How to book a free or low cost car seat inspection in Tampa Bay
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Is your child addicted to social media? Here’s what you need to know.
Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D, talks about how to teach kids smart social media behavior and how to find a healthy balance.
Four Paws and a Heart of Gold: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital launches new facility dog program with its first four-legged employee
No one wants to find themselves in a situation where their child has to be admitted to a hospital. But if your family does have to do so, at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, you can rest easy knowing that your child is in the hands of some of the country’s most sought-after, highly trained professionals….
Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Month: One in a Million Bree
July is National Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Awareness Month. Five-year-old Bree Brown is very special. So special, in fact, that she is literally one in a million. “Bree wasn’t breathing when she was born,” reflects an emotional Areen, Bree’s mom. During Areen’s pregnancy, Bree wasn’t measuring properly on sonograms. It was discovered that she…
A Tampa Mom’s Meditation Focused Podcast Downloaded 100 Million Times
Katie Krimitsos knows what moms need to hear to relax. Her podcasts (recorded in her closet) have been downloaded more than 100 million times.
Dr. Luis Rodriguez: Healthcare Hero Dad and Local Neurosurgeon
Modern day Brady Bunch families really do exist, just ask Luis Rodriguez, M.D., M.A.S., and his wife Lisa Moore, M.S.N., M.H.A, R.N., who both work at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Luis Rodriguez is a neurosurgeon and Moore can be found in the cardiovascular ICU. This Father’s Day, Dr. Rodriguez reflects on his work as a…
Local Family Shares Story to Prevent Drownings
Water is part of the allure of living in Florida, but few realize that drowning is the leading cause of death among Florida children ages 1-4. Water Safety to Prevent Drownings One family is incredibly grateful to have averted such a tragedy. Having recently moved from Washington State to Venice, Florida, the family of five…
Drowning Only takes 20 Seconds: Water Safety Tips Every Caregiver Needs to Know
Michelle Sterling, Senior Wellness and Safety Specialist at BayCare Kids Wellness and Safety Center, shares important tips every caregiver needs to know to keep kids safe around water this summer.
Balancing it All as a Working Mom & Children’s Health Care Leader: Getting to Know Alicia Schulhof
We’re getting to know Alicia Schulhof, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital’s first female president.
How to Take Advantage of FREE Safety Around Water Classes with the YMCA
The YMCA offers a variety of water safety classes.
The Benefits of Kangaroo Care with your Baby
Dr. Lilly Chang, with the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute shares the many benefits of practicing kangaroo care with your baby.
Doctor Shares Own Experiences as a Mom to Help High-Risk Expectant Mothers
A high-risk pregnancy can be stressful, but Karen Raimer, M. D. , has helped calm nerves and provide answers for expectant mothers for more than 30 years.
Clear Sight: One Family’s Journey to Better Vision with the Help of Lion’s Eye Institute
Samantha Barlow’s mother, Julie, was the first to see that something was clouding her newborn baby’s beautiful deep blue eyes. When Julie held her daughter for the first time, Barlow looked up at her mother but seemed unable to really meet her adoring gaze. Julie wouldn’t let it go. A flurry of doctors and specialists…
Celebrating Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in April and Those Traveling to Tampa Bay for Care
The Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, led by David Kays, M.D., was founded as the country’s first inpatient CDH unit with surgeons, nurses and other team members solely focused on CDH care.
Self-Care & Parenting: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First
Married, mother of two, Dr. Clark untangles why raising humans with strong senses of self is underpinned by parents’ self-care.
How Occupational Therapy Helps Kids Return to a Normal Life
April is Occupational Therapy Month. It’s a time to recognize the achievements of patients like 13-year-old Jaden who recovered from a serious accident, thanks, in part, to the efforts of occupational therapist Rachael Thibeau and other experts at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Jaden had gone for a ride on his friend’s pontoon boat on…
How Brea Brings Smiles and Comfort to Hospitalized Children
Brea (Bray-UH), the first-ever facility dog at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, brings smiles and a friendly distraction for hospitalized kids.
The Highest Level of Care: TGH’s Nationally Acclaimed Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program
The Maternal Fetal Medicine program and Fetal Care Center at Tampa General earned a spot on Newsweek’s List of Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022 and was named highest ranked in Florida for Obstetrics & Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023.
AngelEye Camera System: How Cutting-Edge Technology Helps Parents Bond with their Preemies
In December, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital rolled out the AngelEye camera system to help parent-preemie bonding in the NICU.
Acne: Causes, Types, and Treatment
Acne affects nearly 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24. Advent Health Dermatologist, Dr. Graham, talks causes, types and treatments.
Why can’t they just behave? The truth behind your child’s unwanted behavior (and what to do about it!)
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: What Parents of Young Children Should Know
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, Salt Intake and Your Child’s Heart
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…
New Device is Narrowing the Gap in Heart Valve Repair at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
Learn how a cardiologist at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital helped a local teen avoid another open-heart surgery using brand new technology!
