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Sound Advice: How to Get My Baby to Sleep All Night?
An expert sleep specialist shares her recommendations for helping your baby sleep through the night (so you can too).
Kids Dental Care at Home 101
DFWChild reviews the basics for pediatric dental hygiene at home, as recommended by the American Dental Association.
Prepping for Your Kids’ First Concert
DFWChild offers tips for parents to consider when taking your child out to their first live concert, including an expert’s advice for protecting their hearing.
What You Need to Know About Your Kid’s Sunscreen
What do you know about your kid’s sunscreen? We spoke to pediatric dermatologist Dr. Nnenna Agim about her best tips for protecting your kids’ delicate skin.
School Shootings: What Parents, Educators & Police Can Do to Keep Kids Safe
DFWChild spoke with local educators and police about safety measures to guard against school shootings, and outlined actions for parents to take.
Sound Advice: What are Alternative Treatments for ADHD?
In this Sound Advice column, integrative pediatrician Dr. Alina Olteanu talks exploring alternative treatments for ADHD beyond medication.
Sound Advice: My Child Hates to Take a Bath—What Can I Do?
Pediatrician Dr. Mansi Lalwani weighs in on what to do when your child hates to take a bath and more tips for getting them clean.
Why You Should Talk to a Therapist (Instead of Your Friends)
When life throws us challenges, our friends and family love to give advice—but sometimes you need professional help. Here’s one mom’s story about the benefits of therapy.
What Qualifies as Good Bedside Manner?
We all want our pediatricians to have “good bedside manner,” but what does that really mean?—And what to do when it’s not so good.
Kids’ Anxiety and Mental Health During the Pandemic
The pandemic has weighed heavily on everyone—and has had more impact on our children that we may even realize. Here’s how to identify anxiety and emotional turmoil, and how to help.
Domestic Violence Resources in Dallas-Fort Worth
One in 3 Texans experiences domestic violence. Here’s what to look for and ways to give or get help across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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?
7 Apps That Help Control Screen Time
We love our devices, but they’re also turning our brains into mush. These 7 apps help you set time limits and protect your kids online.
When Youth Sports are Taken to the Extreme
Many children are focused on a single activity and play year-round—what’s the cost of that nonstop drive to excel?
Helping Young Athletes Handle the Pressure
when kids in sports feel serious pressure, it can take a real hit to their well-being. learn what parents should watch for and how to help.
What to Know: “Unprecedented Spike” of Summer RSV Cases
We connected with Dr. Jeffrey Kahn at Children’s Health in Dallas and professor at UT Southwestern, about what parents need to know about this spike in RSV.
Tips for Traveling with a Child Who Gets Motion Sickness
There are ways to lessen the chance of motion sickness for your child. We connected with Dr. Mansi Lalwani to get her tips for a smoother ride.
This Study Could Make You Change Your Child’s Diet
Get your kids on a good nutritional path. A study indicates that having a diet high in sugar and fat as a child can alter the gut microbiome for life.
What You Should Know About Hypertension & Kids
Did you know that hypertension isn’t just an adult problem? Kids can develop it too. We spoke to Dr. Alan Sing about this rising condition in kids.