Physical Activity for Kids: Why It Matters and How to Encourage It
Only 1 in 5 teens meet physical activity recommendations. Discover the proven benefits of movement and how to make daily activity fun and easy for your child.
Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke in Children: How to Spot the Signs and Prevent Them
Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke in children: Understand the warning signs, what to do in an emergency, and how to keep kids safe when temperatures soar.
Your Family Rituals
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
Nutrition and Exercise During Pregnancy
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; During pregnancy it is important that you get the appropriate nutrients and energy needed to keep you and your baby healthy. Physical activity is also just as important when you’re pregnant as at any … Read more
Concussion Management Updated: Earlier return to school & light exercise
The AAP has released new guidelines that fine-tune our understanding of how quickly to release kids to light exercise & returning to school. We still know that rest and reduced load are key, but we no longer relegate kids with … Read more
Water Safety Tips
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
When can a kid mow the lawn?
I know that most parents are interested in teaching their kids responsibility and life skills, and certainly would like their kids to contribute to their families. I also know many parents would like to never mow the lawn themselves again! … Read more
Childhood Obesity – What can we do to help prevent it?
In Pediatrics, we believe that prevention is the hallmark of any good medical practice. For example, we promote immunizations to prevent disease and safe behavior such as wearing bicycle helmets. It’s also our professional duty to make parents aware of … Read more
Healthy Eating
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
How to Encourage Bike Helmets
Biking is a great form of transportation, fun, and exercise for children this time of year. Biking can be enjoyed while still being safe with the use of a helmet. Remember to always encourage your child to wear a helmet … Read more
