Preparing Your Child for Pokes

Preparing Your Child for Pokes

Dec 2, 2021 | Children's Health

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health network is dedicated to making your child’s experience with any poke, from vaccination, IV start or lab draw, as easy and stress-free as possible. We recognize the “poke” (needle stick) may be a bit uncomfortable, but if we work...
What Does The Future Of Kids’ Birthday Parties Look Like

What Does The Future Of Kids’ Birthday Parties Look Like

Sep 13, 2021 | Parenting

Every year, children look forward to their birthday where they are celebrated by their family, friends and classmates. Birthday parties allow children and their parents to connect with their community to celebrate life and spread happiness, but COVID-19 has canceled...
Safely Leaving Your Child Home Alone

Safely Leaving Your Child Home Alone

Aug 12, 2021 | Parenting

Success lies in talking it through, creating a plan, and adapting to change. You and your spouse work. Your kids are older now and no longer qualify for after-school care options available in the community. What now? It may be time to let your child stay home...
4 Ways to Help Your Child Mask Up

4 Ways to Help Your Child Mask Up

Jul 29, 2021 | Children's Health

Keeping your child healthy during our recent surge of RSV and COVID-19 may include having them wear a mask in public places. Children may be uncomfortable with masks at first, so it’s important to start helping your child get used to them. Here are some ways you can...