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WWW.OLOLCHILDRENS.ORG DIGITAL PARENTING IN THE AGE STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 1 2 here’s Great Gift Ideas for All Ages what’s Christmas is right around the corner, and finding age-appropriate gifts can inside be challenging. The team at parents-choice.org reviews and selects safe, educational, age- appropriate games, puzzles and toys Cover Story Christmas Eve in the for children. Here are just a few. 15 9 Children's Hospital Parenting in the Bringing holiday cheer Digital Age (and gifts!) to children in How to keep your child safe the hospital while they learn and have fun

Monarch Life Cycle Puppet Smartscope Ages 3 and up Ages 8 and up Breath of Life Turning Despair $39.99 • Folkmanis $44.99 • Ravensburger 5 Pulmonary care team 13 into Determination amazon.com amazon.com helps young girl overcome Overcoming and thriving Your child will have It’s a microscope that lets children examine magnified objects with complex condition after the tragedies of 2016 fun playing with this lovely, soft monarch their smart phone or mobile device. butterfly while learning First children assemble the simple all about its life cycle Smartscope (which takes about 10 from this nifty, three- minutes), and includes all the parts and in-one puppet. This tools they’ll need—even a screwdriver Better Sleep Fever Phobia Parents' Choice Silver and screws. There are also tools and 7 Sleep clinic expands care 21 Temperature … it’s merely Award winner starts as parts such as tweezers, a petri dish, for children affected by a number a chrysalis, then thanks and its own carrying case. This Parents’ sleep disorders to its ingenious zippers Choice Gold award winner lets kids opens first to reveal the enjoy microscopy and nature. vividly striped caterpillar, and finally a colorful adult butterfly. Younger kids will especially enjoy Great Gift Ideas ...... 2 it as a complement to Eric Carle’s beloved Double Play: News & Nuggets ...... 3 book, The Very Hungry Word Games with Caterpillar. Family Advisory Council ...... 23 a Whacky Twist Ages 10 and up ...... 25 $9.99 • Inversion Games The Amazing Half Marathon amazon.com Snapshots ...... 27 A Parents' Choice Gold Award winner, Double Construction Update ...... 29 Play is a brain-teasing card game where players Pediatric Specialists ...... 30 Planet Play Cubes make words from the 10 9 cards they’re dealt. Each (available in various themes) card features a letter, Ages 18 months and up but by rotating the card $16.25 • Haba 180 degrees it becomes fatbraintoys.com another letter (an “a” Awarded a Parents' Choice Silver award, these clever, becomes an “e,” and an spirit, and with humility and justice for all Cover photo by Marie Constantin. condition and history. Therefore, it should sturdy toys are fun for young children and are portable, “o” becomes a “c,” and so Our Mission those entrusted to our care. not be construed as medical advice for any lightweight and self-storing. Children will enjoy on). In just a few rounds, Subscribe at ololchildrens.org/ particular patient’s condition, and may be Inspired by the vision of St. Francis of mastering folding and unfolding the cubes to reveal kids usually get the knack We are, with God’s help, a healing and amazingmag. altered in different care environments. Assisi and in the tradition of the Roman and play with what’s inside. and then the dictionary spiritual presence for each other and for Catholic Church, we extend the healing is the limit! It includes the communities we are privileged to serve. All information provided on diagnosis and ministry of Jesus Christ to God’s people, therapy reflects the care environment of instructions for several especially those most in need. Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital games such as Finders- Published by Our Lady of the Lake and related physician practices. It is not We call forth all who serve in this healthcare Stealers, Solitaire Dare, Children's Hospital. Written and designed a substitute for the professional judgment © 2016 Our Lady of the Lake Find more award-winning gift ministry, to share their gifts and talents to the Final Word and more. by Our Lady of the Lake Marketing and of a qualified healthcare provider based Children's Hospital create a Spirit of Healing—with reverence ideas at parents-choice.org. Communications. upon actual examination of a patient’s and love for all of life, with joyfulness of STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 3 4

It’s Time to Have Your Children Vaccinated for the Flu

Flu season has arrived, and it’s time For some, it can be much worse. to get your children vaccinated if you “Flu can lead to bacterial pneumonia haven’t already, says Dr. Michael Bolton, and staph infection, which can be a fatal division director of infectious diseases at process as well,” Dr. Bolton says. Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. It’s been more than six years since Even though vaccines are effective the last flu pandemic in the United Snow Bunny Bread (a.k.a. Carrot Bread) at preventing children from contracting States, which means many parents might the flu and at minimizing its severity, become complacent about having their hundreds of children still die annually. children vaccinated for the influenza virus. A vast majority of those deaths are in That would be a mistake, Dr. Bolton Ingredients Directions children who did not receive the vaccine. warns. “We know that while it can be very ½ cup all-purpose flour 1. Grease and flour a loaf pan. Dr. Bolton advises mild, it can also be a fatal illness. Parents ½ cup whole-wheat pastry flour 2. Preheat oven to 325°F. that children six months should get their children vaccinated.” or whole-wheat flour and older should be Although flu season has begun, 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose vaccinated for influenza it doesn’t end until late March or early ¼ teaspoon salt flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. as soon as possible. April, so it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Nutritional Information ¼ teaspoon baking soda Younger children and Dr. Bolton recommends getting the shot 4. Serving size: 1 slice ¼ teaspoon baking powder In a large bowl, beat together the egg, oil, brown those with immune sooner rather than later, as vaccines sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Serves 16 1 teaspoon cinnamon system disorders are can take a few weeks to become fully Calories: 120 5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until especially vulnerable effective. 1 egg Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 0.5g combined. Stir in carrots and raisins. to influenza. ⅓ cup canola oil Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 75mg 6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Young children Different this year is that nasal spray Total Carbohydrate: 18g ⅓ cup packed brown sugar who contract flu is no longer an option and children 7. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes Dietary Fiber: 1g ⅓ cup granulated sugar usually get fever, fatigue, therefore will have to receive an out clean. Sugars 11g; Protein: 1.5g runny nose or cough, while injection.“The immune response was 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8. Remove from oven and cool in pan on wire rack initially thought to be better and longer older kids often complain of sore Find more healthy 1 cup grated carrots for 10 minutes. lasting, but as more data came in last joints, achiness and tenderness all over recipes at eatright.org. ⅓ cup raisins, soaked in warm 9. Remove from pan and cool completely. year, it turned out not to be the case,” their bodies. water and drained Dr. Bolton says. STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 5 6

At her birth at 24 weeks, Anna Catherine's foot fit on her mother's fingertip.

Breath pulmonary function test lab, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy and home ventilator, as well as in the treatment of asthma, sleep disorders and chronic lung disease of prematurity. of Life The Thibodeaux family is thankful for the pulmonary team that’s helping Anna Pulmonary care Catherine battle and overcome her many team helps young medical complications. “Anna Catherine is perfect for us; she girl overcome a completes our family,” Danyale says. “She’s happy from the time she wakes up to the complex condition time she goes to bed. And at the end of the day, I’m lucky.” 

