For many in the Gulf South, cooler weather is a welcome treat after a long, hot summer. For parents, an incoming cold front may bring...
Family Safety Tips as the Weather Changes
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Children’s Health Articles
My Child Has Fever! What Should I Do?
Fever is one of the most common reasons why parents bring their children to the doctor. Considering how common it is, it is important for...
The Miracle of Jeffrey Rushworth
Jeffery Rushworth is nearing his first birthday, and that’s a milestone his parents weren’t sure they would see. “They were strapping her...
ParentingU Podcast: Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are quite common, with one in 700 kids nationwide having such a diagnosis. Thanks to early-in-life repairs,...
ParentingU Podcast: Healthy Eating Habits
Much of the work of parenting involves balance, avoiding extremes one way or another. That good general advice also applies to helping...
Trick or Treating Tips: Accommodating Children with Food Allergies
For a holiday that is supposed to be all about fun, costumes and treats, Halloween can be big concern for parents with food-allergic...
ParentingU Podcast: Childhood Obesity Awareness and Prevention
The statistics around childhood obesity are stark. One in seven children aged 10-17 in the United States are obese, according to the...
My kid has lice. What now?
Head lice are a common problem in school-aged children. Lice are spread by direct head-to-head contact, although sometimes they can be...
Help Kids Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Lifestyle changes can help kids who are overweight, reducing their risk of developing long-term health conditions later. We believe we can...