Is your baby, child or teen getting enough sleep?

If your child loses a little sleep on one night, he or she is not likely to feel dramatically different the next day. But make poor sleeping a habit, and the bad effects magnify in growing bodies deprived of the rest they need to thrive physically and mentally.

For those few, poor sleep is not a choice but a medical issue—one that might require a doctor’s care.

Learn how much sleep your child needs, how to establish healthy sleep habits and what signs may indicate a more serious sleep issue. Read more

Make a difference for Texas' uninsured children

You can help thousands of uninsured Texas children by urging Gov. Rick Perry and other elected officials to support funding and legislative changes for CHIP and the Children's Medicaid Program. Go there

The results are in:
Texas Children's ranks among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation

Child magazine recently announced the results of its fourth exclusive survey to identify the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country. Texas Children’s Hospital—the only  hospital in Texas on the list—ranks No. 4. Many of the hospital's specialty centers, including heart, newborn and cancer, also earned top-10 rankings. Learn more

Healthy tips to build healthy kids
Stave off kids' boredom by suggesting activities designed to keep them off of the sofa or computer and get them moving. Ideas include playing catch, raking leaves, taking a walk or going for a family bike ride. Not only are these activities healthy, but they also are great ways for families to spend some fun, quality time together.