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My daughter eats lunch at school at 10:30 in the morning. Afternoon snacks are not given. She’s starving by the time she gets home from school at 4:00pm, but the rest of the family isn’t home and ready for dinner for another few hours. Like many children – and adults for that matter - she becomes emotional, grumpy and short-tempered when she’s hungry. Having a snack ready and waiting for her is a necessity in order to avoid a meltdown. It needs to be satisfying, but not so fi

Classroom supplies? Check. Backpacks? Check. New clothes? Check. Dorm supplies? Check. Vaccinations? Um, yeah, better check that. While shots aren’t fun, neither are diseases, right Mom & Dad? Most parents are familiar with the standard vaccines, but there are many you may not be aware of. Back-to-school vaccinations are more important than ever before. Don’t wait until the last minute! For kids starting middle school and young adults headed off to college, there are critical

SPONSORED BY: THE BRAIN WAVE SARASOTA The routines and habits we fashion as children can set our life long template for happiness and success. Most often these routines help us develop into happy productive adults. However, sometimes they can result in poor choices and negative thinking. Starting life with a healthy template certainly can make the whole journey much easier. Children frequently have anxieties and worries about the broad new world they are facing. Fortunately

Spotting and treating 3 contagious ailments your child may encounter INFLUENZA Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an infectious respiratory illness. Fall sparks the onset of flu season; it typically peaks in late December to February and then may stretch into May. While seasonal flu and the common cold share many symptoms, a fever is almost always present with the flu and is less common in colds. The big thing that distinguishes between flu and a cold is that the kids will

Dr. Robert Weiss has been keeping Sarasota kids healthy for over 30 years. Five years ago, Dr. Weiss and his wife Diane, a child development, parenting and pediatric sleep specialist, combined their over fifty years of experience to create a one of- a-kind pediatric practice. At Weiss Pediatric Care the goal is simple, but powerful: Create a warm, caring atmosphere that attends to children of all ages and their family as a whole. This single-physician practice has a more inti

A Tale of Two Siblings ... Picture this recent scene at our office ... Siblings. Each wrapped in a blanket. Both shivering with fevers, and coughing and sneezing. Both carrying buckets (they’ve been vomiting and are on the verge again). Both pale. One crying quietly. One curled up on an exam table too sick to sit. Both have the flu ... Neither had flu vaccinations. Because they said they didn’t want a shot. Both said they want to get the vaccine now. And so it begins. These t

Meet Elliot, PhD. (Pretty Hypoallergenic Dog) ... a special member of the Weiss Pediatric Care Team offering a unique service for little kids, big kids, and parents too. Although originally from Kentucky, Elliot has been a member of the Sarasota community for most of his life. Working alongside Dr. Weiss and our team, Elliot has helped demonstrate the benefits of pet therapy through his in-depth research at places like parks, the Sarasota Farmer’s Market, and restaurants with

This new school year, be prepared for unwanted surprises! Here’s what to do if your kids return home with head lice, ticks and itchy skin as well as homework ... Back to school is a great time to reconnect with friends, start new activities and rekindle a love of learning. But sometimes kids arrive home with more than schoolwork. Here’s what to do if your child also brings home a rash, bug bites or (horrors!) head lice. School may have started, but that doesn’t mean outdo