Kids Health Cast

Perdita Permaul, M.D., Jennie Ono, M.D., and Kalli Tsirilakis, M.D., discuss healthy lung month and how parents can protect their child's lungs. The panelists highlight asthma, seasonal allergies and the uptick in respiratory viruses, since the COVID-19 pandemic. They speak about the co-infection aspect of all these viruses, as some may have overlapping symptoms, which can make diagnosing even mor...

Karen Acker MD discusses what parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids. She shares the latest information about when we might expect a COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids under 12, as well as important guidance around continuing to wear masks, even if you're fully vaccinated. She also highlights why vaccination for our children is their best defense, especially as they return to in-p...

Marisa Censani, M.D. and Isabel Reckson, CDCES, C.D.N., R.D, discuss what parents should know about childhood obesity. The panelists delve into this complex epidemic and explore some of the reasons why it is so common. They also review the long term physical, emotional, and mental health consequences of obesity for children, if it the risk factors are not addressed. Finally, they speak on the late...

When a parent gets the devastating news their child has cancer, they may not know where to turn or what to do next. In this podcast, Alexander Chou M.D. discusses what parents should know about childhood cancers. He covers the most common types of cancers in children and highlights the support that families can expect from the care team at Weill Cornell Medicine. To schedule an appointment with Al...

Zoltan Antal, M.D and Tiffany Schumaker, D.O. discuss what parents should know about pediatric growth patterns. The panelists answer frequently asked questions about pubertal development, growth windows, menstrual cycles and the adolescence period.

Rebecca Craig-Schapiro, M.D. and Juhi Kumar, M.D., MPH discuss pediatric kidney transplantation at Weill Cornell Medicine. They share what patients and their families can expect once the child has been placed on the kidney transplant list and the waitlist experience. They discuss why having a multidisciplinary team is so important for providing continuity of care to patients and their families thr...

Sherry Huang M.D. discusses how to manage children’s feelings and anxiety about going back to in-person school. She offers great advice on what parents can do to ease their children’s back-to-school anxiety and prepare for classes in the fall. She shares red flags for when parents should involve the care of pediatrician or mental health professionals. Finally, she provides some guiding principles...

David Laufgraben, M.D., discusses how social media and the digital world may be affecting teens. He highlights how teens may become addicted to social media and the impact on their mental health. He offers guidance on the signs of unhealthy digital addiction and the steps that parents can take to help moderate their children's usage of devices.

Caitlin Hoffman, M.D. and Vikash Modi, M.D. discuss the multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial program at Weill Cornell Medicine. The co-directors share how the program is dedicated to ensuring successful outcomes for every child. They highlight their team of experts and services offered to families looking to treat congenital (inborn) or acquired skull abnormalities.

Nicolina Wawrin, M.D and Alison Austin, M.D. share what to expect at your child's first appointment with their pediatrician. The panelists offer great tips to new parents and parents-to-be about what to anticipate during those first days and nights with your baby. They also go over what will be reviewed during the initial visit and the more important questions you should ask the pediatrician. Fina...

Chandrika Sridharamurthy, M.D. shares tips on how to keep your family safe this summer during COVID-19 and beyond. She offers great advice on travel safety and the latest guidance on vaccines. She gives an overview of the current safety recommendations so that families can get together for a fun and safe summer. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sridharamurthy

Gayle Morris M.S. CCC discusses the Weill Cornell Medicine Pediatric Speech Therapy Program. She shares on speech pathology and how people commonly communicate. She also gives an overview on causes of stuttering and advances in early intervention. Finally, she recommends ways that speech therapy can help children develop better language skills and gain more self-confidence. Click here to make an a...

Corinne Catarozoli, Ph. D., discusses bedtime anxiety, insomnia, and sleep schedules for your children. She offers tips on how to help your anxious child go to bed without fear and available treatment options for kids with insomnia. She provides helpful advice to parents, so that you and your family can get the quality sleep you all need. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Catarozoli, please visi...

Christopher Starr, M.D., discusses ways that parents can help manage their child's screen time. He shares how children’s eyes have been impacted by the increase in screen times, between virtual schooling and video calls. He also offers the best ways for parents to protect their children’s eyes when they are viewing a range of digital device screens.

Chloe Rowe, M.D., discusses the signs and symptoms of teething. She answers the common questions that parents ask and offers great tips on how to best help your baby feel more comfortable while teething.

If you have children, you know how difficult this pandemic has been on their sleep habits. Haviva Veler, M.D. discusses normal sleep patterns for kids and how to stick to a consistent resting schedule. She gives tips on how parents can help their kids get a decent night's sleep so they, too, can get a good nights sleep!

Dara Jones, M.D. discusses toe walking and what parents can do if they notice it in their children. She reviews how it is diagnosed and the treatment options that are available for kids.

Philip Chang, M.D., shares with us the ABC’s of pediatric burn care. He offers advice for treating burns at home and helpful prevention tips. He also highlights how the care team at Weill Cornell Medicine will care for your child to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Patrick Flynn, M.D., discusses the important issues on pediatric cardiology and congenital heart defects. He shares the latest on treatment options available for children affected. He also highlights the importance of screening family members and how the care team provides treatment and counselling to those affected.

Chandrika Sridharamurthy, M.D. discusses common food allergies and the causes of anaphylaxis. She discusses the high-risk factors for severe allergies and common triggers for anaphylaxis. She also goes into the latest treatment options for children suffering severe allergies.

David Laufgraben, M.D. discusses the importance of childhood vaccines. In this time of Covid-19, your child’s vaccinations are more important than ever. He discusses the immunization schedule used to ensure that your child receives all their necessary vaccines, as well as the common immunization myths and misconceptions.

Sherry Huang, M.D discusses developmental milestones that children should hit at each age. She shares red flags for developmental delays and how to work with your pediatrician to seek early intervention. She offers resources for parents, including important home strategies you can practice now to help your child stay on track and thrive.

Amy Skaria M.D. discusses early sport specialization and its effect on kids. She shares important information for parents on some of the potential drawbacks of specializing and how sport-specific training can predispose a child to chronic overuse injuries. She offers great tips on cross-training and ways that parent can get their kids involved in many different sports. This can help to increase ch...

Ben King M.D and Katherine Yao M.D. discuss how you can help your kids stay active by getting them involved in regular physical activity. They share great tips on the benefits of healthy activities for kids, how Covid-19 has affected youth sports, and why participating in any type of physical activity is so important, especially at a young age.

Emily Coppedge N.P. discusses The Pediatric Diabetes Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. She shares tips for parents on catching the symptoms of early-onset diabetes in kids and offers guidance on how to make healthy choices for the whole family to help their children thrive.