Anna Catherine Thibodeaux has survived more medical complications in her first two years than most adults will have in a lifetime. Born on Feb. 1, 2014, to Brian and Danyale Thibodeaux after only 24 weeks of babies survive, yet need consistent care and Meanwhile, Dr. Carrion holds the a 40-week term, Anna Catherine was beset support from pulmonary specialists. distinction of being the first staff physician by a myriad of complications and diagnoses. The pediatric pulmonology group to have completed his residency at Our When she arrived in the neonatal intensive continues to expand and is now provided Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital, and care unit she weighed only a pound. She at satellite clinics, so that patients can then to have left and completed a Fellowship spent her first nine months there clinging to receive these critical services in their own in a subspecialty before coming back to join life, and coded multiple times. communities. the team. “I was told she would not survive, that “Our mission is to provide pulmonary “Their addition will allow the she had a zero percent chance to live,” says care for the pediatric patient that is development of new programs and her mom, Danyale, a former assistant vice comprehensive, state-of-the-art and improvement upon our current programs president for a credit union who quit her job accessible,” says Dr. Horsman. so that we can provide comprehensive and to oversee Anna Catherine’s around-the- In addition to expanding locations where cutting edge pulmonary care that meets the clock care. care is available, the pediatric pulmonary needs of any pediatric patient,” Dr. Horsman Today, Anna Catherine is nearly team recently added two physicians who said. “It also improves patient access to three years old. She continues to fight to bring expertise as well as experience in care. More providers means shorter wait overcome a tangle of medical conditions, treating Louisiana children. times for new patients to be seen and more none more important than those affecting In July, Jessica Brown, DO, MPH, and accessibility for our current patients to be her lungs. Andres Carrion, MD, joined the team, which seen for an acute illness.” An external ventilator breathes for her, already includes pediatric pulmonologist With Dr. Brown and Dr. Carrion on although her mom hopes one day she’ll Rafael Cilloniz, MD, and sleep medicine board, the pediatric pulmonary team can outgrow that need. Anna Catherine has specialist Dwayne Henry, MD. explore adding programs for the treatment of Baby Anna Catherine enjoys a day in the had multiple procedures and operations to Dr. Brown is Board Certified in sleep highly complex pulmonary problems. park with her father, Brian Thibodeaux, and protect her delicate lungs. medicine. She and Dr. Henry are providing For now, they’re helping to provide mother, Danyale. Anna Catherine’s pulmonary care is the latest treatment of sleep disorders. improved access and more experience in the directed by Dr. Thomas Horsman and the rest of the medical team at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. “When we go, all the staff know Anna Catherine,” Danyale says. “We have a huge The Pediatric Pulmonary Medical Team team; the whole team is so professional, and I love all her doctors.” Because of Anna Catherine’s complex The pediatric pulmonologists at Our Lady of the Lake Children's • Dr. Jessica L. Brown — Board Certified in general pediatrics and breathing issues, Dr. Horsman is a vital Hospital diagnose and treat issues related to breathing and sleep, pediatric sleep medicine; Board Eligible in pediatric pulmonology. leader on her care team. “He pays attention especially in the general functioning of a child’s respiratory system. • Dr. Andres Carrion — Board Certified in general pediatrics and and he listens to me as a mom,” says They treat approximately 5,000 patients annually, and work with board eligible in pediatric pulmonology. Danyale. allergists and immunologists to treat underlying problems that cause • Dr. Rafael Cilloniz — Board Certified in pediatric pulmonology. Anna Catherine’s condition is complex difficulty breathing including asthma, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular and severe, and unfortunately isn't the conditions, and chronic lung disease associated with premature birth. • Dr. Dwayne Henry — Completed separate Fellowships in pediatric Anna Catherine laughs as she plays in her nursery. only one. The need for pediatric pulmonary They also support families in managing tracheotomies and nephrology and sleep medicine; Board Certified in sleep medicine. care continues to grow as more premature ventilators, and perform approximately 150 bronchoscopies annually. • Dr. Thomas Horsman — Board Certified in pediatric pulmonology. STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 7 8

Poor habits such as staying prescribed for their child,” Dr. Whittney Madison, Sleep Center manager, reviews a sleep report. up watching TV, watching TV in Henry says. “The majority of the bed, and eating in bed all disrupt time for the child with insomnia, sleep, and children usually pick it is behavioral or something up such habits from their parents. disrupting the sleep. The goal “This is tough to say, but is fixing whatever that is, or it’s usually not a child’s problem; instructing the parent how to it’s usually a parental guidance help the child get more and thing,” Dr. Henry says. “We better quality sleep. This can also educate parents to help them prevent some of the bad things understand the importance that happen during the day, such of modeling and encouraging as falling asleep and not being healthy sleep behaviors.” able to retain what they learn.” 5 Ways You Can Poor Sleep Something else that Primary care physicians Help Your Child Presents Itself in surprises parents: medications usually refer patients to the Sleep Better Many Ways A Good are not used to treat sleep sleep clinic, where they are disorders in pediatric patients. evaluated through interviews with “A lot of parents come in the doctors. Depending on the In Young Children Night’s Sleep expecting medication will be symptoms, they may be sent for 1. No electronics in ADD/ADHD-type Pediatric sleep team expands the bedroom symptoms care and treatment for children Irritability Hyperactivity affected by sleep disorders a sleep study during which they spend a night in the clinic while being 2. monitored and observed. No electronics or TV two Difficulty controlling But in many cases, the remedy is behavior modification, including hours before bedtime impulses going to bed at consistently earlier times and other tactics. To remain healthy, your child do with our other colleagues. It’s The good news, Dr. Brown says, is that parents can make a real Poor learning needs to get adequate sleep— a great collaboration.” difference for their children by becoming aware of the family’s sleep restful, uninterrupted sleep. In addition to treating habits and then establishing and sticking to a routine. 3. “The two biggest goals for patients at Our Lady of the Lake “Sleep is a behavior, and with training it can get better,” Dr. Brown Limit extra-curricular Adolescents sleep medicine are to make sure Children's Hospital in Baton says. “It can take time to modify and change that behavior, and it’s activity so they get to kids get enough sleep for their Rouge, Dr. Brown has started to important to stick to these routines and basics. It will get better.”  bed consistently on time Often a mixture of the age, and to make sure it’s good see patients in the satellite clinic above symptoms, sleep,” explains Dwayne Henry, in Lafayette. as well as: MD, pediatric sleep medicine Sleep medicine began to Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic specialist at Our Lady of the Lake grow as a specialty in the early 4. Frequent naps Children’s Hospital. 1980s, Dr. Henry says. At first No caffeine or sodas Dr. Henry and his fellow pulmonologists provided care after school 7777 Hennessy Boulevard, Suite 502 Appointments in the evening pulmonology specialists are for sleep disorders, but since Snoring and snore- providing state-of-the-art sleep then the number of specialists Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 765-6834 medicine to Louisiana’s children. has been growing; however, that arousals from sleep growth has occurred only in the 5. Often falling asleep Most sleep disorders last 10–15 years. Set good examples during the day (in class) aren’t medical in Most children referred to How Much Sleep Do We Need? such as not staying up the sleep clinic are either overly nature. Rather, they late to watch TV, not Excessive sleepiness sleepy during the day, or they’re watching TV in bed, and are behavioral—and unable to fall asleep at night. Infants 1 year School-age children keeping a consistent Waking up it’s often the behavior Most are diagnosed with either and younger through pre-teens sleep schedule with headaches of the parents. obstructive sleep apnea— 16 to 18 hours 10 hours interrupted or difficulty sleeping— Waking up with or insomnia. Toddlers Adolescents dry mouth Dr. Brown and Dr. Henry But what surprises many know each other well: they are parents, Dr. Henry says, is that 12-16 hours 9 hours Moodiness husband and wife. Dr. Henry has most sleep disorders aren’t been director of pediatric sleep medical in nature. Rather, they Adults medicine since November 2014. are behavioral—and it’s often the 8 hours “We definitely bounce ideas behavior of the parents. off each other,” says Dr. Brown. “Kids sleep how their “Especially with atypical patients, parents teach them to sleep,” Pediatric Pulmonologists Dwayne Henry, MD and Jessica we run ideas by each other, as we says Dr. Henry. Brown, DO provide state-of-the-art sleep medicine to children. STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 9 10

