Healthy Living
Jun 5, 2019
There are many theories on how and when you should feed your infant. As your baby approaches four months of age, the options can become overwhelming and nerve-wracking as information pours in. From relatives and friends, to the media and...
Jan 3, 2019
Jumping on a trampoline may seem like a fun physical activity for your child, but how safe is this popular pastime? The truth is that trampolines pose a significant safety concern for all children, especially those under the age of...
Nov 21, 2018
This year, one Pottsboro family has a big blessing to add to the top of the list of things they’re thankful for — the long-awaited homecoming of their baby girl, Pearly Jo.After 136 days in the neonatal intensive care unit...
Oct 19, 2018
When it comes to breastfeeding, there are a lot of opinions. But it’s important to remember that every baby is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all answer.While breastfeeding may not be a fit for every mother due to health or...
Oct 8, 2018
Next time you take your child to the doctor, you may get an unusual prescription: playtime.Playing is more than a way for children to have fun and pass the time. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, playtime is the...
Sep 27, 2018
As a parent, it can be concerning when your child starts to show signs of school-related anxiety. School is the place where they go to learn, grow and socialize — it shouldn’t be something they dread or fear.School-related anxiety can...
Sep 6, 2018
Young athletes tend to think they’re invincible — until an injury strikes. The truth is that injuries can happen to any athlete, regardless of age or skill level. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your...
Aug 24, 2018
At your child’s next checkup, the doctor may ask you this question: how much screen time is your child getting?You may wonder why we care — how is screen time a health issue? Let’s elaborate.Screen time refers to the amount...
Aug 19, 2018
The school year means bringing home new friends, homework and in some unfortunate cases, those dreaded critters we know as head lice. Every parent fears the diagnosis — but if and when it happens to your child, it’s important to...
May 15, 2018
For 14-year-old Cain Porter, few things in life were more important than being active. From football and soccer to karate, track and cross country, he did it all — until an abnormal heartbeat during his annual physical before Boy Scout...
Apr 30, 2018
We all want our kids to grow up healthy and happy. There is no right way to raise a child; there are many, probably more than I can imagine. But as a pediatrician and parent, I have some thoughts on...
Mar 13, 2018
Any break from school is time reserved for rest and recuperation from daily school routines. However, abrupt changes in sleep habits can leave both you and your child stressed instead of refreshed, and sleep deprivation can affect your child’s school...
Mar 1, 2018
In recent years, there has been a dramatic rise in early sports specialization for young athletes — kids seem to be settling on a single sport at younger and younger ages. With the increased availability of competitive travel leagues and...
Jan 24, 2018
There’s no such thing as a perfect parent.As a parent of young children, I know this all too well. Undoubtedly, we all make mistakes, but the consequences of installing a car seat incorrectly could lead to serious injury and in...
Dec 21, 2017
The day your child is born should be the happiest day of your life. But for some new parents, it quickly becomes a nightmare when they find themselves in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With its tight security, beeping...
Nov 1, 2017
There’s a growing health problem among adolescents, one I’ve decided to call “Busy Kid Syndrome.” It’s exactly what it sounds like — when kids’ schedules get so busy with schoolwork and extracurricular activities that they neglect their health.It looks something...
Oct 18, 2017
Parents and researchers alike often talk about the benefits of mother’s skin-to-skin contact with infants. It’s a practice performed soon after birth that carries sensations of security and comfort to which infants naturally respond. New research from experts at Baylor...
Aug 15, 2017
It’s hard to believe, but back-to-school season has arrived once again. Parents, it’s time to consider what needs to be done before that first school bell rings — and that includes making sure your child is healthy and ready for...
Jul 26, 2017
Remember your favorite stuffed animal as a kid? Like most children, you were probably inseparable.Children have a special bond with their stuffed animals. They become best friends, take them on adventures, sleep with them every night — and now, they...
Apr 12, 2017
Caroline, 5, a budding artist, decorated a small mailbox for her mother’s room in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. Shannon was struggling to recover from a heart transplant.Caroline made cards, and watched through...
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