Could breastfeeding reduce childhood obesity? New study seems to say so >
A new study of 2553 mother-baby pairs in Canada looked at body mass index of infants at 12 months and how they were fed. The study…
Moms should not use marijuana during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, American Academy of Pediatrics says >
Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that its doctors counsel women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to not use marijuana. In theory, marijuana could affect the…
CDC’s Breastfeeding Report Card gives us some hope for healthier babies >
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card. How is the U.S. and Texas doing when it comes to reaching the…
Do your kids need a prescription to play? >
In an updated study about children and play from the American Academy of Pediatrics, doctors are urging parents to have their children, especially young children, play…
Want to have a great school year? Follow these teachers’ advice >
Some kids around Central Texas started school this week. Others start next week or the week after. We’ve already shared what advice teachers have for parents…
What does the school nurse want to know about your child? A lot >
If you’ve thought school nursing was just about taking temperatures and handing out bandages, a few hours at “Kids First” workshop at University of Texas School…
Where’s the best state to have a baby? Hint: It’s not Texas >
Want to live in the best state to have a baby? Move to Vermont. Think you live in the worst state to have a baby? That’s…
Study: Children with healthy moms have less chance of obesity >
Moms, when it comes to your child’s weight, you matter. A new study in the British Medical Journal confirms this. The study looked at more than…
Shopping for back to school this tax-free weekend? Pick up diapers for Austin Diaper Bank >
Tax-free weekend is almost here. Friday-Sunday, you can get most clothing and school supplies tax-free. That’s an 8.25 percent savings. You know what you can also…
Back to school: Are your child’s vaccinations current? >
Every year, there are kindergarten and seventh-grade parents ready to send their kids off for the first day of school who have to turn around and…
