Healthy Families Florida

Why infants are at risk during extreme heat waves Heat-related illness can often get overlooked in babies, since they can’t communicate their discomfort.

"Due to a shock hazard, [Hatch] is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep. ... There have been 19 reports of the plastic housing surrounding the adapter coming off, including two instances of consumers getting a minor electric shock, the CPSC said in its Wednesday recall notice."

Hatch recalls nearly 1 million power adapters sold with baby sound machines due to shock hazard Due to a shock hazard, a California company is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep.

June is Responsible Fatherhood Month! This month we celebrate the importance of active, supportive fathers in the lives of their children and promote healthy family dynamics for positive child development outcomes.

Did you know? Help Me Grow Help Me Grow Florida helps you understand your child's developmental milestones, and if you need a little extra support, we have a 94% success rate connecting families to the help they need!

With access to resources and service providers, developmental activities, and parenting advice & tips, Help Me Grow is here to help you ensure your child is thriving.

To learn more about the services Help Me Grow can offer you, visit our website https://helpmegrowfl.org/

Processing speed challenges means it may take them longer to respond or complete tasks. Speed has nothing to do with how smart a child is but, if not addressed they can fall behind and have behavioral issues out of frustration. Let's support their progress with patience and understanding.
The Florida Center provides developmental therapies, mental health counseling, and the Starfish Academy preschool in Sarasota and North Port, to learn more visit www.TheFloridaCenter.org

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Educate kids that cars aren't play areas and stress the risks of entering a vehicle alone. It's crucial for their safety to understand that cars are for travel with adults only, not for solo adventures.

Connection is key. 👏

Happiness is here ❤

THIS IS SO BIG!!!!!!!

Attachment Nerd ❤

Lindsay Braman - Therapist & Psychoeducator ❤

June is Reunification Month! Celebrate the families who have been reunited and recognize and support the hard work and dedication of those who make reunification possible. Together, we build stronger, happier families.

Give your children the gift of safety and confidence in the water by signing them up for swimming classes with experienced instructors. A little training goes a long way in preventing accidents and enhancing enjoyment in the pool or at the beach.

🎉 Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the incredible role fathers play in their children's lives. From teaching valuable life lessons to sharing unforgettable moments, dads leave an everlasting impact on their families.

To all the dads, stepdads, granddads, and father figures, thank you for everything you do. Enjoy your special day! 💙

Creating reminders is an easy way to help make sure no one is left in the back seat of a vehicle. Placing your phone, bag or other important item in the backseat ensures you always check before locking up.

During the month of June, Prevent Child Abuse Florida will offer daily tips for keeping children and families safe! Have all needed supplies within arm’s reach before bathing your child. Empty all tubs, buckets, and containers immediately after use. Close toilet lids and use toilet seat locks. Keep doors to bathrooms closed and use doorknob covers to keep bathrooms off limits.

Prepare now to stay safe during hurricane season:
Pack an Emergency Kit: Water, food, meds, flashlight.
Make a Plan: Evacuation routes and family meeting points.
Secure Your Home: Clear debris, board up windows.
Stay Informed: Follow local alerts and weather updates.
Share this to help others stay safe!

Happy Father’s Day!💙

Happy Father's Day! Today and every day, we celebrate the awesome dads who participate in the Healthy Families program all across the state. You all play such an important role in your kids' lives. We hope you feel extra celebrated today!

For those affected by the flooding in South Florida, the Florida Division of Emergency Management has posted a list of family resources, county emergency management information, and more on this page: https://www.floridadisaster.org/SFLFlood

📣 Today is the last day to register for the first annual Prevention Convention at the discounted rate! Register online before 11:59 p.m. EDT or email [email protected] if you need to pay via invoice so that you can take advantage of the early registration price. We can't wait to see you there! Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-prevention-convention-registration-891150594417

continues at Vroom with today’s tip, perfect for mealtime with your little one! 🍲

Have your child help with safe and simple tasks while you are cooking. Mixing or adding an ingredient can be good places to start. As you work, ask them what they think will happen when they stir things together or add something new. Listen to their ideas, then talk together about what you see happening. 🍳

What's the Brainy Background? 🧠 This is real-life science. Guessing about what might happen promotes your child's curiosity. This helps them adopt a lifelong love of learning, no matter their race or gender! 💡

Learn more about the science behind Selfie Month at Vroom.org!

Pediatrician Susan Walley, immediate past chair of the AAP’s Section on Ni****ne and To***co Prevention and Treatment, testified at a hearing yesterday to advocate for children and warn about the dangers of the youth va**ng epidemic: “Flavored products are too tempting and easy to access, said Walley, who brought with her a flavored e-cigarette product called OMG Blow Pop that she said she purchased within walking distance of a school. ‘Simply put, this is unacceptable,’ she said. ‘We need the federal government to get these illegal products off the market.’” Read more on the hearing in a recent article: https://us.cnn.com/2024/06/12/health/senate-hearing-fda-flavored-vapes/index.html

Starting Saturday, June 8, Parks and Recreation will be operating a shuttle service that will run from the Sulphur Springs Pool to Copeland Pool.

The shuttle will run six days a week through August 10 – the scheduled end of operation for Tampa’s seasonal pools.

All riders will need signed waivers. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to swim. A parent/guardian is recommended for all minors.

Aqua Fitness participants can take the shuttle Monday through Thursday, with an 11 a.m. departure from Sulphur Springs. The return trip shuttle will depart from Copeland at 12:45 p.m.

Open Swim participants can take the shuttle Saturday through Thursday, with departures at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Sulphur Springs. Return trip shuttles will depart from Copeland at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

During the month of June, Prevent Child Abuse Florida will offer daily tips for keeping children and families safe! If you are the caregiver for an infant, practice safe sleep guidelines for all sleeps, including naps. Follow the ABC’s: baby sleeps alone, on their back and in a crib. Adult beds, couches and other soft surfaces are unsafe for babies!

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