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• 6 Ways To Calm Your Child’s Medical Anxiety

  Let’s be honest: Going to the doctor can make anyone nervous. For children, the visits can be even more scary. But parents are the first line of defense in dealing with childhood medical anxiety. Every time your child visits the doctor, there’s an opportunity to make it a positive experience.

• Beyond our borders: A medical mission to Peru

  Written by Brandon C. Carr, MD, FAAP, FACEP, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at Arnold Palmer Hospital 

• How the collaborative efforts of our medical team saved one little boy’s life

  Written by Dr. Pinnelas, pediatric hospitalist at Arnold Palmer Hospital

• Considering a home birth?

  The published a new policy statement this week that addresses the controversial and often polarizing topic of home births. The AAP stands in agreement with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), stating that “hospitals and birthing centers are the safest settings for birth in the United States.” Both physician groups, however, also advocate for respecting the rights of a woman to make a medically informed decision about her delivery.

• Going back to school and back to the pediatrician

  Since the start of school is right around the corner for families in central Florida, many of us will be taking our children to the pediatrician for an annual visit. Even if your child is completely healthy and hasn’t been sick in a very long time, it is still important to call and make that appointment with the pediatrician every year. I would recommend calling earlier in the summer to schedule an appointment with your pediatrician, since there are usually fewer sick children that come in over the summer, and more appointment times may be available. You will also avoid the big rush of patients trying to see the doctor for annual check-ups right before school starts in the fall.

• Young children are at a greater risk for dog bites

  Dog bites hurt. Want to know how I know? Because I got snapped at when I was a little girl, and I haven’t forgotten about it since then. I remember the incident like it was yesterday. My family was taking care of my grandparents’ dog while they were away – a springer spaniel named “Jenna.” Jenna had quickly become my friend, as we were lying on the floor watching movies one afternoon. I wanted to get as close to Jenna as I could, and found myself all up in her face. We had no boundaries, or so I thought. The next thing I know, Jenna, having none of it, snapped at my face, snagging the tip of my nose. I was traumatized, and wanted nothing to do with Jenna after that.

• Small changes in sleep habits can reap big rewards

  Could sleep (or lack of) be to blame for your child’s behavior at school?

• Is 36 seconds enough time to talk about sex?

  A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that doctors are spending an average of 36 seconds talking to teenagers about sex, that is if they talk about it at all. One-third of teenagers receiving a yearly check-up didn’t have any mention of sexual health or development.

• Childhood Ear Infections: When To See a Doctor

  Most children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re 3 years old. The good news is that most will clear up on their own without any lasting effects.

• Toddler Not Interested in Potty Training? Don’t Panic

  Potty training can be a stressful time for parents and kids, and even more so when your child shows no interest in giving up diapers.