Kids Healthcast

Nails, nails, nails! Doctors Courtney, Kirkpatrick, and Frey-Stephenson talk all about nail health in this month's episode of Kids Healthcast. They even give tips on how to cut your child's nails. This is no small task! Tune in! Topic Times! Health News 1:28 Structure of the Nail 4:18 Parenting Tips - Cutting Nails 9:40 Diseases of the Nail 13:15 Trivia 22:16 This podcast was recorded in December...

Is your teen always sleepy? Learn more about teen sleep deprivation. Also, learn about febrile seizures and how to help your child with their never-ending homework. And yes, another podcast about breastfeeding. In this episode, Drs. Rich and Gervelis provide you with very practical tips on how to successfully breastfeed. Topic Times! Health News- Teen Sleep Deprivation 1:30 Febrile Seizures 5:20 P...

Children need to feed their body and their brain. Drs. Ouyang and Corbo-Puffer do an excellent job explaining the importance of early childhood reading as well as nutrition. Learn about infant formulas and how to feed a picky toddler. It is possible! Our parenting tip tells you how to pack a nutritious school lunch. These are real challenges; you are not alone! Topic Times! Health News - Early Chi...

Expecting parents, this episode is a must-listen! Dr. Virtue and Dr. Schroeder talk about the newborn period. They discuss proper feeding schedules for newborn babies, as well as post-partum depression, a very common and important issue. Stay tuned to also learn tips on newborn allergen exposure and how to react to temper tantrums. Topic Times! Health News- Newborn Allergen Exposure 1:30 Failure t...

Drs. Heather Muston and Anna Neyman cover a wide variety of topics in this episode. First, learn why pediatricians love breastfeeding! There are so many benefits for both mom and baby. Second, learn all about diabetes, a serious problem in our country today. Lastly, learn tips about burn safety. Don't forget that this can be a big issue in the winter as well! Topic Times! Health News - Benefits of...

Sports can be a pivotal aspect of a child's physical, social, and emotional development. This episode, Dr. Maria Herrera and Dr. Sarah Wing will discuss sports medicine. Learn what is involved in a "sports physical," how to be a responsible sports parent and all about the most common sports injuries. Topic Times! Health News - Bone Density 1:45 Sports Physicals 3:45 Parenting Tips - Responsible Sp...

This episode, Doctors Ashley Grigsby, Jillian Halper, and Christina Thomas discuss serious mental health topics that are applicable to children and adults alike. They discuss the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, as well as the dangers of cyberbullying and depression. And no discussion of depression can be complete without addressing teen suicide and gun safety. Topic Times! Mindfulness and...

This episode features Drs. Amna Aziz, Angela Hoynacki, and Krista Allen. They will discuss the dangers of electronic cigarettes, the potential benefits of probiotics, and how to prevent food poisoning at home. Our parenting tip focuses on teaching children and teenagers responsibility. Topic Times! Health News - E-cigarettes 1:30 Probiotics 4:10 Parenting Tips - Teaching Responsibility 10:40 Food...

This episode, Dr. Erin Khan talks about the importance of limiting screen time and also answers the most common questions about childhood fever. Dr. Matthew Miller discusses Tummy Time and why it's pivotal to your child's development. He also discusses tips for a better night's sleep with Dr. Casey McCluskey. Tune in! Topic Times! Health News - The Dangers of Screen Time 1:40 Back to Sleep, Front...

Doctors Harris, Baenziger, Daniels, and Ellis discuss the important topics of water cleanliness and the BPA controversy. It's important to know what we are putting in our bodies! Is your child having a difficult time waking up in the morning? Our parenting tip discusses ideas on how to make adjusting kids' schedules easier for the whole family. Topic Times! Is our Water Safe? 1:35 Parenting Tips:...

This month, Dr. Laura Linnemeier, Dr. Cori Dionisio, and Dr. Frank Soltys will discuss common pediatric issues that arise during the winter months. Learn more about the common cold and why antibiotics may not be necessary. Also, listen to some great tips on how to stay active and safe during cold weather. Topic Times! The Common Cold - Does my child need antibiotics? 1:33 Parenting Tips - Staying...

This episode we have Drs. Lindsey Arnold and Robert Mikan as our host doctors. We discuss childhood leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including what they are and how they are diagnosed. We also give parenting tips on taking care of a child with a chronic medical condition. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia question, which was: "How many miles of nerves are in t...

