Blog

  • Dealing With a Broken Bone
    The harder your children play, the harder they might fall. During childhood, fractures and broken bones are common for children playing or participating in sports. While falls are a common Read more
  • Dealing With Chickenpox
    At some point in our childhood, we might have experienced chicken pox. While chicken pox most often occurs in children under the age of 12, it can also occur in Read more
  • What is Whooping Cough?
    Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 Read more
  • The Importance of Child Immunizations
    How your pediatricians in Houston, Texas can protect your child’s health The mother-daughter team of Dr. Heena Thakkar and Dr. Shilpa Pankaj at Peekaboo Pediatrics in Houston, Texas can protect your Read more
  • Caring For Your Newborn
    There is a lot of care and work that goes into raising a newborn, and your pediatrician is here to help right from the beginning. Your pediatrician typically sees your Read more
  • Does Your Child Have Vision Problems?
    Does Your Child Have Vision Problems? Does your child have vision problems? Children learn through their eyes. Healthy vision is critical for children to see the computer and chalkboard, read, write, Read more
  • Helping Your Child Manage a Healthy Weight
    Maintaining an optimum weight is important for the health of your little one. It’s never too early to make sure that your child is adopting the best habits for maintaining Read more
  • When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care
    When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care   As a parent, you want to always do everything you can when your child is sick, but sometimes it’s hard to tell exactly Read more
  • What You Need to Know About Caring for Your Newborn
    From feedings to checkups, here’s what you should know about your new addition. You’ve just welcomed your bundle of joy into the world and you’re experiencing so many different emotions. As Read more
  • The Importance of Immunizations
    The importance of immunizations Childhood immunizations are one of the most important safeguards against communicable diseases and their serious, long-term complications. Your pediatrician closely adheres to the vaccination schedules published by Read more
  • Cold Vs. Flu
    Cold Vs. Flu Is it a cold or the flu? When it comes to your child's health, your pediatrician provides great information and guidance on the most common illnesses plaguing families. Read more
  • Common Sports Injuries and How Your Pediatrician Help
    Even though you try as hard as possible to keep your child safe while they are playing sports, accidents still happen. At these moments, it’s important that you know whether Read more
  • What to Expect at a Sports Physical
    Your child is eager to start the school year so they can participate in sports. That’s great news! Keeping your child active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle Read more
  • Should My Child Have a Behavioral Consultation?
    No two children are ever the same and while you certainly want to let your child discover their unique personality it is important to know when these differences in your Read more
  • When to Visit a Pediatrician
    Finding out you’re pregnant is a wonderfully exciting and whirlwind time. There are so many decisions to make as you watch your bump grow: What color should I paint the Read more
  • Types of Learning and Developmental Disabilities
    Find out the best ways to handle some of the most common childhood learning and development disabilities.   Even though there is more information than ever before regarding childhood developmental and learning Read more

Peekaboo Pediatrics

Office Hours

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

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