On Christmas Eve Children who find at Our Lady of the Lake themselves in the hospital Children’s Hospital, there’s at Christmas get a personal Bringing holiday cheer always one particular person visit from Santa Claus. making the rounds who’s For kids with illnesses not wearing standard-issue that don't allow extra and gifts to children blue scrubs. visitors, Santa leaves gifts He’s easy to spot in his outside their door for them bright red suit and flowing to open at a later time. in the hospital. white beard. Oh, and don’t Instead of elves, nurses forget the bulging sack of cheerfully help St. Nick toys slung over his shoulder. deliver his toys.

Christmas Eve at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is a festive affair. Nurses, team members and volunteers go to great lengths to bring holiday cheer to our patients. For nurses like Melissa Catalanotto, the day is often filled with touching and unforgettable moments. She recalls one chronically ill special needs child whose parents had urged staff to discharge him in time to celebrate his first Christmas at home.

However, he required a piece of specialized breathing equipment to safely make the trip home. But it was Christmas Eve so finding such equipment proved difficult. Catalanotto, her fellow nurses, social workers, hospitalists and anyone else she could corral started making calls to medical equipment providers to find the equipment he needed, but all with no luck. “It was heartbreaking,” she recalls. Continued » STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 11 12

Finally, about 6:30 p.m., “Some of our medical residents someone came through with the brought cookies to thank us, which equipment, and the patient got to was so nice,” Allen says. “And the go home for his first Christmas. “It families of children who are here, Announcing a New Christmas Donation Drive was very important to his family,” especially if they’ve been here she says. a while, are so thankful for what Some children aren’t so lucky everyone does at Christmas.” Join us December 16–18 for our three-day holiday donation drive and and wind up spending Christmas But for the kids, it’s all about help us "Deck the Halls" of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. in the hospital. Catalonatto Santa. He gathers donated gifts and remembers a recently adopted distributes them to every child and It's a great way for friends, family and community members to bring infant with medical complications sibling. He also makes up gift sacks joy and happiness to hospitalized children this season. Every donation who couldn’t go home. Her new for children who get admitted to the makes a difference. adoptive mother and grandmother hospital after he leaves. made the most of the situation by Pediatric Intensive Care Unit To learn more about making a donation during this drive, visit decorating her room and having RN Jessica Handy remembers one their own miniature celebration. child who was especially thrilled. ololchildrens.org/deckthehalls.  “They let me be part of that; it “I was taking care of the sweetest was so special,” Catalanotto says, 7-year-old little boy, who had been fighting back tears. “She got her a complete joy to care for, and he first baby doll, there was a little was getting to be transferred out Christmas tree. It made my day.” of the PICU when Santa came Christmas is also special for in,” Handy recalls. “When the team members, says pediatric little boy saw the huge bag of gifts nurse Chelsea Allen. he gasped and asked Santa, ‘I was on the nice list?!’ To which Santa responded, ‘Of course!’ He was so thrilled and it made our day.” If Shawn Wolkart had her way, every patient bed would be empty so children could celebrate Christmas at home. “Health permitting, we try to get them out by Christmas Eve night,” says Wolkart, division director of nursing at the children’s hospital. The community, staff and Santa always make Christmas cheerier for children who are in the hospital, Wolkart says. “We get volunteers who come and sing songs, and they feed the staff; team members bring presents for the children and even their siblings,” Wolkart says. “Santa finds out the name of all the patients and their siblings and greets them personally.”  STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 13 14

Turning Despair Tips to Help Your into Determination Children through 4 the Holidays

