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How Ochsner Children’s Transformed a Preemie’s Life Through Life-Saving Surgery and GI Care
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Medical advancements and updated guidelines have significantly improved our understanding of SIDS and how to reduce the risk.
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What is HPV? Here’s How the Gardasil Vaccine Can Save Lives
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Pediatric Vaccines 2025: What to Know and Why It’s Important
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Signs, Causes and Treatments
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How Do I Know if My Child Needs Bilateral Ear Tubes?
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Mindfulness for Parents: Letting Go of Parent Guilt
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Ochsner Health psychologist Virginia Hatch, PhD, shares mindfulness tips for parents on how to cope with stress and avoid burnout. -
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Mindfulness for Parents: Tips to Practice Self-Care
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Mindfulness for Parents: Parent Burnout
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Protecting Your Family from Measles in 2025 and Top Symptoms to Know
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Understanding Picky Eating in Children with Autism
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Are Heart Murmurs in Children Dangerous?
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2025 Mardi Gras Ladder Safety Tips You Must Know if You're a Parent
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4 Smartphone Alternatives to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
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Ochsner Lafayette General Helps Create Inclusive Playgrounds
The accessible playgrounds in Lafayette, Louisiana are spaces where children of all abilities can play, grow and thrive together. -
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Ochsner, Son of a Saint Team Up to Support Fatherless Boys in New Orleans
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Does Removing Adenoids Help with Ear Infections?
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3 Healthy Ideas for Your Child’s School Lunch
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Hepatitis C in Children: Testing and Treatment Updates for 2024
Treatment for children with hepatitis C has developed rapidly in the past few years and there are new options available for children. -
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Pediatric Liver Transplants: Why Go to Ochsner
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6 Ways to Support Children with Autism
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Types of Autism Therapy
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Sleep Apnea in Children: 5 Things to Know
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6 Tips for Preventing Sport Injuries in Young Athletes
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How an Urgent Liver Transplant Saved a Child's Life
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A Day in the Life of a Pediatric Heart Surgeon
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How Can a Berlin Heart Help Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients?
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Signs Your Child May Be Struggling with Their Mental Health
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8 Reasons Your Child Should Attend Summer Camp
Reasons why you should consider sending your child to a summer camp. -
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5 Important Facts About Donor Human Milk Banking
The Mothers’ Milk Bank of Louisiana collects approved donor human milk for sick babies who need it to survive. -
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Can My Child Take Melatonin?
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Are Mardi Gras Beads and Other Parade Throws Safe for Your Kids?
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How Becoming a Mom During Residency Shaped How this Pediatrician Cares for Patients
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Toy Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe During the 2023 Holiday Season
It's common for children to suffer toy-related injuries during the holiday season. Here's how to keep your kids safe. -
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Are Probiotics Safe for Kids (and If So, Which Ones)?
Probiotics can offer much more to our health than helping our gastrointestinal system. But, are they safe for kids? -
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5 Common Conditions in Infants and How to Handle Them to Ease Your Worry
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Runner Breaks World Record to Benefit Kids with Heart Disease
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Signs and Symptoms of Ear Infections in Kids Every Parent Must Know
Review the symptoms of ear infections and learn how it is easier than ever to get diagnosis and treatment with tools like Ochsner’s Anywhere Care Health Kit. -
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What is Rainbow Fentanyl, and Should Parents Feel Worried?
This brightly colored synthetic opioid looks like candy and is 50 times stronger than heroin. Here's what parents should know. -
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What Parents Want to Know About 2023 RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
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Safe Pumpkin Carving Tips for Families with Children
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How to Talk About Healthy Food and Healthy Weight with Your Children
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What Is the Best Way to Increase My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Preparing your body for pregnancy can take time. Here are steps to follow to create the best environment for growing a baby inside you. -
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Approximately 2%-7& of infants 1 year and younger have a milk allergy. Here are the signs to look for. -
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5 Summer Health and Safety Tips for Kids
Five things every parent should know to keep their children happy and healthy during the summer. -
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A Man with Down Syndrome Helps Care for Patients
Meet David Rice, an exceptional abilities patient with Down syndrome at Ochsner Health. -
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How Can I Help My Child Ease Their Fear of Shots?
As a parent, you can take steps before, during and after your child’s visit to prevent meltdowns and calm any fears. -
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How Can I Help Prepare My Child for Their First Gynecology Exam?
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How Can I Help My Child with Their Anxiety?
As a parent, it’s hard to see your child suffering from anxiety. You can play an important role in helping your child cope with an anxiety disorder. -
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3 Best Reasons to Read Books to Your Kids
Early childhood literacy development impacts how a child communicates. It broadens their vocabulary, teaches empathy, and they learn how to hold a book. -
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Am I Ready for a Baby?
For some, being a parent is a lifelong dream. For others, becoming a parent can be more daunting. It’s not a decision to take lightly, so let’s unpack a few things to consider if you’re thinking about having a baby. -
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6 Things to Know About ACL Injuries In Children in 2023
ACL tears have become common in children. Do they always require surgery? -
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Insomnia During Pregnancy: 9 Tips for the Best Night's Sleep
Several factors can contribute to insomnia during pregnancy. Trouble sleeping can begin as early as the first trimester as hormone levels begin to change and can persist into in the third trimester. -
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How to Beat Exhaustion If You Are Pregnant with Your Second Child
Many mothers pregnant with their second child experience excessive fatigue. Learn the causes and tips to help with exhaustion. -
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Is it Dangerous for My Teenager to Turn to TikTok for Medical Advice?
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The Best and Worst Kid-Friendly Cheese Crackers for 2023
One thing to be watchful for with cheese cracker snacks for kids is the amount of white processed flour in the list of ingredients, as well as the sodium levels. -
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How Do You Know When it's Time to Start Potty Training Your Child?
Successful potty training is all about setting expectations and providing positive reinforcement. Here are some training tips and signs your child may be ready. -
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When Should a Teen Start Seeing a Gynecologist?
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Must-Have Mardi Gras 2023 Tips for Parents of Kids with Disabilities
Mardi Gras parades can be overwhelming for some kids with disabilities, but with these tips and planning, they can still enjoy the festivities.
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