Children’s Health Articles

ParentingU: A Parent’s Guide to Summer First Aid

From skinned knees on the driveway to mosquito bites at sunset, summer brings a special kind of childhood magic — and messiness.   In this episode of ParentingU, Dr. Kali Broussard, pediatrician and infectious diseases specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s...

A Healthy Start to the School Year Begins with a Wellness Visit

New backpack? Check. Fresh pencils and notebooks? Check. A wellness visit with your child’s doctor? It’s the most important box you can check this back-to-school season. Before kids head into the classroom or onto the field, a visit to the pediatrician helps ensure...

4 Fun Flavored Water Recipes to Help Kids Stay Hydrated

When temperatures rise, hydration becomes a top priority for families on the go. But if your child turns up their nose at plain water, ParentingU has you covered. April Hamilton, RN, a pediatric gastrointestinal and healthy weight and nutrition nurse with Our Lady of...

Whooping Cough: What Parents Need to Know

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise in Louisiana and Mississippi. This preventable illness is making a dangerous comeback. As of mid-May 2025, 170 cases have been reported in Louisiana, already more than all of 2024. Tragically, two infants have...