Healthy Living
Oct 2, 2023
It’s that time of the year again. Kids are back in school. The weather is getting cooler (at least theoretically). Pumpkin-flavored drinks and snacks top menus. Football is back. And so is the flu. Between 5% to 20% of Texans...
Sep 14, 2023
If you're a parent, browsing the number of vitamins and supplements in the wellness aisle of the grocery store can be overwhelming. If you’re confused about giving your child vitamins, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Aug 30, 2023
As a parent, your child’s health is one of your top priorities. Well-child checkups, those regular appointments with pediatric healthcare providers, are vital to maintaining your little one's health and development. From infancy through adolescence, these appointments offer more than...
Aug 11, 2023
Summer vacation may be ending, but the heat is hanging on. With many of us looking for ways to cool down, swimming and water activities are always a favorite. But before you jump in the pool or dip a toe...
Aug 8, 2023
As summer vacation begins to wind down, it's time for students, parents and teachers to gear up for the back-to-school transition. The shift from a laid-back break to a structured school routine can be trying for everyone. There are a...
Jul 26, 2023
Sports are an important aspect of many children and teenagers’ personal identity. Over 60 million adolescents compete in organized sports every year with nearly 8 million of them directly involved in high school athletics. There are many benefits to organized...
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...
