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Hope for Families Facing Epilepsy
Epilepsy is far more common than many people realize, affecting one in 26 people during their lifetime. In Louisiana, more than 55,000 children and adults live with...
Create a Gratitude Chain This Season
The holiday season is a perfect time to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. A Gratitude Chain is a fun, hands-on activity that helps children – and...
Staying Active During Fall Break: 4 Ways to Move as a Family
When school takes a pause for fall break, kids are ready to rest, recharge and maybe spend a little too much time on screens. But keeping your family active is easier...
Saving Salivary Glands with Precision
For most of us, a salivary gland is something we never think about — until it becomes a problem. For Rohan Walvekar, MD, it’s a passion, a specialty and a calling that...
What Parents Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that tends to peak in the summer and early fall. This year, however, pediatricians across the country are...
Back-to-School Smoothie Hack: Freeze It, Snack It, Love It
Back-to-school season comes with early alarms, packed lunches and busy afternoons. And in the South, those after-school hours are still plenty hot. That’s why in this...
ParentingU: Managing Screen Time: Expert Tips for Parents
When school’s out and structure fades, screens have a sneaky way of taking over. What starts as one episode or a five-minute scroll can stretch into hours, especially...
Potty Training Without Pressure: What Parents Need to Know
When the school year approaches, some parents feel the clock ticking — especially if their child isn’t yet potty trained. But when it comes to potty training, health...
ParentingU: Helmet Hair, Don’t Care. A Parent’s Guide to Safer Summers
Sun’s out, wheels out! Whether your child is rolling on training wheels or racing around the neighborhood on a scooter, summer brings plenty of opportunities to play...
ParentingU: Your Kids’ Summer Allergy Survival Guide
If your child deals with allergies, summer doesn’t always offer relief. In fact, for many kids, summer can bring its own set of triggers — and myths. On this episode...
All We Want to Image Is You: Meet Our New 3T MRI
A vibrant wrap. A kid-friendly design. And powerful technology that’s changing how we deliver imaging for children. Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is now home...
Babies Don’t Come With Instruction Manuals
If you’re expecting a baby — or recently brought one home — you’ve likely had a moment (or several) of wondering, “Am I doing this right?” You’re not alone. “Babies...
