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Understanding Puberty in Girls: A Comprehensive Guide | ParentingU Podcast
Embarking on the journey of puberty with your daughter can be daunting, but armed with knowledge and support, you can guide her through this significant transition with...
A Parent’s Guide to Boys’ Puberty | ParentingU Podcast
Physical changes during puberty for boys may be less visible than for girls, but the developmental process from childhood to adolescence and on to adulthood is equally...
Vaccines for Tweens & Teens | ParentingU Podcast
Thought you were done with vaccines once your kids passed the toddler stage? Think again! Just like helping juggle homework assignments and extracurricular activities,...
A Parents’ Primer on Vaccines
Vaccines are an important part of keeping our children healthy as they grow. Whether you’re navigating the world of immunizations for the first time or just need a...
When Can Kids Start Safely Using Adult Medicine?
Headaches, fevers and allergies – oh my! Little kids’ symptoms can sometimes feel very big, but when is it appropriate for a child to start taking the grown-up version...
The Playbook for Safer Youth Sports | ParentingU Podcast
With the joy and health benefits of youth sports comes the risk of injury, but there are steps parents can take to enhance their young athlete’s safety. In this episode...
A Pediatrician’s Prescription for Flu Prevention
The flu season often aligns with the school year, with cases declining after winter break and then flu activity typically ending after spring break. In a recent...
Panic-Free Pediatrics: Where to Seek Care for Your Sick or Injured Tween or Teen | ParentingU Podcast
As parents, we've all been there — the nerve-wracking moment when our child twists an ankle during a soccer game or develops a sudden bout of mysterious stomach pains,...
Navigating Tough Times: 3 Tips to Help Kids Cope if They Witness Trauma
Resilience is your capacity to rise above tough circumstances, and helping our kids become more resilient is an important part of the parenting journey. While...
Create Memories in the Kitchen: Easy Pie Recipes for Families
Healthy family habits can also include room for life’s sweet moments – and what could be sweeter than pie? In honor of Pi Day, March 14, we’ve collected a few recipes...
A Foundation for Self-Esteem and Healthy Tween and Teen Relationships – ParentingU Podcast
The tween and teen years aren’t all rocky. Deepening relationships with our children as they come into themselves as young adults is one of the many blessings of...
Celebrating One Year of Extraordinary and Amazing – Together.
As Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health and Children’s Hospital New Orleans celebrate the one-year anniversary of our partnership, together we have enhanced both...