By Lee Tynes, MD, PhD

The events of this summer have worn tremendously on the mental health The holidays can be difficult emotionally, of our community. especially for children whose families As a Hurricane Katrina survivor, I know experienced the trauma or disruption of the the emotions of dealing with flooding are not severe floods in 2016. all evident immediately. While some of those affected seem to be moving on, others are But there are ways you as a parent can beginning to feel despair. help your children cope during the holidays, Feelings of hopelessness or feeling says Dr. Joe Grizzaffi, child and adolescent overwhelmed are all too true for these psychiatrist and an assistant clinical professor victims. It seems like the situation is with the LSU—Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatric insurmountable. I can tell you, for most residency program. people, this feeling will eventually fade, but it does take time. If you as a parent are feeling overly Remember that recovery is a marathon, anxious or depressed this holiday not a sprint. You must pace yourself to 1 season, you should see about minimize undue stress and stay healthy. Photos: Team Members Pull getting some help for yourself. Children, What can you do to combat these Together through Historic Flooding especially young children, often take cues from feelings of despair? parents as far as how they should feel. 1. Acceptance Although Baton Rouge was straight hours and rotated shifts until “If as a parent you’re upset, angry or devastated by flooding in August, the code was cleared. More than 150 fearful, your child potentially can pick up on that You have to accept that this tragedy Our Lady of the Lake Regional helicopters landed at the Regional and similar feelings may occur with the child,” has happened to you and your family and Medical Center overcame tremendous Medical Center during the first three Dr. Grizzaffi says. “Kids are very good at picking create a plan to move forward. Identify the challenges in order to continue days of the Code Grey, compared to up these things even if parents try to hide it.” problems that need to be fixed and create 3. Life Balance Stay vigilant for such signs providing essential patient care. We less than five on a normal day. Nearly solutions that work for you. Having a plan in those around you and offer responded to the disaster by calling a one in three team members were Children are better off knowing Like anything else in life, there Code Grey weather emergency. Over directly affected by flooding, but our to move forward will help reduce stress and support when needed, while also 2 something about their family’s must be balance. While working 700 team members stayed on site 100 team reported to work in full force. create determination. remaining open to feedback and stressful situation rather than to rebuild your house, remember Try these mantras to help you or your support from those you trust. nothing at all. “If they don’t have some sense your need for distraction and family cope: Hang in there; you can do this!  of what’s up, they’ll often have fantasies about entertainment. Take care of “We are not sure why this happened what’s going on that can be worse than the yourself physically, get back to to us, but together as a family, we will get "I can do all things actual circumstances,” Dr. Grizzaffi says. your routine as much as possible, through this.” Parents can give children enough and get enough sleep. Maintain through Christ Who “I cannot control a natural disaster, but information appropriate for their age. relationships that were important strengthens me." I can control how I will recover.” to you prior to the flood including Philippians 4:13 Reassure them repeatedly your spouse/partner, children, 2. Acknowledgement 3 and over time that things will be friends and family. Dr. Lee Tynes is the Medical okay. Be alert to children’s morale, Acknowledge your own strengths, but You should see a healthcare Director of Mental and Behavioral and stay positive in reassuring them things also know when to accept help. Know you provider if feelings of despair Health at Our Lady of the Lake will improve. are not alone in this tragedy and rely on the continue for weeks or months Regional Medical Center. Dr. Tynes help provided by others. Also know when to without any improvement, is an Assistant Clinical Professor If your home has been disrupted, it’s ask for help. particularly if you feel you are of Psychiatry with LSU Health 4 important to try to follow through Try these mantras to help you or your suffering from depression. Red Sciences Center, Department of with your family’s typical holiday family cope: flags include severe loss of hope Psychiatry and faculty in the LSU— customs and traditions. “The emphasis is, “I will accept help and learn to let go of for the future, loss of the meaning Our Lady of the Lake Psychiatry ‘we’re together as a family, we’re safe, this is some control when need be.” of life, loss of ability to function residency program. His home took upsetting, but we’re addressing it,’” says Dr. “I cannot do this alone. Working together in your normal life, and suicidal on six feet of water from Hurricane Grizzaffi.  will make rebuilding faster and easier.” thoughts. Katrina in 2005. 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PARENTING in the DIGITAL AGE /// Keeping your child safe while learning and having fun ///

The digital world in which your children live is moving at light speed. For parents, it’s a challenge to simply understand the A few decades ago, it was much easier According to the American Academy of devices your child uses, let alone the nonstop torrent of data, for parents to monitor what their children were Pediatrics, excessive media use can lead to exposed to through media and technology, attention problems, difficulties in school, sleep apps and digital content they experience. Ensuring your child says Joseph Grizzaffi, MD, a Board Certified and eating disorders, and obesity. Additionally, thrives and learns while remaining safe is much harder for parents today general and child/adolescent psychiatrist and anxiety disorders, age inappropriate behavior, than previous generations. assistant clinical professor of psychiatry with and risk-taking behavior can all be worsened by LSU Health Sciences Center. exposure to adult-oriented material and themes. Parents today must ask difficult questions, and the answers aren’t always “Parents had a better ability to shield Smart phones, tablets, computers, and children, since most of what we were exposed social media expose children to the world at clear. How much is too much screen time? Which mobile apps are age- to was on the TV or the radio,” Dr. Grizzaffi says. much younger ages, and they’re often not yet appropriate? Which mobile apps are harmful or deceptive? How much Working with children and adolescent equipped to cope with it. personal information is my child sharing online? Am I as a parent sharing patients today, Dr. Grizzaffi frequently sees the Parents have no choice but to learn and too much about my child on social media? negative effects that digital technology and stay informed about the technology and the media can have. content, Dr. Grizzaffi says. Continued » STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 17 18 Pediatricians as Parents

We asked four pediatricians to share a few effective “In the 1970s, children began about things they might see. on social media? Having that smart phone “can be tactics and methods they’ve used with their own watching television at about age four,” “Parents can help guide their like walking around with crack cocaine in our pocket; children or that they’ve seen used successfully by says Dimitri Christakis, MD, director of children's media experience. it’s incredibly addictive,” Dr. Christakis says.This is their patients’ parents. the Center for Child Health, Behavior Putting questionable content important because the most important way parents can and Development at Seattle Children’s into context and teaching kids teach their children how to use technology in healthy Hospital. By contrast, children today about advertising” will help them ways is to model healthy behavior. are exposed to digital entertainment become media literate. Dr. Christopher Funes starting at four months, Dr. Christakis  Limit screen time, and provide Southeast Pediatrics told a gathering of caregivers and children with compelling parents at Our Lady of the Lake educational material that are not Tips for modeling "We gave our children a choice Children’s Hospital earlier this year. digital such as books, newspapers of having an hour of screen time Children today are digital natives, and board games. healthy behavior: per day during the week or no while parents are digital immigrants  Children and teens should engage weekday screen time, but they who learned as adults. “It’s a struggle with entertainment media for no  Require everyone in the home to turn off mobile could get a few more hours on Friday, Saturday and to keep up with our children’s use of more than one or two hours per devices at the dinner table. Sunday. They chose none during the week, and it’s technology,” he said. day, and that should be high-  Never check messages or look up numbers behind made all the difference. They get their homework Digital technology and content quality content. the wheel. done and there’s no rushing through it so they can can profoundly affect children from  Establish "screen-free" zones in  Put devices away two hours before bedtime to see shows." infancy through adulthood. Technology your home by making sure there improve sleep. and media affect their cognitive are no televisions, computers  Rather than limit your child’s screen time, require development, language and behavior. or video games in children's them to spend a minimum period of time each Dr. Thiravat Choojitarom To help parents find their way bedrooms. Also, turn off the TV day doing activities that don’t involve screens, Primary Care of Denham Springs through this new digital world, we during dinner. such as playing outside, reading or playing non- have put together a series of helpful  It is important for kids to spend digital games. "I didn’t let my son have his own tools, guides and information aimed time on outdoor play, reading, smart phone or tablet until he at giving parents the background they hobbies, and using their was a bit older, about 11 or 12. need to raise digitally competent and imaginations in free play. I also don’t let them send text responsible kids.  The latest screen time guidelines Inappropriate content can be messages after 9 p.m.—nothing is that urgent. If from the American Academy of I’m watching a movie with my son and something worse than device addiction. happens, and I can tell he’s confused, I will try to Act the way you Pediatrics include the following: Infants 18 months and younger: talk it through with him. I want to make sure he expect your child No digital content or screen time There are benefits and advantages for children who doesn’t get the wrong message." to act. Children ages two to five: are savvy at learning and adopting new technologies Max of one hour per day and the latest devices. More important than gadgets themselves is how Your kids are watching you more Children five and older: Dr. Sandra Franz your child reacts to the content. Some video games closely than you might realize. Customize restrictions to the child. Pediatric Medical Center can encourage risky or mature behaviors in pre-teens Your teenage child may insist they and adolescents. "Some families have kids hand want to be nothing like you when they Device addiction can Younger children are vulnerable to rapid-paced in their devices when they kiss grow up, but they probably will. programming and games, which can over stimulate their kids goodnight, or they’ll “Take every opportunity you can be a problem for their young minds. Studies have proven children have the kids put phones on the to convey the right way to act,” Dr. parents, too. perform poorly in academic skills after they’ve watched dining room table for the duration of a ‘play date.’ Christakis says. That means having hyper kinetic programs that jump quickly from scene to Driving distracted is dangerous. I recommend that clear rules for yourself, including If you think your kid is the only scene, says Dr. Christakis. moms put their phones next to the baby’s car seat adhering to clear guidelines on how person in the house hooked on their Parents should require their children to watch only in the back while driving. In addition to the removed much and what type of content is digital device, think again. age-appropriate programs, and to discourage young distraction, it could also prevent infants from being acceptable. Research shows devices and children from watching fast-paced shows. left in hot cars." It’s important that you model good technology are equally addictive for Of course, children may find slower-paced shows behavior when it comes to using social adults, and children of parents who less exciting, but that presents an opportunity to begin media and technology. obsessively use smart phones are teaching an important life lesson. The American Academy of likely to do so themselves. Dr. Diane Kirby “Regardless of whether or not children find Pediatrics offers extensive tips and Have you ever repeatedly Pediatric Academic Clinic something interesting, they are never going to get advice on keeping children safe in their checked your device when waiting ahead in life if they can’t apply themselves to tasks that "My stepson is grown and living digital lives, including: for a message, perhaps even while aren’t appealing to them,” he says. “The real challenge on his own. But when he was  Watch television with your someone is talking to you in person? in succeeding is not doing the things you find appealing at home, we restricted screen children so you can understand Or perhaps you’ve checked to see or fun; it’s applying your mind and maintaining focus on time to less than two hours per their questions and concerns how many “likes” your post received things you don’t find fun." Continued » day—which is challenging with a boy who loves to watch football. We also were strict about monitoring Internet browsing history and social media posts, to try to prevent inappropriate or predatory activity." STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 19 20 Social Media Safety Be a Parent, Not a "Sharent"

