Direct Primary Care Pediatrics
Direct Primary Care Pediatrics There is a small but rapidly growing number of doctors who are practicing under the model of direct primary care. Read more to find out why direct primary care is a growing movement that is making health care delivery better for...
My Pediatrician Sister
My Sister and I Growing Up Growing up, Andrea and I were typical sisters. One minute we were building Barbie mansions out of cardboard boxes, the next minute pulling each other’s hair. There was lots of love between us, but our closeness in age sometimes made things...
10 Things Every Mom Needs to Know About Her Newborn
Newborns do not come with instruction manuals. Whether it is your first baby or not, being mom to a newborn comes with questions. Here are the top ten things that every mom needs to know when she has a newborn. Breastfeeding is hard. There I said it. It seems like it...
5 Reasons Well Child Care is Important
Well child exams are an important part of life for kids. In the first year alone, if your child is following the AAP recommended schedule, your baby will have seen their pediatrician at least 5-7 times. This may cause you to ask yourself why these visits are so...
Dry Drowning Redefined
Drowning is one of the most concerning dangers for kids during the summer months. In this post, we look at the myths surrounding the term dry drowning. It is a phrase that has appeared in the news and social media postings within the last few years, but it is not a...
Safety in Natural Bodies of Water
This is a guest post by Meisa Ezekiel. Meisa Ezekiel, M.D. is a board certified pediatrician who lives in Austin, TX. She is a mother of four young children and a tireless advocate for the underserved in her community. While the summertime can draw many to the pool,...
Swimming Safety: Pools
Heading to the pool is a great way to beat the Texas heat. While many parents think about sunburn prevention, they also know pools can also be dangerous and require swimming safety. If swimming pools are part of your summer plans, be sure to read up on drowning...
Sunburn Prevention
Summer is here, temperatures are warming up, and pool safety and sunburn prevention becomes more important. The only thing your kids want to do is be outside in the sunshine. So fling aside the backpacks and gear up for fun in the sun! But wait. Before your kids go...
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