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How to make healthy eating kid frie ... General Health, Living Well, Parenting, Summer

A balanced, healthy diet for kids can be challenging when there’s no fun involved. Ditch the boring everyday dieting and spice up your healthy habits! ...

Preparing children mentally for ... Living Well, Parenting, Summer

NEW ORLEANS – As hurricane season returns each June in New Orleans, it's easy to focus on the physical preparations rather than the stress weather ...

How to beat the Louisiana Summer he ... General Health, Living Well, Parenting, Summer

Here in Louisiana, we know summer heat all too well. From summer sports to days at the pool, Louisiana’s kids are exposed to hot temperatures and ...

Activate all seven senses Parenting, Summer

We are seeing more families outside enjoying the warm weather. This makes me think about the wonderful outdoor sensory activities that can happen. ...

Packing school lunches when there ... General Health, Living Well, Parenting, Summer

As some kids get ready to go back to in-person classes, parents are preparing for no cafeteria service. Children's Hospital Dietitian, Shiquita Brooks ...

Children's Hospital partners with ... General Health, Living Well, News, Parenting, Summer

We get it. Parents are worried about taking kids to their doctors for check-ups and immunizations. While we're taking steps to make visiting the ...

Back to school in the COVID age General Health, Living Well, Parenting, Summer

In just a few weeks, we’ll send kids back to school, only this first day won’t look like any other first day that we’ve experienced. For one, school ...

Summer fun without all the sun General Health, Living Well, News, Summer

It's summertime, and that can mean only one thing - fun in the sun! July is UV Protection Month, and there is no better time to talk about sun safety ...

How to make playdough at home Living Well, Parenting, Summer

Here's a fun at-home activity for kids! playing with playdough is fun, but making it is even better. Check out The Parenting Center's recipe for ...

Summer camps and COVID-19: What ... General Health, Living Well, Parenting, Summer

After months of staying home, parents might have mixed feelings about sending kids to summer camp, but for many, it’s right around the corner. It’s an ...

Back to school check-up questions? ... General Health, Living Well, News, Parenting, Summer

It's time for kids, teens, and young adults to go back to school. If you're wondering which vaccinations and check-ups your students need, Children's ...

5 reasons to check out The ... Living Well, Parenting, Summer

You may have called The Parenting Center with a question about biting or separation or school anxiety. You may have heard about our community classes ...