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Beyond the Buzz: Insights on Teens, Tweens and Caffeine
Parenting can be a caffeine-fueled journey, from late-night baby soothing to surviving teen curfews. As our children grow up, their caffeine consumption often grows...
Nourishing Warm Lunches for Kids to Power Through Winter
We want our children to grow up healthy, happy and performing their best in school. Packing nutritious winter lunches is one way to set them up for success. Check out...
Unlock the Secrets to Teen & Tween Sleep – ParentingU Podcast
Sleep-deprived, groggy and perpetually glued to a screen? Parents, tweens and teens may all be in need of a little extra shut-eye, and ParentingU has tips to help you...
A Pediatrician’s Top 3 Tips to Navigate the Holidays
Holidays can be a magical time filled with joy, laughter and cherished family moments. Amidst the excitement, parents keep a watchful eye on their children’s...
12 Ideas for Thoughtful Gifting
No matter when you start holiday shopping, use our guide to thoughtful and developmentally appropriate presents to ensure this season is filled with love and laughter....
A Parent’s Guide to Time Changes and Better Sleep
Until the law changes, our clocks will keep changing twice a year from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and back again. Those changes can temporarily disrupt...
Roadmap to Safety: Teen Driving Tips – ParentingU Podcast
Buckle up! The road to independence for teens often includes that first turn behind the wheel and eventually their own driver’s license. Teen driving isn’t just about...
New Year, Same Routine: Nurture Well-being for Your Whole Family
As we say goodbye to the festive chaos of the holidays and welcome crisp January air, many parents find solace in the notion of returning to routine. The new year...
From Sniffles to Smiles: Sick Day Strategies for Parents
It’s natural to worry when your child comes down with the cold, flu or other seasonal respiratory bug that's going around. While these illnesses are usually not...
Winter Wonders: Coats Off for Car Seat Safety
As temps fall, we all experience the instinct to bundle up. Not so fast for our littlest passengers. Rachel Dewey, DO, family medicine physician with Our Lady of the...
Exercise for Teenagers: What Parents Should Know
Exercise for teenagers is a great way to help your children become healthy adults. However, your kids may not need to exercise as long as you think to get the full...
From Uncertainty to Triumph: A Local Family’s Journey of Hope and Healing
On a recent afternoon, Mia and Trent Boudreaux chatted about their family while their four-month-old son Ryland relaxed after a nap. Their older son, 8-year-old Tanner,...