Parents should actively think long and hard before aware—and wary of— It’s one thing to be a proud monitor and guide how they post anything, and deceptive apps. parent; it’s another to simply their teenagers use social to never give out personal Snapchat lets users share too much about your media. These tips from information. send photos that disappear children online. Child Development Institute after a few seconds. Since It’s called sharenting. Any can help. The social it can be used to send loving parent is susceptible Wait until 13. That’s media basics inappropriate material, to crossing that invisible line Shut off phones two the age required to open TeenSafe.com warns parents that separates warm or funny accounts on Facebook, to be wary of allowing teens moments from boastful tedium. hours before bed Although Facebook is Twitter, Tumblr and to use Snapchat. Some blogs and websites widely used by adults, it’s Our brain is highly sensitive to the Pinterest. Enforce the age Photo Hider, App are dedicated to celebrating the less popular among teens. intense light given off by digital screens. restrictions in your home. Locker, and Calculator% most uncomfortable examples Provocative posts often Blue light emitted from screens Connect. Set up your are older apps that let users of over-sharing. go viral and are spread to suppresses the production of melatonin, own accounts and require hide media and activity. strangers. which helps children sleep. Children and that your child connect with Poof hides other apps Good sharing: first day Twitter allows users teens need 10 hours of sleep each night. you via all social media kids don’t want parents back-to-school pics, which to share brief messages. There is now a setting on iPhones sites, and monitor their to find. It’s technically no have become a neat way The catch: Tweets often go called “Night Shift Mode” that changes activity. longer available, but some parents to chronicle their viral and get seen by more the color of the screen from blue light Check privacy kids still have the app. children growing up. people than intended. to yellow/red light. Still, it’s a good settings. Be sure your Vaulty is an Android Over sharing: “cutesy” idea to put away smart phones a few child sets up appropriate app that lets users hide pictures of children in bathtubs hours before bed. Beyond the screens privacy settings to avoid Danger! These photos, videos and other or naked may seem harmless themselves, kids who are using phones revealing too much personal apps can spell media away from the main but are not a good idea. for social media, messaging or posting information online. On storage in a password- Good sharing: your may still be thinking about the activity Facebook, for example, only trouble for kids protected vault. It even child’s first attempt at baking a long after the phone is off, including friends should see what takes a picture of any misshapen, lopsided cupcake. wondering what kind of reactions their your child is posting. Teens today use any person who types in the Over sharing: A parent posts are receiving. Monitor usage. of a wide array of stealth wrong password. posted a photo of her child’s Monitor your child’s usage apps, or good old-fashioned Hide It Pro allows vomit on the kitchen floor with with tools like NetNanny or deception, to share profane users to hide media; the Visit the caption “This is what I had Teens often copy risk- Teensafe. Learn what sites text messages, racy photos app itself is disguised as ololchildrens.org/ to clean up today.” taking behaviors amazingmag for more your child visits, how long or other inappropriate an “Audio Manager” for information and tips they stay there, and their material with each other. the smart phone. Pressing Because your child may There’s a strong case to be made about parenting in general online activity. For example, an app icon and holding the app screen not understand your online that parents should carefully and the digital age. Keep the computer may resemble a calculator, reveals a lock screen behind life, think about what they aggressively monitor and control the in common areas. Keep but actually be used to which users hide media. would prefer before making an kinds of programming they allow their the computer where it’s share photos. Warning signs that impulsive post you may regret teen children to watch. available to and visible to As a parent, you aren’t your child is trying to hide later. If you’re not sure, ask Teens imitate behavior they are everyone in the home. without help. There are a activity from you: missing them if they would mind what exposed to, particularly ideas from media Teach about Internet couple of ways to determine browser history, obvious you plan to share about them. and friends. This can be both positive and consequences and if your child is hiding social missing chunks from text negative. A parent's job is to mediate the dangers. Teach children to media apps, including being conversations.  effects of media. Parents should discuss risk-taking OMG, What Do All behavior with their teen children, and Those Letters Mean? media provides plenty of opportunities. For example, explore different scenarios Whether it's text messaging, AMA — Ask me anything FB — Facebook IMO — In my opinion QQ — Quick question in television shows and let your teenager Snapchat, Twitter or Facebook, AYKMWTS — Are you kidding me FOMO — Fear of missing out KK — Cool, Okay (Kewl Kewl) ROFL — Rolling on the floor laughing know what you would expect in a similar social media is all about brevity. with this (profanity) FTW — For the win; also, (profanity) LMFAO — Laughing my (profanity) SMH — Shaking my head situation.  Teens continue to come up BAE — Baby, an affectionate term for the world (profanity) off TL;DR — Too long; didn’t read with new and original acronyms. someone's girlfriend or boyfriend GF — Girlfriend LOL — Laughing out loud Totes — Totally As a parent, it’s helpful to stay BF — Boyfriend GTFO — Get the (profanity) out MYOB — Mind your own business WTF — What the (profanity) informed so you know what your BRB — Be right back GTI — Going through it NBC — Nobody cares WTH — What the hell (or heck) children are talking about. BTW — By the way HTH — Happy to help NBD — No big deal WYD — What are you doing? Here are some general Cook Session — When one or ICYMI — In case you missed it NSFW — Not safe for work (typically abbreviations courtesy of several teens gang up on another IDC — I don’t care lewd or pornographic) Visit ololchildrens.org/amazingmag stylecaster.com, a web site that kid on social media IDGAF — I don’t give a (profanity) NVM — Never mind for more acronyms. tracks pop culture trends. DGYF — Dang girl, you fine IDK — I don’t know PM — Private message DM — Direct message IG or Insta — Instagram POIDH — Pictures or it didn’t happen STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 21 22

