Family Mental Health: 5 Places to Connect with Nature
Center yourself and take a mental health break. These five places around Orlando are especially great for connecting with nature with kids.
Health + Wellness
The health and wellness of your family can be a lot to juggle. We’re sharing resources from local Orlando health professionals so you can keep health a top priority. After all, when everyone is feeling well it’s much easier to make the most of living in Orlando.
Safety Check! Are You Using Your Child’s Car Seat Correctly?
The messaging isn’t new – using the correct car seat and installing it properly can not only significantly reduce the risk of injury but also save your child’s life in the event of a car crash. And yet, a new AAA analysis found that over 93% of Florida parents…
The Ooey Gooey Truth About Cavities!
It’s the season of candy, candy, and MORE candy, making it the perfect time to ask…what exactly is the science behind cavities?
Back-to-School Germ Busters: 7 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Healthy This School Year
Back-to-school season is full of excitement, new routines, and, let’s be honest, a fresh wave of sniffles. If you’ve got a preschooler or elementary schooler, you know how quickly those classroom germs can make their way into your home. But don’t panic. With a few playful tricks and some…
Back-to-School Sleep Routines Start Now
Sleep is important! Here’s how much your kids need and how to make sure they’re getting it. It’s a common lament among parents that while grownups long for a full night of sleep, children resist the call of bedtime as strenuously as they can. The result of this nightly…
Why Sports Clearance Exams Don’t Replace Annual Physicals
A common question parents have is whether their child needs an annual physical with their pediatrician if they’ve already had a sports clearance exam at school. The short answer is yes. And it’s important to understand why. A licensed professional conducting an exam at the school or an urgent…
Where Purpose Meets Opportunity: Graduates of AdventHealth University Find They Are Exception to Job-Placement Struggles
Learn how AdventHealth University graduates in the Orlando area are amongst the few recent grads NOT struggling with job placement.
Hurricane Preparedness with Kids – How to Create a Kit Plus Activities
It’s hurricane season again! When it comes time for the storm, we all need to take some serious precautions to prepare for what could be long-term power outages, lack of accessibility to stores, pharmacies, and gas stations, and unexpected events like downed trees or power lines. Although waiting out…
15 Sensory-Friendly Places in Orlando, Events and Activites
In recent years, awareness and acceptance of neurodivergent diagnoses—such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and sensory processing disorder—have increased. To better serve customers of all abilities, with and without disabilities, many businesses are promoting inclusive, family-oriented environments. Here’s a round-up of sensory-friendly activities and destinations in…
Phones Down, Eyes Up! Keep Kids Safe in and Around Water This Summ
At the YMCA, we believe that water safety starts with awareness—and that every parent and caregiver can be a hero when it comes to preventing drowning. As we head into summer, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant. Drowning is fast and often silent, and alarmingly, 60% of…
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