Kids Healthcast

Tune in to our newest episode where doctors Stephanie Adaikalam and Isabella Eiler provide you with all kinds of information on Cystic Fibrosis! They discuss how it occurs, treatments, and how parents can help normalize the treatments for this condition. The doctors also discuss parenting tips regarding when you can begin introducing solid foods to infants. Our health news segment covers new COVID...

This episode was recorded in 2016 by Doctors Ali Annaim and Kirsten Borsheim! They discussed pertinent outdoor safety tips still important and relevant to today! The doctors start the episode by discussing Health News regarding video games. Our main two segments discuss how to make the most out of your summer and swim safety measures. Our Parenting Tips provides all the outdoor safety information...

During this time of uncertainty where many people are social distancing in their homes, Drs. Josephine Kim, Kristin Fauntleroy, and Tom Freije prepared an excellent episode to keep YOU informed! Our Health News segment discusses child abuse and non-accidental trauma during these stay at home orders. This segment is followed by our first main segment that discusses discipline approaches and the cur...

Doctors Yen Nguyen Johnson, Drake Bouzek, and Sarah Grout are here to discuss many helpful topics! Dr. Grout starts this episode off by discussing the harmful effects of technology. Then Doctors Johnson and Bouzek discuss communicating with adolescents and coughs in our two main segments. But you cannot forget our parenting tip segment where Dr. Grout discusses some reading tips for toddlers. Tune...

Coronavirus is all over the news today and doctors Maria Abou Nader, Abby Esker, and Farah Bshesh are here to provide some information on this virus! The doctors also discuss head lice; how to treat, what to do, how they spread, and who they affect! They also provide surprising information from a study that reveals a significant increase in vocabulary for children with neurodevelopmental disorders...

Doctors Melanie Norman, Oluwabusayo Adebusuyi, and Kamaldeep Singh provided an immense amount of information for you! The show starts off with a discussion about e-cigarettes in our Health News segment. The doctors also discuss internet safety and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. We discuss tips for making your home safe for the little ones and how to prevent lead poisoning. Our show...

Doctors Darrian Bost, Jennifer Chmielewski, Andrea Park, Allison Mueller, and Elizabeth Kinsella start the show by discussing congestion in our Health News segment! They also discuss a recent study performed in ferrets and how it is relevant to caring for little ones dealing with congestion. Our two main segments are vaping and gun safety! We also provide information on constipation. Our show ends...

Doctors Kaitlyn Voss, Marco Almeda, and Ryan Lahood provide you with some great health topics! Our Health News segment discusses recent recalls on pack n plays and how to promote safe sleep. Our main segments discuss the resurge in peanut allergies and everything asthma! Our Parenting Tip segment then provides information for summertime or those who are traveling by providing sunscreen recommendat...

Doctors Tess Coker and Akta Patel are here to discuss EVERYTHING about E-cigarettes. How do you talk to teens about using? How dangerous are e-cigarettes? What do you do to keep the little ones away from possibly ingesting these substances? Questions like these and MORE are answered in this newest episode! Check it out to learn more! Topic Times! Health News- Prevelance of E-cigarettes 1:37 Everyt...

This episode provides you with so much information about measles, the recent outbreak, and the cause of it thanks to Doctors Lauren Logan, Chris Steele, and Florence Sun! Our Health News segment discusses measles outbreak news from February of 2019. Our two main segments provide information on what the measles really is and pertinent vaccine information. Lastly, our Parenting Tip segment provides...

This episode provides some helpful and extremely informative information for our parents! Doctors Bradley Paus and Alex Kreiselman start the show by introducing health news on the link between ADHD and genetics. They then discuss various sleep disorders (even ones that make people sleep drive!). Our Parenting Tip provides information on setting curfews for teens. The doctors then discuss pediatric...

Doctors Raquel Denis and Mariah Ozkir start our show off with some shocking recent news regarding pediatric obesity in our Health News segment. They then discuss teething; when it occurs, what you can do, and normal teeth development! The harms of lead poisoning is discussed thoroughly in our second main segment. And you cannot forget our Parenting Tip which discusses the positives of temper tantr...