As it turns out, all of the children in the 4. The only reason to treat fever 5. A high temperature does not study who were diagnosed with meningitis is to help your child feel more cause seizures. had one of two strains of bacteria which the comfortable, not to cure them. Conquering new vaccines protect against. Some children can suffer seizures while “The only meningitis found in that paper Parents often worry excessively about they have fever, and parents have long [is one] we now immunize against,” say reducing their child’s fever to the exclusion believed these were triggered by high fever. Fever Dr. Woodward. “This is more evidence that But the latest thinking, he says, is that of other, more important signs as mentioned supports vaccinating your children.” above. it’s not a high temperature that causes these Phobia Some parents will stay up all night seizures, but a rapid spike in temperature. 3. Your child’s temperature is less fretting over their child’s high temperature, “Febrile seizures happen during the Things to Know revealing than basic observations. administering fever-reducing medicines like change; if they go from 99 to 102 quickly, Motrin or Tylenol in a tense effort to bring the that’s what causes it, not the height of the about Your Child’s A child’s temperature is merely one number down. fever,” Dr. Woodward adds. of many indicators Dr. Woodward uses in Dr. Woodward says reducing a fever Administering fever reducers does not Temperature the Emergency Department to evaluate a is not the priority when it comes to making prevent seizures. sick child. More important than a child’s children better. The only reason to reduce “When we do random studies that look temperature at any given moment are several fever is to make a child more comfortable. at aggressive fever control versus none at all, other signs and symptoms that parents can “If you treat fever too aggressively, we see the same number of febrile seizures,” For at least three decades, many easily spot in their children. some viral infections can be prolonged,” he Dr. Woodward says. parents of children who have gotten sick Are they eating and drinking normally? says. “If you don’t allow the body to have Regardless of the reason, a child who have become obsessed with their child’s Are they behaving and responding normally? its natural response to infection, you can has both fever and a seizure should come temperature, believing it to be the ultimate Are they difficult to awaken? And do they just actually increase the length of infection to the Emergency Department, says Dr.  guide of their child’s condition. look sickly? Parents should watch for these you’re going to have.” Woodward. What parent hasn’t nervously checked signs in addition to whether or not the child the thermometer, silently hoping it didn’t has fever, rather than how high it is. climb to a dreaded number? Whether the parent learned it from their grandmother or saw it on TV, it used to be a common fear that high fever caused brain damage. It turns out that grandma, as well as those TV shows, were wrong. That’s because These tips and guidelines can help you better understand fever and healthy children aren’t really at risk for brain Conquering Fever Phobia be able to recognize when to seek medical care for your child. damage. In fact, that’s just one of several myths, misconceptions or outdated ideas we have about temperature, says Christopher Woodward, DO in the Emergency Parents often worry excessively about reducing their child’s fever to the Take your child’s Once you establish that It’s okay to use fever Department at Our Lady of the Children’s exclusion of other, more important signs of ill health. temperature to determine an older child has fever, reducers to help your child Hospital. whether they have fever; watch for these signs: have feel more comfortable, but Dr. Woodward has made it his mission however, don’t worry so they stopped behaving or if your child isn’t unusually not only to care for children and adolescents, much about the actual responding normally? Do cranky or miserable, it’s but to educate parents to better understand In the vast majority of cases, fever is cause brain damage. Buried in that study number itself. they stop drinking fluids okay to let fever run its fever, its role in gauging the health of their not a bad thing. “Fever is a response by the was some data that said children whose or urinating normally? Are course. Remember that fever child, and debunking commonly held myths body to fight infection; it actually helps the fever rose to 104 degrees were at risk for they difficult to wake up? reducers are only for relieving and misconceptions. body fight some infections,” he says. meningitis and could suffer brain damage. Those signs, along with the discomfort; they won’t make According to Dr. Woodward, these are Parents don’t need to worry about the “This got confused in the general presence or absence of your child well. Finally, never five big facts parents need to know. number on the thermometer. population that fever causes brain damage For infants four months or fever, are the best way to wake a sleeping child to “If I had my way thermometers would because meningitis causes brain damage,” younger, the most accurate evaluate how sick your administer fever reducers— just say, ‘yes’ there is a fever or ‘no’ there is Dr. Woodward says. temperature-taking method 1. An otherwise healthy child is and when to seek if they're sleeping, they’re not,’” Dr. Woodward says. However, in the years since the paper is a rectal thermometer. For child with fever is not at risk medical care. comfortable. was published, two important vaccines have older children, you can get for brain damage. 2. A high temperature is no worse been developed and are now routinely given: an accurate reading under than a low-grade fever. Prevnar and the Hib vaccine. the tongue or under the arm. Healthy children are not at risk for Bottom line: focus on suffering brain damage as a result of reading your child, not the Parents fear high fever, and often a Seizures in children with thermometer. Don’t assume high fever. “If you treat fever too aggressively, particular number. They tend to put too much fever are not caused by high your child has to have a “If you’re a normal, healthy child some virus infections can be and don't have previous brain damage, emphasis on the number and not enough on When it comes to infants temperatures, but rather by certain high temperature you cannot get your brain to a certain their child’s overall condition. prolonged. If you don’t allow the four months or younger, call a rapid rise in temperature. to seek care. However, any temperature that it causes brain damage,” “Fever is fever,” Dr. Woodward says. body to have its natural response your doctor immediately If your child has a fever time you’re worried about Dr. Woodward says. He suspects that the prevailing to infection, you can actually when they run fever. seizure, seek medical your child’s health, if they’re misconception originated from a medical attention right away. Yet he regularly encounters parents in increase the length of infection Because they have not not behaving normally research paper published in 1985. yet received all of their and they exhibit the signs the Emergency Department who believe the you’re going to have.” higher fever the greater the risk to their child. The study looked at risk factors for immunizations, they are mentioned above, take them meningitis, a bacterial infection that can — Dr. Christopher Woodward more vulnerable to illness. to the doctor. STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 23 24

