Children’s Health Checkup

With mental health issues on the rise in children, parents may find themselves advocating for more mental health support at school. Get tips from experts at Children’s Health.

Early diagnosis of ADHD can help a child manage symptoms. This podcast explores how to tell if your child is experiencing symptoms of ADHD and the best ways to support them, such as establishing structure, consistency and more.  See more information about ADHD on childrens.com.

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and can affect all ages. A clinical therapist discusses the rise in suicide in children and teens, warning signs and ways parents can talk to their child. Visit childrens.com/mentalhealth for more resources. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for help.

A psychologist and clinical therapist share tips for parents on how to ease back-to-school anxiety in children. See more resources for supporting your child’s mental health at childrens.com/mentalhealth .

A neurologist shares what parents should know about autism in kids, including early signs your child may have autism, what to do if your child has symptoms, recommended therapies and more. Learn about the world-class care provided by The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Children’s Health

Pediatricians discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, its benefits and the best ways to talk with people who are hesitant to get it. For information about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit childrens.com/vaccine.

Pediatric psychologists discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected children’s mental health and ways that families can cope and adjust. Visit childrens.com/mentalhealth for mental health resources for children and teens.

Experts discuss what they have experienced on the COVID-19 front line, including risk for serious illness, long-term effects and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

Learn what scoliosis is, the early symptoms and how scoliosis is treated.

An infectious disease expert shares the facts about COVID-19 variants, what they mean for your family’s health and how to keep children safe.

RSV is a common virus that can cause cold-like symptoms. But did you know it can be especially dangerous for infants? Learn why.

Learn the facts about COVID-19 vaccines, including common questions related to vaccinating kids and what’s safe for those who have been vaccinated. Get more facts by visiting the  Children’s Health COVID-19 hub .

Transitioning to adulthood is an exciting time and includes health care transition. Learn when and how to start preparing your child.

COVID-19 has changed day-to-day life for many, including athletes. From changing practice and game schedules to safely returning to play after COVID-19, learn advice from an expert on how to support athletes during COVID-19.

With a growing number of children developing high blood pressure, experts have identified more effective ways to screen at-risk children earlier. In this podcast, we’ll educate parents about high blood pressure in children, so they can be aware of its risks and know how to help their children stay healthy.

Dr. Mhammas Gaith Said Semrin, Dr. Laura Austin, and Mary Fink explain what a feeding disorder is, the cause, and how to tell if your child has one.

Learn the most common signs of drug and alcohol use and when to seek help for teens.

how athletes can sharpen their abilities from the neck up by strengthening cognitive skills.

Otoniel Santiago shares ways to implement healthy habits as a family like exercising together, eating healthy, managing screen time and getting enough sleep to support and improve overall health.

Dr. Sarah Barlow and Dr. Ashley Kim share simple ways to encourage healthy eating habits for kids around the house.

It’s normal for children to feel stressed or anxious about change and the unknown that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychologist Nicholas Westers explains how parents can help.

Otoniel Santiago, Clinical Dietitian, shares how much sugar is too much for kids and ways to control sugar intake as a family.

Stephen LaPlante explains how physical therapy benefits athletes and what to expect.

Dr. Megha Mehta discusses the advanced methods Children's Health is using for treating pancreatitis.