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ParentingU

ParentingU

By: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
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 A 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.Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • Summer Hydration Hacks for Kids | ParentingU ExtraCredit

    Summer Hydration Hacks for Kids | ParentingU ExtraCredit
    Jul 3 2025
    Summer fun means staying hydrated, and we're making it easy and tasty in this ParentingU ExtraCredit episode! April Hamilton, RN, a pediatric gastrointestinal and healthy weight and nutrition nurse with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, joins host Stephanie and her daughter Riley Jo to share creative ways to help kids drink more water. From spa-worthy cucumber-mint water to strawberry lemonade with freeze-dried fruit, April’s got fun and flavorful hydration ideas that kids (and grown-ups!) will actually want to drink. She even shares her recipe for a refreshing LSU-themed mango spritzer and introduces a special cane and maple syrup created by a Louisiana doctor. Easy hydration tips No-sugar-added drink ideas Smart ways to use juice without going overboard How to make flavored ice cubes that double as snacks Why frozen lemon juice is a pantry must-have Whether you're headed to camp drop-off, the splash pad or just hanging out at home, this bite-sized episode will help you parent smarter, not harder, this summer. Want more parenting tips from our experts? Check out the full ParentingU playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzHUSYQFjiX3D9xLrN-Ceza6AFTiQFtgl) and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Read more on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/four-fun-flavored-water-recipes/ Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/LkCKikflSXM
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    9 mins
  • Help Kids Cook Up Life Skills This Summer

    Help Kids Cook Up Life Skills This Summer
    Jun 26 2025
    Parents on the hunt for summer activities for their kids might want to look close to home: the kitchen! In this ParentingU episode, Dr. Thiravat Choojitarom, Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health pediatrician with a passion for culinary medicine, shares how time spent cooking can teach kids real-life skills that last far beyond summer. From cracking eggs to choosing recipes, Dr. Choo breaks down age-appropriate ways to invite kids into the kitchen and let them take the lead. Along the way, he explains how cooking together builds confidence, sparks creativity and encourages healthier eating habits. You’ll also hear why boredom isn’t the enemy of growth, how modeling behaviors matters more than micromanaging and why it’s okay if the pancakes come out a little wonky. With practical tips and plenty of encouragement, this episode is your reminder that life skills don’t have to be perfect to stick. They just have to start. Key Moments: The Importance of Culinary Skills for Kids – 2:57Age-Appropriate Cooking Skills – 5:16Encouraging Independence in the Kitchen – 7:54Other Essential Life Skills for Kids – 9:20The Power of Boredom – 11:24Making Cooking Fun –18:09 Read more from Dr. Choo on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/help-kids-find-joy-in-the-kitchen-with-real-life-skills/ Need some recipe inspiration? Download Dr. Choo’s red gravy and salad dressing recipes: https://health.fmolhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ParentingUS5E4_RedGravyVinaigrette.pdf Learn more about Dr. Choojitarom: https://doctors.ololchildrens.org/provider/thiravat-choojitarom/1297388
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    24 mins
  • Water Safety Advice from a Pediatrician

    Water Safety Advice from a Pediatrician
    Jun 19 2025
    In this episode of ParentingU, Dr. Kristen Sandoz, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, dives into one of the most important topics of summer: keeping kids safe around water. From pools to puddle jumpers, Dr. Sandoz shares what every parent needs to know — including why drowning is so dangerous (and often silent), how to spot a real-life water emergency and what tools can make a big difference. You’ll hear practical tips for every age and stage, plus the truth about so-called “dry drowning” and when to start swim lessons. Whether you're heading to the beach, the backyard pool or a splash pad, this episode will help you feel more confident and prepared. Key Moments: Alarming Reality of Drowning for Young Kids – 1:03What It Means to Be a Water Watcher – 2:20How to Recognize Drowning – 3:46‘Dry Drowning?’ Setting the Record Straight – 4:45Swim Lesson Options – 8:30Layers of Protection – 10:50Are Puddle Jumpers Safe? - 12:08CPR Training for Parents – 13:15Everyday Drowning Risks – 14:30 Read more from Dr. Sandoz on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/watch-the-water-to-keep-kids-safe-this-summer/ Learn more about Dr. Sandoz: https://doctors.lourdesrmc.com/provider/kristen-finney-sandoz/1962541 Download a Water Watcher tag: https://health.fmolhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WaterWatcherTag_CHTau_2024.pdf Learn more about the National Drowning Prevention Alliance: https://ndpa.org/
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    19 mins
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