As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, it’s important to make sure your child is ready for the change in routine. Here are some tips to support their health and well-being as they head back to school. Sleep Hygiene Sleep is a cornerstone of...
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by PATSY GIARDA, APRN, CPNP For many people, worldwide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines has inspired hope for herd immunity and relief from the rising death toll and pandemic-associated strain on hospitals and the economy. As reported by the companies, the...
by PATSY GIARDA, APRN, CPNP https://youtu.be/rcabjUlI3_w The USDA recently released it's updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Patsy Giarda, discusses what these new guidelines mean for you and your family. For more...
by LYDIA ABRAMS, LCSWSchool Counselor, Hillel Academy of Tampa and Therapist at ProTherapyPlus, LLC Returning to school amidst COVID-19 can bring about various feelings for children and parents alike. COVID-19 is an “unprecedented” event; while some of us may have...
Under the guidance of Dr. David and our physician assistant, Ethan Levy, Hillel Academy of Tampa mapped out options and a plan for creating a safe school year during an ever-changing and uncertain public health situation.The first part of the playbook addresses the...
In this video Dr. David addresses concerns about coronavirus and gives general advice for staying safe, including boosting the immune system for preventative purposes and for treating illness. https://youtu.be/0T1_IU7RrgU
Many in our Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care community have heard about the recently introduced Florida Senate Bill (SB64), which calls for an elimination of religious exemptions and requires all medical exemptions to be reviewed by a panel of physicians to...
April is the month designated across the world to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) awareness. The CDC defines ASD as a compilation of symptoms that can cause behavioral, social, and communication challenges. The spectrum of autism disorders can range from gifted...
In response to a growing body of evidence regarding how the synergistic and cumulative effect of chemical additives, environmental toxins, and endocrine disrupting chemicals affect children’s health, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement...