What to Expect When Having a Baby Right Now
Ask any expectant mother how they imagined their pregnancy and delivery would be and you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who dreamt up the scenario many mothers are facing right now ahead of giving birth
Preparing for Pregnancy: The Importance of Prenatal Counseling
The transition to parenthood can bring with it a mixed bag of emotions. Everything from joy to anxiety can crop up in preparation for and with a growing baby bump. Prenatal counseling provides a safe space
Ask the Family Health Doctor: Preparing for Back to School
Although it may feel like summer just started, it’s time to start getting the kids ready for another school year. We know your children’s health is a top priority, so we asked Paul Guttuso, M.D.,
A Parent’s Guide to Concussion Baseline Testing
As you cheer your child on from the stands, the last thing you may be thinking about is whether he or she will have a concussion this year. To be honest, it’s one of the
Preventing Throwing Injuries in Young Athletes
Youth sports have come a long way from the days when kids played on local Little League or Pee Wee teams once a year for short seasons. Even elementary-aged kids are playing increasingly competitive sports,
Words of Wisdom from Dads to New Dads
When it comes to being a first-time parent, you don’t know what you don’t know. But discovery is half the fun, right? Plus, it’s something every new dad has in common. Just remember, everyone is
Is it Dangerous to Breastfeed when You Have the Flu?
Moms know when an infant or small child in their home comes down with an illness, she has a good chance of contracting it as well, thanks to all the nose wiping, cough covering and
Vaping Rates Increasing among Teens
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released survey data stating that the use of cigarette smoking among middle school and high school students continued to follow a two-decade decline, falling to
Rethinking Backpack Safety
While it may feel like school let out for summer just weeks ago, many parents are already gearing up for back-to-school shopping and looking for sales on everything from new school supplies to the season’s
Don’t Let the Bugs Bite This Summer!
Bug bites are almost synonymous with summertime here in North Texas, and although bugs aren’t picky about who they feed on, children seem to get the brunt of the bites — which can definitely put