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Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Health. 6 Reasons Your Child Should Visit an ENT What is a pediatric ENT and why should you take your child to see one? First, ENT is an abbreviation for Ear Nose and Throat. We are also called pediatric otolaryngologists. Like the abbreviation suggests, pediatric ENTs specialize in care for the ear, nose and throat for children. There are a lot of reasons for a child to visit a pediatric ENT, but here are six of the most common reasons that a child may need the attention of an ENT. Snoring can sometimes be a sign that something is wrong. If your child is snoring, they may also have obstructive sleep disordered breathing...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge and written by Dr. Ryan Dickerson.  What are the Best Vitamin Supplements for Women? Moms want to do what’s best for their health. When juggling priorities like family, work, friends, and other obligations, it is easy to get so busy that their nutrition suffers. For this reason, many moms turn to vitamin supplements to fill in the gaps. Vitamin supplements come in many forms, including gummy vitamins, capsules and chewable pills. About Vitamin Supplements The supplement industry is a billion-dollar industry, and some claims about vitamin supplements are not supported by legitimate medical evidence. While there may be some positive benefits to taking vitamins, the average woman doesn’t need vitamin supplements. When it comes...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Baton Rouge General.  Is it a Cold or RSV? For most healthy babies and young children, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is pretty much like a cold. But, because it may lead to bronchiolitis or pneumonia in those younger than one year old, some children get very sick with RSV. For parents, it’s common to mistake symptoms of RSV for symptoms of a cold, like coughing, sneezing and a fever. So how can you tell if those sniffles are something more than a cold? If your child has RSV, they may experience other symptoms too, including: Wheezing noise when they breathe Refusing to breastfeed or bottle-feed Unusually irritable Lethargic Trouble breathing or pauses in their breathing Signs...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The East Baton Rouge Parish Library.  The Summer Reading Program is Happening Now at The East Baton Rouge Parish Library The East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program, Tails and Tales, is running now through Sunday, August 15! We are continuing our online summer reading program! Our traditional summer reading program, which relied on paper logs, regular visits to the Library, and attendance at Library programs, was impacted last year by the ongoing disruption due to COVID-19, and we’ve pivoted to offer something that works from a distance. Powered by Beanstack, our new program hosting software, there are four Summer Reading Challenges for all ages, as well as tons of online programming family fun...

Disclosure :: This post is written by Dr. Katie Watson and sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge. How to Build a Simple Skin Care Routine When building a skin care routine, it is best to start with a simple approach. This helps minimize irritation to your skin and keeps your skin care costs down. It is also easier for busy moms to stick with a simple routine. This three-step approach will have you well on your way to healthy skin! Cleanse It is important to cleanse your skin in the morning before applying skincare products and in the evening before going to bed. A gentle, non-abrasive cleanser applied with your fingertips helps remove oil and debris and prevent clogged pores and breakouts. A medicated cleanser...