Healthy Living /

Children's Health

strong-bodies-bright-futures.jpg

Strong bodies, bright futures: Keeping your young athlete healthy

Healthy Living

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...

safe-sleeping-for-newborns.jpg

To swaddle or not to swaddle? Safe sleeping practices for newborns

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...

Is my child getting enough exercise?

Healthy Living

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...

After lawnmower accident, 4-year-old Kutter is a walking miracle

Healthy Living

Dec 2, 2022

First responders arrived at the Shed family home in April 2022 to find 4-year-old Kutter’s left leg severely injured. But thanks to the lifesaving, expert care of his team at McLane Children’s Medical Center, he didn’t just stand before pediatric...

What every parent should know about RSV

Healthy Living

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...

Is my child’s separation anxiety normal? 6 tips to help them cope

Healthy Living

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...

What to do when your child is struggling to make friends

Healthy Living

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...

Is my child or teen ready for social media?                  

Healthy Living

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?...

7 ways to help your child transition to a new school

Healthy Living

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...

Newborn jaundice: Symptoms, testing and treatments parents need to know

Healthy Living

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,...

Why newborn babies need a Vitamin K shot at birth

Healthy Living

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...

Sleep and academic success: How a good night’s sleep can help your child perform better in school

Healthy Living

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...

Is your child sensitive to touch, sounds, sights and smells?

Healthy Living

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...

safe-baby-formula-alternatives.jpeg

Running low on baby formula? Safe substitutions and alternatives

Healthy Living

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...

School shooting aftermath: How to help your children cope with tragedy

Healthy Living

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...

Ear tubes 101: How to know if your child needs ventilation tubes

Healthy Living

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...

ADHD testing: Everything parents need to know

Healthy Living

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...

What to expect if your child needs ear tubes

Healthy Living

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...

Ear tubes 301: How to care for a child’s ears after ventilation tube surgery

Healthy Living

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,...

How safe is your child’s commute to school? 4 safety tips for parents

Healthy Living

Aug 30, 2021

When you make that checklist to get your children back-to-school ready, don’t forget to add the daily commute.Whether your kids board a bus, ride a bike, walk or drive with you to school, follow these tips to keep your family...