The Name Game: Choosing the Right Name for Your Bundle of Joy

April 12, 2013 Community Information
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When the doctor announced to Temple resident Tansyl White and her husband Dominic that the little squirming bundle of joy in her womb was a girl, the Whites were overjoyed. Not only were they ecstatic to have a little girl on the way, but they were excited to be able to use the name they’d [...]

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Putting a Stop to the Number One Killer of Teens

April 9, 2013 Safety
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Handing over the car keys to your teen can be one of the scariest steps as a parent. You may feel relieved of your duties as a personal taxi driver, but letting her out on the open road will cause a great deal of anxiety, and rightfully so. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one [...]

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Little Bodies and Lots of Attention

April 2, 2013 Community Information
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Those who work with children often witness special miracles. These small spirits overcome great odds, push forward with hope, and inspire those around them. After a traumatic incident or debilitating disease, some children turn to therapists for help. Physical therapists have a unique role to work alongside these children over a period of time and [...]

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Caring for Cold Sores

March 29, 2013 Medical Information
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The young mother picked up her toddler from daycare and noticed a blister developing near her daughter’s lower lip. She figured it was a cold sore and wondered what to do. Sarah Nickerson, MD, Pediatrician at McLane Children’s Scott & White Clinic – Killeen Hemingway, says that though cold sores are a common part of childhood, they still [...]

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Is Your Child a Late Bloomer?

March 26, 2013 Parenting
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Find Out How to Spot the Signs and What You Can Do to Reassure Your Child Picture day has come and gone, and your child has finally brought home the crinkled cellophane-covered envelope full of individual shots and the class picture. Your child points out each of his classmates, and you notice something disturbing. Your [...]

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Baby Teeth, Big Habits

March 19, 2013 Parenting
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I can remember my first visit from the tooth fairy.  I tucked my baby tooth in a small box and snuck it under my pillow. As I awoke the next morning, I was excited to find money left behind. What I didn’t realize, however, is how I was transitioning into an important stage of my [...]

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Sirens but no Separation, New Transport Vehicle

March 15, 2013 Community Information
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One of my worst fears is to have something happen to one of my children. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have a child hospitalized, or in need of advanced critical care. Health providers all over Central Texas do their best to treat and sustain their patients. Despite their skills, they may [...]

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Loose Hips, Room for Concern?

March 12, 2013 Medical Information
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Each newborn baby is a special gift, a tiny miracle. After waiting nine long months to meet their newborn baby, parents feel a mixture of excitement, nervousness and anticipation. When their baby girl arrives and they hold her in their arms, they are amazed how she developed, grew and is now their own. At this [...]

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Wha-Wha-What’s Up, Doc?

March 6, 2013 Parenting
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What to Do If Your Child Stutters “I – I – I – I – I want juice.” You notice your toddler stammers and stutters, having difficulty getting words out. You’re concerned he may be developing a stuttering problem. What Is Stuttering? “If you suspect your child has a stuttering problem, we recommend you get [...]

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Uncovering the Deaf World

February 26, 2013 Medical Information
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You hold your new baby in your arms and everything seems perfect. The nurse takes your baby to run a routine hearing screening. You hold your breath and hope it is just another test. The nurse and doctors come in to report that your child is deaf. Those tiny ears will not be able to [...]

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