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Healthy Tailgate Recipes for This Fall’s Big Games
Football season has officially kicked off, and that means plenty of tailgates and other get-togethers to add to our busy fall schedules. With all the fried foods and...
When Should Men Start Worrying About Their Prostate?
There are some routine medical exams that are just, well, unpleasant or uncomfortable. A throat swab, a cardiac stress test, a pelvic exam. For men, a prostate exam is...
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 spread by sharing brushes or...
The Health Benefits of Coffee
A morning cup (or three) of coffee might provide you with more health benefits than you realize. Take a moment to learn more about why this popular breakfast beverage...
ParentingU Podcast: Pumping Breast Milk
Every breastfeeding journey is unique, and a single approach won’t work for all moms. Gregory J. Gelpi, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health...
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 change the future of...
Car Seat Safety Through the Growing Years
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...
How Do I Get My Child to Socialize? Know When to Step In
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...
Breast Milk Storage Tips
Whether a breastfeeding mom is returning to work or expressing milk so others can feed baby, knowing how to safely store her milk is important for baby’s health. How...
ParentingU Podcast: Breastfeeding 101
Breastfeeding is natural, but it can be challenging, especially in the beginning. Being prepared can make all the difference. Gregory J. Gelpi, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, Our...
How Chronic Stress Strains Your Body From Head to Toe
Stress doesn’t (totally) deserve its bad reputation. Short-term, or acute, stress can be beneficial. It can boost your productivity on a work project or spur you to...
What Type of Care? It’s Tricky, But We’re Here to Help
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...