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Healthy Children episodes

November 02, 2021 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
October 27, 2021 Safely Playing Team Sports During COVID
Organized sports pretty much came to a halt when the rest of the world stopped during COVID-19. So today we are talking all about navigating youth team sports with school and sports starting up again even as the pandemic rages on.

We'll touch on deconditioning and overuse injuries, the benefits of sports and social interaction, as well as managing that COVID-19 infection risk.

Joining us is Dr. Susannah Briskin is a Pediatric Sports Medicine specialist in the Division of Sports Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.
15 min
October 19, 2021 Masks & Hand Sanitizer: How School Supplies Look Different This Year
If you're a parent, you know that this school year looks a little bit different. Even from last year!

It certainly did when our kids were staying home, some of us got to save on some school supplies! But now most are back to learning in person. So what about this school year is different due to the COVID-19 pandemic still going on? What's the best type of mask for a full day at school? and how have supply lists and classroom managing styles changed with the coronavirus?

Joining us for this discussion is Dr. Heather Haq. She's an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.
17 min
October 12, 2021 Flu Shots & Other Vaccines This Fall
17 min
October 05, 2021 Teens & Vaping
As a parent, we do our best to know what our children are doing when we can't be with them. But when it comes to vaping and e-cigarettes, they're a bit easier to hide than traditional marijuana use or cigarette smoking.

Dr. Susan Walley is a Pediatrics Specialist, as well as the chair of the AAP Section on Tobacco Control.

In this back-to-school episode from September 2021, she breaks down what e-cigarettes are, why people think they're "safer" when they're really not, and all of the lung problems that affect vape users.
17 min
September 21, 2021 Let's Talk Sexual Health and Contraception
If you're a parent of preteens, tweens, or teenagers, you're going to want to listen to this episode, as we dive into talking to your kids about their sexual health.

Information is more accessible now than ever, but it's not always correct, so it's still important to sit down and have this conversation with your child.

Joining us is Dr. Laura Grubb, an adolescent medicine specialist, and general pediatrician.

In this encore episode from November 2020, Dr. Grubb and Melanie discuss the patterns we're seeing in teens these days, how to answer questions about sex and our bodies, and when to start those conversations.
17 min
September 14, 2021 Creating Positive Relationships with Kids to Build Resilience
Building relationships with your children can be difficult (especially teens). But having that stability helps them in the future to overcome adversity, build resiliency, and face any tough times ahead.

Dr. Michael Yogman is chair of the Massachusetts American Academy of Pediatrics Child Mental Health Taskforce, as well as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.
He joins us to talk about what resilience is, and how it applies to our children, reserving judgment, and how trusted relationships are beneficial to their emotional growth.
12 min
September 07, 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.

With the release of the UN's disheartening climate report last month, we thought it was a good idea to revisit this episode from April 2021.

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
August 31, 2021 Encore Episode: Body Image and Eating Disorders: How To Spot Them and What To Do
Our kid's schedules are all over the place these days, that also includes their eating schedules. Some kids are stressed and not eating at all, while others are bored and home all day eating more and more. So how can we tell when a problem is budding, and how can we get our kids back to eating healthy?
Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH is a frequent guest on Healthy Children, she is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent health specialist with 25 years of global experience. Anisha treats and counsels young people with a variety of issues including social media use, drug use, and stress.

She tells us about all of the different terms associated with eating disorders, signs to keep an eye out for that may be red flags, and cultivating a healthy and happy self-image.
13 min
August 24, 2021 Encore Episode: When to Discuss Weight with Your Child
Are you concerned about your child’s weight? You don’t want to ruin their self-esteem by bringing something up that may not be a problem, but you also don’t want your child to endure the health risks connected with being overweight or obese.

Processed foods are dense in calories but not necessarily packed with nutrients. Today’s children aren’t as active as those in the previous generation because of technology and cultural lifestyle shifts. Environmental toxins are everywhere and hard to completely avoid.

If you’re concerned about your child’s weight, first look at the big picture. There is some time to think and plan to improve your child’s health. Don’t panic.

Make a lifestyle change together, getting the entire household on board with exercise and nutritional adjustments. Start slowly with doable changes where the behavior will lead to little wins before selecting the next change to make.

Children facing obesity and who are struggling with health problems that could be reversed may be candidates for bariatric surgery. This is not a quick-fix option. Discuss your concerns with your pediatrician.

Listen to this encore episode from December 2019 as Dr. Sarah Armstrong joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss concerns over weight and bariatric surgery.
22 min

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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…