Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

First off, I and all of TDDC would like to wish all the mothers a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! I know that your child's health is a priority. Knowing which doctors to trust in your area can be difficult. Every year Dallas Child Magazine chooses a...

Free Webinars on Chronic Illness “Beyond the Diagnosis: How to Navigate thePhysical, Emotional, and Medical Impact of a Chronic Illness"A TWO Part Webinar Series(You do not need to attend the first to attend the second) Dates:Part 1: Tuesday, April 28, 2020Part 2: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Time: 6:00pm-...

ImaginAction is an excellent online resource for kids and parents with anxiety, whether or not associated with their gastrointestinal conditions.  ImaginAction is a self-hypnosis website designed for kids, with the intent that adults can use it as well. Watch this short video that explains what it is and how it works. ImaginAction...

Preventing disease is an important part of maintaining your child’s good health. Throughout the day, your child is exposed to bacteria and viruses. This happens in various ways such as: playing with otherssharing toysusing the toiletpetting animals Once your child has acquired germs on their hands, the germs can cause...

A Fun Place for Learning, Playing, and Healing Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as a child is challenging. That is why the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation proudly established Camp Oasis exclusively for children with IBD over a decade ago. This co-ed residential summer camp program enriches the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by...