Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood illness, with most children being under the age of 5 who get it. It is usually not very serious; however, it can be very contagious. Below are some of the most common questions parents ask about...
As a parent, you know there are many childhood illnesses that seem to pop up more in the fall. We’ll look at some of the most common ones here, and what you can do to help your child and the symptoms they are experiencing. Common Cold The...
Constipation may not be every parent’s favorite topic to talk about, but it gets brought up a lot, particularly among parents of toddlers. During these formative years, many kids will have disruptions in their normal bowel movements, particularly as they start to try new foods....
The summer and early fall is a great time for kids to get outdoors and play. However, in many places, especially here in Texas, the hot weather can pose a major threat to little ones. While many kids think of warm weather as a time...
There are so many kids, from all over the country, who are gearing up to go back to school—many of whom haven’t been back in the classroom in over a year. This is going to be a big transition for both kids and parents, and...
Back to School Doctor Visit Checklist Fall is right around the corner, and for millions of families, that means back-to-school time. However, there are a few things that parents and their kids need to do before they get back to the classroom. One of the most...
There are many babies today who struggle with colic and for most parents it is pretty easy to diagnose. Colicky babies have intense crying spells that can last three or more hours and seem to always be excessively crying for no obvious reason. In fact, the...
Most parents know that when they have a newborn baby who is just starting to eat and feed, they need to also be ready to burp. Helping your baby burp will help your child release uncomfortable gas build-up. Burping your baby after they eat may...
As most toddler parents know, getting a little one this age to eat a healthy, balanced diet can be a challenge. However, it is very important for kids at this important developmental age to eat as healthy as possible. This includes getting plenty of protein.Protein...
For many parents today, there is one question on their mind when it comes to the current COVID-19 pandemic—when will my child be able to get vaccinated? When the FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) in December 2020, they issued that authorization for the...