Children's Memorial Hermann put together a Kids Health & Safety Guide filled with patient stories, parenting tips, and advice from our affiliated physicians from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Peruse the guide for topics such as general health and safety, breathing issues - including asthma, child development and milestones, what to consider an emergency, eye and ear concerns, heart concerns, nutrition, sleep, tips for expecting parents and much more.

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General Health and Safety Guide


Find articles about symptoms to never ignore, clean hands, debunking medical myths, effects of over-prescription, shots and Halloween safety.

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Child using an inhaler

Breathing Issues


According to a recent report, 96,000 Harris County children have been diagnosed with asthma. Nationwide, the disease is responsible for a third of hospital admissions among children.

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Child Development


Find articles about technology, kindergarten, potty time, back to school and development.

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Emergency Medicine


Find articles about reasons for child ER visits, when to take your child to the ER and why to choose a pediatric ER.

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Firearm Safety


Find articles about firearm injury prevention education for parents.

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Going Organic

Nutrition


Find articles about key nutrition tips for kids of all ages and type 2 diabetes in kids on the rise.

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Child riding on an ATV

Safety Outdoors


Find articles about ATVs, concussions, raising an athlete, heat safety, sunburns and water safety tips.

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Sleep Concerns


Find articles about childhood sleep dilemmas and sleep apnea in children.

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Patient Stories


Find success stories of patients and the staff that cares for them.

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