Healthy Kids Zone

As a parent, your pediatrician is one of the most important partners in raising your child. But finding the right doctor for your child can be hard. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner shares some helpful tips on how you can choose a doctor who will be the best fit for both you and your child.

Summer fun comes with its fair share of advice—but not all of it holds up. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, busts some of the most common summer safety myths, from the outdated rule about swimming after eating to dangerous misconceptions about sunscreen and helmets. Learn how to keep your kids safe with tips rooted in real science, not old wives' tales.

Your child may seem healthy, but annual well-child visits are still essential. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why these checkups are about more than just updating vaccines. Learn how these visits differ from sick visits, what screenings to expect, and how insurance policies affect what gets covered.

Summer is a fun time for kids, but being out in the hot summer sun can do a lot of damage. And not just sunburns. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains how to keep your child safe in the heat, identify symptoms of dehydration and heat stroke, and how to treat them.

From rice cereal for better sleep to giving babies water on hot days, many feeding habits are rooted in outdated advice rather than current science. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, says while these practices may seem harmless, some can actually interfere with development or even pose health risks. Learn more about common baby feeding myths and what today's medical experts recommend instead.

For most kids who are active, complaints about joint pain can be both common and harmless. But if your child’s joint pain is severe or chronic, it may be early signs of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA.) Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner shares the key symptoms to be on the lookout for and when it’s time to visit your pediatrician.

For most kids who are active, complaints about joint pain can be both common and harmless. But if your child’s joint pain is severe or chronic, it may be early signs of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA.) Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner shares the key symptoms to be on the lookout for and when it’s time to visit your pediatrician.

Chores are a great way to teach children responsibility and discipline. But getting your child to do chores can be a chore itself, because—let's be honest—you hate doing chores just as much as they do. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has the dos and don'ts on getting your child to willing start and finish their chores.

Summer break can mean summer camps for many kids. But being away from home, in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by strangers can be scary for your young camper. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has some simple tips to best prepare your child—and yourself—for their time away from home.

Some parents may give their children a bottle of sports or energy drink as a "healthier" alternative to soda. But sports drinks should only be given to children who actually play sports. And energy drinks are almost never okay to give a child. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, talks about why sports and energy drinks can be bad for children and lists some healthier alternatives.