Must-Try Back-to-School Smoothie Hack
Back-to-school season is busy enough — snacks shouldn't be! In this episode of ParentingU Extra Credit, pediatric GI and healthy weight nutr...
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Expert Screen Time Advice for Families
Summer can make screen limits harder to hold, but it's also a perfect time to reclaim imagination, connection and play. In this episode, ped...
Bike and Scooter Safety Tips for Families
What's the key to safe summer fun? According to Dr. Nicholas George, it's all about modeling good habits, setting boundaries and never skipp...
Summer Allergy Help for Parents
Summer's here, and that means more sunshine — and more sneezing! Join pediatric allergy expert Dr. Theron McCormick as he unpacks the myster...
Summer First Aid for Families
From bug bites to skinned knees, summer brings plenty of opportunities for adventure — and a few inevitable mishaps. In this episode of Pare...
Summer Hydration Hacks for Kids | ParentingU ExtraCredit
Summer fun means staying hydrated, and we're making it easy and tasty in this ParentingU ExtraCredit episode! April Hamilton, RN, a pediatri...
Help Kids Cook Up Life Skills This Summer
Parents on the hunt for summer activities for their kids might want to look close to home: the kitchen! In this ParentingU episode , Dr. Thi...
Water Safety Advice from a Pediatrician
In this episode of ParentingU , Dr. Kristen Sandoz , pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children's Health, dives into one of the most imp...
The Ultimate Family Road Trip
Summer road trip season is here, and if you've got kids in the back seat, you know it's not all sunshine and sing - alongs. In this episode...
Parenting Kids with ADHD in the Summer
With less structure and more free time, summer can be challenging for kids with ADHD and their parents. Josh LeJeune, NP, with Our Lady of L...
ParentingU Season 5: The Summer Parent Playbook
This season, ParentingU is bringing you pediatrician-approved tips to help you keep your kids safe, healthy and having fun all summer long....
How to Protect Your Family from Measles
Measles is making a comeback — here's what parents need to know. Kali Broussard , MD, pediatrician and pediatric infectious diseases special...
Holiday Safety for Active Kids: Avoiding Breaks and Sprains
The holiday season brings a lot of active, outdoor fun for kids — trampolines, bikes and even ATVs can bring excitement but also risks. Jame...
An Amazing Family Phone Hack for Parents of Tweens
Lots of families struggle when it comes to the topic of introducing cell phones to tweens — parents don't want their children gaining free a...
Summer Kitchen Safety for Kids
In this ParentingU ExtraCredit episode, Our Lady of Lourdes Burn Center physician assistant Rachel Stutes shares her insights on summer safe...
Breastfeeding Blues - Tips for New Moms
Navigating breastfeeding challenges can feel overwhelming for many new moms. Elizabeth Wallis, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Ch...
How Can I Help My Teen or Tween Navigate Puberty?
From changing voices and growing pains to first periods and teenage mood swings, puberty comes with so many changes. Empower yourself to sup...
Teen Vaccines: What Vaccinations Do Doctors Recommend for Teens and Tweens?
Vaccines are a modern medical miracle according to "Dr. Hutch" (also known as Brett Hutchinson, MD , Board Certified pediatrician.) While we...
Keeping Sports Fun and Safe for Teens
Sports teams and athletics can be a formative, fun part of tweens and teens lives. How can parents make sure teens are participating in spor...
Where to Go for Care: When Should Parents Take Kids to the ER or Urgent Care?
Illness and injury seem to come up at any time (sometimes, the most inconvenient times!) How do parents of teens and tweens know when to go...