Pediatric Health Partners

Your child's health and wellbeing is our top priority. Our office provides so many options in terms of pediatric care! Schedule an appointment today by giving us a call or visiting our website.

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One of the easiest things you can do to keep your child safe as they swim is keep an eye on them 24/7. Stop by our office to pick up a FREE Water Watcher bracelet this summer!

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Pediatric care is more than just taking your child to the doctor when they feel sick. Swipe to see all of the benefits of your child's checkup appointments!

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With summer in full swing, it's important for you to keep your kids safe while they swim. Swipe to see our tips for swimming safety, and check out our blog for more information- link in bio! ✨

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Keep your kiddos safe while they swim this summer: check out our blog about swimming safety tips!

https://www.phpflowermound.com/post/swim-safely-this-summer-7-swimming-safety-tips-for-kids

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Swim Safely This Summer: 7 Swimming Safety Tips for Kids With summer in full-swing, we wouldn’t be surprised if your children want to swim in the pool 24/7. We do, too! However, their safety is yours (and our) topmost priority. Did you know that drowning is the number one cause of death among children ages 1-4 in the United States? While swimming can be...

We just revamped our website! Check it out at the link in our bio! 🤍✨

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Plenty of sports are easy to pick up and play during the summer! If you have all the right supplies, many local parks have courts or fields where you can reserve a time slot for free. Some parks even rent out supplies, so check in with your local park or recreation center to see what resources are available to you.

Summer is in full swing, which means that the pool is hopefully getting used!
However, with swimming comes the need for swimming safety. In our newest blog, we share 7 summer swimming safety tips for you and your kiddos! ☀️💦⛱ Check it out at the link in our bio to read more!

https://www.phpflowermound.com/post/swim-safely-this-summer-7-swimming-safety-tips-for-kids

Swim Safely This Summer: 7 Swimming Safety Tips for Kids With summer in full-swing, we wouldn’t be surprised if your children want to swim in the pool 24/7. We do, too! However, their safety is yours (and our) topmost priority. Did you know that drowning is the number one cause of death among children ages 1-4 in the United States? While swimming can be...

DID YOU KNOW? Not only does exercise improve your child's physical health, but it can improve your child's mental health, too! 🧠🤍

Staying active in the summer can be tricky, and with Texas temperatures ranging from high 90s to low 100s, you might want to stay indoors some days. We get it!

Luckily, there are ways for you to help your kiddos stay active without leaving the house! Swipe to read our favorite indoor activities for kids. 🤍✨

Anyone who has experienced a Texas summer knows it gets HOT here! 🥵

Kids aren't always the most excited to drink water. Here are a few tips to help your children stay hydrated this summer while they play outside! ☀️

Happy Fourth of July! We hope everyone has a fun, safe time with friends, family, and fireworks today. 🎆❤️

It's that time of the summer where the fun and excitement of being out of school might be wearing off for your kiddos...

Let's talk about how to keep them physically active during the summer! ☀️

This month, we'll be sharing ideas for staying active as a family. Stay tuned! 🤍

Encouraging your child to have healthy eating habits can feel like an uphill battle sometimes... but it's worth it! ✨

We've compiled a list of tips and tricks to help your child develop healthy eating habits that will last well into adulthood. Check out our blog for more information: https://www.phpflowermound.com/post/building-a-healthy-foundation-the-importance-of-childhood-nutrition

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Teaching your kids to eat when they are hungry, listen to their bodies, and stop when they are full can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits!

Once they are old enough, encourage your child to have a healthy relationship with food by providing them with as much agency as you can at meal time. This could look like:
🌟 Not forcing them to finish their plate if they are full
🌟 Giving them a say in meal choices
🌟 Encouraging them to help you in the kitchen
🌟 Offering foods then enjoy alongside new foods

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Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful fathers out there. Dad, never forget that you are your child's superhero, rock, and biggest supporter. 🤍🌟

Summer is finally here! We hope your kiddos are enjoying their vacation so far. ❤️

This summer, create healthy habits and lifelong memories with your children by finding fun ways to stay active together. In this blog, we share our suggestions for a fun, active summer! Check it our for inspiration and ideas to stay physically healthy this summer! ☀️

https://www.phpflowermound.com/post/keep-your-child-physically-active-during-the-summer

Poor nutrition in childhood can have long-lasting effects on your child's long-term health.

