Children’s Health Articles

Nourishing Warm Lunches for Kids to Power Through Winter

We want our children to grow up healthy, happy and performing their best in school. Packing nutritious winter lunches is one way to set them up for success. Check out these warm lunchbox ideas from ParentingU to provide fuel for your kids’ growing bodies while...

New Year, Same Routine: Nurture Well-being for Your Whole Family

As we say goodbye to the festive chaos of the holidays and welcome crisp January air, many parents find solace in the notion of returning to routine. The new year offers a fresh page on the calendar and the chance to embrace the comforting rhythm of daily family life....

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...

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....