Helping Kids Feel Empowered at the Doctor’s Office

Helping Kids Feel Empowered at the Doctor’s Office

As your child grows up, they gain more independence and autonomy in every aspects of their life, including healthcare.  As they enter adolescence, it’s natural for them to want more privacy during their medical appointments. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and...
Healthier Screen Time Habits

Healthier Screen Time Habits

In today’s digital age screens are an integral part of daily life for many teens and tweens through technology in school, social media use and other apps on smart phones. While screen time has value in education, connection and entertainment, excessive screen time can...
Talking About Lent with Kids

Talking About Lent with Kids

In Louisiana our kids get school breaks for Mardi Gras and Easter, but they may not understand the Lenten season between those two holidays or Ash Wednesday that begins the season.  As a Catholic health system, we know Lent is about so much more. Sharing the Lenten...
Headaches and Kids

Headaches and Kids

No one likes a headache, but even kids can have them from time to time. When does a child’s headache require medical attention? Yash D. Shah, MD, a pediatric neurologist with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, offers some ParentingU Extra Credit, sharing some...