Clinical Pediatric Associates of North Texas

05/07/2026

Babies have delicate skin that can burn much more quickly than adults, even after a short time in the sun. That’s why extra sun protection is so important during those early months. ☀️

It is recommended that babies, especially those under 6 months, be kept out of direct sunlight as much as possible. Shade, lightweight protective clothing, and wide-brimmed hats are some of the best ways to help protect their skin. 👒

For older babies, sunscreen can be used on exposed areas, but it should be applied correctly and reapplied regularly for continued protection. Check out this article for more tips on keeping your baby safe in the sun.👇

​Babies need extra protection from sunburn. Learn how to stop sunurn before it happens and keep your baby happy, safe and smiling. Sunny days invite outdoor family fun.

05/06/2026

Online media can expose teens to harmful or toxic content, including violence, self-harm, unrealistic body standards, and other disturbing material. While platforms try to limit this content, it can still appear in feeds and influence how young people think, feel, and see themselves. And in addition to harmful content, kids are also vulnerable to cyberbullying.📱

Talking openly about what teens are seeing online, helping them think critically about content, and encouraging healthy boundaries can make a difference.

If you’re concerned about what your teen may be exposed to or for your child's safety, check out this article for tips on how to navigate toxic online content. 👇

Concerned about the effects of shows like Adolescence on your child? Learn how to understand and support your child through today’s online challenges and media influences.

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🎉

04/30/2026

Car seats are extremely important for keeping children safe in a vehicle. 🚘 The right car seat depends on your child's age, weight, and height.

➡️ If you're unsure if you're using the right one, visit the NHTSA Car Seat Finder: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat

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04/29/2026

Children under the age of 8 are watching a ton of short-form videos on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. As Dr. Jenny Radesky warns, this type of content is part of an "attention economy," designed to keep viewers engaged for as long as possible. For young children, whose brains are still developing, this can make it harder to build focus, patience, and self-regulation over time.

As parents, it's important to stay involved by choosing high-quality content, watching together when possible, and setting healthy limits around screen use. For more info, check out this link from Zero to Three.

The developmental research tells us that creating a healthy screen media environment for children is about more than just screen time.

04/28/2026

Vitamin K is an important nutrient that helps your baby’s blood clot properly. Because newborns are born with very low levels of vitamin K, they are at risk for a rare but serious condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding.

A vitamin K shot given shortly after birth is a safe and effective way to prevent this condition and protect your baby during those early weeks and months of life. 💉

If you have questions or concerns about the vitamin K shot, call our office. Check out this article to learn more about why vitamin K is recommended for newborns and how it helps keep them safe. 👇

​​Newborn infants are usually given vitamin K soon after birth to prevent a life-threatening disease called hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Learn more here.

04/23/2026

Every day, we use personal care products like soaps, lotions, hair products, and toothpaste. But some of these products can contain chemicals such as phthalates, which can be harmful to families. Here's a guide on how to choose safe products for your children. 🧼

Learn about ingredients in personal care products to make healthier choices for your family and for the environment. Here are some tips to help select safer lotions, shampoos, sunscreens and other products.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

📚 Here are 20 books for children that teach them about nature and help them appreciate the Earth: https://www.readbrightly.com/books-better-planet-9-earth-friendly-reads-kids/

04/20/2026

If you're taking a long flight or traveling via a long car or train ride, you might wonder if it's ok to let your young children use screen devices for entertainment. Introducing screen time with high-quality, age-appropriate content is not harmful to keep your kids from feeling bored while traveling for hours, but here are important things to keep in mind and how to balance screen time with screen-free activities. ✈️

Read our screen time tips and recommendations for traveling with young children, particularly on long flights.

04/16/2026

Allergies can be triggered during the spring season, especially if your child's allergies are triggered by pollen and insect stings. Other allergens that can affect kids include pet dander, dust mites, mold, and some foods and medicines. Here's how to help manage your children's allergies. 🤧

If you need additional support or are unsure what is triggering your child's allergies, call our office. ☎️

​Children get allergies from coming into contact with allergens. Allergens can be inhaled, eaten, or injected (from stings or medicine) or they can come into contact with the skin. Here are tips to help your child with allergies.

04/15/2026

Digital media is constantly evolving, and children are being affected. With a surge in AI-generated content and more kids paying attention to videos on social media and streaming platforms, it's important that parents and caregivers remain vigilant about their children's media use. 📲

AI, in particular, can have harmful effects on children's development and make them more vulnerable to manipulation, making it difficult to understand what's real and what's not.

Check out this article for helpful advice on how to protect kids from the negative impacts of digital media. 👇

https://www.zerotothree.org/open-letter/how-the-attention-economy-impacts-young-children/?

How does AI slop impact young kids? Dr. Radesky explains how today's digital media is exploiting young children’s attention.