Summer is on its way, and being outside is still the best place to have fun during the COVID-19 pandemic. With some restrictions being lifted, more people will be traveling to beaches, hotel pools, and other summer fun spots near the water. So today we are talking all about swim safety and drowning prevention. Dr. Gary Kirkilas is one of our regular doctors here on Healthy Children. He is a pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona with a unique mobile practice, as well as a spokesperson for the AAP. We ...
Jun 08, 2021
This summer everyone is excited to make up for 2020 and get as many plans in as they can. But there is still so much that's unknown about the virus still. So, is sending your kid away to summer camp okay? Well, Dr. Alison Tothy says summer camp is a go this year! Dr. Tothy is a fan favorite here at Healthy Children: she is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and a spokesperson for the AAP. In this episode, she guides up on why it's important to get your kids back to camp, how to ask your pr...
Jun 01, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines recently opened up to kids ages 12 and up, so what does that mean for you and your children? Dr. Hina Talib breaks down the rule changes for the Pfizer vaccine, dosage, side effects, and more. Dr. Talib (She/Her) is a board-certified Pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine specialist, writer, and teen media creative based in New York City and Bridgehampton. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology & Women’s Health at the Children’s Hospital at ...
May 25, 2021
The pandemic has affected our children in so many ways, including their sleep patterns. With new school routines and quarantining, sleep has fallen to the waste side, and bedtimes are all over the place. Sleep has actually been on the decline in recent years in our kids. Listen as Dr. Cora Collette Breuner talks about the ongoing mental health crisis that contributes to sleep issues, managing wake-up times (even on the weekends), and of course, cutting that screen time at night. Dr. Cora Collett...
May 18, 2021
As our children grow into teens (and eventually adults), there comes a time where we need to sit them down to talk about handling and advocating for their own health. Whether it's nutrition, a chronic health problem, or personal hygiene, sometimes kids as early as 11 or 12 are ready to take on these activities. While the timing comes down to your child and their maturity level, there are a general set of tips that can help any parent whenever it's time to pass that responsibility along. Dr. Eliz...
May 11, 2021
A disturbing trend has been on the rise in the United States: racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. So how do we discuss this hate and violence with our children? Bring up the topic of racism in general, and simply teach empathy? Dr. Steph Lee is back again to help us approach this conversation with our children. She is a pediatrician with Penn State Health and specializes in preventive medicine. She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and often speaks to the...
May 04, 2021
While your younger kids probably won't be vaccinated this summer, most adults in this country will have the option to be! This means we have a few more freedoms back this vacation season. So what CAN we do this year? Listen to this episode for some safe summer vacation ideas, should you go to summer camp?, tips for traveling safely, and of course, ways to get your kids outside in nature, still, the safest place to be. Here with us is Dr. Cori Cross, a board-certified pediatrician at Children’s H...
Apr 27, 2021
The daunting challenge of stopping climate change can feel like a lot. Especially when you are a kid or a teen. Really it's their future we're trying to save. So how can young people help ease the effects of climate change, and be more earth-conscious? In honor of Earth Day this week (April 22nd), we're talking all about ways kids can do their part to help the planet. Dr. Steph Lee is joining us for that chat. She is a pediatrician with Penn State Health and specializes in preventive medicine. S...
Apr 20, 2021
It is an especially difficult time to be a parent, with all of the different forms of schooling going on during the pandemic. Whether you're homeschooling, helping with virtual lessons, or sending your kid to physical classrooms, learning is not what it used to be. Helping us navigate through all of these options today is Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, he is a pediatrician and spokesperson for AAP, as well as an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public...
Apr 13, 2021
Today we're diving into an important conversation: how to understand and support your children when they come out as gay, bisexual, lesbian, or any other sexual identity and/or sexuality. Dr. Naveen Mehrotra is joining us again for this episode, he is a board-certified pediatrician with a special interest in child development and early intervention. He utilizes his interest in complementary and alternative medicine to bring an integrated approach to improving a child's health. We'll talk about w...
