Experts say getting them back into a routine is a must right now. Author: Jeremy Baker Updated: 6:35 PM CDT May 19, 2021
SAN ANTONIO While the school year is just ending, one University Health psychiatrist says parents need to start preparing their children for in-person classes this fall.
Preparing for the fall involves two main things: Getting back into a routine and getting back into health.
As for health, that can mean getting rid of extra weight that many, including us adults too, have picked up over the last year. I think one of the most difficult things for kids returning to school is going to be getting used to structure and routine, said Dr. Bridget Bailey who is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with University Health and Director of the Child and Adolescent Residency Program and Professor of Psychiatry at UT Health San Antonio.
12-to-15-year-olds will become eligible to get the vaccine in Texas this week. Author: Jeremy Baker Updated: 7:33 PM CDT May 12, 2021
SAN ANTONIO As 12 and 15-year-olds across the country become eligible to take the Pfizer vaccine, they may have a lot of questions. You and your child can have multiple discussions about getting the vaccine.
First and foremost, it s important to listen to your children and their concerns. By discussing the vaccine, both you and your child can learn from each other and other sources along the way. Talk to trusted sites. Just don t go to everywhere on social media and make your decision. It may take you a while, but you ll get there, said Dr. Brigitte Bailey, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at University Health.