It’s time to get ready for Every Kid Healthy Week™! Because healthier kids learn better, this national health observance shines a light on improvements made in school health and wellness across our country. This includes everything from improved nutrition and physical activities, to enhancing learning and healthy social interaction at schools! Whether you’re a teacher, [...]
Your child’s tummy hurts all the time. It’s almost everyday, but you’re not quite sure what it is. Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints by patients in the ER, but because there are such a wide range of causes, it can be difficult to diagnose exactly what’s going on, especially in young [...]
Spring break is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning for a week of fun with the kids. Planning on visiting or staying on the island? Then you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of spring break activities in Galveston for kids to enjoy. And Hospitality Health ER is [...]
Teaching your child how to interact with people they don’t know can be a tricky thing. Parents want nothing more than to keep our kids safe, but we also want our kids to be engaging and polite in certain social situations. So how can we ensure we’re not sending them mixed messages? Well, teaching them [...]
Do you remember the time when kids would just hop into a car without even the thought of seat belts or car seats? Yes, things might have been less complicated back in the 70s, but they were also a lot riskier. To put it simply, seat belts save lives. Reports show that for every five [...]
With well over a million fires reported across the US every year, fire safety shouldn’t be taken lightly. Many residential fires result from cooking, heating, electrical malfunctions, and easily-preventable causes like lit cigarettes that aren’t disposed of properly. Are you and your loved ones prepared should a fire happen in your home? If businesses and [...]
You’re probably hip to one of the most famous golden rules of parenting: “Keep ‘em busy.” Between sports, music lessons, social gatherings, and schoolwork, there’s definitely enough stuff out there to keep your kids occupied. But is my child too busy? We all want the best for our kids, but here are some warning signs [...]
Can cavities spread? No, we aren’t dentists, but we do know that oral healthcare is an important part of a person’s general well-being. In fact, healthypeople.gov states that good oral hygiene and oral health is tied to a person’s overall health. Taking care of your mouth, teeth, and gums can reduce the risk of serious [...]
Just when you think your potty training and diaper days are over, your four-year-old starts wetting the bed. Are they drinking too many fluids at night? Was your potty training not sufficient? Perhaps your little one just doesn’t want to get out of bed during the night. These are all possibilities, but there may be [...]
When your baby isn’t feeling well, it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly is wrong. Is it gas, a tummy ache, or possibly constipation? If you think your baby is constipated, here’s some information to help guide you on what to look for and how to respond. How Can I Tell if My Baby is Constipated? [...]
