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June 08, 2021 Swim Safety and Drowning Prevention
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 talk about designated pool watchers & lifeguards, pool safety vs. beach & lake safety, lifejackets, and when to start swim lessons
14 min
June 01, 2021 As the World Starts to Open, Is Summer Camp Safe This Year?
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 program about their COVID guidelines, and staying safe in another (slightly easier) pandemic summer.
10 min
May 25, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 12 and Up: What You Need To Know
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 Montefiore, where she has practiced adolescent medicine for over 10 years.
16 min
May 18, 2021 How The Pandemic Has Changed How Our Teens Sleep
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 Collette Breuner is a member of the Division of Adolescent Medicine and the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She is a Professor of Pediatrics and Adjunct Professor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
15 min
May 11, 2021 Encore Episode: How To Talk To Teens About Taking Responsibility For Their Health
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. Elizabeth Alderman is a nationally recognized specialist in adolescent medicine and the chair of the AAP Committee on Adolescence.

In this encore episode from September 2020, listen as she joins Melanie Cole to talk about when to let children go to the doctor alone, how to push kids to keep them active during quarantine, and utilizing teachable moments.
16 min
May 04, 2021 Talking To Kids About Racism Towards Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
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 media about parenting and public health issues, including climate action and immigrant health.
15 min
April 27, 2021 Summer Plans with Vaccinated Parents: What Can We Do this Year?
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 Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) where she completed both her internship and residency training, as well as a spokesperson and member of the National AAP’s Council on Communications and Media (COCM).
18 min
April 20, 2021 How Can Kids Help Stop Climate Change?
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. She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and often speaks to the media about parenting and public health issues, including climate action and immigrant health.
13 min
April 13, 2021 Encore Episode: Digital Media and Virtual Schooling
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 Health.

In this encore episode from October 2020, he tells Melanie how to best help your child with this challenging start to the school year, how to keep your kids from doing school in bed, and a reminder that teachers are learning to deal with all of this as well.
14 min
April 06, 2021 Your Child Comes Out To You, What Happens Next?
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 what to say to your children when they open up and come to you with this announcement, what NOT to say, and how we can help families come together and discuss this.

17 min

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