We know that healthy eating can be one of the biggest struggles for parents of young kiddos. Our most recent blog discusses childhood nutrition at length! 🥦❤️ Visit our blog for tips and tricks about how to incorporate healthy habits into your child's routine:

https://www.phpflowermound.com/post/building-a-healthy-foundation-the-importance-of-childhood-nutrition

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We have updated our messaging system! Our goal is to make it easy and convenient for you to reach our staff with concerns or questions about your child's care. 🤍

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Unsure of when your child is old enough for sunscreen? Need to know how often to reapply, or when you should apply in the first place?

Follow these guidelines to keep your child safe from the sun's harmful rays! ☀️

Have concerns about how to treat your child's sunburn? Give us a call!

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In the summertime, bites from bugs such as mosquitos and ticks can not only cause itchiness and discomfort, but they can also carry harmful diseases. Keep your child protected from bug bites with bug spray?

Still unsure about DEET? Check out our most recent blog for more information, as well as a list of natural alternatives to bug spray: https://www.phpflowermound.com/post/prepping-for-the-summer-a-parent-s-guide-to-sunscreen-and-bug-spray

This Mother's Day, we want to take a moment to honor and celebrate all the amazing moms out there. The nurturing care and love you provide to your children is truly invaluable.

To all the mothers who have entrusted us with your children's care, thank you. Your role is one of the most important there is. You are shaping young lives and creating a brighter future, one loving embrace at a time.

This Mother's Day, we hope you take a moment to celebrate! You deserve to be cherished and appreciated every day. 🌷🤍

The weather is getting warmer, which means your sunscreen usage should increase! ☀️

With so many different types of sunscreen on the market, how do you choose the right one? We believe that a great sunscreen meets these qualifications- other than that, the choice is completely up to you and your preferences!

Keep your kiddo's skin safe from sunburn this summer by applying sunscreen at least once every two hours when they play outside. 😊

Our top priority is offering the best possible care for your children. That's why we love hearing such wonderful feedback from our patients! Thank you, Elise, for choosing Pediatric Health Partners! ❤️

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By modeling proper hand-washing for your children, you help instill a habit in them that will help them prevent illness for the rest of their lives. 🧼

Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds- the amount of time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice! 🌟

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Most of the time, fever in children can be easily treated at home. Follow these tips to keep your child safe and healthy when they have a fever!

Want to learn more? Read this article on our website for more information! https://www.phpflowermound.com/post/navigating-fever-in-children-a-comprehensive-guide

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Navigating Fever in Children: A Comprehensive Guide If you’re the parent of young children, you know that it can be hard and scary to navigate all of the choices to be made surrounding their health. In particular, when your child is feeling under the weather, it can be hard to know how serious your child’s sickness is. When it comes to sickness, ...

Getting in touch with our providers is easier than ever before. Just send us a text, and one of our staff members will respond to your message! 🌟

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MEET OUR TEAM: Karissa Fowler

Karissa is board certified in both Primary Care and Acute Care Pediatrics. She has experience working with a variety of pediatric patients, including refugees, premature infants, and medically complex children. She has a special interest in infant nutrition and health. ❤️

Karissa lives in Allen with her husband and two young children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 🍳✈️✨
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You have probably seen measles in the news again...here is some great info: Measles: What Parents Need to Know

Measles: What Parents Need to Know Measles is caused by a virus that can spread easily through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs and someone nearby inhales the infected droplets. It can also be transmitted by direct contact with fluids from the nose or mouth of an infected person.