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: Adjusting Your Child's Schedule 9:45 What is BPA? 15:55 Trivia 21:00 Links: National Toxicology Prog...
Mar 02, 2017•22 min
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 Active in Winter 9:45 Winter Safety Tips 12:00 This episode was recorded in February of 2016.
Feb 25, 2017•19 min
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 the adult human body?" Topic Times! Leukemia 1:30 Parenting tips- chronic medical condition 10:52 Lym...
May 29, 2015•22 min
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 News - Flu vaccine 1:30 Enterovirus D68 4:40 Parenting Tips- Pet Etiquette 9:30 Hookah Smoking 14:10 ...
Nov 01, 2014•19 min
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 also have something to share about cleaning a pacifier in a parent's mouth - is this an ok way to c...
Jul 06, 2014•22 min
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 what to do for accidental ingestion of a poisonous substance (call 1-800-222-1222), and give tips for...
May 01, 2014•29 min
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 answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "What medical disorder is named after the title charact...
Apr 04, 2014•27 min
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 electronic devices?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Pediatric Sleep Habits -- 1:...
Mar 15, 2014•25 min
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 -- Medical Trivia 25:47 -- Credits Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 39
Feb 07, 2014•27 min
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 this month's medical trivia question and the answer to last month's question." Topic -- Time at whic...
Dec 02, 2013•26 min
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 and the answer to last month's question." Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Migraine...
Oct 14, 2013•19 min
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. In our second main segment we discuss car seat safety. Finally, we have this month's medical trivia...
Aug 31, 2013•22 min
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 important information about cosleeping. Finally, we will answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "Wh...
Jul 19, 2013•26 min
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 information about food allergies. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "What common ...
May 31, 2013•22 min
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 trivia, which was: "On average, how many colds do children under age 6 years have per year?" Topic -...
Apr 29, 2013•22 min
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 appropriate discipline for children, and of course we have our answer to last month's medical trivia, which wa...
Mar 10, 2013•21 min
This month, Dr. Kelly Eagen and Dr. Alana Barbato go into depth on topics you'll be interested in. In health news, they discuss the finding that sleep disorders such as sleep apnea early in childhood are associated with learning difficulties in school. One of our main topics is Autism - Dr. Eagen discusses resources for parents and the importance of early therapy. We also discuss pertussis, or whooping cough, which has had some recent outbreaks. In parenting tips, we discuss how to get those kid...
Feb 07, 2013•23 min
We're back this month with a new podcast from Dr. Christine Chu and Dr. Abby Haiste. The doctors are in to answer your questions about constipation and pediatric fiber needs. What exactly is constipation and does a child do it on purpose? The answers are in the episode, along with information about the various kinds of formula and how to tell spit up and vomiting apart. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "Do people who stutter also stutter when they sing?" Topic -- Time a...
Jan 13, 2013•24 min
Laura Stage, Nate Fleming, Namrata Ahuja and Jonathan Salisbury all team up this month for another podcast you won't want to miss. We start with a discussion of the dangers of magnets when swallowed by youngsters. Then, Dr. Fleming will talk to us about stuttering - just how common is it, and can it be overcome? We will also have a discussion of the importance of pool safety, and the one thing you can do which reduces the risk of drowning by 50 percent. Dr. Stage will then discuss TV, computer, ...
Sep 14, 2012•21 min
The doctors this month are Hank Knouse and Anne McHugh, who discuss with us some summer related topics. We start with a discussion of tanning beds and their unfortunate use in some children. Dr. Knouse then tells parents about the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and how to avoid it. We discuss an all-important teenage topic (Acne!), and end with a discussion of how to introduce a new baby in a home with pets. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was:...
Aug 08, 2012•19 min
Fantastic episode this month with Dr. Kristen Dauss and Dr. Justin Fuller with a safety theme. We start with the hot topic of Bumbo seats then discuss pediatric head injuries: how to prevent them and what to do about them. Cara Fast, MSW, joins us from the Riley Hospital for Children , discussing the many low cost products and services they have to help familes be safe at home and on the go. Dr. Dauss then shares her top five tips for parents of toddlers, and we finish with the answer to last mo...
