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The Dangers of Marijuana Edibles to Small Children
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The Dangers of Marijuana Edibles to Small Children

Expert : Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FACMT
Marijuana is now legal for medical or recreational use in many U.S. states, with its use on the rise.
 
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PAST EPISODES

Flu & Virus Prevention
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Flu & Virus Prevention

Expert : Dr. Upma Suneja
Between the seasonal flu, COVID-19, and the rising number of kids with RSV, its time to talk about this triple-demic. ... read more
Organized Sports Participation
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Organized Sports Participation

Expert : Kelsey Logan, MD, MPH
Find out the best ways to support your child's participation in organized sports. ... read more
When Should I Get My Child A Cell Phone?
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When Should I Get My Child A Cell Phone?

Expert : Dr. Suzy Tomopoulos
Today's children grow up immersed in digital media, which can have both positive and negative effects on healthy development. ... read more
Teen Driving
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Teen Driving

Expert : Brian Johnston, MD, MPH
Let’s face it, your child learning to drive can be very stressful for you as a parent. ... read more
Talking About Jaundice
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Talking About Jaundice

Expert : Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie
You've probably heard the term jaundice before, and that it makes yellow babies, but you may not really understand what it is. ... read more
Gender Identity and Presentation: How To Support Your Child
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There are a lot of words to describe sexual identity and presentation. ... read more
Helping Children with Constipation
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Helping Children with Constipation

Expert : Patrick T. Reeves MD, FAAP
If you're a parent, you know that it can be incredibly frustrating and even scary at times when your kids are constipated. ... read more
The Power of Positive Discipline
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The Power of Positive Discipline

Expert : Dr. Candice Jones
When confronting the challenge of disciplining their children, moms and dads often default to the ways their own parents disciplined them, sometimes with harmful results. ... read more
Internet Challenges and TikTok Trends
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Internet Challenges and TikTok Trends

Expert : Dr. Nicole Baldwin
The milk crate challenge, the blackout challenge, the sleepy chicken challenge, and of course the Tide pod challenge. ... read more

About Melanie

Melanie Cole, MS Melanie Cole, MS, is the RadioMD Director of Operations. She has a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology.

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