Children’s Health Articles

Essential Kitchen Safety for Kids and Families

In addition to family parties with grilling and camping trips with fires, summer months may mean tweens and teens spend more time home alone and making their own meals. All come with burn risks, but prevention is key. Rachel Stutes, PA, with Our Lady of Lourdes Burn...

5 Firework Safety Tips for Safe Summer Celebrations

Summer celebrations are often marked by the excitement and spectacle of fireworks. However, these festive displays come with significant safety risks, especially for children.  Dawn Zitman, MD, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health pediatrician, shares essential...

Summer Camp Safety: Tips for a Positive Experience

Summertime is a season of excitement and adventure for children, and for many, attending summer camp is a much-anticipated milestone. While camp offers opportunities for growth, fun and new friendships, it also comes with emotional challenges.  Tessa Truxillo, NP,...

6 Healthy Summer Snacking Tips from a Dietitian: Keep Your Kids Fueled and Hydrated!

Hot days call for cool, healthy snacks that your family will love, and here in the South we have plenty of hot days!  Summer is the perfect time to refresh your snack game. Dylan Camardelle, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health,...