Our Family Healthcare Series with Hackensack Meridian Children's Health continues with Suhas Ganguli, M.D., pediatric rheumatologist, from Hackensack Meridian K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune, NJ. Join us as we delve into discussion on arthritis in children, and how crucial vitamin D is for bone health.

Dr. Ganguli is a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist specializing in diagnosing and managing a wide range of autoimmune, auto-inflammatory conditions including juvenile arthritis, systemic onset juvenile arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, periodic fever syndromes and COVID-19 related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain syndrome such as fibromyalgia.

Dr. Ganguli is trained to perform procedures, such as intra-articular injections of corticosteroids in various joints for arthritis.

For more on Dr. Ganguli:

https://doctors.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/Melissa+C.+Wallach/1319843

For more on Hackensack Meridian Children's Health:

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Services/Childrens-Health

In episode 41, Kate sits down with the owners of Shape to Success, located in Spotswood and Tinton Falls, NJ. Listen in as we discuss services offered including ABA and Autism Therapy, as well as support for families.

In episode forty, Kate sits down with Harla Rudolph of The Speech Tree. Listen in as we discuss speech therapy resources available to children in NJ, what to do if you think your child has a speech delay, and how to advocate for your child in school.

Learn more about The Speech Tree below!

https://speechtreecenter.com/

In episode 39, Kate catches up with Stacey Donadio, local Monmouth County mom, real estate agent, and co-owner of Turn Key Media. Listen in as we discuss holiday stress, favorite spots to shop around town, and all the mom things this season!

In episode #38, Kate sits down with Dr. DiGiacomo, a board-certified Allergist/Immunologist.

Listen in as we discuss:

- Food Allergies

- Eczema

- When to introduce foods

- What foods cause allergies

- and more!

Dr. DiGiacomo enjoys treating the entire spectrum of allergic and immunologic disorders, maintaining a specific interest in primary and secondary immunodeficiencies. He is also an active participant in multidisciplinary patient-care collaborations.

Dr. DiGiacomo is actively involved in clinical research with expertise in the epidemiology of predominantly antibody deficiency disorders and autoinflammatory complications of primary immunodeficiencies.

Read more about Dr. DiGiacomo below:

https://doctors.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/Daniel+Digiacomo/2618594

In episode thirty seven, Kate sits down with Olivia Miranda from Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Listen in as we discuss upcoming shows from Axelrod this holiday season, and classes available to children in our community!

In episode 36, Kate sits down with Dr. Eileen Dolan.

October is ADHD Awareness Month, an occasion to raise awareness and support for those diagnosed with ADHD. We are chatting with Dr. Eileen Dolan, Developmental Pediatrician who practices at the Institute for Child Development at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital on the Hackensack University Medical Center campus.

Listen in as we discuss:

What is ADHD, otherwise known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? How common it is, symptoms to look for, what to do if you think your child may have ADHD, how it's treated, how to advocate for your child at school, and more.

For information, visit https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Services/Childrens-Health/Specialties-and-Services/Autism-ADHD-Developmental-Medicine

Thanks to our sponsor, Prospect Capital Restaurants and Wingstop! In episode #35, Stacey Donadio is back chatting about mom life in Monmouth County.

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In episode thirty four, Kate sits down with Dr. Mitchell Alpert of Hackensack Meridian Children's Health to discuss heart health in children. Listen in as we discuss the importance of screening your children for underlying heart issues, what to do if your child has symptoms such as dizziness during physical activities, and when it's important to see a cardiologist.

Dr. Mitchel Alpert is the director of Pediatric Cardiology at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He is founder of Alpert, Zales, and Castro Pediatric Cardiology located in Brick and Middletown, New Jersey. Dr. Alpert's expertise includes the treatment of congenital heart defects, a topic he has written about. He served with the Sports Science Committee of the United States Tennis Association for close to a decade where he studied the effects of high intensity exercise in young athletes and helped to develop safety protocols.

In episode #33, Kate sits down with Jennie Piperi, Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing, and Digital Operations Officer at Manasquan Bank.

Listen in as we discuss the importance teaching your children about financial literacy, as well as the resources that are available to Monmouth County youth at Manasquan Bank.