Kids Health Cast

Julia Cron, M.D., FACOG discusses what parents and patients should know about contraception. She discusses the birth control pill and other tried and true methods of contraceptive options. She reviews the importance of long-acting, reversible and effective forms of contraception that are currently available to patients. She also highlights the benefits of using contraception as reasonable reasons for menstrual regulation and suppression. She goes over the importance of prevention of sexually transmitted infections with the dual use of condoms and contraceptive options. She provides useful tips for engaging caregivers when discussing contraception and STI testing in teens. Lastly, she goes over the options available for emergency contraceptions.

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This special episode on Youth Anxiety comes from On the Mind, the official podcast from the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher and Dr. Angela Chiu explore the causes of anxiety within children and adolescents and evidence-based treatments and tactics that can be used to treat mild to severe anxiety.

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Andrea Beth Temkin, Psy.D. discusses what parents and children should know about managing back-to-school anxiety. She shares tactical things your family can do during the summer to get ahead of returning to school, including establishing routines and schedules. She notes the importance for setting up plans and scheduling outings with our friends and families. She outlines the signs to look out for when anxiety could be present in children and how to add calming, relaxing activities to help with rest.

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Dr. Corey Wasserman discusses what parents and patients should know about annual pediatric well visits. She describes the importance of preventative care for infants, toddlers, and children. She goes over the screenings, tests, shots, vaccinations immunizations and schedules to keep in mind leading up to visits. She also provides her best advice for parents on the developmental milestones to keep in mind as children continue to grow.

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Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what expecting and new parents should know about breastfeeding. She highlights overall health benefits of breastfeeding to both newborns and mothers, including the production of colostrum, the first form of breastmilk that is created after giving birth. She goes over the comparisons to formula and considerations that parents should know. She provides helpful tips for latching, understanding signs for hunger and how the family can get involved in the process outside of just feeding.

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Julia Cron, M.D. discusses providing medical care and emotional support for transgender youth. She highlights the importance of delivering an evidence-based care approach when treating gender-diverse patients. She also discusses what medical providers and professionals can do to provide good bedside manner when interacting with diverse populations. She emphasizes the importance of care and support for transgender and nonbinary patients, especially in helping to address their overall well-being. She notes the range of treatment options available within adolescent gynecology, which can help to alleviate gender dysphoria.

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Sallie Permar, M.D. and Karen Acker, M.D. discusses what parents should know about the pending approvals for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) vaccines. They track the trend of RSV cases before the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent uptick in instances within the population. They highlight the development process of the RSV vaccines and the testing involved for various populations, including pregnant patients and infants; examining the benefits of providing immunity to both mother and child. They discuss the importance of vaccination, especially amongst our youngest, as they are highest risk populations for RSV. Finally, they review home care and therapies available should your child be diagnosed with RSV and other respiratory illnesses.

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Isabel Reckson, R.D. discusses what parents should know about helping their kids stay hydrated. She discusses recommended amounts of water needed by age groups and the ways to tell if kids are dehydrated. She addresses the viral "WaterTok" trends on TikTok and what to know about flavored waters. She provides tips for encouraging healthy water consumption for the whole family. She also highlights signs and symptoms for treating dehydration and ways for rehydration, especially with the summer months and playing outside.

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