Safe sleep can be simple: Babies should sleep on their backs, in their own crib or bassinet, on a firm, flat surface free of blankets, toys, and other soft items. During Safe Sleep Awareness Month, UTMB Health pediatric experts remind parents and caregivers that following these practices every time is best.
Reading with children for just 20 minutes a day can strengthen family bonds, support healthy brain development, and build skills that last a lifetime. Pediatricians at UTMB Health share why reading early and often matters.
Balanced breakfasts, lunches, and after-school snacks can help children stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Get practical school-day nutrition tips from UTMB Health.
For children in the hospital, healing can come in many forms. Sometimes, it looks like medicine, physical therapy or another step in a care plan. Other times, it arrives on four paws.
Healthy sleep routines help children focus, learn, grow, and feel ready for school. Learn how families can reset bedtime routines and support better sleep before the school year starts.
