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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 children. Theron McCormick, MD, a...
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 National Survey of Children’s...
ParentingU Podcast: Breastfeeding in the NICU
No one plans for a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), but families who are experiencing that reality can still meet their breastfeeding goals with...
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...
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...
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...
Children and Fear of Doctors: How You Can Help
Children and Fear of Doctors: How You Can Help For many children, the prospect of seeing a doctor is a cause for concern. This fear of doctors is common and can stem...
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