Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Launches Season 5 of ParentingU Podcast with Summer Safety Focus
June 05, 2025
New episodes offer expert pediatric guidance to help families navigate a safe, healthy and active summer.
Baton Rouge, LA — Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) proudly announces the Season 5 launch of the ParentingU podcast, which provides parents with valuable insights and resources for navigating the journey of parenthood.
Season 5, hosted by Stephanie Roussell, focuses on parenting during the summer months. With more than 10,000 downloads and 3,000 video views from earlier seasons, ParentingU continues to grow as a go-to resource for families across Louisiana and Mississippi.
“ParentingU has become a trusted companion for parents, helping them feel informed, supported and empowered,” said Stephanie Roussell, senior director of brand and strategy at FMOLHS. “In Season 5, we’re taking that support into the summer, covering timely topics so families can focus on what matters most, enjoying time together.”
This season’s eight episodes, released every Thursday through July, will explore topics including water safety, road trips, bug bites, ADHD and seasonal allergies.
In the season's third episode, Keep Kids Safe Around Water, Kristen Sandoz, MD, a pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health joins Stephanie to share important guidance for parents on keeping children safe around pools, beaches and water parks, along with tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat. “I’m honored to be part of this season,” said Dr. Kristen Sandoz. “Summer should be a time of fun and connection for families, and with just a few simple precautions, parents can feel more confident knowing their children are safe around water.”
Each episode features a different FMOLHS pediatric provider and is accompanied by related resources, including blog content, visuals and social media tips. ParentingU aims to meet parents where they are, offering encouragement, expertise and health education.
New episodes of ParentingU are released every week. For more information and to subscribe to the ParentingU podcast, visit fmolhs.org/parentingu .
Featured guests are available to discuss any topics covered in ParentingU season 5.
About the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhs.org.