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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Behavioral Intervention Group (BIG). What’s Your Summer Game Plan? Get in Gear Now! Don’t blink: school will be out soon, and summer will be in full throttle. Getting a jump on summer planning will help the season go more smoothly when it arrives, plus you can rest easier knowing that everything is prepared. The specialists at Behavioral Intervention Group (BIG) have some ideas to help you get in gear for a great summer with your children. PLAN Grab a calendar and schedule a couple of initial sessions to map out the summer. Keep a dedicated folder or note on your phone, because you’ll unleash a flood of ideas and follow-up tasks as you dig into it. Here...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health.  Check on your Teen’s Vaccines Before they Leave for College A recent outbreak of mumps among LSU students is a sobering reminder how vulnerable college kids can be to fast-spreading, yet easily preventable illnesses. Twelve LSU students were diagnosed with mumps since the end of January. Typical symptoms of mumps are swollen glands and fever; however, serious symptoms can develop including encephalitis and inflammation of other organs. The good news is mumps is preventable with a commonly given vaccine known as the MMR. As teens approach college-age, they typically require several immunizations and need to see their pediatrician yearly. Childhood vaccines may have a slight decrease in effectiveness over time...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health.  More Moms Saving Time With Video Visits As a busy pediatrician, Dr. Chris Funes is as adept at comforting moms and dads as he is at treating their children. Such was the case recently for a mom worried about what was causing her child’s fever, vomiting and rash. It didn’t take long for Dr. Funes to diagnose the commonplace viral infection hand, foot and mouth disease. It was welcome news for the mom – especially since she didn’t have to leave home to get it. She had scheduled a video visit, connecting with Dr. Funes over a video connection from home. A growing number of Our Lady of the Lake Physician...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Party Time, however, all opinions are my own.  Mardi Gras Wearables for the Whole Family, Cher! If you are reading this while eating king cake and Popeyes’ red beans, then you’ve come to the right place it’s Mardi Gras season, Cher! We’ve teamed up with Party Time to make it easier on you to get your entire family Mardi-Gras-ready this season! Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Party Time on Bluebonnet Boulevard near Airline Highway. From the moment I walked in the door until checkout, it was such a pleasant experience. The employees were so helpful and friendly, pointing me in the right direction to find exactly what I needed. Party Time has something...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Williamson Eye Center. Suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome? Did you know that dry eye affects up to 33% of all women? There are a lot of factors that amplify the symptoms including the changing weather (which we know all too well here in Baton Rouge), screen time, systematic medications like antihistamines and antidepressants, and normal hormonal changes. So how do you know if you have dry eye syndrome? Sandy, scratchy, foreign body feeling on the ocular surface is a huge indicator, but so too is eye redness, frequent blinking to alleviate blurry vision, and excessive watering of the eyes. Wait, excessive watering can indicate dry eyes? Yes! Your body produces two types of tears. Baseline and Reflex. Baseline...

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