Apr 06, 2021
In a previous episode on sex and dating, we didn't focus as much as we could have on the boy's side of the conversation. How do we teach our sons and other young boys in our life how to respect women when it comes to dating? Well, we brought Dr. Gary Kirikilas back on to talk about just that. He is a pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona with a unique mobile practice, as well as a spokesperson for the AAP. So in this follow-up show, Dr. Kirkilas covers consent, the public conversation that has grown ...
Mar 30, 2021
This week is Poison Prevention Week (March 21 - 27 2021) so we're talking about keeping chemicals away from our kids. It's so scary and really so easy for kids to get into things like laundry pods, drugs and alcohol, and other household goods. Dr. Kevin Osterhoudt is an attending physician in the Division of Emergency Medicine and the medical director of the Poison Control Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He talks about the importance of safety locks, keeping adult bever...
Mar 23, 2021
Our kid's schedules are all over the place these days, that also includes their eating schedules. Some kids are stressed and not eating at all, while others are bored and home all day eating more and more. So how can we tell when a problem is budding, and how can we get our kids back to eating healthy? Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH is a frequent guest on Healthy Children, she is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent health specialist with 25 years of global experience. Anisha treats and co...
Mar 16, 2021
As sexuality and gender continue to expand and be more fluid, it can be hard to catch up as a parent with what our kids identify as. Here to help us break down all of these terms and identities is Dr. Naveen Mehrotra, he is a board-certified pediatrician with a special interest in child development and early Intervention. He utilizes his interest in complementary and alternative medicine to bring an integrated approach to improving a child's health. He talks about what he sees in his own practic...
Mar 09, 2021
Even with the pandemic going on, it's still important to catch up with well visits and routine vaccines in person. Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent health specialist with 25 years of global experience. Anisha treats and counsels young people with a variety of issues including social media use, drug use, and stress. Anisha's clinical and research work combined with her experience with cultures and transition is the basis for her passion and interest in ...
Mar 02, 2021
The last few years have been difficult, and for a while, it felt like every day we were presented with a new and unfathomable piece of news. And social media keeps us more engaged than ever, almost too much. Dr. Donald Shifrin is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and on the show today he'll break down kids accessibility to news and media these days, dealing with news from uncredible sources, creating hope for your family, and using this onslau...
Feb 23, 2021
Resiliency is so important to build in our children, but it's especially important during these winter COVID months when we're stuck indoors because of the cold and the pandemic. Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent health specialist with 25 years of global experience. Anisha treats and counsels young people with a variety of issues including social media use, drug use, and stress. Anisha's clinical and research work combined with her experience with cultu...
Feb 16, 2021
Today we are diving into a new and interesting topic here on the show: cross-cultural kids. Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent health specialist with 25 years of global experience. Anisha treats and counsels young people with a variety of issues including social media use, drug use, and stress. As a recognized educator, Anisha provides training on adolescent health and wellness to faculty, teens, and parents. Anisha's clinical and research work combined ...
Feb 09, 2021
Drug abuse has been an issue that really all generations have had to deal with. And Gen Z is no different. But what should we tell out reens about using drugs, and what should we mention about our own history with drugs? Dr. Gary Kirkilas is back to help us discuss drugs with our teens and young adults. He is a pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona with a unique mobile practice, as well as a spokesperson for the AAP. He'll tell us all about what age to start talking about drugs, how to approach these...
Feb 02, 2021
Approaching the dating & sex talk with our kids is difficult. What age is appropriate, what words to use, and what do they actually know already from being online?! Well, Dr. Gary Kirkilas is here to help us out. He is a pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona with a unique mobile practice, as well as a spokesperson for the AAP. He'll tell us how to talk about pregnancy, babies, good & bad touch, terminology, and more, to help you get the conversations going within your own families....
