helps them feel safe during difficult periods, such as when they are separated from their parents or if they are in a new and unfamiliar environment. Sucking may also be relaxing and, for some children, can help them get to sleep.
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Ana Sofia Astudillo, APRN, PNP-AC
Ana Astudillo is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner-acute care (CPNP-AC) with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She cares for young patients with acute, chronic or complex conditions, and her expertise includes:
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How to help your child cope with a serious illness
One of the most challenging times a parent may face is if their child is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Many emotions including anxiety, fear, anger, and even helplessness can overwhelm parents. Children often display complicated emotions of their own, which often mirror that of their parents. All of these emotions can challenge well-known and comforting family rhythms and routines.