here,” Anderson says. “It’s remarkable our their children’s illnesses and injuries. These organization is being that vulnerable… How exchanges are raw with emotion, with tears often do you go to the very people you care shed for each other. Bedside Candor for and ask, ‘How can we do a better job?’ Megan and Ryan Southall nearly lost 2016 Family And we take their suggestions seriously.” their son Atticus at a birthday pool party. Family Advisory Council Helps Improve With kids and adults around, four-year- Advisory Mommy and Daddy Know Best old Atticus was spotted face down in Council Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital the pool. Ryan performed CPR, and on The Family Advisory Council’s objective the way to the Emergency Department, Members is to influence positive change to improve Atticus was responsive, but his condition the experience and outcomes for other quickly deteriorated. Only after weeks in patients and families. Doctors, nurses and the pediatric intensive care unit at Our Lady Kevin and Sandy Albert Baton Rouge Jason and Denyse comforts, both here and in comfort supplies because I have and live in different cities, but other medical staff nominate families for of the Lake Children’s Hospital did Atticus Englert know a thing or two Boston, Massachusetts, where nothing with me?” they share one thing in common: consideration for a three-year commitment eventually make a full recovery. Kim Angers about pediatric healthcare. Hannah required specialized their children have been patients to serve on the advisory council. By design, Baton Rouge the group is diverse geographically, Their 11-year-old daughter cardiac surgery. It’s their Parental Guidance at the children's hospital. Clint and Katie Aucoin ethnically and by the type of care their Hannah, who has various experience, sitting by their Welcomed Their experiences, Gonzales medical conditions, has been daughter’s side as she received observations and suggestions children received. The Family Advisory Council Kevin and Ramsey Ayers hospitalized multiple times at care, that is invaluable in driving The Englerts are one are of great value in helping the Lafayette helped redesign the white erase boards Our Lady of the Lake Children’s improvements. of 22 families who serve as hospital make improvements in patient rooms. The white boards Charlene Benton Hospital, explains Jason, a Parents like the Englerts volunteers on the Family both large and small, says will soon feature essential details and Baton Rouge physical therapist and acute grapple daily with concerns Advisory Council at Our Lady Melissa Anderson, director information that parents on the council medicine supervisor at Our about their hospitalized children, of the Lake Children’s Hospital. of community relations and Trey and Kim Bowman said they wanted to know, such as the Baton Rouge Lady of the Lake Regional Jason explains. They provide candid, first-hand business development and names of nurses and doctors and what Medical Center. “What can I expect? What’s feedback and suggestions on the liaison to the Family Lindsey Cavalier medications are being administered. The Englerts have seen the plan? When is the doctor how things can be done better. Advisory Council. Vacherie When the nutrition team proposed first-hand the best practices coming? What time is the Advisory council members “It’s the most rewarding Jeremiah and Amy Davis new dishes for the inpatient menu, in pediatric care and family cafeteria open? Where can I get come from different backgrounds initiative I’ve been involved with Pontchatoula advisory council members and their Jason and Denyse Englert children were invited to conduct a taste Geismar test and give input before the changes were implemented. Ryan and Megan Southall joined the Neal and Stacie Faucheaux They were even invited to check Family Advisory Council after their son Baton Rouge out how clean the hospital is, donning Atticus (blue shirt) spent weeks in the Edmund and Cathy Giering pediatric intensive care unit. white gloves and showing up to perform Baton Rouge surprise inspections. Managers from the Charlene Gradney housekeeping department trailed them Baton Rouge to see and learn from their observations first- “He’s a typical five-year-old guy now,” Eric and Katy Green hand. Anderson says this made the exercise says Megan. Centreville, Miss. meaninful for the parents and hospital. The Southalls welcome the chance to Jason and Jennifer Hawkins “The managers were so good about share their insights and suggestions in hopes Prairieville going in and making changes!” she says. that children and families will have less Stephanie and Jason Jones “We understand it’s going to make us better.” anxiety or discomfort in the hospital. Port Allen As construction continues on the “Parents are the emotional stakeholders, freestanding children’s hospital, input and the ones who feel their experience could Blayne and Adriane McRae Baton Rouge suggestions from the advisory council are ease the process for other patients,” she guiding important decisions about design says. “We want to help others.” Ryan and Nicole Perry and processes, Anderson says. The advisory council meets every few Baton Rouge “They look at everything—from the months, and other than basic guidance from Brian and Jessica Roy admissions process, to materials given to hospital staff, they set the tone and direction Baton Rouge families—we think we know what they want, of the group’s efforts. For the Southalls, Ryan and Shelly Sisson but the first thing they said is we don’t read both teachers at Zachary High School, they Covington all these papers,” says Anderson. The top certainly did not think they were qualified for things parents want to know include where Ryan and Megan Southall consulting on how to operate a children’s Zachary they can get food, how do they get a parking hospital. pass, and what are the visiting rules. “We just think we’re regular folks Shirley Sutton Zachary “We’re incorporating their suggestions,” who have nothing special except our own she says. experience, so when Melissa Anderson Lonnie and Shannan Williams Another benefit for advisory council called, we were not only humbled but Baker members is the therapeutic effect of sharing surprised,” Megan recalls. “Who are we to be The 22 families on the Family Advisory Council provides candid, first-hand feedback and suggestions on how things can be done each other’s stories. At the first meeting of part of it? She said, ‘Actually, that’s the entire better at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. each new year, members share stories of idea behind it.’”  STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 25 26 Second Annual Amazing Half Marathon GREAT RUNNING LIFE HACKS Weekend Set for for Easy March 10–12, 2017 REASONS SAFETY 5to Run 5Tips 5Running

One of Baton Rouge’s most exciting annual family events is fast approaching, Running is a great activity Tell someone. This is Pack essentials the night which means it’s time to stretch those that provides a variety of especially important if before. Whether you run legs and hit the road. medical benefits. you are running alone. Tell in the morning, afternoon The 2017 Our Lady of the Lake someone where you’re or evening, it’s easier to Children’s Hospital Amazing Half going, and approximately get going when everything Marathon will take place the weekend how long you’ll be gone. is in one spot. of March 11–12, 2017, with the Expo Reduces stress opening on March 10. Held in Baton and anxiety Rouge, the event features various races Bring your cell phone. Grab a cup of coffee. for everyone from experienced runners You never know when Studies show that to children. you’re going to need drinking caffeine 30 There are great race t-shirts and to call for help. Most minutes before physical swag bags, valuable health and fitness smartphones have GPS activity boosts endurance Lowers high information, and all manner of activities capabilities, which is and concentration. blood pressure and refreshments for adults and children helpful if you're lost. and risk of of all ages. diabetes The centerpiece is the half Give your brain marathon, which will be held at 7 a.m. Be aware. It’s easy to something to do — or Sunday, March 12. It’s an event that get in the zone during don’t. Some people find requires a strong commitment and a run, especially if you music helps them through months of training and preparation, but have headphones in your the tough miles. Others Boosts those who complete it join a rarified ears. Stay alert to what is can find music distracting. productivity group who proudly sport “13.1” mile happening around you. Find what works better bumper stickers. for you. The inaugural half marathon was Run against traffic. held earlier in 2016 and was a success If you’re running on a with more than 2,000 participants. Drink lots of water. As road, run in the opposite Now’s the time to prepare, train you already know, running Improves direction of traffic. You and get excited about this positive makes you sweat — a lot. sleep patterns can see approaching community event. We’ve put together It’s important to replenish vehicles and dash out of some helpful tips, tactics and life hacks your body’s water supply. the way if necessary. to help you get started with your race preparations.  Strengthens Wear brightly colored Relax. Recovery days are your bones, clothing. This is important a vital part of training. muscles if you are running at night, Give your muscles time to Training Nutrition and heart so that drivers see you. rest and recoup.

