Kalyn M Collard,MD

Texas A&M Class of 2013. UT Houston Medical School Class of 2017. UTMB Pediatrics Residency Class of 2020. General Pediatrician.

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Interested in kids' health and safety topics or parenting strategies?

Over the next 30 days, I'll be writing 30 Atomic Essays.

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Thanksgiving in South Texas means kids running in every direction — trampolines, cousins, dogs, ATVs, bounce houses, you name it. And while the chaos is fun, it’s also when preventable injuries happen fast.

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You can’t monitor every message your teen receives — but you can teach them to spot manipulation before it starts.

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As a pediatrician — and someone who grew up around hunting — I know firearms can be part of wonderful family traditions.
But those traditions only stay safe when we treat every firearm with respect.

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One small, shiny battery.
A curious toddler.
A life changed in minutes.

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Can’t afford stacks of storybooks? Don’t worry.
The best literacy tools are already in your home.

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Today we're taking a break from safety tips because November is also National Family Literacy Month. Check out this 15 minute habit that can have profound affects on your child's brain health 👇🏻

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Today we're taking a break from safety tips because November is also National Family Literacy Month. Check out this 15 minute habit that can have profound affects on your child's brain health 👇🏻

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Drowning can happen in any kind of water - including buckets, bathtubs, and (rarely) toilets. But remember, safety isn't about paranoia; it's about adding layers of protection. Check out these tips for preventing indoor drowning 👇🏻

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I never blame parents for car seat mistakes — because almost everyone makes them.
Here are the 3 most common ones I see (and how to fix them in 5 minutes). 👇

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You locked the stairs. You covered the outlets.
But the biggest danger in your house? Still hiding under your kitchen sink. 👇

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Accidents do happen. Follow along this month as I discuss how to limit accidents and injuries

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A little candy won’t hurt your child — but how you talk about it matters.
Here’s how to use Halloween to teach balance, not restriction. 🧡👇

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Halloween can be a sensory overload.
But with a few simple adjustments, every child can join the fun 👻👇

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Halloween should be spooky — not dangerous.
Here are 5 pediatrician-approved safety tips so your kids can enjoy every treat (and skip the tricks that send families to urgent care). 🎃👇

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Children love to pass their germs around (mostly) unintentionally. Here are some tips for minimizing infections this cold and flu season.

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No parent likes for their kids to be sick, but avoiding germs altogether may do us more harm than good 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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If you're feeling the pressure of yet another busy weekend, you're not alone. Consider this perspective on unpacking your schedule.

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What have you heard about red or other artificial dyes? Here's what the evidence currently shows.

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Bedwetting is such a common question I get! Here's why bedwetting is not a commentary on your parenting skills.

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Weight management is an important health topic, but these conversations can be very sensitive. Here are my 3 rules for having these conversations with my patients and their families.