Poison Control Number

Got little kids? One must-have number to put in your cell-phone… The number to put in your phone when you have little ones? Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222. Did your toddler eat dog poop? Or a berry from your backyard bush? Did you give the wrong medication to your child? Call Poison Control! Experts at Poison Control […]

Sport Injuries

We’ve noticed many more over-use injuries from kids who play the same sport year round. We were reminded that most professional athletes played multiple sports in high school and some even up through college. Specialization in a particular sport leads to more injuries, burnout, depression, and anxiety. If you feel that sports rule your child’s […]

The Day Tarzan went missing

When I was little, my mom bought a small plastic tray with a tiny palm tree in the center. Our turtles, Tarzan and Jane, lived in this portable home. We watched the turtles slowly navigate around the small pond of water and eat the turtle food we sprinkled daily. Life was pretty good for the […]

Surgeons

Did you know? Over 90% of surgeons listen to music while they are operating. While a few docs prefer silence, most of them use the noise to cover up other distracting noises in the operating room. Opening and closing doors can be annoying and so can the noise of some of the machines. Chatter can […]

Sleep

  Melatonin can be helpful for people who have a circadian rhythm issue for their sleep problem. You can use melatonin 1-5 mg for kids to help reestablish a good sleep pattern. We also want kids off electronics at the very least an hour before bedtime and, even more ideal, after the sun goes down. […]

Celebration Time

We had a great time at the Winner’s Party for Best of Denton County while representing Kids First Pediatrics. Thank you once again for voting us Best Pediatric Practice and voting Dr. Conger Best Doctor in Denton County!  We are so honored and love our patients and families!

BRUSH up on your knowledge of teeth!

How to take care of teeth with these facts and tips from experts on children’s oral health: – Brushing should start before a child has teeth. Wipe a baby’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or wet cloth – Baby’s first teeth start to show around 6 months – 20-30% of kids grind and clench […]