Children’s Health Checkup

Building healthy relationships is a crucial skill that starts in childhood and evolves as kids grow. In this episode, Jasmine Ghannadpour, a clinical psychologist at Children’s Health, explores how parents can help kids navigate relationships at every stage of life.

Find more trusted advice and tips to keep your child healthy and happy at childrens.com/health-wellness.

Healthy snacks can play a big role in your child’s nutrition, but with so many options out there, how do you choose the best ones? In this episode, Mikie Rangel, Clinical Dietitian at Children’s Health, addresses snack culture, gives practical tips for helping kids make healthier choices, and shares creative ideas to keep your kids fueled and happy between meals.

Learn more about how to build healthy habits and make lifestyle changes as a family at childrens.com/healthyweight.

While sports and physical activity have several health benefits for kids, the stress and pressures of being a competitive athlete can impact their mental health. In this episode, Kimberly Williams, LCSW, addresses the challenges young athletes face and provide tips on how to help them achieve a healthy balance between athletic performance and mental wellness.
Learn more about how to support young athletes 

When properly planned, plant-based diets can offer many health benefits. But is it safe for babies and growing children to be vegan? This episode discusses the potential benefits and challenges, how to ensure a plant-based diet meets all the nutritional needs of growing kids and gives tips for making the transition smoothly.

Learn more about how to build healthy habits and make lifestyle changes as a family at childrens.com/getupandgo.

Research shows that girls are getting their periods earlier – with many beginning before the age of 9. This episode explores what parents should know and shares advice on how to prepare your child for their first period.

Learn more about how to discuss puberty with kids or schedule an appointment at childrens.com/aya.

Play is an important part of a child’s development. With screens and technology, how do you know if your child is playing enough? This podcast highlights the benefits of playtime and gives parents tips for encouraging children to participate in different types of play.

Back-to-school season can be stressful for both parents and children. In this episode, we'll give you tips to ease the transition back to school, including how to manage anxiety, establish healthy routines and promote overall well-being for your children.

See more tips and advice for making this school year a healthy and happy one at childrens.com/backtoschool. 

Helicopter parenting can negatively impact your child’s development, mental health and self-esteem. This episode explores what helicopter parenting is, the affects it has on children and tips to better support your child’s growth.

For more information on how to support your child and their mental health, visit childrens.com/mentalhealth.

Aprenda cómo identificar los signos de una convulsión y qué hacer en caso de que un niño/a experimente una.

Learn how to spot the signs of a seizure and what to do in case a child experiences one.