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Help Kids Cope with Tragedy in the News
During and after a tragedy, our thoughts as parents turn to protecting and helping our own children process and cope with the news. At ParentingU we’re here to support...
Seizures in Children: What Parents Should Know
Seizures in children are alarming. Even seasoned health professionals become startled when seizures happen in children under their care, so it is natural for parents to...
With a Crying Baby, What’s Normal?
The parenting journey includes some bumpy spots, and one of the first new parents may encounter is the period of PURPLE crying. This frustrating cycle of crying is...
Stay Cool with a Hydrating Summer Snack
Cool off with a healthy popsicle treat anytime, even on the go! Try our recipe for sweet frozen treats that also provide hydration and nutrition for your little ones...
Keep Cool and Keep the Summer Diet in Check with Gazpacho
On these sweltering days, a lot of variables come into play when we think of cooking. It must be healthy (because summer), but we also don’t want to spend time over a...
What’s Next When Baby’s Head Isn’t Round
What happens when your baby’s head doesn’t have a nice round shape? Lisa Morris, MD, explains positional plagiocephaly, which means an abnormally shaped head, and how...
Keeping Kids Safe Through the Summer Months
School’s out for the summer, so safety considerations shift as kids spend more time at home, on their wheels and near the water. Read on for safety tips to make...
Swimsuit Shopping and Other Water Safety Tips
Vibrant colors make your kids easier to spot in a crowd—and under water, too. Dressing your kids in bright, standout colors is a given when planning their outfits for...
8 Questions Our Men’s Health Physicians Hear Most from Guys
“Anything else you’d like to talk about?” It’s a prompt you might often get from your doctor when wrapping up a routine visit. And it’s usually the best opportunity to...
Take the Water Watcher Pledge
Water safety is on everyone's mind this time of year. As the temperature rises, many kids want to cool off in pools, lakes, beaches and oceans this summer. But swimming...
Why Do People Use Sleep Aids?
Adults, ages 18-60, should get at least seven hours of sleep per night, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most adults get less. While many...
Bogalusa Nurses Bring Positive Spirit and Personal Care to Our Lady of the Angels Patients
When William Barse needed a major gastrointestinal surgery at Our Lady of the Angels last year, he was understandably apprehensive. He knew he would be in the hospital...