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
166 Days of Hugs and Care
Labor and Delivery nurse April Mayhan has been around more than just a few pregnant moms during her years in health care. She has a pretty good idea of what the journey to parenthood entails.
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
Safe Splashing: Avoiding Water Injuries
It’s heating up around North Texas, and kids are already counting down the days until the last day of school. For many of us, the summer break means sunburned noses, sticky hands (thanks to melting
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,