Jul 10, 2025 | Children's Health
From skinned knees on the driveway to mosquito bites at sunset, summer brings a special kind of childhood magic — and messiness. In this episode of ParentingU, Dr. Kali Broussard, pediatrician and infectious diseases specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s...
Jul 7, 2025 | Children's Health
New backpack? Check. Fresh pencils and notebooks? Check. A wellness visit with your child’s doctor? It’s the most important box you can check this back-to-school season. Before kids head into the classroom or onto the field, a visit to the pediatrician helps ensure...
Jul 3, 2025 | Children's Health
When temperatures rise, hydration becomes a top priority for families on the go. But if your child turns up their nose at plain water, ParentingU has you covered. April Hamilton, RN, a pediatric gastrointestinal and healthy weight and nutrition nurse with Our Lady of...
Jun 27, 2025 | Children's Health, Parenting
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise in Louisiana and Mississippi. This preventable illness is making a dangerous comeback. As of mid-May 2025, 170 cases have been reported in Louisiana, already more than all of 2024. Tragically, two infants have...
Jun 26, 2025 | Children's Health
When the school year winds down and summer stretches ahead, parents start looking for ways to keep their kids active and engaged. For Thiravat Choojitarom, MD, the answer is simple: bring them into the kitchen. “Summer is the perfect time to help kids build...
