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About ten years ago a new type of deficiency was uncovered related to children and the outdoors, Nature Deficit-Disorder. The idea is that lack of outside ‘unstructured play’ (not an organized sport) can harm kids’ physical and mental development. As our urban areas boom (Austin’s a great example), we get farther and farther from nature. Trees,…

Health care for kids, when they need it Kids get sick at the most inconvenient times! And, with 70% of pediatrician’s offices open only during standard business hours, parents have had to turn to convenience care clinics and urgent care centers for treatment. But do parents sacrifice quality of care for convenience? Children are not…

Pizza and chicken tenders are regular treats in children’s diets. But, for kids diagnosed with celiac disease, these gluten-saturated foods can cause harmful effects. Eating gluten — even just one cookie — causes an immune system reaction that can prevent the body from absorbing important nutrients. The good news is that there are more resources available…

Kids can get injured or ill at anytime of day. Between after hours care, urgent care centers, retail clinics and free standing ERs…well, it’s a confusing maze of decisions for parents when their child has an emergency. So, where should parents go if their child is injured or ill? Dr. Ari Brown recently spoke to KXAN about…

Oh, the dreaded tantrum. While we tend to think of tantrums when kids are of pre-school age, they can actually begin much earlier. Dr. Ari Brown spoke to NewParent.com to share tips on how to prevent tantrums from occurring or taming them before they become full blown nightmares. (Read Help for Toddler Temper Tantrums)   The average age for…

As much as you try to wash your kid’s hands, it’s inevitable…your little one will get a fever. The questions I’m most often asked from parents: How should we measure a fever? When should we call the doctor? I recently shared tips with the Austin American-Statesman and thought I’d pass them on to you. How should a…