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Back to School Physical Time
August 9, 2023

Back to School Scheduling your back-to-school checkup in a timely manner ensures that your child will be ready to kick off the new school year with confidence and good health.  […]

Every Breath We Take With Cystic Fibrosis
May 4, 2022

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. –Maya Angelou For people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), no […]

Digital Sanity Tool Kit for Parents – Part II
December 19, 2019

Going against the will of a teenager is not easy and can cause stressful situations to arise from literally nowhere, especially the first time he or she receives a message […]

Digital Sanity Tool Kit for Parents
December 19, 2019

If you have a teenager, you may be in a tailspin on what to do about that phone, not to mention their laptop, iPad, and TV usage. On one hand, […]

Five Healthy Eating Tips for Enjoying the Holiday Season
December 17, 2019

The holiday season whirlwind is upon us, a flurry of activities and engagements from holiday gatherings to shopping for presents. We feel time-pressed, and eating right can seem pointless with […]

Teen Vaping – Awareness and Prevention
November 22, 2019

Parental awareness and preventive conversations are essential to keeping our teens safe from vaping.  This health concern has been escalating in the news, and parents need to know this common […]

The Candy Debate – Kids vs. Parents
October 24, 2019

Mountains and mountains of candy is every kid’s dream when it comes to Halloween. Parents don’t want to steal their joy, but cringe at the thought of a mountain of […]

Conversations with Our Daughters About Breast Health
October 10, 2019

As girls begin to develop they ask themselves “what are normal breasts supposed to look and feel like?” As women age, they continue to ask themselves the same question, and […]

Florida’s Natural Wonder has a Sting
April 22, 2019

Living in a sunny state, our children are lucky to be outdoors most of the year. Young children, especially are busy discovering nature and its endless wonder, not thinking about […]