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Children’s Health Checkup answers parents’ most common questions about raising healthy and happy kids. Find expert parenting advice, health tips and more from one of the largest pediatric health care providers in the country.

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    • May 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 70 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Children’s Health Checkup

    How To Do a Mental Health Check-in With Your Child

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025


    In this episode, Marjorie Brown, LPC, discusses the importance of mental health check-ins and gives tips on how to start a conversation with your child.Visit for more information on how to support your child and their mental health 

    Measles: What Parents Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025


    With measles cases making headlines, many parents have questions and concerns about how to protect their children. Dr. Michael Sebert, MD, breaks down the facts on how it spreads, symptoms to watch for and the best way to prevent infection.Visit childrens.com/measles for up-to-date information

    How to Support Kids With Sensory Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


    Dr. Corin Weinstein discusses common sensory processing challenges, how they impact daily life and ways parents can help their child feel more comfortable and confident in different environments.

    How To Boost Your Child's Immunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025


    In this episode, Piper Merrill, PNP, Nurse Practitioner, shares tips on how to naturally boost your child's immune health to fight allergies and illness. Learn more at childrens.com/health-wellness.

    What Parents Need to Know About Bird Flu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025


    Bird flu has been making headlines, but what does it mean for your family's health? Dr. Jeffrey Kahn breaks down what parents need to know about bird flu, how it spreads, symptoms to watch for and whether it poses a real risk to humans. Visit childrens.com/birdflu for up-to-date information.

    How to Spot Developmental Disabilities in Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025


    In this episode, Amber Gibson, PhD, a psychologist at Children's Health, shares early signs of a developmental disability in children and what parents can do if they are concerned.

    Heart Health in Young Athletes: What Every Parent Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


    Understanding heart health in young athletes is important for ensuring their safety and performance in sports. In this episode, Katherine Hansen, M.D., a pediatric cardiologist at Children's Health, shares how to keep young athletes' hearts healthy – from common heart issues and warning signs to preventive tips.Learn more about how to keep your child's heart healthy with exercise and sports at childrens.com/exercisecardiology.

    How to Teach Kids about Healthy Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025


    Building healthy relationships is a crucial skill that starts in childhood and evolves as kids grow. In this episode, Jasmine Ghannadpour, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health, explores how parents can help kids navigate relationships at every stage of life.Find more trusted advice and tips to keep your child healthy and happy at childrens.com/health-wellness.

    Healthy Snack Habits for Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025


    Healthy snacks can play a big role in your child's nutrition, but with so many options out there, how do you choose the best ones? In this episode, Mikie Rangel, Clinical Dietitian at Children's Health, addresses snack culture, gives practical tips for helping kids make healthier choices, and shares creative ideas to keep your kids fueled and happy between meals.Learn more about how to build healthy habits and make lifestyle changes as a family at childrens.com/healthyweight.

    How to Support the Mental Health of Young Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024


    While sports and physical activity have several health benefits for kids, the stress and pressures of being a competitive athlete can impact their mental health. In this episode, Kimberly Williams, LCSW, addresses the challenges young athletes face and provide tips on how to help them achieve a healthy balance between athletic performance and mental wellness.Learn more about how to support young athletes 

    Are Plant-Based Diets Safe For Kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024


    When properly planned, plant-based diets can offer many health benefits. But is it safe for babies and growing children to be vegan? This episode discusses the potential benefits and challenges, how to ensure a plant-based diet meets all the nutritional needs of growing kids and gives tips for making the transition smoothly.Learn more about how to build healthy habits and make lifestyle changes as a family at childrens.com/getupandgo.

    Preparing Your Child For Their Period

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024


    Research shows that girls are getting their periods earlier – with many beginning before the age of 9. This episode explores what parents should know and shares advice on how to prepare your child for their first period.Learn more about how to discuss puberty with kids or schedule an appointment at childrens.com/aya.

    Playtime Matters: Why Kids Need Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024


    Play is an important part of a child's development. With screens and technology, how do you know if your child is playing enough? This podcast highlights the benefits of playtime and gives parents tips for encouraging children to participate in different types of play.

