As a new parent, it is important for you to observe your child's physical growth and behavior. You may attempt to track your child's growth at home using some of the same techniques that a pediatrician would use in an office. If he or she is content, curious, active, alert, and eating well, then you … [Read more...] about How A Pediatrician Evaluates The Growth Of Your Child
Flu Vaccine Update
We have received our first shipment of influenza vaccine. Unfortunately, there will be no FluMist available this year -- due to concerns that it was not effective last year, the manufacturer has suspended production. Visit the CDC website (CDC 2016-2017 Flu Season) to gain further information on … [Read more...] about Flu Vaccine Update
Appropriate Car Seats
The Texas Department of Public Safety has created an excellent website which presents guidelines for child passenger saftety: Texas DPS Carseat Information This simplification has been long overdue. Here are important points to remember from these guidelines. First, NEVER turn forward-facing before … [Read more...] about Appropriate Car Seats
Thumb Sucking/Fingernail Biting Treatments
We have received questions about thumb sucking and biting fingernails. Both of these activities are common because they tend to relieve stress. However, they can cause alterations in tooth placement in the case of thumb sucking and damage to the nails with pan and local infections in the case of … [Read more...] about Thumb Sucking/Fingernail Biting Treatments
Parents of 2017 High School Graduates
Students who plan on entering public universities in the State of Texas for the Fall of 2017 will be using the uniform application service at www.applytexas.org. The application process is very rigorous and time-consuming, and it requires the completion of multiple essays. The first date to submit … [Read more...] about Parents of 2017 High School Graduates