Jun 25, 2012•21 min
Doctors Anne Kouri and Amanda Walter are our guests for this month's podcast. The episode begins with health news about Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and the pros and cons against storing your newborns umbilical cord blood. Our main topics of this month’s episode continue with Umbilical Cord Care once a newborn is at home and also how to help your teen with depression. Our Parenting Tip for this month is one strategy on how to handle arguments with your teenager. We also have the answer to last m...
May 01, 2012•22 min
Doctors Annie Esquivel and Holly Brine are our guests for this month's podcast. The episode begins with health news, discussing childhood measles and the recent outbreak at the Indianapolis Super Bowl. Our main topics of this month’s episode are Safety Tips for the Summer and how to help your child keep a Healthy Smile. Our Parenting Tip for this month is how to discuss substance abuse with your child. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "Which famous indi...
Apr 10, 2012•22 min
Doctors Steber and Ellertson are our guests for this month's podcast. Dr. Steber begins with health news, discussing childhood obesity and how to help your child stay active and eat healthily. Then Dr. Ellertson goes on to discuss pediatric asthma and how to adjust your child’s lifestyle if he/she has asthma. Next, Dr. Steber discusses helpful information for mothers and breastfeeding versus formula feeding for infants. Dr. Ellertson then gives parenting tips on how to help your child start scho...
Feb 29, 2012•27 min
Dr.'s Baker, Teagarden and Rock are our guests for this month's podcast. Dr. Baker begins with health news, discussing pertussis and how to protect your child from becoming infected and what to do once your child has pertussis. Then Dr. Teagarden goes on to discuss Neonatal Jaundice and what to look for in your newborn. Next, Dr. Rock discusses helpful information for parents whose children suffer from headaches. Dr. Baker will also discuss how to help your child get to and stay asleep. We also ...
Feb 09, 2012•24 min
Dr. Sarah Kamel and Megan McHenry are our guests for this month's podcast. Dr. Kamel starts with health news, discussing puppy love-teaching your child how to safely approach a dog. She then goes on to discuss fighting the bite - animal related illness and bites. Next, Dr. McHenry discusses helpful information for parents traveling with small children and tips on weaning your infant off the bottle. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "At what age does a ba...
Jan 10, 2012•25 min
Dr. Shelly Nelson and Amy Ratliff join us in the podcast this month. They answer a listener's questions about a child who wakes up screaming every night and then quickly falls back to sleep, go over the pros and cons of cloth diapers, and discuss the HPV vaccine in health news. Bedwetting is discussed - and it's more common than you probably think! Finally, we get the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "Which mold has been used for thousands of years as a medicine?" Topic...
Dec 04, 2011•24 min
This month Suyog Kamatkar, Jason Misurac, and Janet Kowalski are our guest physicians, discussing issues of interest to parents. In Health News, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated and re-issued their 1992 statement on Back To Sleep and SIDS prevention. Dr. Misurac discusses the new statement and safe sleep practices. Dr. Kamatkar then discusses ADHD diagnosis and treatment in detail. In parenting tips, Dr. Kowalski shares how to find a babysitter, and then goes on to discuss tr...
Nov 04, 2011•30 min
Dr. Matt Yuknis and Dr. Laura Thieme are our guest doctors for this episode, and they brought some great information to the program. In health news, we discuss a new comercial on the air which warns families against the dangers of anaphylaxis, but what is anaphylaxis and who is at risk? Dr. Matt has the answers. Next, Dr. Thieme discusses circumcision. It's a personal decision, but Dr. Thieme discusses what it is, and some of the pros and cons. In parenting tips, we discuss how to babyproof a ho...
Oct 05, 2011•28 min
Dr. Pat Clements and Dr. Brittany Maloney have some timely advice this month for you parents out there about starting the school year off right. They also answer one of the most commonly asked questions in our offices: how can I help my toddler sleep? Potty training, another popular subject, is addressed for the second time in our show's history (check back with episode 1 for the first time), but it's worth it because so many still have questions about this important milestone in a child's life....
Aug 29, 2011•29 min
