Healthy Children

What kind of parent are you?There are plenty of parenting styles. The goal is to raise a happy, healthy family as best you can. Looking at a few parenting methods may help you improve your strengths. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Helicopter: Other people feel these parents hover too closely around their child, especially in performance situations. Lawnmower, Bulldozer, Snow Plow: Other parents feel these parents remove too many obstacles for their child. Lighthouse: These parents are the steady beacon on the shore, there for the child as needed but keeping a distance in the day-to-day. Your parents, cultures and experiences shape your own parenting techniques. Listen as Dr. Arthur Lavin joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss parenting styles. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Get your child ready to return to school.Back-to-school time is here. You have to get your student ready to return to the routine of school. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor School Readiness Tips: You want your child to be curious and ready to learn. Teaching your child how to read before school starts is useful. Emotional and social readiness is also important. Be sure your young children are ready to sit in class and pay attention. Adverse childhood experiences impact an entire life. These students are very vulnerable and require extra support. Emphasize nutrition from a young age. A well-balanced routine is important for children. Regular exercise and in-person social interaction are necessary to balance out the digital game playing. Pump your child up for the first day of school, especially if separation anxiety could be an issue. Listen as Dr. P. Gail Williams joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss school readiness. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Missing too much school affects your child in many ways.Missing too much school can diminish your child’s achievements. Regular school attendance is very important. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Kids who miss too much school miss out on education basics that support them in later years. Absentee kids may be more susceptible to illness and risky behavior. Absences are unavoidable at times. Parents should be aware of how absentees add up. Your child will do best when missing two or fewer days per month. Impart the importance of school attendance to your children.  Listen as Dr. Mandy Allison joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss school attendance. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Physical play aids child development and reduces stress.Play is important to child development. It should be a priority in children’s lives. Why Play is Priority Play with caregivers, peers and teachers affects brain structure and function. Playful learning is a fundamental part of healthy development. Play helps develop the safe, nurturing relationships with parents and caregivers to mitigate toxic stress and promote resilience. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Fifty percent of parents don’t go outside to play with their children. Thirty percent of kindergartens don’t have recess--a sacrifice made in order to focus on testing skills. Unsafe outdoor conditions often lead children to stay indoors with screens. Toys are fantastic for developing problem-solving ability. Parents may limit the child’s interactions by telling the child how to play. You can ask prompting questions if the child seems stuck, but let the youngster resolve the toy. Listen as Dr. Michael Yogman joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the importance of play. Sponsor: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Encourage your child's activities while working to keep them safe.Sports participation instills important values while keeping your child active. Of course, safety is a huge consideration. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Sports sampling is preferred to specialization, reducing the likelihood of injury and burnout that can occur when your child focuses on a single sport. Ensure your child gets adequate rest from sports participation and conditioning. Give them a month off from their sport each year, plus one rest day per month. It may be tough to get your kid to take these needed breaks, because athletics can become part of their identity. Push for them to lay off the organized practices and games during rest periods. Sudden cardiac death is particularly concerning. This rare occurrence happens when an athlete passes as the result of a heart defect. Listen as Dr. Rebecca Carl joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss safety in organized sports. Sponsor: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Reduce risk of drowning with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.With water recreation season approaching, it's imperative to keep your family safe from drowning. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Consider accidental risk from water around your home. Pool barriers and toilet latches can help prevent drowning around your home. Drowning isn't splashy and loud as you would see on television. People slip underwater and their mouths fill with water so they can't scream. There has to be someone on duty at all times to watch for distress in the water. Listen as Dr. Sarah Denny joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share how to prevent drowning Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Spend plenty of time in the car with your new driver to support safety and wise judgment under different driving circumstances.Let’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. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor The most important investment you can make in terms of the safety of your driving teen is giving them a structured experience behind the wheel. The biggest single risk factor for teens is their lack of driving experience. Introduce them to safe but stressful situations while you’re in the car, like interstate driving and country roads. Be clear about driving restrictions for the first few months your child has a license. Before that learner’s permit is in your child’s hand, you can be a good role model as a driver and avoid distractions. Consider implementing the Parent-Teen Driver Contract provided by the AAP. Listen as Dr. Brian Johnston joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss safe driving for teens. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Coordinate with your pediatrician to know where to go for emergency treatment.If an emergency happens with your child, what should you do? Can your local emergency department handle your needs? Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Underlying conditions and special needs can influence where your child should receive emergency care. It’s important to speak with your pediatrician to coordinate the best place to go if an emergency arises.  Not all hospitals are required to prepare to meet the unique emergency needs of children, and no provider wants to feel ill prepared to deal with a critical child. While there are programs working with hospitals to handle those gaps in critical care needs, there is no national standard on what emergency departments should have in place to treat children. You can speak with your local hospital’s leadership to see what you can do to help bridge the gap. Listen as Dr. Kate Remick joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how to prepare for an emergency and know where you should take your child. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

How can you plan for your child's summer camp experience?Summer camp is a fun opportunity to remove kids from stressors of daily life, encourage them to learn new skills, and promote socialization. Of course, you want them to head to a camp that’s a good fit. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor A few things to keep in mind with your kid heading to camp: immunizations allergies swimming skills homesickness technology Listen as Dr. Michael Ambrose joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss summer camp. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

You child can enjoy seafood a few times a week without worry.Kids don’t always get excited about seafood for dinner. However, seafood is packed with omega-3s, calcium, vitamin D and lean protein. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Earlier generations were warned about toxicity of seafood, which is why it’s been left out of many meal plans. Tuna is a common childhood staple, and light tuna contains very little mercury. You can feed your child three servings of tuna a week without worrying about mercury. You needn’t worry about mercury in fish sticks, salmon and shellfish. Listen as Dr. Aaron Bernstein joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how to add more seafood into your child’s diet. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%