ParentingU
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsA podcast by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System where we sit down with doctors and experts to talk about important topics that all parents face. We're here to help you navigate this amazing journey we call parenting.
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Picky Eaters
February 14, 2019 10:30 - 40 minutes - 23.6 MBMealtimes don't have to be a battle! Most parents face picky eaters from time to time. Aimee Ferrell, MD, and Melissa Gonzalez, PhD, join our host Stephanie to talk about the importance of children developing good eating habits early for a lifetime of health. From babies to toddlers and even to teenagers, parents can influence the choices their children make and ensure that they receive the proper nutrition needed for development. Some of the questions answered in this episode: How can p...
Concussions — Heading for Trouble
December 18, 2018 17:15 - 23 minutes - 33.3 MBConcussions can be scary. And it's one of the topics our doctors get asked about most. Should my child play sports? How do I know they are OK after a concussion? These questions are so prevalent in parents minds that we dedicated an entire podcast episode to concussions. Tune in with pediatric ER physician Dr. Chris Woodward and pediatrician Dr. Mark Waggenspack as they offer incredible guidance (and some myth busting!) about concussions and what parents should know. Learn more about Our ...
A to Zzz's: Helping Your Child Fall and Stay Asleep
December 05, 2018 21:42 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBAs parents, we struggle to get our kids to fall and stay asleep. So what's the trick to helping your kids develop and keep healthy sleeping habits? Tune in for our newest episode of ParentingU: The Podcast where we tackle an all too familiar issue — sleep! Sleep specialist Jessica Brown, DO and pediatrician Ashley Lucas, MD discuss normal sleep cycles, sleep issues and tips to help your children develop good sleep practices. Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health at our w...
Divorce
November 14, 2018 23:11 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBDivorce affects everyone in the family, and when a divorce takes place, children have to learn how to cope with a new normal. From multiple holiday celebrations to different rules in different households, divorce can create anxiety. Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health pediatrician Michelle Flechas, MD and clinical social worker Rusty Miller, LCSW discuss challenges children need to overcome when dealing with their parent’s divorce and practical strategies to help children heal from a divo...
Constipation
October 15, 2018 18:15 - 24 minutes - 34 MBAs parents, we deal with a lot of poop. But what is normal? Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health pediatrician Dr. Margaret Patterson and pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Beth McDonough kick off our ParentingU podcast with one of the most common, yet frustrating health issues in children--constipation. You'll learn what normal poop is, when to worry and when you might just need to pass them the prunes. Mentioned on the show: https://www.gikids.org https://www.healthychildren.org Le...
Welcome to ParentingU
October 15, 2018 13:44ParentingU is podcast by Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health where we sit down with doctors and experts to talk about important topics that all parents face. We're here to help you navigate this amazing journey we call parenting.