Jul 17, 2025 | Children's Health
If your child deals with allergies, summer doesn’t always offer relief. In fact, for many kids, summer can bring its own set of triggers — and myths. On this episode of ParentingU, Theron McCormick, MD, pediatric allergy and immunology specialist with Our Lady of...
Jul 14, 2025 | Children's Health
If you’re expecting a baby — or recently brought one home — you’ve likely had a moment (or several) of wondering, “Am I doing this right?” You’re not alone. “Babies don’t come with an instruction manual,” says Meaghan Flechas Smith, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of...
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...
