Children’s Health Articles

From toddlerhood to teenagers, sleep is a constant worry for parents. Are they sleeping too little? Too much?   In the quest for bedtime tranquility, melatonin may be seen as an easy fix. But what do parents really need to know about the increasingly prevalent sleep...

Embarking on the journey of puberty with your daughter can be daunting, but armed with knowledge and support, you can guide her through this significant transition with confidence and compassion. In this podcast episode of ParentingU, Karli M. Boggs, MD, Board...

Physical changes during puberty for boys may be less visible than for girls, but the developmental process from childhood to adolescence and on to adulthood is equally significant. Brett Hutchinson, MD, Board Certified pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s...

Thought you were done with vaccines once your kids passed the toddler stage? Think again! Just like helping juggle homework assignments and extracurricular activities, keeping up with immunizations is an important part of parenting tweens and teens.  Brett Hutchinson,...