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Talking with Children about Climate Change

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From: American Academy Pediatrics Your children may have questions about the changing climate. Many are hearing about or experiencing climate-change-fueled disasters such as wildfires and severe storms. Climate change affects everyone, but it impacts kids the most. Children are especially vulnerable to environmental health … Read more

Probiotics in Infant Formula

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From American Academy Pediatrics: Probiotics” (meaning “for life”) is a word you may see when shopping for infant formula and supplements. Some formulas are fortified with these probiotics, which are types of live bacteria. Doctors may also recommend probiotic drops or powders … Read more

Colic Relief Tips for Parents

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From American Academy Pediatrics: Does your infant have a regular fussy period each day when it seems you can do nothing to comfort her? This is quite common, particularly between 6:00 p.m. and midnight—just when you, too, are feeling tired … Read more

Food Allergy Reactions

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From American Academy of Pediatrics: How do I know if my child has a food allergy? A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food is eaten. Food … Read more

11 Common Conditions in Newborns

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From American Academy of Pediatrics: Some physical conditions are common during the first couple of weeks after birth. If you notice any of the following in your baby, contact your pediatrician.​​ Abdominal distension Most babies’ bellies normally stick out, especially … Read more

Newborns and COVID-19

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From American Academy Pediatrics: Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! And kudos for getting fully immunized against COVID-19 during your pregnancy. This protects you—and also passes along protective antibodies that may reduce your baby’s risk of COVID-19 infection. … Read more

FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

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From the FDA: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in … Read more

Your Family Rituals

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From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Every family should have activities that they enjoy together and that become a regular, predictable, and integral part of their lives. Some can be serious pur­suits, like attending community functions or religious services as … Read more

Healthy Popsicle Recipes

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Here are some easy and healthy popsicle recipes for a refreshing treat on a hot summer day! Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles: Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, Stems emoved 1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt 2 tbsp. of honey (Optional; … Read more

Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars

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From the American Academy of Pediatrics; A child left in a hot car–or who gets into an unlocked vehicle unnoticed–can die of heat stroke very quickly. Dozens of U.S. children lose their lives this way each year. But these tragedies … Read more

Stay Safe this 4th of July

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From the American Academy of Pediatrics; On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle to play with? Probably, a hard no. You work so hard all year long to keep your … Read more

Sun Safety and Protection Tips

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From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Spending time outdoors is a common activity on spring breaks or summer vacations, but remember to protect against the sun’s rays. Everyone is at risk for sunburn. Children especially need to be protected from the … Read more

Physical Activity = Better Health

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From the American Academy of Pediatricians; Pediatricians continue to be disturbed by the trends they’re seeing in the levels of physical activity of children, which appear to be headed in the wrong direction. One survey concluded that less than 25% … Read more

AAP Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits

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From the American Academy of Pediatricians; Parents know who they should go to when their child is sick. But pediatrician visits are just as important for healthy children. The Bright Futures/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed a set of comprehensive health guidelines for well-child … Read more

Five ways you can help without donating

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The latest news on our project in Nambia

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How to organize a fundraising project

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Water Safety Tips

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It’s Almost Pool Time!  Water Safety Reminders for Families After a long winter season of rain and cloudy skies, Austinites are ready for spring and warm weather.  Before you know it we’ll be jumping into pools and enjoying all of … Read more

Settling the Vaccination Debate

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Vaccines are a hot button topic that raises issues and concerns with parents. Controversy about vaccines is nothing new and every vaccine that has been introduced has received its fair share of negative claims. However, research, data, and years of medical review have found that vaccines are an indispensable component of every child’s healthcare routine.

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ADHD Tools

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I have stumbled on a tool kit that I find pretty helpful – I think it’s worth sharing.   I am always very cautious about suggesting materials put out by pharmaceutical companies.  We all ought to be a cautious about … Read more

Gun Safety & Difficult Questions

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I think it would be difficult to find a more controversial subject that gun safety in America. Any conversation that mixes the Second Amendment, protection of home and family along with a pinch of Texas fierce independence, and you’ve got only what … Read more

CDC – Travel Health

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https://www.cdc.gov/travel So many of our patients travel internationally, and we find this website absolutely invaluable to guide us and our families with what to consider before travel. Great information is available on immunizations and medications to consider before travel, as … Read more

Healthy Eating

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https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Tremendous resources and information for families trying to eat right.  You can find excellent videos on choosing wisely, preparing food on a budget, ways to track your Body Mass Index and can plan your child’s meals based on their … Read more

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