Winter Wonders: Coats Off for Car Seat Safety

Winter Wonders: Coats Off for Car Seat Safety

Nov 21, 2023 | Children's Health

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 Lake Physician Group, shares why parents should remember to remove children’s coats before buckling...
Carson’s Journey with Child Life Services 

Carson’s Journey with Child Life Services 

Nov 17, 2023 | Patient Stories

In the heart of every child beats a rhythm of dreams, laughter and boundless curiosity. For 8-year-old Carson Fremin and his family, life took a sudden, terrifying turn when his playful giggles were drowned out by agonizing pain.   It was a Friday afternoon when...
12 Ideas for Thoughtful Gifting

12 Ideas for Thoughtful Gifting

Oct 27, 2023 | Children's Health

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. Here are some pediatrician-approved tips for choosing gifts that are safe and developmentally...
Exercise for Teenagers: What Parents Should Know

Exercise for Teenagers: What Parents Should Know

Oct 26, 2023 | Parenting

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 benefit. New research claims it doesn’t take long for teens to get the physical activity they need. They...
A Parent’s Guide to Time Changes and Better Sleep

A Parent’s Guide to Time Changes and Better Sleep

Oct 25, 2023 | Children's Health

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 children’s — and parents’ — sleep schedules. Melissa Eddy-Shelby, MD, pediatrician at Our Lady of the...