Come to our Free Lecture Series and learn more about caring for your child. We encourage you to bring your questions and join us for a discussion of topics that have been requested by our patients.

Refreshments will be served at all lectures.

Please RSVP to Billy Wolfe at 509-5009 x 402 for all Boynton and West Palm Beach (Haverhill) office lectures and Lisa Craig at 798-2468 x 133 for all Loxahatchee (Royal Palm Beach) office lectures.

ADHD

"What Parents Should Know About ADHD"

Lecture covers the following topics:

• What is ADHD?
• Symptoms of ADHD
• The Importance of Diagnosis and Treatment
• Navigating Your ADHD Child Through the Educational Process
• Discussion and Questions

Next Class

November 10, 2011 at 6:00PM | Loxahatchee (Royal Palm Beach) Office | Daniel Kraft, M.D.

Asthma

Since it is difficult to cover all aspects of asthma in a visit, we offer a comprehensive educational class to help parents understand their child's illness.

Lecture covers the following topics:

• What is Asthma?
• Symptoms of Asthma
• Common Asthma Triggers- Prevention of Exacerbations
• Medications: Rescue Medications vs Maintenance Medications, Delivery Devices
• Management: Peak Flow Meters, Asthma Action Plan
• Discussion and Questions

Next Class

October 20, 2011 at 6:00PM | Loxahatchee (Royal Palm Beach) Office | Andrea Stark, ARNP

Newborn Care

Newborn care is a comprehensive class that teaches parents what to expect with their newborn.

Lecture covers the following topics:

• Newborn appearance
• Basic baby care
• Feeding
• Illness
• Crying
• Sleeping
• Discussion and Questions

Next Class

Ongoing | Royal Palm Beach and Boynton Beach Offices | RN Becky Thome | Please call (561) 798-2468 x232 for more information and scheduling

Nutrition

Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Results from the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), using measured heights and weights, indicate that an estimated 17 percent of children and adolescents ages 2-19 years are obese. Palm Beach Pediatrics developed this nutrition class to help you and your child learn how to make good choices about eating.

Lecture covers the following topics:

• Nutritional needs per age - infants, toddlers, school age, and teens
• Portions and the appropriate diet according to the food pyramid
• Childhood obesity and kid friendly exercises
• Discussion and Questions

Next Class

TBD

Toddler Talk

A discussion about your toddler.

Lecture covers the following topics:

• Normal Development
• Nutrition
• Potty Training
• Sleep
• Behavior
• Discipline
• Discussion and Questions

Next Class

October 27, 2011 at 5:30PM | Loxahatchee (Royal Palm Beach) Office | Christie Goodwin, M.D.