Healthy Kids Zone

Your baby should be sleeping on their back. But what about when they are awake? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, talks about why tummy time is important for infants to build up their back and shoulder muscles and explains some different techniques for doing it safely.

There are a lot of fun and worthwhile activities outdoors for your child. But getting him off the couch and away from the screen can be no easy task. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner gives some ideas for outdoor activities—and tips on how to get your child to take part—that can keep him healthy and happy.

Meningitis is an infection of the tissue and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It's a serious condition that can turn deadly for your child. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what causes this painful infection and how you can identify and treat meningitis in your child.

Meningitis is an infection of the tissue and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It's a serious condition that can turn deadly for your child. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what causes this painful infection and how you can identify and treat meningitis in your child.

Nose picking is a normal habit for children—but it can be gross. It's deemed socially unacceptable, can spread colds and can cause nose bleeds. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has some tips for parents on how to keep their kids' little fingers out of their noses.

Nose picking is a normal habit for children—but it can be gross. It's deemed socially unacceptable, can spread colds and can cause nose bleeds. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has some tips for parents on how to keep their kids' little fingers out of their noses.

Kids can develop pretty gross habits. Nail biting is a common one—more than 50 percent of teenagers bite their nails. But frequent nail biting can lead to infection, warts and permanent nail damage. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses why nail biting can be a serious health concern and offer some strategies to help your kid kick the habit.

Kids can develop pretty gross habits. Nail biting is a common one—more than 50 percent of teenagers bite their nails. But frequent nail biting can lead to infection, warts and permanent nail damage. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses why nail biting can be a serious health concern and offer some strategies to help your kid kick the habit.

Preschool is a big step for your child—and you. It can be an emotional time for everyone involved. How you approach the transition as a parent can have a big impact on your child’s success. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner shares some tips on how you can help your child start this big milestone in a happy and successful way.

Are you concerned about whether your child is getting enough nutrients from the food she eats? Should you add a gummy vitamin or a supplement drink to her diet? The answer might surprise you. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has the scoop on children's supplements.