Times have changed and so has the way in which most kids are bullied. With a growing prevalence in teen suicide rates, it is important to learn more about how we address this issue. Doctors Erik Andrewski, Elyse Morgan, Mitali Thanawala, and Jessica Thoe provide excellent information in this episode regarding internet challenges, teen suicide, cyberbullying, and how to start that conversation with...

This episode provides more flu information! We are still in flu season and it is never too late to learn more about how the vaccine works, different versions, and what studies have revealed to be the most effective measures for preventing the flu. Doctors David Chrobak, Holly Irwin, and Samantha Wagner also discuss what medications are safe to take while breastfeeding in our Health News segment! O...

Episode 92 provides you with health information that applies to all parents! Doctors Gloria Tran, Torrey Sharaf, Jillian Gorski, Audrey Marrah, and Leah Stalnaker start this episode out with recent news on the dangers of lead in the environment. Our first main segment then discusses what to do for teens experiencing substance abuse. Our parenting tip helps parents teach their adolescents how to ma...

This episode provides extremely helpful information for parents with newborns, picky eaters, and any children in the home! Doctors Allison Drury, Carley Niehaus, and Deanna Reinoso discuss formula safety in our first main segment. They provide answers to many common questions parents may have such as; is it okay to give my baby tap water? They then continue the show discussing how to handle picky...

Doctors Carlos Becerril Romero and Kaitlin Swanson are here to discuss the World Health Organization's breastfeeding resolution! They also discuss food allergies and common pediatric rashes. Our Parenting Tip segment then discusses warm weather safety tips for those traveling or for when summer quickly approaches! You don't want to miss this episode! Topic Times! Health News- WHO Breastfeeding 1:2...

Doctors Kaitlyn Voss and Morgan Wells packed this episode with lots of interesting and pertinent pediatric health topics! Our Health News segment discusses the risks associated with low-carb diets while pregnant. Iron deficiency anemia and febrile seizures are described in depth in both of our main segments. Lastly, the doctors provide sleep hygiene tips in our Parenting Tips segment. You don't wa...

Doctors Blair Welch and Chaniece Wallace provide information on numerous topics in this episode! The Health News segment discusses meningitis, what it is, different kinds, and how it can be treated. Following this discussion, they provide information that answers the most common questions people have about vaccines! The doctors explain tips on how to reduce screen time and end the show discussing...

This episode is not like most of our previous episodes. Doctors Samuel Williams, Hugo Hau, and Michelle Polich provided you with some real-life scenarios to relate to. This episode includes three common scenarios you, as parents, may have experienced or may experience when caring for your child. It can be difficult determining whether you should take your child to the Emergency Department or call...

This episode provides some surprising information about various topics thanks to Doctors Melanie Capobianco, Rupal Joshi, Amalia Lehmann, and Eric Raynal. They provide answers to all your influenza and vaccination questions! They also discuss the prevalence of rabies and who is affected in our health news segment. Our parenting tip provides excellent tricks for helping the little ones during potty...

Doctors Samantha Wagner, David Chrobak, and Holly Irwin discuss health news regarding the link between concussions and developing Multiple Sclerosis! They continue the rest of the show discussing head injuries and finish it with basic first aid for cuts, bumps, and bruises. You do not want to miss this episode! Topic Times! Health News- MS & Concussions 2:10 Head Injuries 5:05 First Aid 17:45 Triv...

This episode provides parents with all kinds of helpful tips when it comes to getting the picky eater to try new foods and different discipline strategies to implement! Doctors Abigail Fieldhouse and Julie Klensch also discuss new trends in ear infections and how to decrease risks associated with it. Take a listen to learn more! Topic Times! Health News 1:24 Healthy Eating 2:16 Discipline 6:35 521...

This episode is packed full of pertinent information! Doctors Daniel Hassumani and Allison Lyle discuss different types of eye infections with us. The eye infection segments will teach you everything about preseptal cellulitis and orbital cellulitis. The doctors also provide helpful information regarding how to take temperature and take care of children with fevers. Our parenting tip this episode...

Doctors Spencer Eberhard and Nicole Lopez Perez are here to discuss the importance of eating breakfast and information on headaches and migraines. They discuss triggers, care, and the physiology of headaches in children. The doctors also provide some new information regarding recent AAP guidelines for when solid foods can be introduced to infants! Tune in! Topic Times! Health News 1:23 Headaches/...