Children’s Health Articles

Buckle up! The road to independence for teens often includes that first turn behind the wheel and eventually their own driver’s license.  Teen driving isn’t just about handling the vehicle and always wearing a seatbelt – although both are very important! In this...

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...

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....

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...