Jan 26, 2021
Among all the things canceled this year, school and other sports have all but been canceled. Some are missing out on whole seasons of training and competition. Dr. Christopher Snyder is a pediatric cardiologist at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, and he is on the show today to talk about staying healthy and getting movement in during lockdown, the importance of school sports both physically and socially, and how to ease back into exercise if you did get COVID-19....
Jan 19, 2021
A lot of parents, including our host Melanie, are wondering about well visits for our children. Is it worth it to head to the doctor's office during COVID-19? To help us navigate doctors' visits and staying up to date on vaccinations during this crazy time is Dr. Candice Jones, a pediatrician, and spokesperson for the AAP. She talks about safety precautions doctors' offices are taking to stay clean, the importance of immunizations, and the myths about vaccines and autism. You can also listen to ...
Jan 12, 2021
Today we are discussing postpartum and maternal depression, a difficult but important topic to discuss and watch out for in new moms. Dr. Marian Earls has extensive experience in this field. She is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, is the medical director of Guilford Child Health (GCH), Inc., a large, non-profit, private pediatric practice in her home state of North Carolina that serves families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. She tells us about her work in early...
Jan 05, 2021
We are all going through an unprecedented time and our stress levels are extremely high. For our kids, however, this can be magnified as they may be feeling the strains of social isolation and intense worry. Joining to help us to understand COVID 19 and kids is Dr. Margaret Stager is the Director of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center and a spokesperson for the AAP. How do we go about leveling expectations? Can my kid have one or 2 friends over outside? Can they use...
Dec 29, 2020
We've had months to learn it, but virtual learning just doesn't seem to get any easier - for parents of the kids! We're all homeschoolers at this point, and it's driving some of us a little mad. Dr. Arthur Lavin has been in pediatric practice for more than 25 years. He has served on several national committees of the AAP, as president of the Northern Ohio Pediatrics Society, and continues his work in Cleveland, Ohio. He is back on the show to talk about maintaining those old school day routines,...
Dec 22, 2020
One of the hardest parts of this pandemic is not being able to see or hug our older loved ones. Whether it's parents or grandparents, we have to be extra careful to not get these people in our lives sick, and staying away is really the easiest way to do that, even when it hurts. Dr. Arthur Lavin has been in pediatric practice for more than 25 years. He has served on several national committees of the AAP, as president of the Northern Ohio Pediatrics Society, and continues his work in Cleveland, ...
Dec 15, 2020
The number of children who have tested positive for COVID-19 is expected to surpass 1,000,000 very soon. Which is scary for parents especially as we plan for school breaks and winter holidays. Dr. Alison Tothy joins us today for this conversation, she is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and a spokesperson for the AAP. We'll hear about how to handle kids coming home from college, if and how you should gather for holidays, how to keep kids occupied through lockdowns and school breaks, ince...
Dec 08, 2020
Getting through the holidays during COVID 19 is going to be difficult. With kids of any age, there will be a lot of saying no and changing plans and traditions. Here to help us with this challenge is Dr. Arwa K. Nasir. She is a pediatrician in Omaha and is an Associate Professor, Division of General Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She walks us through some tips for keeping kids resilient during the holidays, including maintaining routines, continuing to get exercise to s...
Dec 01, 2020
One of the worries all parents have is that their kids might get bullied at school, on the sports field, or now even online. Bullying is an even bigger problem now as it takes on many forms and can happen really all the time on social media. Today we're talking to who works in Pediatric Emergency at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and has noticed a significant impact in bullying on her pediatric population there with manifestations including both medical and mental health effec...
Nov 24, 2020
If you're a parent of preteens, tweens, or teenagers, you're going to want to listen to this episode, as we dive into talking to your kids about their sexual health. Information is more accessible now than ever, but it's not always correct, so it's still important to sit down and have this conversation with your child. Joining us is Dr. Laura Grubb, an adolescent medicine specialist, and general pediatrician. She and Melanie discuss the patterns we're seeing in teens these days, how to answer qu...
Nov 10, 2020
