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

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Is Your Teen on Steroids?
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Is Your Teen on Steroids?

Expert : Aaron Blashill, PhD
Are gay and bisexual youth more likely to use steroids? Are your teens using steroids? It could affect their long term health. ... read more

PAST EPISODES

Preventing & Treating GERD in Kids
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Preventing & Treating GERD in Kids

Expert : Ivor D. Hill, MD
GERD can lead to more serious conditions, even in babies and kids. Learn the best ways to treat and even prevent GERD in your children. ... read more
Celiac Disease & Children: Hope on the Horizon
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Celiac Disease is on the rise, even in kids. How can you best protect your little one from the effects of the condition? ... read more
Hockey Injuries in Your Little Player
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Hockey Injuries in Your Little Player

Expert : Kody Moffatt, MD
Hockey can be a fast and dangerous sport. However, there are some things you can do to help prevent injuries in your little player. ... read more
When the Coach is a Bully
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When the Coach is a Bully

Expert : Kody Moffatt, MD
Have you noticed that your child's coach may be a bully? When do you, as a parent, intervene? ... read more
Nightmares and Night Terrors: Is Your Child Affected?
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Do your children have nightmares or night terrors? What is the best way to calm them and ease their fears? ... read more
Cold & Flu Myths Busted
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Cold & Flu Myths Busted

Expert : David Hill, MD
Feed a cold, starve a fever? Starve a cold, feed a fever? What is myth and what is truth? ... read more
What IS that Rash? (And Other Skin Ickies)
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Warts, rashes and other skin ickies show up all the time on kids. When should you be really concerned? ... read more
Using Liquid Medicines Safely
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Using Liquid Medicines Safely

Expert : Preeti Parikh, MD
Many children's medicines come in liquid form, for a couple reasons: they are easier to swallow than pills and they taste better. But they must be used the right way. ... read more
Is Your Family Prepared for a Fire?
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Is Your Family Prepared for a Fire?

Expert : Corinn Cross, MD
Home fires are not uncommon and can spread shockingly quickly. By planning safety drills, you can potentially save your loved ones' lives. ... 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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