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Doctors and experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics discuss all aspects of your child's health and well-being.

LATEST EPISODE

Whooping Cough: Is Your Child at Risk?
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Whooping Cough: Is Your Child at Risk?

Expert : Naveen Mehrotra, MD, FAAP AAP
What should you do if your child gets whooping cough? ... read more

PAST EPISODES

Why BMI is Important to Monitor in Kids
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Why BMI is Important to Monitor in Kids

Expert : Naveen Mehrotra, MD, FAAP AAP
Can monitoring your child's Body Mass Index (BMI) prevent obesity? ... read more
The Doc's Top Tips for Positive Parenting
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Positive parenting can help you deal with difficult children and challenging situations. ... read more
Zika Virus: What Every Parent Needs to Know
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What is the Zika virus? More importantly, how can you protect yourself and your children from this virus? ... read more
How to Treat Your Children’s Cough & Colds
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What are the symptoms you should be looking out for? ... read more
What Are the FDA Requirements for Liquid Nicotine?
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How can you help keep liquid nicotine out of the hands of your children? ... read more
Early Sexual Maturation: Does this Mean Puberty Has Started?
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Recent studies suggest U.S. children today are developing some signs of sexual maturation earlier than in the past. ... read more
Bridging the Gap Between School & Home
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Bridging the Gap Between School & Home

Expert : Adrienne Weiss-Harrison, MD, FAAP
How can you encourage your children to talk about their school day? ... read more
Helping Children with Homework
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Helping Children with Homework

Expert : Adrienne Weiss-Harrison, MD, FAAP
What are some healthy homework habits you can teach your children? ... read more
Children & Holiday Safety
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Children & Holiday Safety

Expert : Corinn Cross, MD
How can you have fun during the holidays while also remaining safe? ... 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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