May 19th is National Kids to Parks Day. Listen as we importantly remind adults to take a child in their lives to a park - where they can hike a trail, visit a national historic site, or even canoe on a river. American adults live busy and pressure-filled lives - why not give have a reason to take the time to connect a child with an American treasure – a park?
Listen as we help educate parents, caregivers, and providers about how to prevent choking incidents and possible deaths in children.
As children enjoy new toys, pediatricians should be aware of a potential hazard related to toys with small magnetic pieces and button batteries. Listen in as we discuss how to prevent life threatening hazards associated with button batteries and toys with small magnetic pieces.
Every year, more than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs, with more than half of all victims younger than age 14.
During National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 20 - 26, 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Veterinary Medical Association and the US Postal Service team up to educate Americans about dog safety.
Listen as our adolescent medicine specialist discusses prom safety. The prom itself is a fun, chaperoned event, but what happens afterward, when kids head to parties? Dr. Breuner will discuss what parents need to know to make sure their adolescent stays safe during this right of passage.
Listen as our adolescent medicine specialist discusses prom safety. The prom itself is a fun, chaperoned event, but what happens afterward, when kids head to parties? Dr. Breuner will discuss what parents need to know to make sure their adolescent stays safe during this right of passage.
May has been designated as Mental Health Month. On May 9, more than 1,100 communities and 115 federal programs and national organizations across the country will participate in events, youth demonstrations and social networking campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of children's mental health.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips for keeping kids' mental health in mind at every age.
Parents' mental health has a tremendous impact on their children's health, so it's important that parents take care of their own emotional well-being. Pediatricians care about maternal well-being and are the physician mothers may see most often following the birth of their baby. Your child's pediatrician may be someone to talk to about the challenges of being a new mom, and when these challenges exceed your reserve.
Because of the many physical, social, and psychological changes adolescent boys experience during puberty, pediatricians are encouraged to discuss age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health issues with adolescent male patients during routine office visits and deliver appropriate sexual and reproductive health care. Dr. Charles J. Wibbelsman, M.D. Chief, The Teenage Clinic, Chair, Adolescent Medicine Subspecialists at Kaiser Permanente, comes on the show to discuss the new clinical
report, “Male Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care,” and to guide parents to talk with their sons about sexual health and development on a regular basis, and to provide support for them when appropriate.
Because of the many physical, social, and psychological changes adolescent boys experience during puberty, pediatricians are encouraged to discuss age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health issues with adolescent male patients during routine office visits and deliver appropriate sexual and reproductive health care. Dr. Charles J. Wibbelsman, M.D. Chief, The Teenage Clinic, Chair, Adolescent Medicine Subspecialists at Kaiser Permanente, comes on the show to discuss the new clinical
report, “Male Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Care,” and to guide parents to talk with their sons about sexual health and development on a regular basis, and to provide support for them when appropriate.
Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, comes on the show to discuss Baseball's new labor deal that will limit the use of smokeless tobacco by players, but not ban it during games, as some public health groups had sought. He will also discuss Hookah smoking. The fruity aroma of hookah smoke naturally brings a false sense of security to users, particularly teens. However, studies are showing that hookah smoke poses many dangers.
Much media attention has been given to pediatric sports-related injuries, but questions still exist as to what happens to a child’s brain after sustaining a sports-related concussion (SRC). Dr. Todd Maugans, lead author
of the study "Pediatric Sports-Related Concussion Produces
Cerebral Blood Flow Alterations", comes on the show to discuss these new findings and give parents, coaches and trainers this vital information that could help protect a young athlete.
The evidence that is emerging that early childhood trauma and
chronic stress can change infant’s brains permanently, with important life-long health consequences. Listen in as we discuss how to prevent and spot child abuse & neglect.
The evidence that is emerging that early childhood trauma and
chronic stress can change infant’s brains permanently, with important life-long health consequences. Listen in as we discuss how to spot and prevent child abuse, stress, and neglect.
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a relatively common infection viral infection that usually begins in the throat. Listen as our expert pediatrician gives you the best advice on prevention, symptoms and treatment for this painful disease.
So far this year, more than 20 people in the United States have been reported to have measles. Most of these people were not vaccinated or did not know their vaccination status. Measles is brought into the United States by unvaccinated U.S. residents and foreign travelers who get infected when they are in other countries. They can infect others, which can lead to outbreaks.
Listen in as we discuss this disturbing trend in unvaccinated children and what parents can do to protect their own children.
It's wonderful when a pacifier soothes your fussy baby. But did you ever dream the binky would become your child's best friend? Listen as we discuss the many transitions that children go through and how to soothe them as they learn to soothe themselves. We will offer the doctor's best advice on giving up the pacifier - how, when, and why, and the many other "transitions" in infancy and toddlerhood, such as giving up the bottle, transitioning to a cup, and moving from crib to a bed.
Toilet training is an important developmental milestone for children, and it also can be one of the greatest challenges for parents. Not all little ones are ready at the same age, and they often respond differently to the various training methods. Listen as we offer expert advice to ensure the best toilet-training experience for child and parent.
No one likes to see an infant in pain from the needle stick of routine vaccinations. But parents may be able to help just by the way they hold and comfort their baby immediately after the process. Learn these soothing ways to comfort your baby after vaccination time.
If there was a magic potion that would protect your child from deadly diseases, a potion proven to be effective and safe, wouldn’t you jump at the chance to give it to him? Immunization is that magic potion. Listen as discuss National Infant Immunization week and dispel any worries you might have about the safety and efficacy of vaccinating your child.