Kids' Wellness Matters

Reading and interactive learning can have a profound impact on a child's brain development. Dr. Mariana Glusman , Attending Physician in Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care at Lurie Children's, shares how parents can nurture their children's cognitive, emotional and social development through meaningful, engaging interactions at home. As a passionate advocate for Reach Out and Reach , a p...

The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on a growing mental health crisis in the United States, impacting a record number of teens and many younger children, too. In this episode, Lurie Children's pediatric psychiatrist,  Aron Janssen, MD,  shares ways parents, communities and healthcare providers can give kids the support they need. Dr. Janssen is the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs in the  Pritzker Depa...

Concussions have a major impact on the daily lives of millions of children each year. In this episode, Jaqueline Turner, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, discusses the importance of concussion prevention and management for young patients and offers insights into rule changes in youth sports to help prevent these injuries. She highlights...

The hosts of Kids' Health Matters , Dr. Nina Alfieri and Dr. Rob Sanchez, talk about what you can expect on upcoming epsiodes of the show. Alfieri and Sanchez are both pediatricians at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and new parents. Get to know this doctor duo and some of the topics they plan to cover during the first season of this show.

Find out more about Kids' Health Matters,  a podcast for parents and caregivers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.