Practical Pool Safety Tips
It seems when the mercury rises, everyone flocks to the pool for a refreshing splash. While hanging out poolside is a great way to cool off and beat the heat, an emergency situation can arise
Local Moms Want the Gift of Time and Self-Care This Mother’s Day
What does Mom want for Mother’s Day? Turns out, what she really wants is time; a little time in the form of a thoughtful small gift from her loved ones; a little time doing something
When the Stress of the NICU Goes Away, Trauma May Last
Newborn babies who need intensive or specialized medical attention are often admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit until they’re healthy enough to go home, but research has found that even after a baby comes
Mom thankful for a healthy baby and Texas Health
August in North Texas can be sweltering to say the least, so Mariela Castillo didn’t think much of it when she began feeling ill the day of her baby shower. It was August 1, 2015,
How to Help a Mom With Postpartum Depression
Having a baby can be both elating and exhausting. It’s common for new moms to be emotional, show some signs of stress and anxiety, and even come across as rather distant after the birth of
Choosing the Right Child Care for Your Family
As women have increasingly joined the workforce, the demand for childcare is a growing issue for single moms and families alike. Most working parents start looking for day care if a grandparent, relative or friend
NICU Serves as First Home for Two Generations of Family
Mandy Clark made her entrance into the world weighing a mere 1 pound, 10 ounces. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas served as her home for the first four and
Texas Health Southwest Gives Mom ‘Great Birthing Story’
The only real expectations mom-to-be Kelly Burns had for her first birth experience were to be well cared for while in the hospital and to have things go smoothly. Although she ultimately encountered a few
Finding Breastfeeding Help
As Alexandra Paterson knows all too well, every baby is different when it comes to breastfeeding. The 36-year-old mother delivered her third child, son Cole, in July 2017 and had high hopes of breastfeeding him
Grandparents: Could Babysitting Reduce Your Risk of Dementia?
Many grandparents are eager to take on babysitting duty in order to spend more time with the youngest members of their family. While being a grandparent can introduce a new sense of purpose and increase