Kids Healthcast
Kids Healthcast
Kids Healthcast is a pediatric podcast for parents. It is recorded by Indiana University Pediatric residents at Riley Hospital for Children. It covers health topics parents may be interested in a monthly half hour mp3-format podcast. Each month includes Health News, Medical Trivia, Parenting tips, and two segments on children's health ranging from constipation to normal newborn development and lots of information in between.
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Jun 5, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 131: Monkey Pox, 504s, and Sports Physicals 07.10.2022 20:15
In this episode, doctors discuss information about monkey pox, 504s, and IEPS, where they will then end with a segment about sports physicals. Topic Times Monkey Pox - 1:55 504s and IEPS - 5:50 Sports Physicals - 12:50 Trivia - 17:55 This episode was recorded August of 2022.
Episode 130: Use of Tylenol/Ibuprofen with Vaccines, Vaccine Myths, Vitamin D and Breastfeeding, and New Vaccine Guidelines 25.07.2022 22:10
In this episode, Drs. Hayes and Benson discuss the effect of using Tylenol or Ibuprofen after receiving a vaccine on immunity, the history of vaccines and some common myths, how to make sure your baby is getting enough vitamin D while breastfeeding, and some new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. Topic Times Tylenol & Ibuprofen - 1:50 Vaccine Myths - 3:35 Vitamin D & Breastfeeding - 14:22 Vaccine Guidel...
Episode 129: Booster Updates, Sun Protection, Water Safety, Summertime Activities 03.06.2022 18:33
In this episode, Drs. Phillips and Halterman discuss updates on COVID-19 booster shots for kids, how to protect kids' skin from the sun, tips on summertime activities, and water safety. Topic Times Vaccine Updates - 1:51 Sun Protection - 4:08 Summertime Activities - 9:33 Water Safety - 10:53 Trivia - 17:22 This episode was recorded on May 23, 2022.
Episode 128: SIDS, Sleep in Toddlers, Fear of the Dark, and Exertional Heat Illnesses 06.05.2022 22:00
In this episode Drs. Sheik and Saravolatz discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), sleep in toddlers, overcoming the fear of the dark, and exertional heat illnesses. Topic Times SIDS- 1:54 Sleep in Toddlers - 5:25 Fear of the Dark - 10:57 Exertional Heat Illnesses - 12:47 Trivia - 20:16 This episode was recorded on April 21, 2022. T
Episode 127: Meditation, Stress Relief, and Ask-the-Expert 08.04.2022 20:03
In this episode Drs. Cloyd, Jacobs, and Todd give a guided meditation that you can do with your kids, discuss causes of stress, tips for stress relief, and ask expert Dr. Lamotte about how to talk to kids about stress. Topic Times Guided Meditation - 2:02 Causes of Stress - 3:53 Reducing Stress - 7:17 Dr. Lamotte's Tips on Talking About Stress - 10:09 Trivia - 18:34 This episode was recorded on Ma...
Episode 126: Teen Drug Use, Early Brain Development, Pacifiers, and Signs of Depression 11.03.2022 25:32
In this episode, Drs. Castlen, Escano, and Wolf discuss new data on teen drug use, early brain development, pacifier use and nipple confusion, and how to identify signs of depression using the acronym SIGECAPS. Topic Times Teen Drug Use - 1:45 Early Brain Development - 4:49 Pacifiers and Nipple Confusion - 12:09 Signs of Depression - 15:08 Trivia - 22:01 This episode was recorded February 23, 2022...
Episode 125: Sippy Cups, Eczema Moisturizers, and Starting Solid Foods 11.02.2022 23:35
In this episode, Drs. Linxwiler, Jones, and Black discuss developing treatments for peanut allergies, transitioning to sippy cups from breast or bottle feeding, the hierarchy for eczema moisturizers, and the starting solid foods. Topic Times Peanut Allergy Treatment - 1:52 Transitioning to Sippy Cups - 4:58 Moisturizers - 10:46 Starting Solids -13:47 Trivia - 21:42 This episode was recorded on Jan...
