Virtual reality is a term we have heard thrown around for the better part of the last few decades. Whether real or imagined, the concept of entering an environment which we could not otherwise via the wonders of technology, has… read more
Tracy Wright
How Can You Avoid Catching Your Child’s Illness?
When local mother Brittany Fair’s then four-year-old daughter was sent home from VPK with a high fever, she noticed the dreaded spots on her hands and feet. Fair’s daughter had contracted Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) or Coxsackievirus/Enterovirus. Although… read more
Becoming Bilingual: Teaching Toddlers Another Language
Before Lauren and Jose Soberon even had children, they began having the important discussion of how they should teach their child Spanish. Both from Cuban backgrounds, Jose and Lauren had very different exposure to Spanish while growing up. Jose grew… read more
Good Oral Health Starts Early!
Brushing your teeth is an everyday task and comes naturally (to most). As parents, we know how hard we struggle to make sure that our children have done their part in cleaning their teeth. It may seem like some sort… read more
Move Out, Measles!
The United States is experiencing a measles outbreak and has broken the record number of measles cases since the vaccination since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. The number of cases of measles is already the highest it’s been… read more
Beware: How Lead Poisoning Can Sicken Our Children
Approximately 15 percent of Florida’s children have too much lead in their body, and lead poisoning can result in long-term issues with bone growth, poor muscle coordination, damage to the nervous system, developmental delays and behavior issues, among other symptoms.… read more
Ready, Set, Swip Swap!
In the past, the only ways people could sell and buy used items for less were through yard sales, classified ads and via word of mouth. Since technology has advanced, sites like Craigslist have provided more localized commerce to the… read more
Celebrating Your Holiday Baby
Birthdays are milestone celebrations for parents and eventually become very special for children as well. As opposed to holidays like Christmas and Easter, birthdays are a child’s one very special day. For children born in spring or early fall, birthdays… read more
Ending the Silence and Stigma: How to recognize signs leading to teen suicide
When 32-year-old Kimberley* looked back on her life, she realized that as early as 14, she was suffering from bouts of depression. Even in middle school, she experienced low self-esteem, which would lead her to binge or restrict food because… read more
