PAF NEWS & ARTICLES
Preventing Hot Car Deaths – Check the Back Seat!
Everyone Can Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths Did you know? Over the past 25 years, more than 950 children have died of heatstroke because they were left in a hot car. It’s important for everyone to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke and that all...
Support Piper’s Angels Foundation
80 mile Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis Family and Friends, Please help Alex Mijares support Piper's Angels Foundation by making a donation through my fundraising page for Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis 2022. Even a small donation will help me achieve my goal! The process...
Pediatric Angel Foundation Sponsors Milagro Center in Delray Beach
Milagro Center is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure the social and academic success of underserved children and youth through Cultural Arts, Living Values, Academic Support, and Mentoring. To be a center of creative cultural collaboration,...
The 13th Annual Robins & Morton Tour de Broward – Joe Di Maggio Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Angel Foundation Members and Friends got together to support The 13th Annual Robins & Morton Tour de Broward - Joe Di Maggio Children's Hospital. Click Here to view the Team page for Pediatric Angel Foundation TeamHistory of the Tour de Broward For the...
How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine
By: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what may happen next. Like adults, they are better able to cope with upsetting news and images when they understand more about the...
Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?
By: Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP Deciding when to give your child their first phone can be a source of anxiety. Smartphones, in particular, offer a portal to the internet, apps and social media. You may not feel your child is ready for that much access to the digital...
Pediatric Angel Foundation Launches Its ‘Become An Angel’ Campaign To Advocate For Florida’s Children…
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – Today, the Pediatric Angel Foundation proudly announces its new campaign called ‘Become An Angel,’ that seeks to be a movement toward social action to support the social emotional well-being of Florida’s children to foster development, help...
Getting Fit Doesn’t Have to Put Your Kids in Danger
This time of year, many of us are working out more to reach New Year’s resolutions, shed extra winter weight, or get ready for spring and summer activities. Motorized treadmills, spinning stationary bikes, and heavy weight sets might be just what you need to reach...
Tips for Happy Holidays
Whether you’re traveling by car, or train or plane, coming home for the holidays is exciting. Before you pack up the car and bundle up the kids, put the turkey and pies in the oven – or whatever else is on your list before you go – here are five quick tips to help you...
Shopping Cart Safety: Leave Your Child At Home With An Adult On Your Next Shopping Trip
Parents love spending time with their children, but something about a new world to explore inside a store can bring out uncontrollable curiosity in children and added stress and frustration for many parents. From the repeated reminders of “don’t touch that”, “put that...
Parents and Teens Work Together to Stay Safe on the Road
You are your child’s best role model. From the moment he is born, your child is watching you interact with the world and make choices. There is no question that parents and guardians are important sources for creating safe teenage drivers. National Teen Driver Safety...
The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Your Baby
You can see this scene all over the country: retail stores showing cribs and bassinets decorated with blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and bumper pads. As adults, pillows and blankets make us feel warm and cozy, but for your baby, all of those soft materials create...