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The Difference Between Pediatric Physicals And Well-Child Visits

Do you think alligators and crocodiles are the same? How about jam and jelly, or concrete and cement? These are examples of things that are similar but not the same. It is a roundabout way to get to our topic: the difference between pediatric physicals and well child visits. Both are necessary, somewhat similar, but

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The New RSV Shot for Infants – What Parents Should Know

As parents, it’s natural to worry about your child’s health. The new RSV shot offers peace of mind, knowing that you’re taking proactive steps to safeguard your child against a potentially serious illness. What is RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common virus that can cause severe respiratory infections in some infants and

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How to Keep Your Kids and Teens Safe on Social Media

From time immemorial kids have always thought they were smarter and more world wise than their parents. This hasn’t changed! With their phones, the internet, and social media, kids and teens have every topic at their fingertips. What they don’t know–is what they don’t know. Enter parents and how to keep your kids and teens

Tips for parents – help your child conquer back-to-school anxiety

It’s back-to-school time. As kids head back to school it’s common for them to experience a range of emotions, including anxiety. Parents play a crucial role in helping their children navigate these feelings and ensure a smooth transition. First and foremost, maintaining open communication is essential. Encourage your child to express their worries and fears

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Personal Pediatrics Back-to-School Guide

We are approaching the time when kids and parents start preparing for going back to school. As the time nears, there are numerous tips to prepare and get your kids off to a great start, including Personal Pediatric’s back to school guide. Get All Required Shots And Immunizations Visit our Orlando office to schedule your

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Does My Child Have ADHD?

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has many symptoms and not all are that easy to spot at first. It is a complex disorder that is usually diagnosed before teen years and on average by age 7. When a parent asks the question, does my child have ADHD, it’s time to find out. Where To Start Turn

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Spring Health & Safety Guide for Parents

Spring is here! The time of year when kids are chomping at the bit to get outside. After being cloistered in the house for months and only allowed outside for brief periods, now they are looking forward to spending hours outside in the spring weather. With all that future fun on the horizon, it might

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10 Tips To Encourage Your Kids To Try New Foods

We all have adult friends who refuse to eat certain vegetables or who are not even willing to be polite in situations where their favorite foods are not served. We can all guess why. It starts when you are very young. Got a picky eater of your own? Here are 10 tips to encourage your

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Your Guide To Raising Healthy Active Kids

Have kids? If so, you know how our culture and the internet can interfere with parental guidance. They would much rather pay attention to “so-called” experts on Tiktok than listen to their parents. The good news is that you can counter almost everything the world puts in front of your kids. It takes patience and

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Screen Time: How Much Time Is Too Much For Kids?

Televisions, smartphones, computers, and tablets are all devices both adults and children use for information, entertainment, and social interaction. As with most modern conveniences, it is best to use them in moderation. Unfortunately, many kids (and adults) spend too much time looking at screens. How much screen time is too much for kids?