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South Louisiana has an amazing water safety resource in Shelly Ripple Rogers and Crawfish Aquatics. Shelly is a former NCAA Champion swimmer and a member of the Stanford Swimming Hall of Fame. Now, as CEO of Crawfish Aquatics, Shelly is able to help families gain the skills to be water prepared for a lifetime. On this episode of ParentingU, Shelly explains to host Stephanie some of the basics about how to talk to kids about water safety (without making water scary); what swim skills can be learned at what ages; practical tips for making the pool a safer place to be; and what a Water Watcher is and how to be a responsible Water Watcher.

Crawfish Aquatics has lots of free resources to help community members be water safe, including certain free classes. Listen to the show and be a part of the ongoing conversation of swimming skills and water safety.

Mentioned on the show:

- Do you have a little one who needs to learn to swim? Details about the classes available are here and on the Crawfish Swim School website: https://crawfishswimschool.com/

- Be a Water Watcher! Pledge to be the eyes on the water, whenever anyone is playing poolside. Get your own Water Watcher card here from Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health: https://ololchildrens.org/blogs/water-watchers

- Learn more about our guest, Shelly, on the Crawfish Aquatics website.

- Shelly told us about resources available from the US Swim Schools Association. Parent resources from USSSA available on their website: https://www.usswimschools.org/parent-resources/

- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has a website, Pool Safely with lots of resources for parents to use to help keep kids water safe. Visit: https://www.poolsafely.gov/

- Stay tuned to ParentingU: we have two more episodes on water safety, including hearing from Heather, the mom of Mazie and the founder of Mazie's Mission plus Dr. Michael Odinet, Emergency Room physician at Our Lady of Lourdes.

We hope you find this Bonus episode of ParentingU informative and timely. You can hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website or on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

Please note: Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health will continue to monitor the efficacy and safety profile of the COVID-19 vaccine in children, just as we monitor all vaccines in children.

Bonus episode: The vaccine is here! Many parents are now asking, what does the vaccine mean for our teens and youth? Returning to ParentingU are two doctors—both pediatricians and both parents—Dr. Christopher Funes and Dr. Michael Bolton. Why do teens even need the vaccine? Is it safe? Is this the same shot adults are getting? What do parents need to know for their own family when discussing the vaccine? These questions and more are answered on the show.

Mentioned on the show:

- Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health has a helpful FAQ on the COVID-19 vaccine. Click here for the FAQ: https://ololchildrens.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine

- Our Lady of the Lake offers video visits! Find telemedicine information here: https://ololrmc.com/patients-and-visitors/video-visits

- The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Department of Education have information for parents.

- The Centers for Disease Control continues to be a good resource for parents: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

We hope you find this Bonus episode of ParentingU informative and timely. You can hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website or on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

Bonus episode: Parents are starting to wonder—this time of year usually is when we starting thinking about flu season and flu vaccinations. What impact will COVID-19 have on flu season? We speak to pediatrician Dr. Lauren Bailey to bust some flu myths, get our COVID-19 questions answered, and find out what we can all have in our medicine cabinets at home to be prepared for flu season.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Questions answered on the show:

- Who should get the flu shot?

- How is the flu shot different from the flu nasal spray?

- Is flu going to be worse this year because of COVID-19?

- What should I have at home before flu season?

- My child is sick—when should I call our pediatrician?

- When should we get our flu shots?

Mentioned on the show:

- We've made a handy flu survival kit you can download and take shopping! All of the products recommended by Dr. Bailey are on the list. Get it here.

- Our Lady of the Lake offers video visits! Find telemedicine information here: https://ololrmc.com/patients-and-visitors/video-visits

- The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Department of Education have information for parents.

- Our Lady of the Lake has information and updates about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.

We hope you find this Bonus episode of ParentingU informative and timely. You can hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website or on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

Bonus episode: The calendar says it's Back to School season, but what does that mean in these times of COVID-19? We have two doctors on this episode of ParentingU—both pediatricians and both parents—Dr. Christopher Funes and Dr. Michael Bolton. How can parents feel confident about children going back to school? What precautions make the biggest positive impact on children's health? How can families assess their own comfort level for this transition time? These questions and more are answered on the show.

This episode was recorded on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Mentioned on the show:

- The Three W's—Wash your hands; Wear a mask; Watch your distances.

- Our Lady of the Lake offers video visits! Find telemedicine information here: https://ololrmc.com/patients-and-visitors/video-visits

- The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Department of Education have information for parents.

- Our Lady of the Lake has information and updates about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.

- The Centers for Disease Control continues to be a good resource for parents: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

We hope you find this Bonus episode of ParentingU informative and timely. You can hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website or on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

Bonus episode: From disrupted schedules to cancelled plans, the pandemic has put us all in a difficult position, and we each have all been affected in some way. Our kids might have thoughts, fears, and feelings (just like we do.) How can parents help kids cope? Dr. Choo (Dr. Thiravat Choojitarom) joins us on ParentingU and shares practical, age-appropriate suggestions for how to address concerns children may have and how healthy routines can be built into kids' lives, especially as Summer begins.

Dr. Choo addresses the changing nature of the pandemic, and updates parents on some of the guidelines for maintaining good hygiene; keeping up with well-checks; Summer camp; and more.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Mentioned on the show:

- Dr. Choo recommends some of the parenting resources on the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://healthychildren.org/

- Our Lady of the Lake offers video visits! Find telemedicine information here: https://ololrmc.com/patients-and-visitors/video-visits

- The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Department of Education have information for parents.

- Our Lady of the Lake has information and updates about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.

