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  • Proper Nutrition Habits

    posted: Apr. 09, 2019.

    Why Proper Nutrition is Important As a parent, it goes without saying that you want what is best for your child. Making sure that your little ones grow up healthy, happy, Read more
  • Get Help From Your Pediatrician If Your Child Has Asthma

    posted: Mar. 25, 2019.

    Does your child struggle with asthma symptoms? Houston, TX, pediatricians Drs. Heena Thakkar and Shilpa Pankaj can help you manage your child's condition and decrease flareups. What is asthma? Asthma symptoms occur Read more
  • Dealing With a Broken Bone

    posted: Mar. 20, 2019.

    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

    posted: Mar. 04, 2019.

    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
  • Why Hearing Screenings Are Important For Your Child

    posted: Feb. 15, 2019.

    A hearing screening is the easiest way to determine if your child is suffering from hearing loss. Thanks to a hearing screening, your pediatrician can determine the degree of hearing Read more
  • What is Whooping Cough?

    posted: Feb. 06, 2019.

    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

    posted: Feb. 01, 2019.

    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

    posted: Jan. 17, 2019.

    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?

    posted: Jan. 09, 2019.

    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

    posted: Dec. 14, 2018.

    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
  • What You Need to Know About Caring for Your Newborn

    posted: Dec. 07, 2018.

    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
  • When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care

    posted: Dec. 07, 2018.

    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
  • The Importance of Immunizations

    posted: Nov. 16, 2018.

    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

    posted: Nov. 05, 2018.

    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

    posted: Oct. 17, 2018.

    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

    posted: Oct. 01, 2018.

    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

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