When we have the right tools to address our child’s unwanted behaviors, difficult situations become easier to handle and our confidence as parents grows. Behave Your Best explores two common unwanted behaviors and what you can do to stop them.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common virus in young children and, while it is usually not serious, it is very contagious.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is usually seen in adults, but pediatricians and pediatric cardiologists are seeing this more often in children. Higher blood pressure means the pressure in the blood vessels is increased, causing the heart and other organs to work harder. This can put people at a higher risk for chronic illnesses…
Learn how a cardiologist at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital helped a local teen avoid another open-heart surgery using brand new technology!
For many, the Y represents positive childhood memories. For the Tichenor family, it represents generational support and holistic wellness.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital helps an adorable local toddler with a rare condition, CHAREGE Syndrome. Her Mother shares their story.
The holiday season isn’t always merry for kids so we’re turning to a local expert for advice and top tips.
The holidays can be chaotic. Check out these tips to stay safe and healthy this season, when ordinary rules can fall through the cracks.
When Logan was born with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate, they sought help from Alex Rottgers, MD, a highly skilled pediatric plastic surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Mental health took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns, quarantines and distancing meant that outside activities like youth sports were put on hold. For some kids, sports were their outlet, their stress release and their social circle. Taking all of that away at once can certainly have a huge impact—especially at such a young…
November is American Diabetes Month, a time for families to learn about childhood diabetes and ways to prevent it.
Thanks to a recently approved gene therapy named Zolgensma, the outlook for babies born with SMA has suddenly brightened.
As a 15-year epilepsy patient, Ethan’s family recently elected a new, less-invasive surgery which has lessened the frequency of his seizures.
We recently sat down with two local doctors to get expert advice on how parents can better protect our children against RSV, flu and Covid.
A fluke accident on Gasparilla eve caused a fire under the Sanchez family home, which they evacuated with the help of their 7 year old son.
Melissa Thomas, a pediatric critical care physician, shares her story, and realization, after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Making the case for school-aged mental health days: 50 percent of all lifetime mental health illnesses start by the adolescent years.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about bullying and what we can do as a community to prevent it.
October is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) awareness month, which takes the lives of thousands of babies each year.
To celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we’re sharing Hailey’s story and recognizing the hard work of her and her physical therapy team.
GuideWell Emergency Doctors is an advanced urgent care facility with the same capabilities as an ER that could save you time and money.
Lizette Rivera, founder of Roasted Whisk, shares her personal journey of caring for a loved one with Dementia to raise awareness.
Many women struggle with alopecia, but don’t often talk about it, since many don’t know much about alopecia.
TGH Children’s Hospital pediatric trauma doctors and nurses recognize that each child requires unique care for a successful recovery.
These chest and back exercises are perfect for busy moms. Get the list of exercises and tips on how to make them work in your busy schedule.
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, kids like Chloe remind us why we strive to support research, treatment, prevention and cure.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Understanding hunger and fullness cues is essential to achieving a healthy weight.
However hard on parents, separation anxiety is a very normal part of development in many children. Normalizing it can help YOU navigate it.
Did you know that taking oral-care probiotics while pregnant can reduce the cavity rate in your young child for at least five years?
Many parents will have children staying home alone this fall. Here are our tips to ensure that you’ve set them up safely for success.
Our children’s safety is always of the utmost importance. Did you ever think that we would need to teach them about backpack safety?
Darkened areolas & dark nipples during pregnancy? Dr Jill Hectman of Tampa Obstetrics, discusses darkening areolas during pregnancy.
The Glazer Vision Foundation is helping adults and children understand eye health as families gear up to send kids back to school.
Between the pandemic and recent school/mass shootings, here are tips to ease anxiety and help families mentally prepare for back to school.Â
For the second year in a row, Tampa General has made Newsweek’s prestigious list as a Best Maternity Hospital of 2022.
Cheryl Lawing, MD, and Maureen Maciel, MD, joined the AdventHealth for Children orthopedic team specializing in infants through teenagers.
Beat the rush and avoid last minute scramble: Here’s what you need to know to prep yourself and your children for the first day of school.Â
The COVID vaccine is now available for kids ages 6 months and older. Dr. Allison Messina, the chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, answers common questions.
Feeling like your child is constantly sick can feel like a never-ending cycle. Here’s when to get concerned with repetitive illnesses.
Sunshine and pool time; beach days and barbecues: BayCare talks summer safety tips to prevent injury and illness.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine has been approved for kids ages 5-11. As the rollout begins, Dr Christina Canody with BayCare answers common questions.
Cavities or tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases, preventable by prioritizing kids’ oral hygiene from a young age.
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital creates customized treatment plans using a collaborative and innovative approach to battling brain tumors.
Common injuries increase during summer break. Planning ahead and prepping your first-aid kit could prevent some of them.
Every child in Florida should take swim lessons. Here are 3 reasons, no matter what part of the state you live in.
Anywhere from 1-10 to 1-13 people suffer from anxiety. Below is helpful advice for parents navigating stress and anxiety with their teens.
Ian became the first patient to undergo Palforzia, the first FDA-approved treatment for peanut allergy in children ages 4-17.
Michelle Pratt, a certified car seat safety tech and founder of Safe in the Seat, is sharing easy ways to avoid the tragic mistake of leaving kids in hot cars.
Summer is filled with outdoor adventures and trips to the beach and pool, but damage from sun exposure, like sunburn, collects over time.
May is National Water Safety Month, a perfect time to remember that with all the water in Tampa Bay children must know water safety skills.
Now, says the foundation’s program development manager, Laura Marolf, the C.E. Mendez Foundation is taking on a new challenge: cyberbullying.
Brain tumors are the most common solid tumor affecting children and are treated by a team approach, like at Johns Hopkins All Children’s …
The Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is dedicated solely to the treatment of CDH.
Receiving a bike and learning to ride it is exciting but can cause parents some anxiety – so here are some bike safety tips to remember.
Entering March 2022, what have we learned from COVID? What opened because of closures? What previously shuttered parts of life are lit?
Reducing sugar is an important way to minimize your child’s risk for health issues. Here are tips to help parents identify hidden sugars.
Just like a riding a bike, learning how to swallow a pill is a skill your child will eventually have to practice and learn as they get older.
You may wonder about the best age to start potty training, how to get the process under way and how often your little ones should be going.
TGH Children’s Hospital offers medical, surgical and rehabilitative services for infants, children and adolescents.
Thanks to the Child Life specialists at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, surgery prep as a family can be manageable and even educational.