- Summer camp info from the American Camp Association suggests best practices and guides for parents.

- Dr. Choo suggests Families Helping Families as a local resource for parents (especially families with a special needs child.) https://www.fhfgbr.org/

- The Centers for Disease Control continues to be a good resource for parents: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

We hope you find this Bonus episode of ParentingU informative and timely. You can hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website or on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

Bonus episode: Parents have a lot of concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and what it means for keeping kids healthy. To bring you facts you can use, we sit down with Dr. Michael Bolton, of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health Pediatric Infectious Disease division. Dr. Bolton shares practical tips for what parents can do now, where you can find up-to-date information, who is at most risk for COVID-19, and what to do if you are concerned you or your child is ill.

Dr. Bolton discusses practices we all can employ now (and at all times) to encourage health among all our family members. If you have a child that is anxious or overly concerned about the novel coronavirus, host Stephanie and Dr. Bolton talk about how to approach those conversations.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Mentioned on the show:

- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tips for talking about the novel coronavirus with children.

- Our Lady of the Lake has information and updates about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.

- Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health has an infographic to help you know more about COVID-19.

Some of the questions answered in this episode:

• Are children at risk for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?
• How can I talk to my child about the novel coronavirus without increasing anxiety?
• What should I do if I think my child has the novel coronavirus?
• What are illness prevention practices I can start using right away?
• Should we cancel our family vacation because of COVID-19?
• Does Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health offer telemedicine?
• Where can I get accurate, up-to-date information about the novel coronavirus?

We hope you find this Bonus episode of ParentingU informative and timely. You can hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website or on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

Much of healthy eating is a matter of healthy habits. Return ParentingU guest Dr. Aimee Ferrell is joined by Lea Theriot, Pediatric Registered Dietician to talk about helping our kids be happy, healthy eaters. Many attitudes about healthy eating are formed in childhood, and our guests share tips for encouraging kids to try new things, get the nutrition growing kids need, and how parents can model positive behaviors themselves. If you are a parent that has questions about your child's eating or if you need some new ideas, this is the ParentingU episode for you.

Some of the questions answered in this episode:

What is my ChooseMyPlate.gov and how can it help my family?

What activities can I do with my child to encourage healthy eating?

What is a "colorful plate" and how can I help my child eat more variety?

What are some ideas for healthy snacks?

What are good portion sizes for children?

Is it okay for children for eat in front of the TV?

How can I encourage a positive body image in my older child?

This is the final episode of Season 2 of ParentingU. You can hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website or on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts.

Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital is now open! Read all about our amazing opening and what the Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital means for our community. Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

A serious issue, but one that parents are wise to address head on, inappropriate drug use is a concern for families. Dr. Lisa Le, Pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake joins us on ParentingU to help parents open the lines of communication with kids on this topic. If this is a conversation you have been dreading or avoiding, we hope this episode gives you perspective and confidence in confronting drug, alcohol, and vaping use among kids.

Some of the questions answered in this episode:

What does ADHD diagnoses have to do with teen drug use?

By what age should parents start talking to their kids about drugs and alcohol?

Is vaping on the rise in teens and children?

How can parents have an honest drug conversation with their kids?

How can your child's pediatrician help when it comes to talking about drugs and alcohol?

How have perceptions about drugs like marijuana and things like vaping impacted teen use?

ParentingU is here to answer questions from families like you. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts. You can also hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website.

Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital is now open! Read all about our amazing opening and what the Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital means for our community. Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

We travel to the Emergency Room on this episode of ParentingU to speak with Dr. Hitesh Chheda, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist. What are some of the trends he is seeing in the Emergency Room? What do parents need to know? Dr. Chheda gives special attention to drug and alcohol issues as well as how big of an issue vaping is among tweens and teens. Dr. Chheda provides insights into these serious issues, equipping parents with the facts they need to communicate effectively with their children.

Some of the questions answered in this episode:

What are the most common cases in the Emergency Room?

Is drug and alcohol use increasing or decreasing among teenagers?

Are prescription drugs being abused by teens?

What can parents do to protect prescription drugs from teens using them inappropriately?

Is youth vaping something parents should be concerned about?

Why is vaping becoming so popular?

Isn't vaping safer than smoking?

Why is vaping in the news right now?

How can I talk to my kids about drugs, alcohol, and smoking when I have used these as well?

ParentingU is here to answer questions from families like you. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts. You can also hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website.

Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital is now open! Read all about our amazing opening and what the Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital means for our community. Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.

It's the largest organ in the human body, but might get overlooked in your day to day healthy living. It's your skin! Children's skin needs care and attention—Dr. Sylvia Sutton, pediatrician for Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health and Dr. Jill Fruge, dermatologist with Our Lady of the Lake join us on ParentingU to help us know more about the skin we are in. Our doctors talk about common childhood skin issues from moles to molluscum to sunburn to acne. Proper skin care is important, and our guests give several tips to help parents.

Some of the questions answered in this episode:

What is eczema? Why is eczema so common?

How long should kids spend in the bath?

What kind of lotion should I use on my child?

How can I tell my child's skin type?

How should kids be protected from the sun?

Does skin tone matter when it comes to sun protection?

Does drinking water help skin?

How can parents help a teen with acne?

When should a parent worry about a rash?

ParentingU is here to answer questions from families like you. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts. You can also hear all episodes of ParentingU on our website.

Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital is now open! Read all about our amazing opening and what the Our Lady of the Lake's Children's Hospital means for our community. Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our website: https://ololchildrens.org/ Find Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health on Facebook and Instagram.