Check out this letter from the president of Texas Pediatric Society that addresses the “new normal,” new procedures and further health concerns.
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5 Safe Bug Sprays for Families
If you’re looking for a less sticky, less smelly alternative to DEET, try these picaridin and plant-based insect repellents.
What You Need To Know About Your Kid’s Sunscreen
Summer is around the corner (praise be), and that means more time spent outside—but what do you know about your kid’s sunscreen?
Some Allergy Medicines May Be Harmful to Kids
Singulair is not the only allergy medicine parents should be concerned about—but how dangerous are the side effects for children?
Avoid the ER With These 6 Safety Tips for Families
Before starting a new activity, review these tips from Dr. David Hassinger so you don’t suddenly have to make a trip to see him or to the ER.
22 Telecounseling + Teletherapy Options in DFW
Need someone to talk to? (Other than those who you’re quarantining with?) We hear you.
Does Your Child Have a Feeding Disorder?
If your child just won’t eat, you’re not alone. In fact, 25% of typical kids have a feeding disorder. Here’s how to tell if your child has one.
Grocery Store Safety During COVID-19
Since the grocery store is one of the few places anyone can go, we need to keep things clean. We rounded up a few tips on how to practice grocery store safety.
Why Is It Important To “Shelter-In-Place?”
Even if you’re less at risk, you’re still at risk—and we can’t afford to overwhelm our local hospitals. (The numbers are scary.)
How To Make A Kid-Friendly Stress Busting Kit
To make it easy for you to arm your kids with tools to calm down when they get panicky, consider putting together a 5 Senses Stress Busting Kit.
Your Family + COVID-19
Dr. Jihan Woods is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Dallas and she shared her thoughts on what families need to know about coronavirus, school shutdowns, quarantine and mental health.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
We spoke with Dr. Nicholas Westers—clinical psychologist at Children’s Health in Dallas and associate professor at UT Southwestern—about how to explain coronavirus to kids.
Cruising Amidst Coronavirus: A Mom’s Real-Life Account
A North Texas family was on a cruise when the coronavirus outbreak worsened. Mom Lorena Pudyk shared what that experience was like.
A Dallas Doctor’s Thoughts on Coronavirus
We talked to Dr. Donna Casey, an internal medicine physician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas about her perspective on coronavirus.
Virtual Medicine Options for Families
With reports of Coronavirus confirmed in Dallas, Collin and Tarrant Counties, using a virtual doctor or having a practitioner come to you sounds more appealing than hanging out in a germy waiting room.
4 DIY Sanitizing Products
As a result of the coronavirus concern, stores are selling out of some cleaning products. So we found 4 DIY sanitizing product recipes that you should try.
Hand Washing 101
Hand washing is extremely important to prevent the spread of illness. Do you really know how to wash your hands properly?
What You Need To Know About Sports + Deadly Heart Conditions
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike with no prior symptoms, so what’s the best way to protect your teen athlete?
What Parents Should Know Before Their Kid Starts Cheer
We spoke with Dr. Troy Smurawa, the director of sports medicine at Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, about competitive cheer and the physicality that’s involved.
Eating Disorders: Through the Eyes of an 18-Year-Old
We recently talked to a young woman who recovered from anorexia about treatment and what parents, family and friends should know when it comes to eating disorders.