Healthy Kids Zone

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.

Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over speech and language development for babies and toddlers. She talks about what to expect your baby to be saying depending on how old they are and what to do if they’re not being as vocal or responsive to sounds. She talks about speech problems that might be concerning—using actions such as pointing, but no words, imitating sounds but not using words, and so forth. She shares the single most important thing a parent can to do help kids improve language skills.

More and more research is emerging with evidence of the negative effects violent video games have on children. The most popular video games are also some of the most violent, and pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner speaks about the numerous effects they have on kids. If you notice behavioral problems and other issues with your child, video games with violence and other adult themes may be to blame. Listen to learn about the research and more.

Many people self-diagnose restless leg syndrome, but it comes with a set of specific symptoms and is actually much less common than you’d think. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives us the facts on restless leg syndrome and what else could be behind your child’s twitchy legs. Find out what these symptoms are so you can figure out whether or not your child is suffering from this disorder.

Many people self-diagnose restless leg syndrome, but it comes with a set of specific symptoms and is actually much less common than you’d think. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives us the facts on restless leg syndrome and what else could be behind your child’s twitchy legs. Find out what these symptoms are so you can figure out whether or not your child is suffering from this disorder.

If you have a picky eater, you might worry that your child is anemic if they seem weak or pale. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs and symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia and how to tell if your child really has that problem or not. She also discusses blood tests, treatment options and helping your child get the most out of their diet.

If you have a picky eater, you might worry that your child is anemic if they seem weak or pale. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs and symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia and how to tell if your child really has that problem or not. She also discusses blood tests, treatment options and helping your child get the most out of their diet.

Did you know having breakfast will help kids maintain a healthy weight? If you notice that your kids and teens aren't even having something small in the morning, Dr. Cindy Gellner has advice for you. She talks about the numerous benefits of breakfast and how to get your kids to eat it.

Many parents worry when their child's feet turn inward, a condition known as intoeing. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why intoeing happens, when it typically resolves on its own, and what parents can do to support their child's development. Learn when intoeing is a normal part of growth and when it might require medical attention.

Is your child constantly complaining that their feet hurt? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs and symptoms of flat feet in younger kids and teenagers. She talks about how to treat this condition and the one thing doctors used to recommend but don’t anymore.