Small doses of practical parenting advice based on your real-life experiences! Today's question is on highly sensitive kids whose window of tolerance for change or disruption is small. How can we support their extra needs?

It is normal, especially in the summertime, for kids to experience rashes, fevers, bumps and bites. But how do we know when these are par for the course, or when they require more serious attention? Krystina Wales and pediatrician Dr. Terry Nguyen break down common ailments, how to treat them at home and when to bring your child to the doctor’s office for further intervention.

About 95% of U.S. teens today use some type of social media, and about a third say they use it "almost constantly," according to the Pew Research Center. Teens are also undergoing a mental health crisis, where suicide, depression and loneliness are on the rise. At this point, research shows these two are linked. How do we teach our kids to be detectives? How do we set boundaries for our kids around social media use? Dr. Terry Nguyen, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC HealthCare, and co-host Krystina Wales, discuss how parents can manage and navigate the social terrain.

Mental health among adolescents is a crisis in the U.S. And, according to a Pew Research Center report, mental health of young adults was the greatest concern among parents. Dr. Terry Nguyen, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC HealthCare, and co-host Krystina Wales break down this important topic—what signs to look out for, how parents can help their young adults—as well as practical tips for managing anxiety. Spoiler: It includes things like sleep, connection and presence.

Temper tantrums. Already the response in your body is probably indicating high stress levels and fear. Tantrums in our kids can feel untenable, but they are a healthy expression of your child’s inability to regulate their emotions in the moment. They are also something you, as a parent, can manage.

Dr. Terry Nguyen, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC HealthCare, and Krystina Wales, co-host and parent of two young girls, dive into what you can do during a tantrum for you and your child as well as what to do before a tantrum happens to scale down the impact.

Join us as we give you practical tips for your parenting journey.