Healthy Children

Keep your weapons secured and safely stored.If you have weapons in your home, it is imperative that you keep them secured from your children. When a child has access to a gun and ammunition, tragedy can result. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Safe storage means a gun should be stored unloaded in a locked box or locking safe. Ammunition should be stored in a separate location. With weapons and ammunition should be out of reach of children. If your child can find cookies, they can find your firearms. Before your child goes on a play date, ask other parents about weapons in the home and storage methods. Listen as Dr. Katherine Hoops joins Melanie Cole, MS to discuss gun safety. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Find out the best ways to support your child's participation in organized sports.Watching your child play sports is exciting. You can support your child as an organized sports participant both emotionally and physically. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Benefits of Organized Sports weight control time management organization skills better bone density improved mental health social skills feeling of competence Listen as Dr. Kelsey Logan joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how all children can participate and benefit from organized sports. Sponsors: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

This Valentine's Day, check in on your child's dating life.Dating can be thrilling for teens. However, some young relationships can become violent. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Valentine’s Day can trigger unhealthy behavior in relationships. As teens try to figure out how the world works, they may endure emotional, mental and physical abuse in the name of “love.” Red Flags Social media controlling Sexting Stalking Cyber bullying Bruises Open conversation with your child to find out who is being texted and how young relationships are going. Don’t pass judgment but ask questions and listen. You have to be an ally if your teen needs help leaving a bad relationship. Call 1-800-SAFE or text Love Is Respect at 22522 for help. Listen as Dr. David Hill joins Melanie Cole, MS to discuss teen dating violence. Sponsor: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Why are there measles outbreaks and how can they be prevented?Measles can lead to hospitalization and death. Vaccination is the best preventative measure that can be taken to prevent spread of measles. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor It was declared as being eliminated in the United States in 2000. It was no longer circulating. Cases that appeared after 2000 were imported. Vaccination rates dipped, leading to outbreaks. A 95 percent vaccination rate in a community supports herd immunity. Measles is extremely contagious. If you’re prone to the disease, you can contract it from across a room. It can stay in the room up to two hours after an infected person has left. Public health authorities are great about tracking outbreaks. Listen as Dr. Sean O’Leary joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss measles, vaccinations and how they protect your child and others in the community. Sponsor: 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%

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%

Help your kids gain the skills to navigate setbacks.Setbacks and failures can be educational, but you hate to see your child experience disappointment. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor It’s important to differentiate between traumatic events and disappointments. Traumatic events are usually harmful and result in a permanent change of one’s psychological makeup. Disappointments come from reaching for something and falling short of that goal. Children manage disappointments differently over time. Youngsters may be upset and take action; shouting, hitting, crying. As they grow older, they may think about how things could be different. Invite discussion about the disappointment. Let your child come up with answers. Change the language to suit your child’s age and maturity level. "I see that you (had an action) when you (experienced disappointment)." "I think you did that because you (experienced disappointment). Is that right?" "Next time you (experience disappointment), what would be a better way to let us know you’re disappointed?" Listen as Dr. Arthur Lavin joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how to help your kids cope with setbacks. Sponsors: 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%

Grandparents step into parents' shoes when necessary. Grandfamilies are presented with unique challenges.Millions of children across the United States are being raised by their grandparents. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Grandparents have always played a role in children’s lives, but their involvement in raising the children has increased in the past twenty years. Their involvement can go beyond serving as a sitter or providing care while the parents are working. Grandfamilies are often formed under stress. Grandparents typically step in as primary caregivers because of a crisis. Relearning how to parent in modern times with today’s challenges mean a learning curve for grandparents. Listen as Dr. Andrew Adesman joins Melanie Cole, MS, discuss how grandfamilies are formed and resources available to families to manage the new commitment and responsibilities these grandparents have. Sponsor: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Sugary drinks do no favors for your child's health.Sweetened drinks contribute to childhood obesity and chronic diseases you would expect to see in a much older population. It’s very easy to slurp down a tasty beverage without thinking about the sugar that’s entering the system. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Fruity juices, sweetened tea, athletic beverages and sodas contain plenty of sugar and calories. It’s better to just encourage water consumption. In lieu of 100 percent fruit juices, give your child fruit so they get the benefit of fiber with natural sugars. Children should have eight ounces or fewer per week. Children under age two shouldn’t consume any sweetened beverages. Don’t stock your refrigerator or pantry with sugary drinks, so your child won’t consider them a regular option. Listen as Dr. Natalie Muth joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss how to keep your kids from drinking too many sugary drinks. Sponsor: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%