Easy Steps to Protect Children from Accidental Injuries
Bikes, scooters or skateboards—if it has wheels, the chances are good that your child will experience a fall related to it at some point. But how bad that fall is can depend greatly on how
Teen Heart Screenings: Five Easy Minutes That Can Save a Life
Teenage athletes have often been honing their skills since grade school—which is why the parents of seemingly healthy athletes may be surprised to hear their doctor recommend a cardiac screening as part of the process
Grandma and Grandpa Know Best—Right?
There might not be anyone more excited for the arrival of your bundle of joy than its grandma and grandpa. They’re more than willing to help out any way they can, and why wouldn’t you
Are You Prepared to Fight the Battle Against Head Lice?
Your day is humming along just fine, and suddenly there it is: a call from the school nurse asking you to come get your child from school—she’s found the tell-tale white eggs of head lice
How to Eliminate Back Pack Pain This School Year
It’s time for students all over North Texas to head back to school, meaning it’s time for mom and dad to shell out the big bucks for back-to-school clothes and shoes in larger sizes, fresh
How to Help Your Student Sleep Easy
Ask any parent; switching a child from summer bedtime hours to school hours isn’t pretty. And if you’re like most parents, the ability to sleep later the next day has resulted in a later bedtime
What You Need to Know about the CDC’s New Breast Pump Guidelines
Breastfeeding advocates claim that breast is best, but for some new moms, things aren’t quite that simple. Using a breast pump to express milk is a part of the newborn feeding equation women may not
Try Keeping Your Summer Sweet—Without All the Sugar!
Sugary drinks and summer just seem to go hand-in-hand, but all that sugar can really add up and even lead to dehydration! We sneaked a peek into our favorite sugary drinks to see just how
How to Prepare Your Athlete for Summer Success…and Beyond
School may be out for summer, and while student athletes may be tempted to take it easy, experts say taking an extended break from conditioning can backfire once school starts back up. If athletes fail
Lifestyle Program Empowers Kids to Build Healthy Habits
Texas Health Neighborhood Care and Wellness Willow Park is helping kids and teens take charge of their health and well-being. Fitness and nutrition staff have collaborated to develop the Healthy Lifestyles program, an eight-week course