Angie Knackstedt, Program Manager of Health Literacy and Nursing Bioethics, and Susana Elizarraraz, mother of a child with complex medical needs, discuss the importance of health literacy, and how you can boost your skills to be an advocate for your child's health and wellbeing.

We know kids love to play...but why is it important? Experts from Children's Mercy Kansas City discuss how play impacts children's physical and mental health, relationships with caregivers and more in this episode of The Parent-ish Podcast.

While it can be easy to lean on your tried and true, family-favorite recipes, introducing children to diverse cuisines is a wonderful way to expand their understanding of different cultures while also trying new foods. As parents, we have the unique opportunity to use food as a tool for education and connection. Rachel Finn, chef/educator at Children's Mercy Kansas City, discusses how to involve kids in the process and make discovering new cuisines fun and nutritious for the whole family!

We all know getting your kids to brush their teeth twice a day can be a...challenge. But, there are ways to keep it fun for everyone! Dr. Robin Onikul discusses why good dental care is important for kids, and gives you ways to keep teeth brushing fresh and fun.

With so much overlap in symptoms, how can parents tell whether their child has the flu, RSV, or COVID-19? Dr. Lyon offers clarity on these illnesses, helping you understand what to look out for and when to seek medical care.

Parenting is hard, and is even harder when friends, family or loved ones have opinions on your parenting choices. You're not alone - our doctors experience this, too! In this panel, members of Children's Mercy Kansas City's developmental and behavioral health team discuss times they've had to stand their ground as parents, and give advice for you to do so, too.

Adults are familiar with the concept of deposits and withdrawals to a bank account...but did you know the same principles apply to an emotional piggy bank? Experts discuss what an emotional piggy bank is, and how you can make deposits and avoid withdrawals to your child's piggy bank.

We all think the best of our kids, but that doesn't mean that at some point, they may exhibit some bullying behaviors. Dr. Ram Chettiar discusses why this happens, how to teach your kids to not be bullies, and how to react if you find out they've bullied a classmate or friend.

As your child grows up, it can become harder to find ways to connect with them. Dr. Brian Burghardt discusses how you can connect with your teen in a genuine way while respecting their boundaries in our newest podcast.

Laura Kemerling, MSN, RN, C-NPT, CPST, discusses summer safety and how to prevent injuries - no matter what your summer fun entails!