Kids who don’t get enough attention tend to have problems in life. Mealtime can be a great chance for some parent/child interactions. However, about 80 percent of adults use their cell phones during mealtime instead of interacting with their children. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about a new study that shows how parents’ use of cell phones at mealtimes is getting in the way of parent/child interaction, and can actually harm the child.

It’s not just about stealing lunch money or being teased in the playgrounds at school anymore. Bullying has become a very serious concern these days. There’s a good chance that your child, or a child you know is being bullied. Dr. Cindy Gellner addresses the issue of kids and bullying and what you can do as a parent if your child is being bullied. She also talks about cyber-bullying and some of the signs that your child is a victim.

We often associate healthy babies with chubby babies. But obesity is becoming more and more of a problem in children. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the risks of obesity in children and why it’s important for parents to intervene before the age of 5 if they don’t want their children to be obese adults. She also talks about the physical and psychological problems that can come with obesity in children and explains exactly what parents should be paying attention to.

We often associate healthy babies with chubby babies. But obesity is becoming more and more of a problem in children. Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the risks of obesity in children and why it’s important for parents to intervene before the age of 5 if they don’t want their children to be obese adults. She also talks about the physical and psychological problems that can come with obesity in children and explains exactly what parents should be paying attention to.

Pertussis is the medical term for whooping cough. It’s contagious and can be deadly, especially in infants. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the symptoms of whooping cough and tells parents how to distinguish it from a regular cough. She also talks about preventions and advises when kids should be getting the whooping cough vaccine.

Pertussis is the medical term for whooping cough. It’s contagious and can be deadly, especially in infants. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the symptoms of whooping cough and tells parents how to distinguish it from a regular cough. She also talks about preventions and advises when kids should be getting the whooping cough vaccine.

You’ve childproofed the house to avoid any accidents that could occur – but what many parents overlook are choking hazards in food. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why certain foods can cause choking in young children, and the few foods that she mentions might surprise you. She also describes the symptoms of choking in kids and what you can do if your child is choking.

Valentine’s Day means love is in the air, and that goes for your teenager as well. It’s a topic that a lot of people don’t want to talk about, especially with their kids. Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses how parents can approach this sensitive subject. She also explains why it’s important that your teenager has the correct information about sex coming from you, not what they hear from their friends or find on the Internet.

Asthma causes shortness of breath, wheezing, or repeated coughing episodes, and it is commonly diagnosed at a young age. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses the signs and symptoms of asthma in children and what can trigger an asthma attack. Dr. Gellner also addresses the popular questions of whether asthma is related to allergies and if it can be cured.

Bedwetting affects millions of children and is more common—and more misunderstood—than most parents realize. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks the silence around nighttime accidents and explores why they happen and what you can do to help your child. Learn when to wait, when to see your pediatrician, and when it might be time to consider medical treatment—all while helping your child feel safe, empowered, and understood.