Parenting Corner – Aid and Impact Infant’s Brain Development January 1, 2021 The first year of life is a period of incredible growth and development. A newborn’s brain is about one-quarter of its adult weight, and will double in size by the end of the first year. From...
City Announces Modified Phase OneJanuary 6, 2020 City Announces Modified Phase One as COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Reach a Dangerous Rate in Orleans Parish Due to COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations reaching a statewide record high, t...
A Shot in the Dark – Children Are Missing Their Regular Vaccine Schedules Due To COVID-19January 1, 2021 Vaccines are top of mind right now, with daily news on COVID vaccines and their availability, efficacy, and eligibility timelines. But what is a vaccine, really? The World Health Organization...
Top Notch Docs – Find Out What Makes These Docs Stand OutJanuary 1, 2021 Meet local healthcare professionals and practices – all dedicated to family health, including psychology, speech and hearing, dental, psychiatry, brain injuries, autism, and more. FA...
Why Dental Care Starts Before Baby’s First Tooth December 1, 2020 Your baby’s oral health and their first pediatric dental visit Not familiar with pediatric dentistry? These kid experts should play a regular role in your child’s development, from the time ...
Wiggle Room: Developmental Toy Gift GuideDecember 1, 2020 What are some of the best toys for promoting my child’s development? This is a very popular question I get around the holidays from parents and grandparents. Here are some of my favorite toy...
Does Your Child Have COVID or a Cold?November 1, 2020 How to spot the difference between COVID, the flu, a cold, and allergies Whether it’s a runny nose or a cough, the first sign of a sick child fills parents with dread – especially when it’s ...
Calling all mothers, daughters, and even fathers! Friday, September 25th, is National Daughters Day!Calling all mothers, daughters, and even fathers! Friday, September 25th, is National Daughters Day… a day to shower our daughters with love, affection and appreciation. It’s a great opportunity to add a little...
Is it the Flu or Coronavirus?March 16, 2020 Ochsner Health has provided a simple guide for knowing the difference between COVID-19 and the flu. Sign up to receive our Nola Boomers newsletter! Suffering from a sore throat, cough, or just...
Adventures in First-Time ParenthoodOctober 30, 2019 “It was important to me to get ready for all the newness that babies bring.” There’s no handbook for first-time parents, but New Orleans offers the next best thing: new parent classes. There...
