Feb
11
2019
Immune Suppressed Children and The Measles: What Parents Need To Know
We know writing about measles and the need for vaccination usually causes debate on our social media channels.
But it also raises important questions that need to be addressed.
Last week after the article 12 Facts About Measles You N Read more
Feb
08
2019
12 Facts About Measles You Need To Know
Denton County Public Health confirmed a measles case, making it the first case for 2019 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This was the seventh case confirmed in Texas this year. Five have been confirmed in southern Texas, including four under Read more
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Feb
2019
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CDC Says Many Kids Are Using Too Much Toothpaste
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Jan
2019
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Is CBD Oil a Good Idea for My Child?
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Jan
2019
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Program Aims to Protect Children from Accidental Shootings
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Jan
2019
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A Pediatrician Answers 9 of Your Questions About Pacifiers
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Jan
2019
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Measles Outbreaks Increase as Vaccination Rates Decrease
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 …
December
18,
2018
The diagnoses of a child with cancer causes devastation for the entire family.
The life-changing news can mean the loss of a “normal” life. Even the most straightforward cancer with a 95-percent cure rate can impact jobs, marriage and the …
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 …
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 …