Optimistic child
Why is optimism important? An optimistic child is strong, enterprising and resilient. He or she does not wait passively for good things to happen to him or her. The optimist consciously plans, works hard to make things happen, and persists through challenges. Research shows important benefits: • A healthier heart and a greater ability to […]
Gardasil Vaccine- HPV
It’s working! It has almost been 10 years since the HPV vaccine was recommended to help prevent HPV associated cancers. In 2015 at least one dose of the vaccine was given to 62% of girls and 49% of boys. And guess what is happening? All grades of dysplasia (early stage of cancer cells) and neoplasia […]
Halloween with food allergies
Got food allergies? This makes trick or treating a dicey event for your child. Many Halloween candies and treats contain peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy or wheat (the most common allergens). However, Halloween and dressing up can be a fun time. To let your child experience the dress up fun but avoid dangerous treats, try […]
Teenage Drivers
My daughter still laughs when she tells the story. I wanted to teach my daughter to drive so that I was sure she learned how to be a safe driver. We did an online class together and it was actually a good experience for both of us. The parent instructions were meant to be read […]
Flower Mound Presbyterian Hospital
Kids First has arrived at Flower Mound Presby! We can’t wait to meet your new baby in the hospital. Please let the hospital staff know that your child is a Kids First Kid, and they will contact our doctor on call.
Chocolate healthy?
Is Chocolate Really Healthy? Eating a chocolate bar as part of a ‘healthy’ breakfast or post-workout snack sounds too good to be true, right? It is. But here’s what you should know: Chocolate contains healthy compounds – called flavanols – which have been shown to relax blood vessels and stimulate blood flow (more blood flow […]
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down’s Awareness Month. We celebrate the abilities of these children and all the progress that has occurred in Down’s lives. There is some really fascinating research going on to improve the cognition of our Down syndrome children. The research team at Jerome Lejeune Institute in Paris HTTPS://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01576705 show some interesting preliminary results […]
