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
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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
Trumenba Meningococcal Vaccine
Meningococcal bacteria can cause an infection which often includes meningitis and damage throughout the body. Although meningococcal infections are rare, they can be very damaging and deadly. Serotypes of meningococcus which infect children and adolescents include A, B, C, W, and Y. The … [Read more...] about Trumenba Meningococcal Vaccine
Caffeine in Children & Adolescents
A mother asked about caffeine use in children: Caffeine is a stimulant – one of the few legal stimulants. We generally recommend no caffeine for children or adolescents. The Mayo clinic recommends no caffeine for children and 100mg or less for adolescents. 400mg or less per day has been found to be … [Read more...] about Caffeine in Children & Adolescents
