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December 2007

• How to fight flu? Find out what experts say

• Healing Makenna's heart

• On your mark...get set...register for Texas Children's Hospital Kid's Fun Run

• Tune in to fight cancer, 2008 Radiothon

June / July 2007

• Speech therapy close to home is just what the doctor ordered

• Looking for a pediatrician or specialist for your child?

• Connection to family and friends vital for teens

April / May 2007

• Texas Children's surgeons save fetus suffocating in his mother's womb

• Conquering the biting habit

• Protect your adolescent or college student from bacterial meningitis

March 2007

• Stay healthy on your next international adventure

• Save 40 percent on Travel Medicine Clinic services

• What is fatty liver disease?

February 2007

• Should you still worry about your child catching the flu?

• Understanding what causes hearing loss in children

• Early detection key to treating infants with hearing loss

January 2007

• Is your baby, child or teen getting enough sleep?

• Make a difference for Texas' uninsured children

• Texas Children's ranks among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation

December 2006

• Watch for signs of RSV in babies and young children

• Kids' Fun Run set for Jan. 13

• Help end childhood cancer

November 2006

• Protect your family from colds and the flu

• Flu vaccine critical for kids with ashtma

• Buyer beware: Check this year's list of dangerous toys before you shop

• Join us for a “beary” special checkup on Dec. 2

October 2006

• Does your child suffer from separation anxiety?

• Keep kids safe on Halloween

• Texas Children's announces plan to expand programs and services

September 2006

• Dealing with acid reflux

• Can fast food be healthy food?

• Help your child with learning problems

August 2006

• Heat and humidity require extra caution for athletes

• Join All-Star Miracle Home for a weekend of fun

• Help kids head back to class healthy and happy

July 2006

• New vaccine protects girls from cervical cancer

• Quick treatment relieves pain of swimmer's ear

• Pennsylvania boy receives new lungs and heart

• Texas Children's ranks among top kids' hospitals

June 2006

• The facts about fever

• 20 healthy, fast and delicious snack ideas

• Monitoring kids' Web use more important than ever

• Summer safety center

May 2006

• Is your child at risk? Visit our summer safety center to find out.

• Arabella's story

• Is the time right to leave your child home alone?

• Hurricane season is almost here: Are you ready?

April 2006

• Should you worry about the mumps outbreak?

• Eight tips to help you keep your family's food safe

• Safety alert: Small button batteries pose big problems

March 2006

• Local celebrity turns to Texas Children's to mend her child's heart

• Top signs your child has allergies

• Help your teenager make good choices

February 2006

• Rotavirus: What you need to know about this highly contagious illness

• Cold and flu center is valuable resource for parents

• Child restraints key to keeping kids safe in cars

• Find a doctor for your child

January 2006

• Small ears, big pain: Dealing with ear infections

• ABCs of building your child's self-confidence

• Start the year off with tips for a healthier lifestyle

• New site becomes resource for parents

December 2005

• Respiratory virus poses threat to health of babies

• Shop online and give to Texas Children's patients

• Traveling with kids this season? Check out our tips

• Choose safe gifts for kids

• Tune in to end pediatric cancer

November 2005

• Aah-choo! Cold and flu season is here

• Shop online and give to Texas Children's patients

• Avian flu: Our specialist answers your questions

• Handling the time change

• Give thanks this time of year

October 2005

• Keep your boys and ghouls safe this Halloween

• Shop online and give to Texas Children's patients

• Watch for signs of viral illness in children

• Get answers to questions about your child's health

September 2005

• Helping children cope with tragedies

• Give to Texas Children's Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund

• It's baby safety month

• Young storm survivor finds  hope at Texas Children's

August 2005

• Help kids beat the heat and avoid dehydration

• Immunization resources

• Parents: Take the stress out of heading back-to-school

• Protect children from insects

• Fetal surgeons save infant with innovative procedure

July 2005

• Quick treatment relieves pain of swimmer's ear

• Beat the rush: Schedule your child's back-to-school physical

• Healthy breakfast fuels kids' minds and bodies

• Eating right made easy

• Texas Children's ranks among top hospitals for kids

June 2005

• Study shows arthritis of the spine is overlooked in kids

• Conquering the biting habit

• Pediatrician vs. family practitioner: what to know before you choose

May 2005

• Beware of antibiotic-resistant staph infections

• Play it safe in the sun

• Summer camps available for kids and teens