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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Dunham School.  Navigating the New World of Distance Learning: Tips for Parents Just two weeks ago, we were all going about our normal daily routines. Dropping kids at school, going to work, heading to after school activities, and preparing dinner … oh, don’t forget reviewing with our kids for the upcoming tests. I was basically running through the routine of life focusing on the next task at hand. That changed quickly - almost overnight with the governor’s order to close schools during the COVID-19 outbreak. Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would be where we are today. Those busy days are now confined to the walls of my home and neighborhood....

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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...