Healthy Children

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

LATEST EPISODE

Helping Children Struggling With Virtual Learning

Helping Children Struggling With Virtual Learning

Expert : Dr. Arthur Lavin

We've had months to learn it, but virtual learning just doesn't seem to get any easier - for parents of the kids! We're all homeschoolers at this point, and its driving some of us a little mad.

PAST EPISODES

Staying In Touch With Grandparents During COVID

Staying In Touch With Grandparents During COVID

Expert : Dr. Arthur Lavin

One of the hardest parts of this pandemic is not being able to see or hug our older loved ones. Whether it's parents or grandparents, we have to be extra careful to not get these people in our lives sick, and staying away is really the easiest way to do that, even when it hurts.

Planning Winter Breaks and the Holidays During COVID

Planning Winter Breaks and the Holidays During COVID

Expert : Dr. Alison Tothy

The number of children who have tested positive for COVID-19 is expected to surpass 1,000,000 very soon. Which is scary for parents especially as we plan for school breaks and winter holidays.

COVID-19 And The Holiday Season

Expert : Dr. Arwa Nasir

Getting through the holidays during COVID 19 is going to be difficult. With kids of any age, there will be a lot of saying no and changing plans and traditions.

Screening for Bullying, and How To Prevent It

Screening for Bullying, and How To Prevent It

Expert : Nkeiruka Orajiaka, MD, MPH

One of the worries all parents have is that their kids might get bullied at school, on the sports field, or now even online. Bullying is an even bigger problem now as it takes on many forms and can happen really all the time on social media.

Let's Talk Sexual Health and Contraception

Let's Talk Sexual Health and Contraception

Expert : Dr. Laura Grubb

If you're a parent of preteens, tweens, or teenagers, you're going to want to listen to this episode, as we dive into talking to your kids about their sexual health.

Children, Reading and The Pandemic

Expert : Dr. Dipesh Navsaria

Teaching our kids to enjoy reading can be difficult, but while we're spending more time at home with our families, now might be the perfect time to try and instill a passion for reading in our young ones.

Digital Advertising and AAP’s Call For Regulations

Digital Advertising and AAP’s Call For Regulations

Expert : Dr. Yolanda “Linda” Reid Chassiakos

We have never been more dependent on technology than during this pandemic. Between video calls for fun, for work, and many kids going to school virtually, we are on the internet and on screens almost all of the time. ... read more

Colleges & Universities In The Time of COVID

Colleges & Universities In The Time of COVID

Expert : Dr. Yolanda “Linda” Reid Chassiakos

Today's episode is a bit personal for our host Melanie, as she kept her son home this semester instead of sending him back to college. He is miserable, but she thinks she made the best decision! ... read more

Digital Media and Virtual Schooling

Expert : Dr. Dipesh Navsaria

It is an especially difficult time to be a parent, with all of the different forms of schooling going on during the pandemic. Whether you're homeschooling, helping with virtual lessons, or sending your kid to physical classrooms, learning is not what it used to be.