Ota – otalaryng – otalaryng-what? When Lisa Morris, MD, and Laura Hetzler, MD, FACS, were guests on a recent ParentingU podcast episode,...
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ParentingU Podcast: Pediatric Neurology, Seizures and Epilepsy
Seizures in children are scary, and parents understandably have questions and concerns. Kenneth Habetz, MD, pediatric neurologist with Our...
Family Safety Tips as the Weather Changes
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...
Recurring UTI Symptoms Again? Learn What to Do
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common, annoying problem. According to the National Institutes of Health, women have a 50% chance of...
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,...
How to Help During a Seizure
Seizures occur when there are quick changes in the electrical activity in the brain. They may affect both sides of the brain or only one...
How to Spot a Seizure
Because seizures can happen at any moment with little warning, it's important to understand what to do if you're around someone who is...









