Dec 21, 2023 | Children's Health
Buckle up! The road to independence for teens often includes that first turn behind the wheel and eventually their own driver’s license. Teen driving isn’t just about handling the vehicle and always wearing a seatbelt – although both are very important! In this...
Dec 7, 2023 | Children's Health
Sleep-deprived, groggy and perpetually glued to a screen? Parents, tweens and teens may all be in need of a little extra shut-eye, and ParentingU has tips to help you reclaim restful nights. Natalie Derouen, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health...
Feb 22, 2022 | Children's Health
Learn what’s normal and what’s not with your adolescent’s mood swings. From the preteen beginnings of puberty to high school acting out, most adolescents experience wild mood swings as their bodies grow and change. “Irritability is normal in teens, especially as...
Sep 16, 2021 | Children's Health, COVID 19
We have a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 and older, but unfortunately their rate of vaccination remains low, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi. Parents are understandably cautious when it comes to making decisions about their...
