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Unlock the Secrets to Teen & Tween Sleep – ParentingU Podcast

Sleep-deprived, groggy and perpetually glued to a screen? Parents, tweens and teens may all be in need of a little extra shut-eye, and ParentingU has tips to help you reclaim restful nights. Natalie Derouen, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health...

Seven Tips for Healthy Habits in the New Year — While Going Easy on Yourself, Too

Maybe you’ve fallen into this trap before: Those big and probably overly ambitious goals of eating healthy, exercising more and improving your life in the new year.   Perhaps you were successful (great job!). Perhaps you crashed and burned early (understandable!). Or...

From Sniffles to Smiles: Sick Day Strategies for Parents

It’s natural to worry when your child comes down with the cold, flu or other seasonal respiratory bug that's going around.  While these illnesses are usually not dangerous in otherwise healthy children, it's still difficult to see your little one feeling miserable....

Subtract the Added Sugar From Your Diet

Added sugars tend to sneak into some of our favorite snacks and drinks, or work their way into foods that we wouldn’t expect to find them in. Take some time to learn about added sugar, and why it’s key to limit your intake of it. It’s no secret that Americans have a...