by Phil Boucher, MD | Jun 2, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
As a doctor, my goal is to keep children happy and healthy all year long. It is a great privilege to partner with parents to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of children through every stage of development. Read More
by Brenda Mueller, Bryan Independence Center Manager | Apr 29, 2016 | Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
Prescription drug abuse is at an all-time high in the U.S. More than 1,600 teens begin abusing prescription drugs each day. Young adults (ages 18-25) are the largest abusers of prescription drugs, mainly using Opioid pain relievers, ADHD stimulants and anti-anxiety drugs. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Apr 28, 2016 | K-12, Toddlers
Kids crying and throwing tantrums for no reason — we’ve all been there. I have an almost 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. The tears are nonstop for assorted reasons: Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Mar 30, 2016 | K-12, Toddlers
Unloading the dishwasher, doing laundry, dusting, vacuuming, feeding the pets, making the bed — the list goes on and on. All of these items are daily tasks at my home that my husband and I usually do, but now our kids are at ages when they can start helping. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Feb 4, 2016 | K-12, Toddlers
It’s cold and flu season, and it has hit my household. I blame Chuck E. Cheese and the weather. During the winter months, it’s really hard for the kids to get outside and play, not to mention burn off some energy. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Jan 11, 2016 | K-12, Toddlers
Ringing bells for the Salvation Army is becoming a tradition for my family. This year, I took Cohen with me to ring the bell for an hour or so. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Dec 17, 2015 | K-12, Toddlers
The ‘kids table’ or the ‘adults table’? Families often tend to split up during holiday meals, delegating an area where the younger members can all sit together and not interrupt the adults’ polite, conversation-filled meal. Read More
by Michael Sayers, MD | Dec 9, 2015 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers
Vaccines are an important part of keeping diseases and infections at bay for both you and your children. As a doctor, I work to educate families on the importance of vaccines, different kinds of vaccines and at what age and how often vaccines should be given. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Dec 2, 2015 | K-12, Toddlers
Christmas is coming, which means it’s time to write a letter to Santa Claus! Read More
by Ed Mlinek, MD | Nov 19, 2015 | Babies, Expert Health Tips, Grandparents, K-12, Toddlers
This week we opened our new Bryan East Campus ER. Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Oct 28, 2015 | K-12, Toddlers
Halloween is hiding just around the corner, like a costumed child waiting to pounce. Boo! Read More
by Mallory Connelly | Oct 7, 2015 | K-12, Toddlers
Ever since I can remember I have always loved going to the dentist and I want my kids to love going to the dentist as well. When Cohen turned 3, I finally got to schedule his first dentist appointment. Read More