Headaches and Kids
January 11, 2023
No one likes a headache, but even kids can have them from time to time. When does a child’s headache
Aerodigestive Clinic Care Close to Home
December 28, 2022
Children with complex airway, breathing or swallowing problems can receive specialized diagnosis and treatment at Our Lady of the Lake
Pink Eye Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment
December 22, 2022
Pink may be perfect, but when it comes to our kids’ eyes, it’s a color parents would rather not see.
Toy Safety for Little Kids
December 21, 2022
Keeping little ones safe is a never-ending task, and it’s important to consider toy safety all year round. But with
Gift Ideas for New Parents
December 20, 2022
Diapers and wipes are a no-brainer gift for new parents. But if you’re looking for pediatrician-approved presents, ParentingU’s got you
Translating Ear, Nose & Throat Terms
December 16, 2022
Ota – otalaryng – otalaryng-what? When Lisa Morris, MD, and Laura Hetzler, MD, FACS, were guests on a recent ParentingU podcast episode,
Gift Ideas for Young Children
December 14, 2022
Christmas is almost here, but choosing the best, safest gifts for little ones can be a year-round challenge. Grant Clinkingbeard,
ParentingU Podcast: Pediatric Neurology, Seizures and Epilepsy
December 5, 2022
Seizures in children are scary, and parents understandably have questions and concerns. Kenneth Habetz, MD, pediatric neurologist with Our Lady
Family Safety Tips as the Weather Changes
November 21, 2022
For many in the Gulf South, cooler weather is a welcome treat after a long, hot summer. For parents, an
My Child Has Fever! What Should I Do?
November 16, 2022
Fever is one of the most common reasons why parents bring their children to the doctor. Considering how common it
ParentingU Podcast: Cleft Lip and Palate
November 14, 2022
Cleft lip and cleft palate are quite common, with one in 700 kids nationwide having such a diagnosis. Thanks to
ParentingU Podcast: Gestational Diabetes
November 2, 2022
Pregnancy bring about changes to insulin sensitivity and therefore blood sugar, and for some moms that can lead to gestational
ParentingU Podcast: Choosing a Pediatrician Before Your Baby Is Born
October 18, 2022
One of your first decisions as a parent—choosing your baby’s pediatrician—is also one of the most important. It’s key that
ParentingU Podcast: Through All Maternity – Preparing for Delivery
October 10, 2022
Getting ready for the birth of a new baby can feel overwhelming, but there are things parents-to-be can do to
ParentingU Podcast: Healthy Eating Habits
September 29, 2022
Much of the work of parenting involves balance, avoiding extremes one way or another. That good general advice also applies
ParentingU Podcast: Childhood Obesity Awareness and Prevention
September 22, 2022
The statistics around childhood obesity are stark. One in seven children aged 10-17 in the United States are obese, according
ParentingU Podcast: Breastfeeding in the NICU
September 9, 2022
No one plans for a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), but families who are experiencing that reality
My kid has lice. What now?
August 31, 2022
Head lice are a common problem in school-aged children. Lice are spread by direct head-to-head contact, although sometimes they can