It’s hard to know how much screen time is too much, especially when technology is all around us. Are you unsure of what parameters you should set around screen time with your children? Are you concerned there’s a correlation between screen time and behavioral issues? And, of course, are you frustrated because your children won’t [...]
With school back in session, there’s arguably no better time to add some concentration fuel to your kid’s diet. But getting kids to be proactive (let alone agreeable) about eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables can feel like an uphill battle. Here’s the thing: you can energize your child with nutritious foods, all while [...]
Despite a significant decline in COVID-19 cases, the virus remains highly contagious, particularly with recent upticks driven by factors like the changing weather and children returning to school. For the well-being of everyone, especially the immuno-compromised, it is crucial we continue teaching our children to take precautions, even with the benefits of vaccinations and boosters. [...]
It’s natural for kids to be curious about the changing world around them. When summer becomes fall, you may find yourself answering questions about why the leaves change colors or why the air becomes crisp and cool. If your little ones have ever wondered where all their yummy fruits, vegetables, and other delicious foods come [...]
Now that summer has come to an end, you may start to notice a difference in how your child feels after going outside or coming home from school. Is your little one rubbing their nose and eyes, feeling drained, or constantly clearing their throat? Then they might be struggling with allergies. We don’t like to [...]
Remember the very first time you opened up a book and went on an adventure? There’s nothing quite like journeying to a brave new world inside of your imagination and meeting fascinating characters along the way. The people and places we discover in stories stick with us long after we’re finished reading them—sometimes for a [...]
If you’ve ever received a handwritten letter from a loved one, you know how uplifting it can be to open the envelope and read their words on the page. It’s like opening a treasure chest filled with love! And chances are, you kept that letter and still cherish it from time to time. Now that [...]
As a local emergency room, we frequently receive questions from concerned parents about their children's health. One common question we get is whether or not it is safe to give a toddler vitamin C supplements. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in the growth and repair of tissues in the [...]
Summertime in Texas calls for fun in the great outdoors, but we can’t ignore the scorching heat and relentless humidity.. The high temperatures and humidity can put people at risk for heat-related illnesses, which can range from mild dehydration to life-threatening heatstroke. As a local emergency room in Galveston, Tyler, and Longview, Texas, we’re here [...]
With school starting for many children in August, it makes sense that August is National Family Fun Month. Enjoy the time that you have with your kids before they return to school with these delightful events happening in Longview throughout the month. Historic Longview Farmers Market Historic Longview Farmers Market: every Saturday (August 5th, 12th, [...]
