Healthy Kids Zone

eCigarettes are being marketed as a safe alternative to smoking, but are they really? Truth is, eCigarette smokers are more likely to try real cigarettes and become lifelong smokers - one of the reasons Dr. Cindy Gellner is against kids trying eCigarettes. Dr. Gellner talks about why kids may opt to try eCigarettes, and how parents can help their kids stop.

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.

Childhood obesity can have lasting effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and long-term health—but prevention starts much earlier than many parents realize. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why a child’s weight before kindergarten is one of the strongest predictors of future obesity and discusses the early warning signs parents should watch for. Learn about the health risks associated with childhood obesity and the simple 5-2-1-0 approach to help families build lifelong habits that support a healthy weight from the very beginning.

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.

Your child is nearing the age of 10, but they’re still bedwetting. It’s something that’s actually very common in kids, but it’s also a common concern for many parents as well. Dr. Cindy Gellner addresses some of questions that parents may have about bedwetting, including why it happens, when it’ll stop, and how you can help your child through this period. She also talks about what parents can do if the bedwetting becomes not normal and a health concern.