Episode 124: Bruxism, Literacy, and Body Image 27.12.2021 14:27
In this episode, Dr. Power discusses bruxism (teeth grinding), reading in early childhood, and how to discuss body image issues with your child. Topic Times Bruxism - 1:42 Literacy - 3:47 Body Image - 7:50 Trivia - 10:59 This episode was recorded on December 9, 2021.
Episode 123: Flu Shot, Childhood Obesity, Toy Safety, and Holiday Safety 19.11.2021 21:47
In this episode Drs. Kaur and Garcia talk about Flu Shot, Childhood Obesity, Toy Safety, and Holiday Safety. Topic times Flu Shot - 1:32 Childhood Obesity - 3:25 Toy Safety - 9:42 Holiday Safety - 15:22 Trivia -20:00 This episode was recorded on October 14, 2021.
Episode 122: COVID-19 Vaccine Update, Kawasaki Disease, Navigating the Medicine Aisle, and Contraception 29.10.2021 24:56
In this episode, Drs. Head, Brigham, and Leyden discuss COVID-19 vaccine updates for children, Kawasaki disease, how to navigate the medicine aisle, and contraception options for adolescents. Topic Times COVID-19 Vaccine - 1:47 Kawasaki Disease - 4:29 Navigating the Medicine Aisle - 12:07 Contraception - 14:37 Trivia - 22:48 This episode was recorded on September 13, 2021.
Episode 121: Nosebleeds, RSV/Bronchiolitis, Helmet Safety, and Water Consumption 15.10.2021 21:29
In this episode, Drs. Ingram, Silva, Thygesen, and Marett discuss nosebleeds, the surge of RSV/Bronchiolitis and how to protect your child, tips on helmet safety, and water consumption. Topic Times 1:34 - Nosebleeds 6:43 - Helmet Safety 11:48 - RSV/Bronchiolitis 14:43 - Water Consumption 19:14 - Trivia This episode was recorded in August 2021.
Episode 120: Summer Infections/Bug Bites, Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion, and Transitioning Back to School 18.08.2021 16:35
In this month's episode, Drs. Ather, Cole, Morad, and Plagge discuss the mental health of parents with children with medical complexities, as well as common summer infections, bug bites, heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and tips on transitioning back to school. Topic Times: Mental Health for Parents - 1:46 Summer Infections/Bugs - 4:55 Transitioning to School - 9:04 Heat Stroke/Exhaustion - 11:20...
Episode 119: LGBTQIA+ Youth, Mental Health, and Pronouns 18.08.2021 18:12
In this month's episode, Drs. Adesanya and Culley discuss returning to sports during covid, LGBTQIA+ youth, pronouns, and mental health tips. Topic Times: Returning to Sports - 1:30 LGBTQIA+ Youth - 4:05 Mental Health - 8:45 Pronouns - 12:04 Trivia - 14:25 This episode was recorded on 06/22/2021
Episode 118: Eczema, Discipline, and Summer Safety 01.07.2021 23:41
In this month's episode, Drs. Schumacher and Nokes discuss covid vaccine for children over 12 years old, eczema, discipline, and summer safety advice. Topic Times: Covid Vaccine - 1:22 Eczema - 4:36 Discipline - 11:26 Summer Safety - 14:24 Trivia - 21:36 This episode was recorded on 05/20/2021
Episode 117: Asthma, Tongue Ties, and Screen Time 29.05.2021 20:10
In this month's episode, Drs. Kelly and Allebach discuss asthma, tongue ties, summer and water safety, as well as screen time for kids. Topic Times: Asthma - 1:32 Tongue Ties - 3:48 Water Safety - 8:28 Screen Time - 12:10 Trivia - 18:08 This episode was recorded on 04/27/2021
Episode 116: Bilingualism, Safely Storing and Disposing Medicine, and Library Resources 06.05.2021 22:21
In this month's episode, Drs. Gamarra and Stevens discuss increased levels of lead, bilingualism in children, how to store and dispose of medicine safely, and library resources. Topic Times: Increased lead - 1:34 Bilingualism - 3:34 Storage/Disposal of Medicine - 9:47 Library Resources - 12:50 Trivia - 20:48 This episode was recorded on 03/29/2021
Episode 115: Household safety, Childproofing, and Nutritious Eating During a Pandemic 01.04.2021 16:33
In this month's episode, Drs. Kelley, Loke, and Bshesh discuss topics such as childproofing and household safety, staying active, and eating nutritious foods during a pandemic. Topic Times: Hand sanitizer Ingestions - 1:33 Childproofing and Household Safety - 4:36 Nutritious Eating and Staying Active - 9:17 Trivia - 15:10 This episode was recorded on 03/02/2021
