New Safety Report Released on Booster Seats

December 6, 2013 Safety
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In a recent release from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more children booster seats achieved the top rating of “BEST BET” design than ever before. In fact, 19 of the 31 models earned this top honor by passing strict safety belt testing. This means there are more top-rated booster seats on the market this […]

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A Look Behind Bullying—in Boys

December 3, 2013 Parenting
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This three-part blog series will help you understand bullying and how it may impact your child. As children get older, they usually spend the majority of their day away from their parents. As they attend school, clubs, sports and other programs, they interact with other kids. For parents, it can be scary to think about […]

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Top Three Most Common Rashes in Children

November 26, 2013 Medical Information
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Oh no, what’s that? Finding bumps or redness on your child’s soft skin can leave you worrying. Children are constantly exposed to irritants and illnesses that can cause a rash. McLane Children’s Scott & White pediatrician Tinku Davis, MD can help us recognize the three most common childhood rashes and how to decide what to […]

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Talking to Your Son about Performance Enhancing Drugs

November 22, 2013 Parenting
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Performance enhancing drugs, (PEDs) are causing a stir in the sports world and also some confusion. If misunderstood, you may not know what to say if your teenager comes home talking about supplements. Orthopedist Derek Lichota, MD specializes in sports medicine and sees a variety of patients, including those at McLane Children’s Scott & White. […]

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Did You Hear Your Ankle go Snap, Crackle and Pop?

November 19, 2013 Safety
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You see someone walking around with crutches and your first thought is, “What happened?” It turns out that in the early years of being a kid or teenager, foot and ankle injuries are fairly common. The Temple Pediatric Clinic podiatrists see about 100 patients a week, and 20 of those visits are helping children with […]

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Helping Your Child Overcome the Fear of Surgery

November 8, 2013 Community Information
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There may come a time when your child needs surgery. The idea of an operation can be daunting to your child or even to you as a parent. As you prepare for surgery, there are many tools to ease your fears and help you feel more comfortable. One of the major ways you can feel […]

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Pixie Dust and Pirates: How to Encourage a Healthy Imagination

October 15, 2013 Parenting
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Today your son might be a superhero. Yesterday he was rescuing a princess, and tomorrow he may be a pirate hunting for treasure. These characters are a positive sign that your son is using his imagination and exploring the world around him. Laura Beth Tusa is a psychotherapist for McLane Children’s Scott & White MacArthur […]

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How to Be Certain about Child Abuse?

October 11, 2013 Community Involvement
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Child abuse is any issue involving sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse or neglect. These areas of child maltreatment can uncover layers of secrets and heartache. In child abuse cases, skillful forensic interviews are important to protect innocent individuals and find guilty culprits. In cases of abuse there can be unclear speculation or gray areas, […]

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Striving to be Skinny and Keeping Secrets— Eating Disorders

October 7, 2013 Medical Information
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Our culture is consumed by food. Every day we make choices about how we will feed our body and provide the nutrients it needs. Unfortunately, about 5% of people will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives. An eating disorder can be classified as: Anorexia nervosa, relentlessly pursing thinness by limiting food […]

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The Chilling Reality of Child Abuse

October 1, 2013 Community Information
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When you look into the eyes of a child, the innocence and wonder can pierce your soul. Children are young and often susceptible to influence of others. When you gaze into their eyes, it may be hard to fathom how anyone could cause them harm. However, the reality is every day children are abused, neglected […]

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