Children’s Health Articles

Potty Training Without Pressure: What Parents Need to Know

When the school year approaches, some parents feel the clock ticking — especially if their child isn’t yet potty trained. But when it comes to potty training, health experts agree that readiness matters more than any deadline. Look for Signs of Readiness Most children...

ParentingU: Helmet Hair, Don’t Care. A Parent’s Guide to Safer Summers

Sun’s out, wheels out! Whether your child is rolling on training wheels or racing around the neighborhood on a scooter, summer brings plenty of opportunities to play outside. But with all that movement comes a need for smart safety habits — and maybe a little parent...

ParentingU: Your Kids’ Summer Allergy Survival Guide

If your child deals with allergies, summer doesn’t always offer relief. In fact, for many kids, summer can bring its own set of triggers — and myths.   On this episode of ParentingU, Theron McCormick, MD, pediatric allergy and immunology specialist with Our Lady of...

All We Want to Image Is You: Meet Our New 3T MRI

A vibrant wrap. A kid-friendly design. And powerful technology that’s changing how we deliver imaging for children. Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is now home to a newly installed Siemens MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI machine, an exciting advancement that brings...