Kids Healthcast

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 question and the answer to last month's question." Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Obesity Prevention in Schools -- 1:355-2-1-0 Healthy Living Tool -- 5:32Parenting Tips - Internet and Social Media Safety -- 11:08Car Seat Safety -- 14:43Medical Trivia -- 19:40 For more information about topics discussed in this program follow these links:   Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 35 //

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: "What medical condition is known as the "Disease of Kings"?  ("Henry the VIII I am, I am...")" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Bedwetting -- 1:30Safe Sleeping -- 6:50Parenting Tips - Sleepless Nights -- 13:02Cosleeping -- 16:53Medical Trivia -- 23:08 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 34 //

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 household item sends nearly 2,500 people to the Emergency Department? Hint- "It" lives in the bathroom." Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Dangers of Inflatable Bounce Houses -- 1:52Temper Tantrums -- 4:20Parenting Tips - Quality Time with Family -- 10:00Food Allergies -- 12:10Medical Trivia -- 20:14 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 33 //

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 -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - School Anxiety -- 1:50Influenza -- 4:35Parenting Tips - Helping children who are afraid of the dark  -- 10:05Hypothyroidism -- 11:50Medical Trivia -- 19:20 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 32 //

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 was: What are the two most common vitamin deficiencies in children? Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Bullying on TV -- 1:45Pediatric Dental Care -- 4:47Parenting Tips - Discipline -- 9:13West Nile Virus -- 13:06Medical Trivia -- 17:39 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 31 //

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 kids eating vegetables and fruits. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "When was the first successful bone marrow transplant?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Sleep Disorders and Learning Problems in Children -- 1:46Pertussis -- 5:58Parenting Tips - How to get kids to eat fruits and vegetables -- 8:16Autism -- 10:38Medical Trivia -- 20:23 National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Web site:    Phone: 1-800-695-0285 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 3

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 at which Segment Begins Health News - Pediatric Fiber Intake -- 1:36Constipation -- 3:14Parenting Tips - Spit Up vs. Vomiting -- 9:35Infant Formulas -- 12:12Medical Trivia -- 21:17 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 29 //

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, and video game time -- how much is too much? And we'll have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "What is the most common foodborne illness in the United States?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Magnet Ingestions -- 1:27Stuttering -- 3:35Parenting Tips - Pool Safety -- 9:49TV and Screen Time -- 13:02Medical Trivia -- 18:15 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 28 //

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: "How many tablets of Tylenol would it take to cause liver damage to an average toddler?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Tanning Beds -- 1:56Acne -- 4:15Parenting Tips - New Babies and Pets -- 8:35Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke -- 10:41Medical Trivia -- 15:45 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 27 //

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 month's medical trivia question: "What familiar piece of doctor's equipment was invented by French Physician René Laennec?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Bumbo Seats -- 1:32Riley Safety Store -- 4:19Top Five Parenting Tips for Toddlers -- 7:52Head Injuries in Children -- 11:30Medical Trivia -- 17:56 Links mentioned in the show: : 1-800-222-1222 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 26 //

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 month's medical trivia question, which was: "What is the deadliest animal?” Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News: Umbilical Cord Blood Banking – 2:10 Main Topic: Umbilical Cord Care – 4:40 Main Topic: Teen Depression – 8:50 Parenting Tip: How to Handle Arguments With Your Teenager – 17:45 Medical Trivia – 20:25 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 25 //

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 individuals are thought to have Asperger Syndrome?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News: Measles Outbreak – 2:20 Main Topic: Summer Safety Tips – 4:10 Main Topic: How to Keep a Child’s Healthy Smile – 10:00 Parenting Tip: How to Discuss Substance Abuse with your Child – 15:10 Medical Trivia – 18:10 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 24 //

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 school. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "How much money is spent each year in the United States on marketing and advertising aimed at children?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Childhood Obesity – 1:25 Asthma – 8:30 Health News: Infant and Breast Feeding – 15:40 How to Help Your Child Start School – 21:00 Medical Trivia – 24:10 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 23 //

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 have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "At what age does a baby's eye color become permanent?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Pertussis -- 1:35Neonatal Jaundice -- 4:35Parenting Tips - Headaches -- 11:00How to Help Your Child Sleep -- 16:00Medical Trivia -- 21:15 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 22 //

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 baby's eye color become permanent?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Puppy Love -- 1:47Fighting the Bite (Pet Related Illnesses) -- 4:25Parenting Tips - Traveling with Infants -- 12:21Weaning a Baby from the Bottle -- 18:18Medical Trivia -- 22:42 Links mentioned in the show: Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 21 //

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 -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - HPV Vaccine -- 1:35Common Sleep Problems -- 4:01Parenting Tips - Cloth Diapers -- 10:17Bedwetting -- 14:20Medical Trivia -- 21:13 Links mentioned in the show: Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 20 //

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 treatment of childhood fever, dispelling some myths and sharing the truth.  Finally, we have the answer to last month's medical trivia question - Does adding cereal to a baby's bottle help him or her sleep through the night sooner? Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - SIDS and Safe Sleep -- 2:00ADHD: Diagnosis and Treatment -- 7:00Parenting Tips - Finding a Babysitter -- 19:00Fever! -- 21:21Medical Trivia -- 27:13 Further Information on Topics Discussed in the Show: Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episod

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 home for a crawling infant, and finally Dr. Matt discusses the newborn screen that every baby has done within the first few days of life.  We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question which was "What is the longest recorded attack of hiccups?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Anaphylaxis -- 1:20Circumcision -- 4:30Parenting Tips - Babyproofing -- 12:49Newborn Screening -- 18:20Medical Trivia -- 24:23 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 18 //

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.   In Health News, Dr. Clements discusses an article recently published about the importance of eating together: how family meals affect nutrition in children.  Finally, we have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was "When was the first child safety seat introducted, and who invented it?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - The importance of family meals -- 1:36Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Infants -- 3:45Back to School - First Day Tips  --  13:00Potty Training -- 18:38Medical

Doctors Danielle Slifko, Rachel Yoder and Ryan Grimm team up this month to deliver some timely messages for families.  With the school year approaching, the prospect of bullying again comes up.  Learn which children are at risk and what you can do as a parent if your child is a victim of bullying or if he or she bullies other children. The doctors also discuss sports related concussions, and the question of returning to play.  They also discuss the new recommendation that children remain rearward facing in their carseats until 2 years of age.  Finally, we have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, "What is the speed of an average sneeze?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - New Developments in Carseat Recommendations -- 1:34Bullying -- 6:35Sports Related Concussions  --  12:29Parenting Tips: What Parents Can Do About Bullying -- 19:00Medical Trivia: What is the Speed of an Average Sneeze? -- 25:00 Links Mentioned in the Show:   Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 16 //