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Healthy Living
Apr 27, 2023
There are many things parents of newborns need to keep in mind as they learn how to care for their new bundle of joy. You’re not alone if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the information, opinions, and decisions. But safe...
Jan 20, 2023
How much exercise does a child or teen really need? As a parent, this is a common worry—and an important question to address. In Texas, about 20% of children and teens aged 10-17 are obese, ranking our state at 8th...
Dec 2, 2022
First responders arrived at the Shed property in April 2022 to find 4-year-old Kutter’s left leg mangled—and his intestines wrapped around the blades of the riding lawnmower that had run him over. He would lose 80% of those intestines. But...
Oct 31, 2022
If you’re a parent of young children, you’ve likely heard about RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus. As a pediatric ER doctor and a father of six, I’m no stranger to RSV. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your...
Sep 20, 2022
So, you dropped your child off at daycare or preschool this morning on your way to work, and it was a little more difficult than you expected. Maybe your baby became hysterical when you walked away. Maybe your toddler burst...
Aug 30, 2022
Building friendships is an important skill for children to learn. For some, it is a natural process, but most will struggle to one degree or another, and some will struggle severely.As a parent, you hold the vital role of reassuring...
Aug 24, 2022
As a parent, it’s only natural to worry about your child’s safety and well-being. With all the potential concerns around social media, you’re not alone in questioning whether your child is ready. Are they old enough? Are they mature enough?...
Aug 19, 2022
Approaching the beginning of a new school year can be intimidating, whether you are just moving up in grade level or have moved to a new city. There are many big changes to think about for children, from how they...
Aug 3, 2022
Congratulations, you’ve welcomed a new bundle of joy into your world! However, having a newborn infant comes with a lots of questions and things to be aware of. One of these things to be aware of is neonatal, or newborn,...
Jul 12, 2022
As a parent, there are tons of newfound feelings the moment your baby is born into the world. There is joy, happiness and excitement for the future. At the same time, so begins the string of important decisions you as...
Jun 25, 2022
Sleep is vital to our well-being at any age, but particularly crucial for school-age children. Sleep deprivation affects every aspect of a child’s life, from friends and family relationships to school performance and daily behavior. Roughly one third of children...
Jun 23, 2022
Our sensory systems include touch (tactile), sound (auditory), taste (gustatory), smell (olfactory) and sight (visual). When all of these systems are working together and balancing the world around them, children can adapt to daily changes and feel great!But what happens...
Jun 16, 2022
What’s a parent to do when their usual baby formula is in short supply? Changing any aspects of your infant’s diet can be scary, and with good reason—your baby needs a diet rich in certain nutrients to keep growing strong...
May 26, 2022
In the wake of a tragedy like a mass casualty event at a school, you as the adult loved one responsible for a child or children in your life may be wondering how you can support them and how to...
Feb 6, 2022
Sniffles and ear infections are childhood ailments that will be familiar to many, if not most, parents. But sometimes there’s a persistent runny nose that just won’t stop, or an ear infection that comes back around every month. And maybe...
Oct 26, 2021
If your child has ever experienced a panic attack, both you and they will want to know exactly what caused it and how to prevent such a scary episode in the future. Here are eight things you can do to...
Oct 6, 2021
If your child’s brain tried to communicate that it had a problem, would anyone notice?In my office, kids’ brains sometimes ask for help by displaying symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). My job is to work with you, the...
Sep 20, 2021
Your child has persistent ear infections. She pulls on her ears a lot. She has a runny nose almost all the time. So your doctor recommends surgery to place ventilation tubes in her ears.Should you worry?The first thing to know...
Sep 7, 2021
Once school gets started, all viral illnesses are in play. Think about it—all those kids touching and playing as kids do, putting their hands all over surfaces in classrooms, sharing toys. Plus, kids aren’t the best at washing their hands...
Sep 6, 2021
Your child has been experiencing persistent ear infections, and you have consulted with your pediatrician or an otolaryngologist. They recommended ventilation tubes (also called ear tubes), which ventilate the middle ear so that infection has a minimal chance of recurring.So,...
