Photo courtesy of Rebecca, patient's mom
Our older son, Benjamin, had just finished a piano recital and the children were enjoying a few refreshments. I was speaking to another mother when I heard my younger son, Elliot, violently coughing and I looked at him – his whole face was red! I screamed over to my husband, “David, Elliot is choking!” David knew Elliot wasn’t choking. Elliot had just had one bite of a muffin which he spat out into David’s hand. I grabbed Elliot and felt his heart racing.
David grew up with a nut allergy which grew milder over time, so he immediately recognized that Elliot...
Photo courtesy of Rebecca, patient's mom
Photo courtesy of Kerin Mayne
For children with severe allergies, an activity as simple as attending a baseball game can quickly turn into an emergency room visit. From peanuts to milk to soy, living with a food allergy is not merely about avoiding certain foods; it can also mean avoiding places and activities. Luckily for Olivia Mayne, Texas Children’s Food Allergy Program recently worked with the staff at Aramark at Minute Maid Park to create an allergy-free baseball experience this past season so kids with an allergy could watch an Astros game.
During this particular game, a handful of children with...
2019 was a unique year at Texas Children's Hospital. We had millions of patient encounters from all over the world, we used groundbreaking technology to freeze tumors, we connected with cancer patients and their families on a different level, we brought families together through several patient family community events, we gave answers to families of patients facing rare diseases, and so much more. Looking back on such a successful year, we are reminded that our patients are at the center of Texas Children's and we are so privileged to serve them now and in the...
Video: The Immunization Project at Texas Children's Hospital
As 2019 comes to a close and I reflect on the year, many notable events occurred, both personally and professionally. On a personal level, I celebrated 15 years of marriage, my 7-year-old daughter learned to ride a bike (finally!), my 9-year-old daughter got braces, and my 2-year-old … well, he just grew more energetic and mischievous this year. In my professional life, the year was consumed by a single overwhelming issue – measles.
This year, the U.S....
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The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one but can be especially hard for children. Children typically look forward to the holiday season all year, but after experiencing the death of a loved one, holiday gatherings and celebrations can be especially difficult. Being around people and places that are reminders of the deceased can be emotionally painful for bereaved families.
This tip sheet provides suggestions for how parents and caregivers can help their...