Healthy Living

Foods that are “Faking” Healthy

September 10, 2013 Healthy Living
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There are a number of benefits to eating well. We can feel better, maintain a healthy weight and prevent disease. As you try to eat better, there are some foods that are masquerading as healthy, but really aren’t. Katrina Baca, MD is a pediatrician at the McLane Children’s Scott & White Belton Clinic and helps […]

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Vaccines: Fact and Fiction (part two)

August 13, 2013 Healthy Living
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This is the second article in a two-part series about vaccinating your child. Read the first article. Whether or not to vaccinate your child is a personal decision that every parent has to make. And although organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and other health organizations have recommended that children receive immunizations, there is […]

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Vaccines: Fact and Fiction

July 30, 2013 Healthy Living
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This is the first article in a two-part series about vaccinating your child. Read the second article. In the last few years, the US has seen an increase in the number of measles and whooping cough cases. In 2005, there were more than 20,000 reported cases of pertussis (whooping cough) and eight infants died from […]

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Baby Teeth, Big Mistakes

June 11, 2013 Healthy Living
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Even though they are temporary, your child’s baby teeth are important, and are still susceptible to cavities. You may think that juice in the bottle is no big deal, and baby teeth fall out anyway, but it is important to start your child off with good dental hygiene at a young age. “It’s important to […]

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Helping Your Stutterer at Home

June 7, 2013 Healthy Living
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Listening to a child who stutters can be very frustrating. You may become impatient with your child, rushing him along to finish his sentences. You may even finish them for him. “We’ve found that truly being listened to can really help children get through the bumpy stage of developmental stuttering.” Those techniques can be counterproductive […]

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Is My Child’s Development on Track?

May 16, 2013 Healthy Living
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If a group of parents gather with their kids, you’re bound to hear comments about development. Whether you’re at the park, play group, or story time you may glance around at the other children and wonder if your baby is on track.One mom says, “My son is sitting up already,” then you hear “Can you […]

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Squeezing in a Spot? Get your Sports Physical Before the Rush

May 3, 2013 Healthy Living
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As the school year comes to a close and families look forward to their summer vacations, you are probably excited to be out of school. But when summer vacation ends and parents get back into routine, many doctor offices are slammed with families trying to schedule school checkups or sports physicals. The thought of another […]

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Health Hijacked by High Fructose Corn Syrup

April 30, 2013 Healthy Living
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Our teenagers face a critical point in their lives where they establish lasting eating habits. They often look for fast solutions, if they eat breakfast on the way to school or grab a snack after practice. These convenient options may seem like a good idea, until these snacks are uncovered. As we take a look […]

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Diabetes: What Is Out There

February 19, 2013 Healthy Living
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Written by Stephen W. Ponder, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist As a pediatric endocrinologist, I take care of kids with every type of diabetes imaginable. One of the biggest problems I now see is children with “adult” diabetes, better known as type 2 diabetes. We know that our Texas children are at a very high risk for […]

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Squeezing in Sleep: Tired Teenagers and Poor Sleeping Habits

January 18, 2013 Healthy Living
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Saturday morning comes and your teenager is acting like a zombie. You glance at the clock and realize it is almost noon, and you go to wake him. He pulls the covers over his head and moans. He just wants to sleep. As a parent, you may feel helpless. Somewhere in the middle of activities, […]

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