Category Archives: Parenting

Anesthesia Research: Impact On Children And The Developing Brain

In December 2012 a group of experts in pediatric anesthesiology, surgery, pediatrics and research wrote a statement about what parents should do if their young child needs anesthesia and surgery. … Full Entry »

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Deciding Whether Or Not Surgery Is Right For Your Child: What Would You Do?

Recently I met with a young man and his parents. Like many problems in orthopedics, his condition was one that had both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. I discussed each … Full Entry »

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International Adoption: Wearing My ‘Mommy’ And ‘Doctor’ Hats As A New Adoptive Parent

As many people know, my husband, Bill, and I recently adopted our son, William Ri-Jin Klein, from China. We are currently in the process of adopting our daughter, Zoey, from … Full Entry »

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Providing Comprehensive Sports Medicine Care For Children Of All Ages For Nearly 30 Years

When I joined Texas Children’s Hospital in 1986, I was proud to launch the hospital’s first Sports Medicine Program. In subsequent years the program grew to include a highly specialized, … Full Entry »

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Preparing Your Child For Surgery With Help From Child Life Specialists

“Can I keep my tonsils after the doctor takes them out?” “Do I have to get a shot?” “Why do all the doctors wear hats?” As a child life specialist … Full Entry »

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