Our Plano pediatricians know that informed parents are more effective caregivers. As your partners in healthcare, we want you to have all the helpful information you need. For this reason, we have created a blog to supplement the other online resources our pediatric office recommends.
We tailor our blog to issues that we believe are important to parents. Some of the topics we cover include:
Remember that our blog is only intended to supplement your understanding of your child’s health. Children are unique and our pediatric office believes that tailoring healthcare to fit their individual needs means improving the health of the entire Plano community. Never hesitate to contact our pediatric office with specific concerns about your child’s physical, mental or emotional healthcare needs.
Take advantage of our blog and learn more about your child’s healthcare. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our board certified pediatricians.
Let our team help you find summer activities for kids during COVID-19
As parents ourselves, we know how difficult distance learning has been for families. Navigating all the apps, Zoom calls and screen time is a job itself. However, it has provided some structure to our children’s days. Now that school is winding down, moms and dads everywhere are scrambling to find summer activities for kids during COVID-19.
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Our doctors explain how to talk to your kids about COVID-19
You, like most parents around the world, are likely wondering how to talk to your kids about COVID-19. Our Plano pediatricians know how overwhelming this time is for moms and dads everywhere. Across the globe, parents are trying their best to work from home,
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Our pediatricians are now offering telemedicine and virtual appointments
Fear and uncertainty are spreading as quickly as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a parent, you want to keep your child safe and healthy. As Plano pediatricians, we share this goal, which is why we’re now offering telemedicine. These virtual options include appointments for everyday concerns and remote screening for COVID-19.
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Now offering remote COVID-19 screening for kids
Is it a cold, the flu or something more concerning? As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the United States, our team at Pediatric Specialist of Plano is taking steps to protect our patients and our staff. Remote COVID-19 screening for children, in coordination with Children’s Health℠ Virtual Care,
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Message to parents about coronavirus: Our main concern is patient care and safety
Our message to parents about coronavirus is simple: our physicians and staff are working diligently to keep our patients and staff as safe as possible as we all deal with COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. We have made several changes to address the evolving conditions caused by the virus.
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Healthy sleep habits for kids are important
Our Plano pediatricians know that when your child is running around on the playground, it’s easy to envy your little one’s apparently inexhaustible energy. But to keep it up, kids need a lot of sleep. Toddlers need 11-14 hours, between the night and naps, while young children need 10-13 hours.
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What parents need to know about colds and allergies in children
Our Plano pediatricians know that both colds and allergies in children can make our young patients’ lives miserable. Both can be marked by runny noses, sore throats and generally not feeling well. However, these ailments require different treatments. As a result, it’s important to be able to identify which is which.
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Find the latest advice about treating diarrhea in children
For years, many doctors suggested the BRAT diet for treating diarrhea in children. This bland diet involved eating bananas, rice, applesauce and toast, which is where the name comes from. Although this diet was the gold standard for many years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and our Plano pediatricians no longer recommend this diet exclusively.
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Make this school year a success with proper backpack safety
It’s officially that time! The kids are going back to school for another year in the classroom. Before your child starts another school year, take a moment to think about backpack safety. After all, backpack weight and style can have a big effect on the bodies of growing students.
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Tips for giving medications during summer vacation
Summer break is finally approaching, and our Plano pediatricians want to make sure that all our patients and their parents are prepared for the upcoming adventures. Happy, healthy kids are an essential ingredient in making summer fun. One important way to keep the fun going is giving medications during summer safely.
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