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

Read more about the story that was recently featured on NBC's Dateline:

With his big blue eyes and sweet smile, it's hard to believe that Garrett has already overcome one of the biggest challenges of his young life—and it happened before he was even born.

Twenty-two weeks into his mother's pregnancy, a sonogram revealed a tumor growing in Garrett's chest. It was benign, but causing his heart to fail.

The family was quickly referred to Texas Children's Fetal Center, and what happened next would be as dramatic as any 11th-hour rescue that Hollywood could concoct. Read more

Conquering the biting habit

It's upsetting and even embarrassing when your child bites another person, but the behavior is common among infants and young children.

Though most kids have bitten someone, and probably have been on the receiving end of a bite or two, there are strategies for taking the bite out of this common problem. Learn more

Protect your adolescent or college student from bacterial meningitis

Recent news stories about the death of a college student due to bacterial meningitis have parents wondering how to protect their child from this very serious—and sometimes deadly—disease.

A Texas Children's specialist offers the information you need to know about protecting your child against bacterial meningitis, the difference between bacterial and viral meningitis and more.
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Healthy tips to build healthy kids
Family activities reinforce family support. Children feel love and safety in their families. Strengthen these feelings by giving more hugs and verbal reinforcement and by participating in family activities. Be your child’s biggest fan and don’t assume that your kids know how much you love them; support them and tell them.