This week's episode is all about sleep. Dr. Mosier begins with a discussion on the health outcomes of sleep on children. We then move on to a discussion on sleep patterns with Dr. Andoh. Finally, the episode closes out with an explanation of Sleep Disorders in childhood with Dr. Scherer. Hope you enjoy! Topic Times! Health News- Pediatric Sleep 1:36 Sleep Patterns 3:35 Parenting Tips- Sleep Hygiene 10:53 Sleeping Disorders 13:13 Trivia 20:17 This episode was recorded in May of 2015.

This week, we discuss a plethora of pediatric and adolescent mental health issues. Dr. Sneha Pampati begins with health news related to the management of ADHD. She then discusses eating disorders as well as gun safety. Dr. Sarah Tarai closes our podcast with a discussion on dental health, particularly during the infant and toddler years. Dr. Nina Hu was pivotal in the development of this week's content. Enjoy! Topic Times! Health News- ADHD and Fidgeting 1:16 Eating Disorders 4:40 Parenting Tips- Gun Safety 10:56 Dental Health 13:56 Trivia 18:10 Links Injury and Violence Prevention Resources - Indiana State Department of Health This podcast was recorded in April of 2015.

We have great topics this week, all discussed by Dr. Lauren Taylor-Scherer and Dr. Colin Rogerson. In our health news segment, we discuss genetic screening and what it means for our children. Our main topics include pediatric fever and when to worry, as well as birth defects that affect the heart. Our parenting tip tackles potty training. Tune in! Topic Times! Health News- Genetic Screening 1:28 Fever 4:16 Parenting Tips- Potty Training 10:04 Congenital Heart Disease 12:55 Trivia 19:28 This podcast was recorded in March of 2015.

Pediatrics is all about preventative medicine, and we feel strongly about setting your child up for success. We want to work with parents to guide children into healthy decisions before issues arise. Drs. Farrell and Belt discuss important preventative health milestones that occur at your child's well-child visits, from vaccines to reading to bullying to sex. They provide thoughtful reminders about why it is important to set up regular visits with your child's pediatrician. Topic Times! Health News 2:28 Vaccines and the Well Baby Visit 4:40 Parenting Tip #1 - Preparing for Toddler Well Child Check 9:12 Parenting Tip #2 - Connect Before you Direct 11:15 Bullying, Sex, and the Well Teen Visit 12:40 Trivia 17:15 This podcast was recorded in February of 2015.

Pediatricians recommend less than 2 hours of screen time each day and no screen time in children less than 2 years old. We know this is difficult. Let Drs. Demissie and Bhumbra explain why pediatricians feel so strongly about limiting media exposure and screen time in our children. Topic Times! Health News- Measles 1:32 Media and Children Less Than 2 Years Old 3:40 Parenting Tips- Minimizing Media Exposure 9:30 Screen Time in Older Children 11:58 Trivia 16:30 Links Common Sense Media - www.commonsensemedia.org This episode was recorded in January of 2015.

Nails, nails, nails! Doctors Courtney, Kirkpatrick, and Frey-Stephenson talk all about nail health in this month's episode of Kids Healthcast. They even give tips on how to cut your child's nails. This is no small task! Tune in! Topic Times! Health News 1:28 Structure of the Nail 4:18 Parenting Tips - Cutting Nails 9:40 Diseases of the Nail 13:15 Trivia 22:16 This podcast was recorded in December of 2014.

Is your teen always sleepy? Learn more about teen sleep deprivation. Also, learn about febrile seizures and how to help your child with their never-ending homework. And yes, another podcast about breastfeeding. In this episode, Drs. Rich and Gervelis provide you with very practical tips on how to successfully breastfeed. Topic Times! Health News- Teen Sleep Deprivation 1:30 Febrile Seizures 5:20 Parenting Tips- Homework Help 11:32 Practical Tips for Breastfeeding 14:45 Trivia 21:46 This episode was recorded in September of 2014.

Children need to feed their body and their brain. Drs. Ouyang and Corbo-Puffer do an excellent job explaining the importance of early childhood reading as well as nutrition. Learn about infant formulas and how to feed a picky toddler. It is possible! Our parenting tip tells you how to pack a nutritious school lunch. These are real challenges; you are not alone! Topic Times! Health News - Early Childhood Reading 1:35 Infant Formula and Initiating Solid Foods 4:30 Feeding a Picky Toddler 14:17 Parenting Tips - Packing a Healthy School Lunch 22:45 Trivia 25:22 This episode was recorded in July of 2014.

Expecting parents, this episode is a must-listen! Dr. Virtue and Dr. Schroeder talk about the newborn period. They discuss proper feeding schedules for newborn babies, as well as post-partum depression, a very common and important issue. Stay tuned to also learn tips on newborn allergen exposure and how to react to temper tantrums. Topic Times! Health News- Newborn Allergen Exposure 1:30 Failure to Thrive and Newborn Feeding 3:35 Parenting Tips - Parental Reactions to Falls and Tantrums 8:50 Post-Partum Depression 10:55 Trivia 16:28 Post-Partum Depression Scale: Click Here This episode was recorded in June of 2014.

Drs. Heather Muston and Anna Neyman cover a wide variety of topics in this episode. First, learn why pediatricians love breastfeeding! There are so many benefits for both mom and baby. Second, learn all about diabetes, a serious problem in our country today. Lastly, learn tips about burn safety. Don't forget that this can be a big issue in the winter as well! Topic Times! Health News - Benefits of Breastfeeding 1:18 Overview of Diabetes 3:15 Burn Safety 7:52 Trivia 11:22 This episode was recorded in May of 2015.