Healthy Kids Zone

It’s important to make sure your children are safe and supervised when they’re swimming, but it’s important to protect them from the unseen dangers too. Cryptosporidiosis, or crypto, is a microscopic parasite that can lurk in public pools and other recreational bodies of water. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and fatigue. In this podcast Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how to avoid contracting crypto and what to do if you think your child has it.

It can be horrifying to see your child’s face start to swell and realize they’re having an allergic reaction. If your child has severe allergies to certain insects, medications or food, you should have a prescription for injectable epinephrine. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks you through the signs of anaphylaxis and what to do if you think your child is in danger.

As the weather warms up, hopefully your kids will want to go outside to play. Dr. Cindy Gellner shares some tips for keeping your kids safe while they have fun on the playground: using age-appropriate play areas, constant supervision, and the importance of teaching children to share and play nicely with other kids. This summer, take your kids to the playground regularly for some fun (and safe) outdoor playtime!

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you understand this confusing issue better, Dr. Cindy Gellner gives an overview of mental disorders children can suffer from, what causes them, what to look for and what to do about it.

It’s hard to imagine anyone intentionally harming a child. When people think of child abuse, they often picture physical abuse, but as Dr. Cindy Gellner explains, child abuse includes much more than that. She talks about the forms of child abuse and what to do if you suspect a child you know is being abused in any manner.

It’s hard to imagine anyone intentionally harming a child. When people think of child abuse, they often picture physical abuse, but as Dr. Cindy Gellner explains, child abuse includes much more than that. She talks about the forms of child abuse and what to do if you suspect a child you know is being abused in any manner.

Phenylketonuria, or PKU, is a rare genetic condition that prevents the body from properly breaking down an amino acid found in protein. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains how the condition is detected, what can happen without treatment, and how a carefully managed diet can protect a child’s developing brain. Learn what parents should know if their baby’s newborn screening comes back positive and why early treatment makes such a difference.

If your child needs to use the bathroom every ten minutes or so, or if you frequently see urine spots in their underwear, you might be concerned. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says these are common symptoms in preschool-aged kids. She discusses the main reason young children experience frequent urination and the best ways you can help.

It can be hard to watch your child have night terrors—when they scream and cry inconsolably at night. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why a small percentage of children experience these and how you can help when it happens. Although night terrors usually stop eventually, learn to recognize signs that it may be something more serious, and when you should take your child to the doctor.

Complementary and alternative medicines are all over lately: herbal supplements, massage, essential oils, and more. You might love how some of these therapies make you feel, but are they safe for your child? You might be surprised to learn that there are some risks. Dr. Cindy Gellner is an expert on this subject and talks about the ways you can safely apply these practices with your child.