Ear Infection or Swimmer’s Ear?

Ear Infection or Swimmer’s Ear?

Summer in the South requires water to cool off from the humidity and heat.  In addition to taking water safety seriously, when kids are in and out of the water frequently, parents also need to be attentive to their ears. It can be tricky to tell the difference between...
Our Lady of Lourdes Invests in Acadiana’s Children

Our Lady of Lourdes Invests in Acadiana’s Children

Louisiana summers are relentless, but Acadiana families have a brand-new respite, Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure at Moncus Park. The $1.5 million outdoor gift from Our Lady of Lourdes to Acadiana’s families is specially designed to meet the wants and...
What Parents Should Know About Facial Birth Defects

What Parents Should Know About Facial Birth Defects

Sometimes as a baby develops during pregnancy things don’t go according to plan. Cleft lips and cleft palates are birth defects that sometimes happen. A cleft lip and cleft palate occur when a baby’s lip or mouth don’t form properly during pregnancy. A cleft lip can...
Help Kids Cope with Tragedy in the News

Help Kids Cope with Tragedy in the News

During and after a tragedy, our thoughts as parents turn to protecting and helping our own children process and cope with the news. At ParentingU we’re here to support parents on their journey, including when the road is rough. Here are some tips to help support you...
Seizures in Children: What Parents Should Know

Seizures in Children: What Parents Should Know

Seizures in children are alarming. Even seasoned health professionals become startled when seizures happen in children under their care, so it is natural for parents to be concerned. Kenneth Habetz, MD, pediatric neurologist with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s...