Healthy Children

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

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What To Expect When Having A Newborn During A Pandemic

What To Expect When Having A Newborn During A Pandemic

Expert : Elizabeth Meade, MD, FAAP

Having a baby is typically a joyous and exciting time. But now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to and spending time in the hospital is worrisome, and the idea of bringing a new life into the world amidst all this can be overwhelming.

PAST EPISODES

Electronic Devices and Young Kids

Expert : Nusheen Ameenuddin, M.D., M.P.H.

As we move toward a more digital world, many parents are weighing the benefits of electronic devices - are they good or bad?

Helping Teens Navigate Adolescence To Become Successful Adults

Helping Teens Navigate Adolescence To Become Successful Adults

Expert : Ken Ginsburg, MD, MSEd

One of the most important parts of being a parent, besides keeping your children alive, is helping them to navigate adolescence to become successful adults, giving them roots and wings. ... read more

Building Resilience & Bringing Teens Back From Difficult Times

Building Resilience & Bringing Teens Back From Difficult Times

Expert : Ken Ginsburg, MD, MSEd

Times are tough for everyone these days, but especially teens who haven't been in school and can't hang out with their friends like they used to. ... read more

Talking To Children About Protests

Expert : Dr. Colleen Cira

Parents, especially White Parents, should be having conversations with children about race anyway, protests or not. Institutionalized racism is as old as America, so parents need to be talking to their children about power and privilege early on. ... read more

What Summer Activities Are Safe For Kids Amid Coronavirus?

What Summer Activities Are Safe For Kids Amid Coronavirus?

Expert : Dr. Tanya Altmann

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on kids. The mental, psychosocial aspects of social distancing and isolation are starting to pile up as we enter another month of this new normal. ... read more

Water Safety & Drowning Prevention

Expert : Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD

Summer is here, and everyone is itching to get outside after a long spring indoors. ... read more

Talking To Children About Racism

Expert : Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc, FAAP

Protests have been raging on in most major cities for weeks now protesting the death of George Floyd, police brutality, and in support of black lives. All of these are incredibly heavy and complex topics to discuss with children, so where do you begin? ... read more

Encore Episode: Racism: Uncovering and Preventing Biases

Encore Episode: Racism: Uncovering and Preventing Biases

Expert : Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP

Embrace diversity and work to eliminate racism. ... read more

When to Take Your Child to the ER During the Pandemic

When to Take Your Child to the ER During the Pandemic

Expert : Alison Tothy, MD

We know parents have a lot of questions and fears concerning the spread of COVID-19 and some might be reluctant to bring their child to the doctor, even when it’s an emergency. ... read more