Doctors and experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics discuss all aspects of your child's health and well-being.
LATEST EPISODE
Protests have been raging on in most major cities for weeks now protesting the death of George Floyd, police brutality, and in support of black lives. All of these are incredibly heavy and complex topics to discuss with children, so where do you begin? ... read more
PAST EPISODES
6/16/20
22:36 mins
Encore Episode: Racism: Uncovering and Preventing Biases
Expert : Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP
Embrace diversity and work to eliminate racism. ... read more
We know parents have a lot of questions and fears concerning the spread of COVID-19 and some might be reluctant to bring their child to the doctor, even when it’s an emergency. ... read more
6/2/20
How Parents Can Prepare for Schools Reopening (And What That Might Look Like)
Expert : Sara “Sally” H. Goza, MD, FAAP
So much is unknown about what school will look like in the fall after COVID-19. So how can you and your children prepare to return to the classroom? ... read more
5/26/20
12:12 mins
How to Keep Children Safe from Poison via Household Hazards During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Expert : Benjamin Hoffman, MD
Learn how to keep children safe and away from injury or poison via household hazards during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... read more
Watch for warning signs to help prevent suicide. ... read more
5/12/20
13:04 mins
Encore Episode: What Does Social Distancing Really Mean? Can Kids Have "Safe" Play Dates?
Expert : Jennifer Variste, MD
It's critical for the health of your family, your community, and the world for us to remain steadfast with social distancing and self-isolation. ... read more
5/5/20
15:37 mins
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Kids with Special Healthcare Needs
Expert : Lynn F. Davidson, MD, FAAP
How are children with special healthcare needs uniquely impacted -- especially those who often receive important care during the school day? ... read more
4/28/20
15:42 mins
Encore Episode: Coronavirus: Screen Time Advice for Toddlers to Teens
Expert : Donald Shifrin, MD
For families with children at home, whether small children, school-aged kids, or even young adults home from college, these coronavirus times are especially challenging ... read more
4/21/20
13:57 mins
Encore Episode: How to Ease Your Children's Anxiety About Coronavirus
Expert : David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP
While children may not fully understand what's going on regarding coronavirus, they can still pick up on the fear and anxiety circulating within the their environment. ... 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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