Whether you’re prepping for a 5k or a half marathon, training for a run is hard Race Schedule :: March 10–12, 2017 on the body. Be sure to stock up on the following foods to help fuel your body during your run.  5K — Saturday, March 11 at 8:00 a.m. • Oatmeal • Chia Seeds • Cherries • Walnuts Kids Mini Marathon (1/2 mile and 1 mile) — • Kale • Sweet Potatoes Saturday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m. • Milk • Wild Salmon • Bananas • Whey 10K — Sunday, March 12, at 7:00 a.m. Source: active.com

Half Marathon — Sunday, March 12, at 7:00 a.m.

For more information and to register, visit amazinghalf.com. STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 27 28

Patient Sofia draws the luxury condo raffle Children’s hospital patients enjoyed trick or treating and a parade throughout Westlake Chemical presents a check from their second annual Westlake Chemical early bird winner for four tickers to the the hospital on Halloween hosted by the Bella Bowman Foundation. Golf Tournament, which raised over $24,000 for our amazing kids! LSU vs. Alabama football game.

Advisory Board Members from the Basket of Hope New Orleans Branch delivered over 50 baskets and hope totes to our amazing kids in the hospital.

Pet owners gathered at the LSU Health Baton Rouge We held our annual Trick-or-Treat Trail for team members and Perkins Surgery Center on October 2 for the annual their children on October 27. Departments from around the Blessing of Pets hosted by Our Lady of the Lake. hospital participated with themed booths to give away treats.

On September 30, the Bella Bowman Foundation and Dr. Jeffrey Deyo led a talk about the Drew Rodrigue Hydroxyurea in Sickle Cell Population Foundation partnered in one of the physician breakout to support the building sessions at the Our Lady of the Lake of our freestanding Children’s Hospital St. Jude Affiliate children’s hospital. Clinic’s Pediatric Hematology-Oncology They raised almost Symposium on Friday, September 23. $7,000 with the help of The Merchant, Ivar’s, and Duvic's. STORIES FROM OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 29 30

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ IMMUNOLOGY ONCOLOGY Sandhya Mani, MD Catherine Boston, MD Theron McCormick, MD Jeffrey Deyo, MD, PhD Pediatric Sheila Moore, MD PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY Let's Build Tiffany Bourgeois, MD PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL Specialists Kevin Blackwood, MD MEDICINE at Our Lady of the Lake Abe Reddy, MD Angela Byrd, MD Amazing Children's Hospital Natalie Evans, MD PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Erin Hauck, MD Construction Update Michael Brumund, MD Emily Klepper, MD Michael Crapanzano, MD Melissa Roy, MD Lauren Haddad, MD R. Lester Hixon, MD PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS PEDIATRIC TRANSPORT TEAM DISEASE Our pediatric critical care transport PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE Michael Bolton, MD Brian Binck, MD team is available for facility-to- Karen Williams, MD Tania Burns, MD facility transport. Adaora Uzodi, MD Kelechi Iheagwara, MD (855) 765-PICU (7428) Firdous Laique, MD PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY DIRECT ADMIT TO PEDIATRIC Stephen Papizan, MD Charlotte Hollman, MD HOSPITALISTS OF LOUISIANA Lalania Schexnayder, MD To directly admit your patient to PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL our pediatric hospitalist service. MEDICINE PEDIATRIC Cindy Chestaro, MD (877) 264-5019 NEUROSURGERY Steven Felix, MD Allen S. Joseph, MD Scott Soleau, MD Rendering DIRECT ADMIT To directly admit to your service or PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY to you as admitting physician. MEDICINE PEDIATRIC Hitesh Chheda, MD (225) 328-1990 OPHTHALMOLOGY Brent Coombs, MD Andrew Black, MD PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY Rebecca Hook, MD Bradley Black, MD ROOM Laura Kleinpeter, MD Candace Collins, MD (225) 765-8853 Richard Lasseigne, MD Pamela Williams, MD Emily Richard, MD Tara Ryan, MD PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Ashley Saucier, MD Brad Culotta, MD Karen Simpson, MD Neel Shah, MD Michael Frierson, MD Chris Woodward, DO CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY PSYCHIATRY PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Jessica L. Brown, DO John deBack, Jr., MD James Gardner, MD Andres Carrion, MD Joseph Grizzaffi, MD Daniel Hsia, MD Rafael Cilloniz, MD Warren Trask, MD Chantal Lutfallah, MD Thomas Horsman, MD Melissa Watson, MD PEDIATRIC PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY CLEFT & CRANIOFACIAL GASTROENTEROLOGY Allison Vitter, MD SERVICES J. Brannon Alberty, MD PEDIATRIC SURGERY Progress on the freestanding Our Lady of the Lake ​Laura Hetzler, MD Ghanim Aljomah, MD Faith Hansbrough, MD Children’s Hospital is underway! Even with higher than Taylor Theunissen, MD Meredith Hitch, MD average rainfall and weather events, several phases of the George Zakhary, DDS, MD Elizabeth McDonough, MD John Lopoo, Jr., MD construction process are moving along. Excavation and Patrice Tyson, MD J. Robert Upp, Jr., MD drainage work continues as old debris is removed from the HEARING & BALANCE James Wood, MD site and a new drainage system is installed. Additionally, CENTER PEDIATRIC GENETICS work on the building pad continues to prepare the site for ​​Moises Arriaga, MD, MBA, Duane Superneau, MD SLEEP MEDICINE the foundation. FACS Jessica Brown, DO To follow updates and see the construction progress Rahul Mehta, MD Dwayne Henry, MD on our onsite camera, visit www.letsbuildamazing.com.  Rendering Physicians can connect instantly with any specialist by downloading our Physician's Portal at the App Store. Search for "Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital." Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Baton Rouge, LA 5000 Hennessy Boulevard Permit No. 757 Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4398

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Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Education Symposium

Save the date! | March 10–11, 2016 Dr. David Schonfeld Keynote Speaker

Join us for our second annual education symposium, led by keynote speaker Dr. David Schonfeld, a developmental behavioral pediatrician and director of the USC School of Social Work based National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB). He is a national expert on guiding children through crisis and trauma, and will lead us in equipping pediatricians with tools they can use to help our area recover from this past summer's events.

This event will be held as part of our Amazing Half Marathon Weekend. Learn more at amazinghalf.com

For more information about the education symposium and to register, visit ololchildrens.org/cme.