Feeding Your Picky Toddler

Anybody who has a toddler knows just how picky he or she can be. But without a healthy, well-balanced diet children may get cranky, tired and listless. They’ll have trouble concentrating, learning and growing. In other words, they won’t thrive.

Here are some web sites that offer advice on feeding your toddler:

Click here to view information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on nutrition

Click Here for tips for the picky eater

Is Your Child Insured?

Florida KidCare is the state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children’s Medical Services and Medicaid. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which program your child may be eligible for based on age and family income.

Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:

• Doctor visits
• Check-ups and shots 
• Hospital 
• Surgery 
• Prescriptions 
• Emergencies 
• Vision and hearing 
• Dental 
• Mental health

There are several ways to apply for Florida KidCare:

• If you applied for Florida KidCare before, call 1-888-540-5437 to update your information by telephone, or 
• Apply online, or 
• Print an Application and Instructions

For more information, go to www.floridakidcare.org

Are your children up to date with their immunizations?

Check out the American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Schedule by clicking here.