Holiday Fun Can Start in the Kitchen
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the meal — it’s about the moments made while preparing it. Getting kids involved in the kitchen helps them feel proud of what they create, teaches valuable cooking skills and makes the day more meaningful for everyone. These easy, family-friendly recipes are designed with little helpers in mind with simple steps,…
Healthy-ish Halloween: Treats, Tricks and Tips
Halloween is all about fun, candy and costumes, but it can also be an opportunity to sneak in some healthier…
Labor Day Reset: Finish the Year Strong with Your Health Goals
As the longer days of summer fade and Labor Day approaches, it’s easy to feel like the year is slipping away. But here’s the truth: time is passing anyway, so why not use this moment to take control of your health? Whether you’re circling back to resolutions made in January or realizing you’re ready for…
Your Must-Have Checklist for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is part of life in the Gulf South, but each year still brings new storms — and new…
Hot Temps, High Stakes: Your Guide to Food Safety in the Summer Heat
Summer is made for outdoor gatherings. Picnics in the park, poolside potlucks and long afternoons grilling in the backyard. But…
Your Essential Guide to Staying Safe in the Sun
As summer activities ramp up, it’s easy to overlook the risks of prolonged sun exposure. Skin cancer remains the most…
Hot Weather, Smart Choices: Stay Safe and Hydrated This Summer
Southern summers are known for more than sunshine. They bring intense heat and heavy humidity that can take a toll on your body fast. Whether you’re working in the yard, heading out for a family vacation or spending your days on a job site, protecting yourself from heat-related illness should be part of your summer…
Don’t Sneeze Through Spring: Allergy Advice
Learn the differences between Spring allergies and a common cold.
Healthy Easter Treats and Crafts to Celebrate Together
Easter is a time of joy and renewal, a celebration of hope, faith and togetherness. While chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks are part of the fun, Easter doesn’t have to mean a sugar overload. With a little creativity, you can whip up healthier treats and make a festive craft to enjoy as a family. Ready…
Valentine’s Day Crafts and Healthy Snacks for the Whole Family
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, and what better way to do that than with a few simple crafts and a healthy snack the whole family can enjoy? Whether you’re looking for a quick activity for your kids or a nutritious snack to enjoy together, ParentingU has some ideas perfect for making…
Consistency Over Perfection: Your Path to Healthier Habits in the New Year
As we step into the new year, St. Dominic’s Fitness Center invites you to make a healthy change in your life today. Mike Schlatter, Fitness Center manager, said his No. 1 health tip is to “build consistency over perfection.” The start of a new year often comes with ambitious resolutions, but all too often, those…
New Year, New Skin: How The Medical Spa Can Help You Glow
As the calendar flips to a new year, you may be ready to prioritize your health and self-care. This year, why not focus on your skin? Healthy, radiant skin isn’t just a luxury — it’s a vital part of overall wellness. Glowing skin can boost your confidence, enhance your appearance and even serve as an…
Three Ways to Manage Stress During the Holidays
Holiday stress? Here are 3 insights to manage it and curb your feelings of depression around the holidays
Keeping Little Kids Safe at the Holiday Table
The holidays bring delicious meals, laughter and memories with loved ones. But with all that excitement come a few hidden risks — especially for your littlest ones. Whether it’s well-meaning family members offering food or kids running around during dinnertime, it’s important to stay on top of food safety and choking hazards. Here are some…
Tips To Protect Your Skin All Year Long
Your skin isn’t just vulnerable to the sun’s rays during summer days by the pool or at the beach. Prolonged exposure to the sun any time of year can lead to sun damage — that includes working in the garden on those first warm days of spring or sitting in the bleachers for an early…
Ready for Flu Season? Here Are Some Commonly Asked Questions About the Flu Vaccine
Are you prepared for flu season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu season usually begins in October, with its peak during the months of December through March. As a contagious respiratory disease, influenza can be debilitating for even the healthiest of us, with fever, cough and fatigue as some of the main…
Create Memories in the Kitchen: Easy Pie Recipes for Families
Healthy family habits can also include room for life’s sweet moments – and what could be sweeter than pie? In honor of Pi Day, March 14, we’ve collected a few recipes to test out with your kids in the kitchen. Pull out the aprons, roll up your sleeves and get ready for a pie-making adventure…
Prevent Strep Throat: Five Expert Tips for a Healthy Season
Strep throat, that pesky bacterial infection causing sore throats and discomfort, often seems to strike during colder months with drier…
Celebrate Love, Joy and Healthy Hearts as a Family
Valentine’s Day serves as a beautiful reminder to prioritize the health of our physical hearts while strengthening the love we experience through our parent-child bonds. This Valentine’s Day, let love be the guiding force in your family. Use these tips from ParentingU to enjoy this season of love in good health! Strengthen Your Hearts Together…
Nourishment During Lent: A Parent’s Guide to Meatless Fridays
During the sacred season of Lent, many families in south Louisiana are faced with the challenge of ensuring their children receive proper nutrition even when abstaining from meat on Fridays. Explore these tips from ParentingU as we share ideas for delicious meat alternatives that not only adhere to Lenten practices but also promote a healthy…
A Pediatrician’s Top 3 Tips to Navigate the Holidays