Episode 114: Transgender Medicine, Staying Active at Home, and Anxiety in Kids 02.03.2021 18:29
In this month's episode, Drs. Eib, De Laosa, Gu, and Swanson discuss topics such as birth certificates, transgender medicine, anxiety, and more! Topic Times: Birth Certificates - 1:32 Transgender Medicine - 3:42 Staying Active at Home - 10:02 Kids and Anxiety - 11:52 Trivia - 16:24 This episode was recorded on 02/03/2021
Episode 113: Depression, Carseat Safety, and Fevers 27.12.2020 25:01
Doctors Higgins, Summay, and Rougraff discuss updates on the COVID-19 vaccines, depression in children and adolescents, car seat safety, as well as information about fevers. Topic Times COVID-19 Vaccine - 1:42 Depression - 4:12 Car seat Safety - 11:20 Fevers - 16:35 Trivia - 23:20 Helpful Links: Child passenger safety technician/inspection station locator: https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats...
Episode 112: Emotional and Behavioral Health, Stress Management, and Holiday Safety 07.12.2020 20:19
This episode was recorded with Doctors Kayleigh Avery and Benjamin Bacon. They discuss new fruit juice guidelines during the health news segment. For the main segments, Doctors Avery and Bacon discuss emotional and behavioral health and stress management in the home during the pandemic, The parenting tips provide information on holiday safety. Topic Times: Fruit Juice Guidelines - 1:30 Emotional a...
Episode 111: Meditation, Safe Sleep, and Seasonal Affective Disorder 03.11.2020 18:58
This episode was recorded with Doctors Sheela Gogula and Erin Ratterman. They discuss meditation during the health news segment, and during the main segments, they cover safe sleep and seasonal affective disorder. The parenting tips provide information on making virtual schooling easier. Topic Times: Meditation - 1:06 Virtual School Tips - 4:07 Safe Sleep - 5:54 Seasonal Affective Disorder - 11:52...
Episode 110: The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health, The Upcoming Flu Season, and Indoor Allergens 05.10.2020 19:33
This episode was recorded by Doctors Shifaa Alkotob, Kaitlyn Edwards, and Trisha Reddy. The three main segments discuss the effects of social media on mental health, the upcoming flu season and information about the flu shot, and everything you need to know about indoor allergens! The parenting tips provide information on how to limit screen time. Topic Times: Effects of Social Media on Mental Hea...
Episode 109: Mental Health in Youth, Vaccine Side Effects, and Safe Storage of Medication & Firearms 31.08.2020 17:31
Our newest episode discusses various mental health concerns and tips for our parents to help best take care of a child with mental health condition(s). The doctors also discuss the safe storage of firearms and medications in the home! And of course, we had to discuss more on vaccines! Check it out to learn the side effects of vaccines and when you should be concerned. And a special thanks to our d...
Episode 108: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Promoting Anti-Racist Behavior, and MIS-C! 01.08.2020 28:04
This episode is packed with new information! Learn from Drs. Aliya Allahwala, Amelia Mackarey, and Peter Wade on our newest episode! They begin the episode discussing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how promoting resilience is key to preventing chronic conditions linked to ACEs. Our parenting tip provides information on promoting anti-racist behaviors and how different ages begin to see r...
Episode 107: Reopening Plans, MIS-C, and Mask Tips for the Little Ones! 01.07.2020 18:44
This month Doctors Molly Bullington, MJ Steele, and Megan Duffey provide you with current news on how COVID-19 can affect the pediatric population. They discuss current reopening plans in Indiana and other states. They also discuss Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), signs and symptoms, and what to do if suspected. Tune in to learn all about it, COVID-19 in Children, and helpful...
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