This episode we have Drs. Amy Eapen and Elizabeth Musil as our host doctors. We cover influenza vaccines and pet etiquette. Listen in to learn about enterovirus D68 and what parents should know about it. What is hookah smoking? Find out what it is and why it is harmful. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia question, which was: "How many cells are in the human body?" Topic Times! Health N...

This month we have Dr. Tony Ljuldjuraj and Brian Leber as our host doctors, along with special guest Dr. Sandeep Gupta from Riley Pediatric Gastroenterology (GI). Food allergies and effective time out practices will be covered, and Dr. Gupta will discuss a hot topic affecting many children today: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, or EOE. Listen in to learn about this disease and its treatment. The doctors...

This month, Dr. Hiba Chehab, Dr. Molly McPheron, and Dr. Jonathan Merrell join us in the studio to discuss some great health news and information. The hot topic of vitamin K deficiency in the newborn is covered, with a discussion of the pros and cons of the vitamin K injection. Swimmer's ear is also covered - with summer coming soon, external ear infections will be on the rise! They also discuss w...

This month we have four doctors in the studio: Dr. Kristen Tiedt, Dr. Evan Kruetzer, Dr. Rachel Leon, and Dr. Ryan Stegink. They share tips on dining out with children, choking hazards and how to respond to a choking child and carbon monoxide poisoning prevention and treatment. They also discuss preparing a teenage child for college both medically and from a parenting perspective. Finally, they an...

This month, Dr. Lara Darling and Dr. Kristen Ameel are in - they have great information on preparing for international travel medically, and some excellent practical trips for traveling with kids. They also share recent news about chldren's sleeping patterns, and parasites, mites, and things that bite! Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "How many hours do kids spend using e...

Today, we've reached back into the vault to pull out one of our classic episodes. We discuss normal baby development in the first year, Potty Training, discuss RSV bronchiolitis, and Medical Trivia. Time -- Topic 1:56 -- Health News: Bronchiolitis 5:04 -- What to expect during your child's first year of life 11:46 -- Parenting Tip: Potty Training 15:26 -- Developmental Screening and Delay 24:29 --...

Dr. Kathryn Harlow and Dr. Ashley Scheffer join us for this month's podcast. In health news we will learn about the dangers of the "cinnamon challenge". We will continue our podcast with a discussion about pediatric headaches. We will have some parenting tips this month on helping your child cope. In our second main segment we discuss concussions and sports related head injuries. Finally, we have...

Dr. Amanda Croxton and Dr. Allison Pratt join us for this month's podcast. In health news we will learn about the association of infantile colic with migraines. We continue our discussion on bicycle helmets in the main segment. We will have some parenting tips this month on how to wean an infant. In our second main segment we discuss anemia. Finally, we have this month's medical trivia question an...

Dr. Avika Dixit and Dr. Julie Stark join us for this month's podcast. We start with health news about school-based interventions for childhood obesity. We continue our discussion on childhood obesity in the main segment talking about 5- 2-1-0: a simple tool for prevention of childhood obesity. Our parenting tip this month is about ensuring safety of teens on the internet and social media websites....

This month we have a new podcast from Dr. Cristiana Hentea and Dr. Daniel Runco. The doctors will first discuss health news about bedwetting. Next we will have some helpful hints for parents about their child's sleep and safety during the night. During this podcast, our doctors will also discuss some ideas for helping parents who are experiencing sleepless nights. We will also discuss some importa...

This month we have a new podcast from Dr. Robert Abood and Dr. Stanley Brewer. The doctors will first discuss health news about the dangers of inflatable bounce houses. Next we will have some helpful hints for parents dealing with temper tantrums. During this podcast, our doctors will also discuss some ideas for spending quality time together as a family. We will also discuss some important inform...

We're back this month with a new podcast from Dr. Alyssa Halper, Dr. Nikita Patel, and Dr. Laura Stage. The doctors are ready to discuss Influenza and Hypothyroidism. Do you have an anxious child? During this podcast, our doctors will discuss how to cope with school anxiety. We will also give some parenting tips for children who are afraid of the dark. Finally, we will answer last month's medical...

This month, Drs. Bridget Clark and Audreen Louis are our guests in the Kids Healthcast studio. They have brought some interesting topics to discuss with you, starting with bullying on TV in the news. They also discuss how to care for your children's teeth, and the West Nile virus, an infection spread by mosquitos which always gets a lot of public attention. In parenting tips, they cover appropriat...