Healthy Children

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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

BMI Tracking: Fat Letters Sent Home from School?

BMI Tracking: Fat Letters Sent Home from School?

Expert : Dr. Corinn Cross, MD

You may have gotten letters from your child's school regarding grades or activities. But what if you got a letter saying your child was fat? ... read more

PAST EPISODES

A Family Guide to CPR: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A Family Guide to CPR: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Expert : Dr. Deborah Mulligan, MD

If an emergency arose, would you know how to do CPR on your child? Or perform other life-saving measures? ... read more

Is Your Family Ready for a Public Emergency?

Is Your Family Ready for a Public Emergency?

Expert : Dr. Deborah Mulligan, MD

Are you and your family prepared if ever the unthinkable happens? In the event of a disaster, could you save lives? ... read more

Managing Food Alleriges at School

Managing Food Alleriges at School

Expert : Dr. Jennifer Kim, MD

If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, what do you need to do to prepare them for school? ... read more

E-Cigarettes: Dangerous for Your Children?

E-Cigarettes: Dangerous for Your Children?

Expert : Dr. Susanne Tanski, MD

E-cigarettes promise a safe and effective alternative to the real ones. But what potential dangers do they hold for you? Or, for your kids? ... read more

New Flu Vaccine: Up-to-Date Information for Your Family

New Flu Vaccine: Up-to-Date Information for Your Family

Expert : Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, MD

Each year the flu vaccine brings questions and concerns. Learn the newest and most up-to-date information on this year's vaccine. ... read more

HPV Vaccine as Cancer-Prevention Vaccine

HPV Vaccine as Cancer-Prevention Vaccine

Expert : Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, MD

Every year in the U.S. 14 million people become infected with HPV, leading to 26,000 HPV-related cancers. ... read more

When to Keep Your Child Home from School

When to Keep Your Child Home from School

Expert : Dr. Anita Chandra, MD

The school year brings all sorts of colds, ailments and even lice. So, when do you give in and keep your kid home from school? ... read more

Summer Days to School Days: Making the Transition

Summer Days to School Days: Making the Transition

Expert : Dr. Anita Chandra, MD

The transition from summer days to school days is much harder on the kids than it is on YOU. So how can you ease their pain? ... read more

Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Expert : Dr. Rachel Moon, MD

From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and teens, sleep problems can affect everyone in the family. ... read more

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