• What IF, "someone poisoned the water"?

    February 7, 2025, 12:14 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    While the process of hearing is a very complex process with many moving parts (many of which can breakdown), it is passive. However listening is a skill that requires action.

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    What IF, "someone poisoned the water"?

    January 31, 2025, 13:50 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    The principal causes of illness and death in children today are called noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). They do not pass from person to person but are ingested orally or inhaled or absorbed through the skin. They are not germs.

  • The Miracle of Correct Codes

    January 29, 2025, 11:37 AM by Department of Pediatrics

    The knowledge about the various gene mutations are helpful in that it can be known what complications others have with the same mutation or possible solutions can be found. Every cell in the body is full of coded messages and it is a miracle that the majority have the correct code.

  • Promote Healthy Play for Children

    January 16, 2025, 10:34 AM by Department of Pediatrics

    Expose children to different cultures and backgrounds with books, movies, music and community events. Treat everyone with kindness.

  • New Year Resolutions for Children

    December 27, 2024, 13:46 PM by Department of Pediatrics

    Use the long dark days of winter to reflect on their wellbeing and make plans for the coming period of growth and building for the future.

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    Traditional toys Are the BEST!

    December 17, 2024, 00:00 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    It is probably correct that no matter which winter season festival is your family’s tradition, toys are a major part. Toys are an important part of a child’s development. It helps with eye-hand coordination, with learning basic words for shapes and colors, to develop imaginations and storytelling, and to learn social skills of sharing and cooperation.

  • Air Pollution is a Worldwide Problem

    December 13, 2024, 10:11 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    Air pollution is a worldwide problem with worldwide involvement. It is important to strongly encourage and support policies that reduce emissions and improve air quality for all children and families from all backgrounds.

  • Congratulations to Pediatric Hall of Fame 2024

    December 11, 2024, 08:49 AM by Department of Pediatrics

    Several of our colleagues have received recognition from the UTHealth Texas Super Doctors. UTMB Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the heath of Texas.

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    Sensory Processing Disorders are not a Diagnosis

    December 6, 2024, 17:07 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    Sensory processing disorders are not recognized as a medical diagnosis and sometimes it is hard to get insurance to pay for therapy. Ask your health care provider for help with associated diagnoses.

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    Tips for the Holidays

    December 3, 2024, 15:46 PM by Sally Robinson MD

    What many faith practices have in common is a celebration of beliefs that center on family, togetherness, understanding and acceptance. What they also have in common is stress that comes with changes in routine and extra demands on time. Every family member, regardless of faith, wants this time to be special and something to be remembered. Enjoy the holiday by having time to be with your family.

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    Peaceful and Safe Conflict

    November 22, 2024, 14:10 PM by Department of Pediatrics

    Teach your child how to handle conflicts safely and peacefully. No one is prefect but we can all improve with kindness.

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    Exercise is a Very Important Part of Health

    November 1, 2024, 11:45 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    The treatment is that is best is lifestyle change: cutting back on processed sugars and fats and increasing daily exercise. If fatty liver is not treated it can lead to scarring and eventually to liver failure. It is the most common cause of liver transplants in adults.

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    The Importance of Reading Part 3 of a 3 part series

    October 23, 2024, 00:00 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    All reading is good reading. Let children know that reading is great no matter what they are interested in. It can be fiction, biographies, children’s magazines, comic books or even a cookbook. Having books within reach makes it more likely that they will pick up one and read. Reading is fundamental for success. Shared reading is great experience not only reading but for building family relationships.

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    The Importance of Reading Part 2 of a 3 part series

    October 16, 2024, 00:00 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    Dyslexia is NOT one size fits all. Having dyslexia does not reflect a person’s intelligence. As many as 1 in 5 children in the US have dyslexia and it does run in families. It is a disorder in the complicated neural circuits necessary for reading. Due to the complexity of reading it is not possible to diagnose dyslexia with a single test. Reading specialists will have to test each child to find out what the specific needs are and determine the best way to help them.

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    Mental Health Problems on the Rise for Today's Teens

    October 15, 2024, 17:06 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    We live in troubled times! Today’s teenagers are having an especially hard time with an increased incidence of mental illness seemingly linked to the pandemic and to social media

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    The Importance of Reading Part 1 of a 3 part series

    October 11, 2024, 14:18 PM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    The pathways for language and cognition are not as efficient and established so the work of reading is harder. It is harder for child readers not previously exposed to the squiggly lines and their sounds (phonics) as they have not been able to use the neural pathways needed.

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