Kids' Tips

If you have young children, you may have noticed that getting them to wear a mask and keep it on can be hard, especially in Louisiana’s heat! But because wearing a mask can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, it’s important ...

Numerous well-child checkups have been cancelled as parents try to avoid coronavirus exposure, with pediatricians seeing just 20-30% of the volume they would normally see this time of year. Missed visits often mean missed immunizations, and ...

Your parenting plate has been flipped upside-down since the onset of COVID-19. You are constantly role changing between teacher, chef, referee, etc., and now your child’s speech language pathologist is offering you teletherapy. ...

One in 13 children in the U.S. have a food allergy, and peanut (1 in 50) is one of the most common and can also be the most dangerous. Accidental exposures are frequent – 1 in 4 affected children end up in an ER every year. The FDA ...

Lice can jump. False. Lice can’t jump or fly (they don’t have wings!). They can only crawl, which is why head-to-head contact is the primary way lice spreads. They can also move around via shared hats, combs or and bedding, but ...

I cannot believe it’s back to school time! It feels like we just got into the summer camp groove and, bam! Now it’s time for busy mornings filled with sleepy eyes, messy hair, and plenty of quick, on-the-go meals. As a mom of ...

Help your kids start the new school year off on the right foot. From exercise and nutrition, to back packs and sports physcials, here's how you can help: Sleep A good night’s sleep can make all the difference. Children under 13 ...

Strep throat has joined the flu in news headlines, with schools nationwide reporting widespread cases of both illnesses. So, you wake up with a sore throat. Is it from a night of “sawing logs,” a symptom of a cold or allergies, ...

The use of E-cigarettes among teens has put millions of young people on a path to addiction, and the Food & Drug Administration recently took action against retailers and manufacturers for their role in the crisis. The FDA issued fines ...

Even little ones can have fun with this healthy after-school snack. Just make sure to keep fresh fruits, veggies and cheese on hand. And make sure a babysitter or older sibling is available to supervise. Ingredients: Cheese cut into squares ...