Doctors and experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics discuss all aspects of your child's health and well-being.
LATEST EPISODE
In a previous episode on sex and dating, we didn't focus as much as we could have on the boy's side of the conversation. How do we teach our sons and other young boys in our life how to respect women when it comes to dating? ... read more
PAST EPISODES
3/23/21
14:43 mins
Poison Prevention Week: Keeping Chemicals Away From Our Kids
Expert : Kevin C. Osterhoudt, MD, MS
This week is Poison Prevention Week (March 21 - 27 2021) so we're talking about keeping chemicals away from our kids. ... read more
3/16/21
12:31 mins
Body Image and Eating Disorders: How To Spot Them and What To Do
Expert : Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH
Our kid's schedules are all over the place these days, that also includes their eating schedules. Some kids are stressed and not eating at all, while others are bored and home all day eating more and more. ... read more
As sexuality and gender continue to expand and be more fluid, it can be hard to catch up as a parent with what our kids identify as. ... read more
3/2/21
11:22 mins
#CallYourPediatrician and Keeping Confidence in Vaccines
Expert : Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH
Even with the pandemic going on, it's still important to catch up with well visits and routine vaccines in person. ... read more
The last few years have been difficult, and for a while, it felt like every day we were presented with a new and unfathomable piece of news. And social media keeps us more engaged than ever, almost too much. ... read more
2/16/21
16:55 mins
Building Resiliency for Winter Months & COVID Times
Expert : Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH
Resiliency is so important to build in our children, but it's especially important during these winter COVID months when we're stuck indoors because of the cold and the pandemic. ... read more
Drug abuse has been an issue that really all generations have had to deal with. And Gen Z is no different.
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Today we are diving into a new and interesting topic here on the show: cross-cultural kids. ... read more
Approaching the dating & sex talk with our kids is difficult. What age is appropriate, what words to use, and what do they actually know already from being online?! Well, Dr. Gary Kirkilas is here to help us out. He is a pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona with a unique mobile practice, as well as a spokesperson for the AAP. ... 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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