Holidays can be a magical time filled with joy, laughter and cherished family moments. Amidst the excitement, parents keep a watchful eye on their children’s well-being. Kristen Sandoz, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares her top three tips for families to keep kids healthy and safe during the holiday season. 1.…
Boost Your Immune System This Flu Season
As the seasons change and we look for cooler weather, it’s essential to arm ourselves against the flu and its…
Tips to Stay Safe in the Heat
When it’s extremely hot and humid — which, let’s be honest, feels like all the time in south Louisiana — your body’s ability to cool itself is put to the test. You may be outside playing sports or exercising, rushing to make it to class on time, hanging out by the pool or tailgating with…
Be Safe This Summer with Our Tips for Dealing With Ticks
You and your kids may love playing outdoors during the spring and summer, but so do bugs and pests, such as ticks. With tick season upon us, we have some tick health tips to keep you and your kids safe. Tick Health Tips to Know Before You Go A tick bite can cause diseases such…
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 journey with children can be a chance to…
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Style and Good Health
We love to let the good times roll, especially this time of year. Catch Some Beads When you head out to the parades with a plan to catch a lot of throws, remember to bring along sturdy, reusable bags to stash all your treasure. A backpack can be a great, hands-free idea, although dropping caught…
Finding Bug Bite Relief
Ants, Wasps, Mosquitos? It’s time to learn how to handle those pesky bugs. Next time you head out to enjoy a beautiful day of the great outdoors, remember these helpful tips for deterring and treating insect bits and stings. Have a bug bite that’s not healing or causing concerning health issues? Connect with one of…
How to Protect Your Skin this Summer
The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining and we’re all spending more time outside with our families and loved ones. May ushers in Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to sort through those bottles of sunscreen in the bathroom cabinet, dust off the floppy beach hats, and remind…
Easter is About More than the Bunny
Egg hunts and other spring events are back on the calendar this year as the omicron variant has receded and COVID-19 infection rates remain low. Make the most of this season with these ideas for sharing the meaning of Easter with your little funny bunnies. The Meaning of Easter “The reason for the season” is…
Get Ready for Spring Activities—And All That Sun, Too
As the days warm up, our social calendars see an increase in activity, too. And most of it is outside in the much-welcomed nicer weather. Think neighborhood barbecues, outdoor markets, music festivals, family trips and more. And while you’re planning those springtime outfits or what to pack in a day bag or picnic basket, sunscreen…
Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather
Winter weather shows up so infrequently in the South that it may be hard to remember what steps to take to prepare. Freezing temperatures, slippery roads and carbon monoxide poisoning are just a few of the potential dangers to avoid.Dr. Mark Laperouse, medical director of emergency services at Our Lady of the Lake, shares some tips…
Bring Down the Lights – Injury Prevention Tips for Winter
Learn some helpful injury prevention tips centered around some of the most common post-holiday, outdoor chores.
Start Your New Year Off with a New Skin Routine
’Tis the season to celebrate. As a new year begins, our attention naturally shifts toward a fresh start. Whether making resolutions that are big or small, choosing to take better care of yourself is a good goal to start the new year with. Simone McMillon, APRN, FNP-C, nurse practitioner at The Medical Spa by St.…
Five Items to Add to Your Healthy Year Checklist
Make this a year of better health. Use this quick checklist to guide your health and wellness efforts: Get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine if you haven’t already. Seasonal flu has taken a backseat to the coronavirus, but cases of flu are already popping up. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure…
Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family, enjoying great food and creating memories. But when it comes to cooking,…
Healthier Treats for Santa and His Reindeer
Santa doesn’t always need to eat sugary cookies. Talk to your kids about healthier options for their favorite North Pole…
Healthy and Happy Holidays: Enjoying the Tastes of the Season
This holiday season, you don’t need to risk your good health to have a good time.
Tips to Find Relief from Fall Allergies
Don’t let fall allergies ruin your season! Check out our tips for finding relief from seasonal allergies.
Seven Reasons Why You Should get a Flu Shot this Season
Learn why it’s important to ensure you stay protected from the flu this holiday season.
Pumpkin Spice is Everything Nice
Learn about the health benefits of pumpkin spice and how it’s not just a seasoning used to make seasonal sweets…
Weathering the Storm: Tips to Prepare a Medical Hurricane Preparedness Plan
Learn some tips on how to prepare for hurricanes this summer.
Playing It Cool in the Summer Heat
Learn some tips about staying hydrated during the summer months.
Spring Allergies – When is a Cold Just a Cold?
Learn the differences between Spring allergies and a common cold.
Winter Survival Kit for Flu Season
Cooler temperatures are creeping into south Louisiana. On their heels are the flu and other airborne germs that are going to settle in to wreak havoc on the respiratory systems of your little ones until we finally see the colors of Spring. What’s a parent to do? Strap on your boots! It’s time to hit…
Best Flu-Fighting Household Cleaners
See your doctor when these moles or changes appear on your skin.
Get Prepared for This Most Unusual Hurricane Season
Storm season preparations and tips during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What To Expect This Holiday Season
With new cases of COVID-19 spiking nationally once again just as the holiday season is upon us, proper precautions to…
