A recent study suggests that the number of concussion injuries may be much higher than reported…possibly 1.5 million more. With the sports season approaching soon, Dr. Michael Reardon, concussion specialist at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, spoke to KVUE-TV about what parents should know about concussion injuries. See the interview on KVUE.com. Here are 4
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3 Tips To Prevent Dehydration
Dehydration robs your body of precious fluids. As temperatures rise to triple digits, the risk of becoming dehydrated is even greater. Prevention is simple…drink more fluids. Yet, research says your child likely isn’t drinking enough. In a 2015 study, more than 50% of students examined showed signs of low daily water intake. Who is most
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Sunblock and Kids… Slather it On
Slather it on. You can never have enough sunblock during these oh-so sunny summer months. What’s the harm of too much sun? Skin that is sunburned cannot properly cool down the body. This can be especially harmful for someone already dealing with physical challenges. Sun exposure can also interfere with medications. What should you do
Read MoreDr. Elton in the Statesman: Helping Kids Speak about ‘Invisible’ Differences
Austin American-Statesman’s parenting columnist was looking for tips to help young kids explain their ‘invisible’ differences—mental, learning or physical differences—to family and friends. Check out the advice from Child Neurology Consultants’ Dr. Lindsay Elton and other local experts. The columnist’s interest followed her recent viewing of the just-released movie Finding Dory. A portion of the article is
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