ParentingU cover art

ParentingU

ParentingU

By: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Listen for free

About this listen

 A podcast by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System where we sit down with doctors and experts to talk about important topics that all parents face. We're here to help you navigate this amazing journey we call parenting.Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Must-Try Back-to-School Smoothie Hack

    Must-Try Back-to-School Smoothie Hack
    Aug 7 2025
    Back-to-school season is busy enough — snacks shouldn’t be! In this episode of ParentingU Extra Credit, pediatric GI and healthy weight nutrition nurse April Hamilton, RN, shares her favorite smoothie pop hack: blend once, enjoy twice. Start with a protein-packed Greek yogurt smoothie in the morning Freeze the rest into after-school popsicles your kids will love April walks us through building a smoothie with fresh and frozen fruits, shares how to get the kids involved, and even offers a science-backed bonus tip for getting the most nutrition from your berries. April’s kitchen motto? “The kitchen is my playground. Cooking is contagious. Have fun and spread the love!” Featuring special helpers Liv and Jane, this episode is fun, flavorful and full of ideas to help you snack smarter during the school year. In this episode: Easy, nutritious smoothie ideasFreezer-friendly popsicle tipsWhy Greek yogurt is a great baseHow to get kids excited about healthy snacksA fun way to beat the after-school heat Watch, blend, freeze and enjoy! Want more parenting tips from our experts? Check out the full ParentingU playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzHUSYQFjiX3D9xLrN-Ceza6AFTiQFtgl) and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Read more on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/back-to-school-smoothie-hack/
    Show More Show Less
    6 mins
  • Expert Screen Time Advice for Families

    Expert Screen Time Advice for Families
    Jul 31 2025
    Summer can make screen limits harder to hold, but it’s also a perfect time to reclaim imagination, connection and play. In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Sandy Reed shares her expert insight on how screen time affects child development, how to set boundaries that work for your family and why boredom might be the best thing for your child’s brain. With more than 27 years of experience (and generations of patients), Dr. Reed brings clarity, compassion and realistic advice for today’s parents. Key Moments: Avoid the Summer Screen Time Slide – 1:16Make a Family Media Plan – 2:20What Too Much Screen Time Actually Does to Kids – 3:22Passive vs. Active Screen Time – 5:16No-Excuses Screen Time Rules – 7:48Easy, Creative Alternatives to Screens – 11:31Parents Screen Habits Matter, Too – 14:02 American Academy of Pediatrics Media Plan Builder: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx Read more from Dr. Reed on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/managing-screen-time-expert-tips-for-parents/ Download our screentime tip sheet: https://health.fmolhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ParentingUS5E8_ScreenTimePlanDownload.pdf Learn more about Dr. Reed: https://doctors.ololchildrens.org/provider/sandy-shows-reed/1297722
    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
  • Bike and Scooter Safety Tips for Families

    Bike and Scooter Safety Tips for Families
    Jul 24 2025

    What’s the key to safe summer fun? According to Dr. Nicholas George, it’s all about modeling good habits, setting boundaries and never skipping the helmet. In this ParentingU episode, he shares personal stories (including a scary childhood injury), smart safety tips for bikes and scooters, and how parents can balance protection with play.

    From concussions to goose eggs and everything in between, this episode helps parents navigate summer safety without panic.

    Key Moments:

    • Benefits Beyond the Backyard – 3:02
    • Brains on Bikes – 4:00
    • Lead by Example – 5:20
    • Helmet Hair, Don't Care – 7:39
    • Safety Rules Without Panic – 11:43
    • Scrapes, Swells and When to Worry – 16:43

    Read more from Dr. George on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/a-parents-guide-to-safer-summers/

    Learn more about Dr. George: https://doctors.lourdesrmc.com/provider/nicholas-taylor-george/2215694

    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.