Texas Children's

06/04/2026

Every child deserves the chance to just be a kid ♥️

This year for Family Advocacy Day, Texas Children’s patients Brielle and Brooks visited Washington D.C. to share their stories directly with lawmakers and advocates for the care, support and resources children and families need on their toughest days. Family Advocacy helps ensure every child has a chance to heal, grow, play and reclaim childhood.

06/04/2026

This Family Advocacy Day, we’re celebrating families like Brielle’s - families who never stop fighting for the care their children need.

From her very first days of life, Brielle has lived with epilepsy. As she grew, her seizures became more complex and increasingly difficult to control, affecting nearly every part of her life.

Brielle and her family found a care team that was willing to dig deeper at Texas Children’s, and through advanced testing, research and specialized treatment, her doctors worked to better understand her unique brain and create a path toward improved seizure control.

Stories like Brielle’s are a reminder of why family advocacy matters. When families have access to the care and support their children need, kids have the opportunity to just be kids.

06/04/2026

Brooks’ story began at the 20-week ultrasound when his family learned something was wrong with his heart, and soon after received the diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

Brooks received highly specialized care at Texas Children’s starting with a rare fetal cardiac procedure in utero, followed by open heart surgery just days after birth. Through months in the cardiac ICU, his care team supported Brooks and his family through every step, celebrating progress both big and small.

Today, Brooks is discovering the joys of childhood made possible by the care that gave him a chance at life. On Family Advocacy Day, stories like Brooks’ remind us why advocating for children and families is so important, ensuring they have access to the expert care and support they need at every stage of their journey.

06/03/2026

Bags packed, boarding passes ready ✈️

The Klingsporn and Langford families are headed to Washington, D.C. for Family Advocacy Day, where they’ll represent Texas Children’s and join fellow patient family advocates from across the country to speak up for children and families.

05/29/2026

Sometimes all it takes is a few deep breaths 😌

In seconds, you can slow your heart rate and create a little more calm in the moment.

05/28/2026

Checking in with your child doesn’t have to feel like a big serious conversation. For Mental Health Awareness Month, pediatric psychologist Dr. Monika Parikh shares 5 ways parents can check in on their child’s emotional well-being ❤️

1. Make check-ins part of everyday conversation - Talking regularly about feelings can help harder conversations feel more natural later on.

2. Ask questions that need more than a one-word answer - Try asking, “What was the best and hardest part of your day?” instead of just “How was school?”

3. Use calm, low-pressure moments - Car rides, walks or dinner can feel more comfortable than sitting down for a formal talk.

4. Let them open up at their own pace - Not every child or teen is ready to talk right away, and giving them space can help build trust.

5. Show healthy ways to handle emotions - Talking openly about your own feelings and coping skills can help kids learn it’s okay to ask for help.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to our Texas Children’s team members celebrating 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service ❤️

Across Houston and Austin, we celebrated honorees whose dedication and compassion have helped shape the Texas Children’s Experience for patients, families and each other for decades. Their impact is felt in every patient cared for, every family supported and every teammate uplifted along the way.

Thank you for all you do for our patients, families, teams and mission.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. This Memorial Day, Texas Children’s remembers their sacrifice with gratitude and respect today and always 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend is here, but before the pool parties, road trips and backyard BBQs begin, here are 5 important safety reminders for families this weekend, courtesy of Kristen Beckworth, manager for the Center for Childhood Injury Prevention:

🌊 Always watch children around water - Keep kids within arm’s reach at pools, lakes, kiddie pools, bathtubs or anywhere water collects. Drowning can happen quickly and during “non-swim times."

🏊🏻‍♀️ Assign a dedicated “Water Watcher” - During parties or family gatherings, make sure one adult is focused only on supervising children in or near the water. No phones, texting or distractions.

🧴 Use layers of protection - Install pool fences, locked gates and alarms. Enroll children in swim lessons early. Multiple safety measures help prevent accidents before they happen.

🚗 Protect kids from hot cars - As summer heat ramps up, temperatures inside a car can become fatal within minutes, even on cloudy days or with the windows cracked. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, and always check the backseat before walking away.

🚨 Stay alert and act fast in emergencies - Summer fun means more kids around pools, parks and cars. If you see a child alone in a hot car or in danger near water, call 911 immediately. Seconds matter.

Share these safety reminders with your friends and family ☀️

05/22/2026

From comforting cuddles to tail-wagging visits, we wish Melman and Lawton a very happy Gotcha Day! For the last two years, these pups have made Texas Children’s a little brighter, softer and happier 🥹

05/22/2026

To highlight our Critical Care team, we let their kids explain the job 🤭

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

From princess castles to Pixar favorites, NICU nurse Kaytlyn Green transforms hospital windows into moments of magic by creating custom paintings that bring comfort, joy and a little escape for those that need it the most 🥹

05/18/2026

What started as three separate heart transplant journeys turned into a friendship they’ll carry with them for a lifetime.

Drop a ❤️ to celebrate Preston, Ahmed and Nasir going home!

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Visit any of our partners this Amazing May to help support healthcare for children and women » https://www.texaschildrens.org/support/amazingmay

05/11/2026

In honor of National Nurses Week, share a Texas Children’s nurse that changed your life ❤️

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to those that make every moment magical ✨

05/10/2026

Three generations. One calling ❤️

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the women who care for others in both profession and legacy, passed from one generation to the next.

“My grandmother served as a nurse during World War II and my mom was a nurse as well, so it was always part of my world. I grew up hearing their stories and seeing the impact they had on people during some of their most vulnerable moments.” — Katie Norwood, third-generation registered nurse, outpatient neurology clinic

05/08/2026

From recovery to reunion ❤️

Days before graduation, Melanie's life changed after a severe car accident. A year after completing a long recovery journey, she returned to Texas Children's, not as a patient, but to thank the team that helped her heal.

05/08/2026

Not your average nursing team ✨

05/07/2026

Three brave boys, three healthy hearts and one incredible friendship 🥹

Help us cheer on Preston, Nasir and Ahmed as they begin their next chapter!

05/07/2026

Behind every moment of care, there’s a nurse making it possible ❤️

05/06/2026

Flowers for our everyday heroes ♥️

Thank you to our 4,600+ Texas Children’s nurses.

05/05/2026

A huge step forward for our Global HOPE program at Kenyatta National Hospital ❤️

With generous philanthropic support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, the new Pediatric Outpatient Center and Hope Hostel are now open and already making a difference for children and families in Kenya with a safe, supportive space.