How to Achieve Whole Family Health with the YMCA
For many, the Y represents positive childhood memories. For the Tichenor family, it represents generational support and holistic wellness.
Liliana CHARGEs Forward During National Birth Defects Awareness Month
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital helps an adorable local toddler with a rare condition, CHAREGE Syndrome. Her Mother shares their story.
Ask the Expert: How to help kids handle holiday stress and sensory overload
The holiday season isn’t always merry for kids so we’re turning to a local expert for advice and top tips.
May Your Holidays be Merry and Safe!
The holidays can be chaotic. Check out these tips to stay safe and healthy this season, when ordinary rules can fall through the cracks.
Logan’s Life Changing Surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to Repair a Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
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.
The Positive Power of Youth Sports
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…
Sneaky Sugars: What is Diabetes and Are My Kids at Risk?
November is American Diabetes Month, a time for families to learn about childhood diabetes and ways to prevent it.
The Elixir of Life: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital administers miracle drug that saves babies from progressive neuromuscular degeneration
Thanks to a recently approved gene therapy named Zolgensma, the outlook for babies born with SMA has suddenly brightened.
New Technology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Helping Kids Battle Epilepsy
As a 15-year epilepsy patient, Ethan’s family recently elected a new, less-invasive surgery which has lessened the frequency of his seizures.
Ask the Doctor: The “Tripledemic” Collision of Flu, RSV, and Covid
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.
October is Fire Safety Month: A Tampa Bay mom shares her escape from fire story; and fire safety tips we can all follow
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.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Trusting Things Are As They Should Be
Melissa Thomas, a pediatric critical care physician, shares her story, and realization, after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Should Your Child Miss School for a Mental Health Day?
Making the case for school-aged mental health days: 50 percent of all lifetime mental health illnesses start by the adolescent years.
Bullying Facts and How to Report a Bully in Tampa Bay
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about bullying and what we can do as a community to prevent it.
6 Ways to Prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome
October is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) awareness month, which takes the lives of thousands of babies each year.
Celebrating Physical Therapists and Patients During October
To celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we’re sharing Hailey’s story and recognizing the hard work of her and her physical therapy team.
Your Checklist for a Safe and Successful School Year—That’ll Save You Time and Money Too!
GuideWell Emergency Doctors is an advanced urgent care facility with the same capabilities as an ER that could save you time and money.
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Meet Lizette Rivera with Roasted Whisk
Lizette Rivera, founder of Roasted Whisk, shares her personal journey of caring for a loved one with Dementia to raise awareness.
Ask the Doctor: Raising awareness about alopecia
Many women struggle with alopecia, but don’t often talk about it, since many don’t know much about alopecia.
Caring for Children: The Best of the Best at Tampa General Hospital
TGH Children’s Hospital pediatric trauma doctors and nurses recognize that each child requires unique care for a successful recovery.
Easy At Home Chest and Back Exercises for Busy Moms
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.
Cheering for Team Chloe: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, kids like Chloe remind us why we strive to support research, treatment, prevention and cure.
Ask the Doctor: Understanding Hunger and Fullness Cues to Achieve a Healthy Weight
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Understanding hunger and fullness cues is essential to achieving a healthy weight.
Ask the Doctor: How to Handle Separation Anxiety in Children
However hard on parents, separation anxiety is a very normal part of development in many children. Normalizing it can help YOU navigate it.
Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby: Why Oral-Care Probiotics Matter During Pregnancy
Did you know that taking oral-care probiotics while pregnant can reduce the cavity rate in your young child for at least five years?
Staying Home Alone Safely: Tips from BayCare’s Wellness and Safety Specialists
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.
Back-to-School Backpack Safety
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 Causes Explained by Dr. Jill
Darkened areolas & dark nipples during pregnancy? Dr Jill Hectman of Tampa Obstetrics, discusses darkening areolas during pregnancy.
Do You See What I See? A Vision for Eye-Quality
The Glazer Vision Foundation is helping adults and children understand eye health as families gear up to send kids back to school.
Ask the Doctor: How to Help Your Child Mentally Prepare for 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.
Award-Winning Care For Baby and Mom: Tampa General Hospital
For the second year in a row, Tampa General has made Newsweek’s prestigious list as a Best Maternity Hospital of 2022.
Meet the New Surgeons on the Block with AdventHealth for Children’s Orthopedics Team
Cheryl Lawing, MD, and Maureen Maciel, MD, joined the AdventHealth for Children orthopedic team specializing in infants through teenagers.
Ask the Doctor: Appointments, immunizations and more back-to-school tips
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.
Ask the Doctor: Should My Young Child Get the COVID Vaccine?
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.
When To Be Concerned If Your Child Is “Always” Sick?
Feeling like your child is constantly sick can feel like a never-ending cycle. Here’s when to get concerned with repetitive illnesses.
Ask the Experts: Pro tips for a safe and FUN summer in Tampa Bay!
Sunshine and pool time; beach days and barbecues: BayCare talks summer safety tips to prevent injury and illness.
