Mardi Gras: Six Top Tips for Parading as a Parent

Mardi Gras: Six Top Tips for Parading as a Parent

Mardi Gras is a special time of year for Louisianians. Whether you love the parades, are a king cake fanatic, or just enjoy the extra days off work and school, Carnival season has something to offer everyone.  For parents, Mardi Gras can bring up some additional...
Kid-Approved Game Day Snack Ideas

Kid-Approved Game Day Snack Ideas

When you’re gearing up to watch the big game on the big screen, you’ll want to have some yummy noshes on hand. These healthier snack options are easy to eat when tuned into a game, whether the Super Bowl, the Puppy Bowl or even just watching the ads. Even better —...
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...
Aerodigestive Clinic Care Close to Home

Aerodigestive Clinic Care Close to Home

Children with complex airway, breathing or swallowing problems can receive specialized diagnosis and treatment at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Lauren Buck, MD, returned to the Baton Rouge area after medical school in Shreveport, an ENT (ear, nose and...
Pink Eye Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment

Pink Eye Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment

Pink may be perfect, but when it comes to our kids’ eyes, it’s a color parents would rather not see. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is common, especially among children. Hannah Chachere, MD, and Christie Duronslet, MD, pediatricians with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s...