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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

Parents of Teen Drivers: Teaching Responsible Driving
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Cars and kids are a potentially deadly duo. Parents can play an important role in reducing the number of fatalities and keeping their teens alive. ... read more

PAST EPISODES

Seasonal Allergies in Children
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Seasonal Allergies in Children

Expert : Corinn Cross, MD
Learn some common clues that your child may have an allergy. ... read more
Common Sense Media for Your Kids
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Common Sense Media for Your Kids

Expert : David Hill, MD
How do you go about choosing appropriate media content for your children? ... read more
Backyard Dangers: Fertilizers & Pesticides
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Can the beautiful spring lawn you're creating be a real hazard to your kids? ... read more
Can E-Cigs Poison Your Children?
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Can E-Cigs Poison Your Children?

Expert : Michele Burns, MD
Can e-cigarettes poison your children? A new CDC study says such occurrences are on the rise. ... read more
Best Educational Websites for Kids
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Best Educational Websites for Kids

Expert : Kathleen Berchelmann, MD
Even pediatricians agree that a little bit of screen time each day is okay for kids. ... read more
Dogs Can Help AND Hurt Your Baby
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Dogs Can Help AND Hurt Your Baby

Expert : Kathleen Berchelmann, MD
Living with a dog can protect babies from developing asthma and allergies later in life. But man's best friend isn't always baby's best friend. ... read more
Stressed & Depressed: 8 Ways Teens Are Hurting Themselves on Purpose
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American teens are stressed and depressed... perhaps even more so than adults. ... read more
Measles & Whooping Cough: Outbreaks & Your Child
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Vaccines have reduced infections like measles and whooping cough. However, not all parents vaccinate. ... read more
Are You Teaching Your Kids Bad Phone Habits?
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Are you using your smartphone around your children? Could your behavior with your device have a negative effect on them? ... 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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