Apr
15
2019
An Important Conversation About Child Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse is a difficult subject to think about, much less discuss with your family and friends. But it also can’t be ignored.
Jamye Coffman, M.D., medical director of the Child Advocacy Resource and Evaluation (CARE) Team at Cook Ch Read more
Apr
12
2019
Why My 8 Year Old Will Have to Wait For His YouTube Channel
My 8 year old asks about once a week, “Dad, when can I start my YouTube channel?”
And, I’m pretty sure my freshly minted 10 year old will soon be asking about his own Twitter, Instagram or YouTube account soon. I realize this is a Read more
11
Apr
2019
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After the Bite: When and Why Antivenom is Used at Cook Children's
08
Apr
2019
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The Pioneer: Child Becomes First Patient in Trailblazing Surgery that Disconnects Part of His Brain to Stop Daily Seizures
08
Apr
2019
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'Totally surreal.' A Cook Children's neurologist looks back on her days as a volunteer
05
Apr
2019
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STAAR Stress? A Pediatrician's Tips on Helping Your Child With Anxiety
02
Apr
2019
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4 Children Treated at Cook Children's for Drownings Last Week
Our People
January
08,
2019
Other than the commemorative labels on them, nothing about these two bricks stands out too much. That is until you sit down and spend time with Bobby Moore.
Then you will learn that Moore, who is 68 years old, plans to pass on one of those …
August
10,
2018
By Katie Lawrence, CPNP & Kaci Osenga, M.D.
Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) has been a board certified subspecialty in pediatrics sponsored by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2008. PPC has been a specialty service at Cook Children’s …
July
30,
2018
Each year, Cook Children's sees about 100 children for injuries related to ATVs. As a pediatric surgeon and medical director of Trauma at Cook Children's, Chad Hamner, M.D., has witnessed the damage these machines can cause. He spoke with …
July
17,
2018
Work-Life Balance. What's That?
By Diane Arnaout, M.D.
When I was approached to write articles about “Work -Life Balance” I couldn’t help but chuckle a little under my breath. Balance? What’s that?
As a busy full-time pediatrician, wife to an even …
Blogs
November
07,
2018
5 Tips To Help With Your Baby's Congestion
There are no miracle cures, but Doc Smitty has advice to help
Are you looking for the miracle cure for your baby’s congestion? Me too. Sorry, it just doesn’t exist. I tell families all the time that if I find it I will market it and retire.
In the meantime, …
August
02,
2018
Why Is My Baby Wanting To Breastfeed All The Time?
Could It Be Cluster Feeding
"Why is my child hungry all the time?"
My first question would be, “how do you define ‘all the time’?”
Some people have unrealistic expectations for a breastfeeding baby. By rule, we …
August
02,
2018
Is My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk?
A lactation consultant has the answer for you
Parents worry that they do not have enough milk for many reasons:
No sensation of a let down
No longer leaking milk
Mom’s breast do not feel full (or engorged) anymore
Unable to produce milk …
August
02,
2018
What Are My Baby’s Hunger Cues?
You may be surprised at what the last cue actually is
Babies give hunger cues when they are ready to eat.
Though most people think that a crying baby is ready to eat, crying is actually the last cue and a crying baby is more difficult to …