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

LATEST EPISODE

Do You Smoke In The Car With Your Children Present?
Audio
Download

Do You Smoke In The Car With Your Children Present?

Expert : Dr. Emara Nabi-Burza, MMBS

Now, more than ever, it is important to adopt a strict smoke-free home and car policy to help reduce tobacco smoke exposure for children.

... read more

PAST EPISODES

The Often Devastating Effects Of ADHD
Audio
Download

The Often Devastating Effects Of ADHD

Expert : Dr. Andrew Adesman, MD
Does your child have behavior problems that are so frequent and severe that they interfere with their ability to live normal lives? It might be ADHD. ... read more
Helping Your Child Understand Their ADHD Medication Therapy
Audio
Download
Helping your child with good information about ADHD and its treatment at every stage, can be one of the best ways to have your child help in the management of  their condition. ... read more
Your Child's Diet: A Cause and a Cure of ADHD?
Audio
Download

Your Child's Diet: A Cause and a Cure of ADHD?

Expert : Dr. Andrew Adesman, MD
We discuss the many diet theories surrounding ADHD including Megavitamin Therapy, Feingold Diet, Elimination Diets and more. ... read more
Superfoods For Your Super Kids
Audio
Download

Superfoods For Your Super Kids

Expert : Dr. Vandana Y. Bhide, MD
Getting your kids to eat the superfoods you want them to eat is a challenge, but it may not be as difficult as you think. ... read more
5 Mistakes Parents Make with a Picky Eater
Audio
Download

5 Mistakes Parents Make with a Picky Eater

Expert : Dr. Vandana Y. Bhide, MD
Is your child a picky eater? We offer helpful tips to get even the most finicky of eaters to embrace a healthy meal. ... read more
Should You Worry If Your Child Snores?
Audio
Download

Should You Worry If Your Child Snores?

Expert : Dr. Carole L. Marcus, MD
Sleep disturbances, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome, are common in children and can result in significant health problems. ... read more
Tonsilectomies to Treat Sleep Apnea
Audio
Download

Tonsilectomies to Treat Sleep Apnea

Expert : Dr. Carole L. Marcus, MD
Children with Sleep Apnea can be at risk for problems such as behavioral issues, cardiovascular problems, poor growth and developmental delays. ... read more
Can You Prevent High-Powered Magnet Ingestions?
Audio
Download
Young children naturally put things in their mouths as part of their development, but no parent can be vigilant 100 percent of the time. ... read more
Keeping the Tricks & Treats Safe this Halloween
Audio
Download

Keeping the Tricks & Treats Safe this Halloween

Expert : Dr. Vandana Y. Bhide, MD
Costume parties, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins and getting your fill of candy! Staying safe makes the day even more special. ... 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.

Website: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthychildren
Twitter: @healthychildren
aap bumper
HClogoCMYK-300