Healthy Kids Zone

Giving a small child the incorrect dose of medicine can be very dangerous – even making her sicker than before she took the medication. A new study shows that in some cases, parents are giving their child as much as double the prescribed dose of liquid medicine. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about what might be causing parents to incorrectly measure the dose and how to prevent giving your child more medicine than her body really needs.

Kids who play soccer are getting injured at a much higher rate than they were 25 years ago. Children are 16 times more likely to suffer from a concussion since the 1990s—and researchers think that number is being underestimated. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about why soccer injuries are increasing in child athletes and what parents can do to keep their children safe during games and practices.

It can be scary when a young child gets a fever, especially if it doesn’t seem to be going down. How long should you wait until you get them to the hospital? What should you do before then? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner answers these questions and tells you when medical attention is needed for a fever in children.

It can be scary when a young child gets a fever, especially if it doesn’t seem to be going down. How long should you wait until you get them to the hospital? What should you do before then? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner answers these questions and tells you when medical attention is needed for a fever in children.

Does your child's nose seem to be a trauma magnet, constantly getting bumped, bruised, and bloodied? It is pretty typical for kids to hurt their noses as they play and explore. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how you should treat your child's injured nose at home and when it is time to go to the doctor.

Parents can become surprisingly invested in what is happening in their baby’s diaper. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, debunks three common myths about children’s bowel habits: how often babies really need to poop, why grunting and turning red do not necessarily mean constipation, and how foods and formula can change the color of poop. She also explains which unusual poop colors can be a sign that your child needs medical attention.

Parents, especially new ones, can become obsessed with what’s in their child’s diaper. How much is enough? How much is too little? What color is normal? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner addresses three of the most common bowel movement myths about toddlers.

Kids love animals, but after making the connection between cows and burgers, some decide that they no longer want to eat meat. It is not uncommon for kids to decide to become vegetarian, but what are you supposed to do to keep your growing child healthy and strong? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses ways to understand your child’s new dietary choices and some easy tips to make sure your child gets enough calories and nutrients.

Noses can be pretty gross snot factories, creating mucus of all colors and consistencies. When should you be concerned? What if it’s green? What if it’s red? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, takes a look at four old wives' tales about children’s snot.

The nasal spray flu vaccine is out. Regulators have dumped the needle-free alternative after new evidence shows the treatment will be ineffective during the 2016-2017 flu season. For parents, this means one more shot for your kids. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has some tips on how to best prepare your children, both physically and mentally, for the scary prospect of a needle.