Children’s Health Articles

Lifestyle changes can help kids who are overweight, reducing their risk of developing long-term health conditions later. We believe we can change the future of Louisiana through coordinated care among parents, providers and kids to fight childhood obesity, which is a...

Make sure your child’s car seat is the correct one for their height, weight, and age and that it’s properly installed.  Installation Checklist More than 59 percent of car seats are used or installed incorrectly. Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? Your car...

Parents often worry if quiet or anxious children and teens will have the social skills they need to become successful adults. It can be challenging to figure out the best way to gently encourage kids to socialize and when it’s appropriate to step back. The key to...

Without fail, your child will start coughing or spike a fever at the least opportune time, like a Friday evening after a long week at school or bright-and-early on a holiday morning. It can be hard to know the difference between what can wait and what needs emergency...