Healthy Children

Healthy Children

Produced in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and their consumer site, HealthyChildren.org, Healthy Children is hosted by our favorite Mom: Melanie Cole, MS. Join Melanie as she interviews expert pediatricians and discusses all aspects of your children’s health and well-being. From infants to teens, potty training to bullying, to prom safety – this is your ultimate audio parenting guide available On Demand 24/7!

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March 14, 2023
how-to-survive-temper-tantrumsIt’s your worst nightmare. Your child throws a tantrum in a public place. You’re stressed out and are ready to have a tantrum of your own.

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what-to-do-if-your-child-has-liceEven the cleanest children get lice. Those little bugs tend to nest in certain colors and textures of hair, which is why some people get repeat visits.

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importance-of-father-figuresA recent report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics proves the importance of fathers in the development of young children.

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adverse-childhood-experiences-acesACES or Adverse Childhood Experiences is a broad term for a number of stressful and negative events that can happen in a child's life and affect them for years to come. 

Well today, we are going to discuss what exactly this phrase means. We are joined by Andre...
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children-seasonal-depression-and-staying-busy-in-the-winterThe slowness of winter and the stress of the holidays can be a lot, even for our children. 

Hilary Bowers, MD, is the Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services and a board-certified pediatrician providing care through the Child...
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setting-goals-in-the-new-yearThe beginning of a new year is always a time of resolutions and resetting your goals and intentions. 

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fostering-healthy-goals-attitudesEveryone craves a fresh start sometimes, even our children. Whether it's a brand new year, or just wanting to try something new at any point in the year, it's important to be realistic and healthy when it comes to setting goals. 

Joining us for this conversatio...
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children-seasonal-depression-and-staying-busy-in-the-winterIn a powerful new call to action, the American Academy of Pediatrics is demanding critical self-evaluation and fundamental changes in the practice of medicine to end long-standing inequities in health care.

In a new policy statement, “...
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preventing-winter-injuries-indoors-outdoorsWhen we're out of our routines, that is the best time for chaos to enter the home. And with the holidays and winter breaks, all kinds of crazy injuries can happen. Even in the depths of winter. 

So today we're talking about the most common injuries do...
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the-dangers-of-marijuana-edibles-to-small-childrenMarijuana is now legal for medical or recreational use in many U.S. states, with its use on the rise. Unfortunately, so is the unintentional THC poisoning risk these products pose to kids who get a hold of them.

Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP...
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January 3, 2023
flu-virus-preventionBetween the seasonal flu, COVID-19, and the rising number of kids with RSV, it's time to talk about this triple-demic.

Today we'll talk about the slight differences between these 3 big illnesses hitting us this winter, what kind of symptoms to look for, and what to expect f...
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organized-sports-participationWatching your child play sports is exciting. You can support your child as an organized sports participant both emotionally and physically.

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when-should-i-get-my-child-a-cell-phoneToday's children grow up immersed in digital media, which can have both positive and negative effects on healthy development. And it can be difficult to know when your child should have a phone of their own. 

Well, to help you out, the American Academy of...
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December 6, 2022
teen-drivingLet’s face it, your child learning to drive can be very stressful for you as a parent. You want them to gain independence while still keeping them safe.

The most important investment you can make in terms of the safety of your driving teen is giving them a structured experience beh...
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December 6, 2022
talking-about-jaundiceYou've probably heard the term jaundice before, and that it makes yellow babies, but you may not really understand what it is.

New guidelines released recently say jaundice is not something that we consider to be pathologic, but more physiologic, and it's actually quite c...
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gender-identity-and-presentation-how-to-support-your-childTransgender, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary, Cisgender. There are a lot of words to describe sexual identity and presentation. And it can be difficult, especially if your child is figuring out who they are, and this may be new to you.
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helping-children-with-constipationIf you're a parent, you know that it can be incredibly frustrating and even scary at times when your kids are constipated. It's really common and it's something that so many parents go through, but we're gonna learn about it today and get all the information ...
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why-school-attendance-is-importantNow that our kids are back to in-person schooling, some of them don't always wanna go. But there are a number of reasons for that.

So today we're talking to Dr. Heidi Schumacher. She's a practicing pediatrician and she also serves as the Assistant Superintende...
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is-your-child-lagging-behind-in-schoolIf your child is having trouble at school, your pediatrician may be able to help. Risk factors or difficulties during pregnancy or early life could contribute to a learning difficulty.
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internet-challenges-and-tiktok-trendsThe milk crate challenge, the blackout challenge, the sleepy chicken challenge, and of course the Tide pod challenge. These were all internet games based around the social media app TikTok.

While social media can be good for children who want to learn about...
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