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Keeping kids healthy during COVID-19

Keeping children safe is a top priority for all parents during the COVID-19 crisis and will become increasingly challenging this fall. These tips are helpful for all parents, including those whose kids have neurodevelopmental disorders or special needs, as they do their best to keep their children physically and mentally…

Returning to learning during COVID-19

Whether physically returning to school or learning from home, children and their families are facing big changes this fall. In this video interview, Carla Schmidt, Ph.D., BCBA-D, a clinical assistant professor in the University of Florida College of Education, provides tips for parents during this transition, including those whose children…

Pediatric Face-to-Face Visits: Keeping You and Your Child Safe

We know you may be concerned about bringing your child in for a face-to-face visit during the current COVID-19 pandemic. With the data showing that pediatric patients have fallen behind with well-child check-ups and immunizations, it is so important that we catch up on those schedules. As such, our…

Safety Measures at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital

We know you may have fears and concerns about going to an E.R. or a hospital as we deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic. At UF Health, we have taken many steps to safeguard the health of our pediatric patients, their families, our providers and staff throughout our hospitals…

Promoting positive behavior in children during COVID-19 crisis

Many parents are noticing changes in their children’s behavior during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Melanie Nelson, a UF Health psychologist, discusses how getting back into a routine and spending just five to 10 minutes of focused interaction with children can lead to improvement in behavior. If you have a question…

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Delivery Plans

Pregnancy can be a difficult time during a global pandemic. Dr. Shireen Madani Sims, a UF Health obstetrician and gynecologist, alleviates concerns about delivering in a hospital during these challenging times. If you have a question that you want answered about COVID-19 and children in a future video, please…

How COVID-19 is Different from the Flu

Our UF Health physicians are here to answer your questions about the differences between COVID-19 and the flu. If you have a question that you want answered about COVID-19 and children in a future video, please email us at: COVID-19InKids@ufl.edu **DISCLAIMER: UF Health Department of Pediatrics has set up…

Tips for Parents During COVID-19 Crisis

Many people are struggling to juggle work, parenting and now suddenly homeschooling their children during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Andrea Guastello, a UF Health psychologist, provides some tips to help parents through these challenging times. If you have a question that you want answered about COVID-19 and children…