    Preparing Your Child for a Healthy School Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024


    Back-to-school season can be stressful for both parents and children. In this episode, we'll give you tips to ease the transition back to school, including how to manage anxiety, establish healthy routines and promote overall well-being for your children.See more tips and advice for making this school year a healthy and happy one at childrens.com/backtoschool.   

    Helicopter Parenting And How It Affects Your Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024


    Helicopter parenting can negatively impact your child's development, mental health and self-esteem. This episode explores what helicopter parenting is, the affects it has on children and tips to better support your child's growth. For more information on how to support your child and their mental health, visit childrens.com/mentalhealth.

    Epilepsia Ep. 3: Primeros Auxilios y Precauciones para Convulsiones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024


    Aprenda cómo identificar los signos de una convulsión y qué hacer en caso de que un niño/a experimente una.

    Epilepsy Ep. 3: Seizure First Aid and Precautions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024


    Learn how to spot the signs of a seizure and what to do in case a child experiences one.

    Epilepsia Ep. 1: ¿Qué es la epilepsia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024


    Cuando un niño tiene epilepsia, a menudo experimenta convulsiones recurrentes, que son perturbaciones rápidas e incontrolables en el cerebro. Este podcast se sumerge en la comprensión de la epilepsia pediátrica, sus causas y cómo puede ser tratada. Obtén más información en childrens.com/epilepsy.

    Epilepsia Ep. 2: Opciones de Tratamiento para la Epilepsia en Niños

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024


    Si su hijo/a ha sido diagnosticado/a con epilepsia, asegurarse de que reciba el mejor tratamiento posible es una de las cosas más importantes que puede hacer. Este podcast explora los diferentes tratamientos disponibles para la epilepsia en niños, incluyendo medicamentos, dietas y opciones quirúrgicas.

    Epilepsy Ep. 2: Treatment Options for Epilepsy in Kids (English)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024


    If your child is diagnosed with epilepsy, making sure they get the best treatment possible is one of the most important things you can do. This podcast explores the different treatments available for epilepsy in kids, including medications, diets and surgical options.

    Epilepsy Ep. 1: What is Epilepsy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024


    When a child has epilepsy, they often experience recurring seizures – quick, uncontrollable disturbances in the brain. This podcast takes a deep dive into understanding pediatric epilepsy, its causes and how it can be treated. Learn more at childrens.com/epilepsy.

    Weight Loss Treatments for Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024


    In this episode, Dr. Krishnan dives into the sensitive topic of weight loss treatment for children, addressing concerns while providing a balanced view of the available options.

    Fetal Heart Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023


    Receiving the diagnosis of a fetal congenital heart defect can be overwhelming. This podcast explores what to expect if your unborn baby has a heart condition and answers questions expecting parents might have to prepare them for a fetal cardiology visit. See more information about fetal heart conditions on childrens.com.

    How to Advocate for Your Child's Mental Health Needs at School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023


    With mental health issues on the rise in children, parents may find themselves advocating for more mental health support at school. Get tips from experts at Children's Health.

    Identifying ADHD in Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022


    Early diagnosis of ADHD can help a child manage symptoms. This podcast explores how to tell if your child is experiencing symptoms of ADHD and the best ways to support them, such as establishing structure, consistency and more. See more information about ADHD on childrens.com.

    Talking With Your Child About Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022


    Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and can affect all ages. A clinical therapist discusses the rise in suicide in children and teens, warning signs and ways parents can talk to their child. Visit childrens.com/mentalhealth for more resources. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for help.

    Supporting Kids with Back-to-School Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022


    A psychologist and clinical therapist share tips for parents on how to ease back-to-school anxiety in children. See more resources for supporting your child's mental health at childrens.com/mentalhealth.

    Autism in kids: Signs, Causes and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022


    A neurologist shares what parents should know about autism in kids, including early signs your child may have autism, what to do if your child has symptoms, recommended therapies and more. Learn about the world-class care provided by The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Children's Health

    Talking to Others About COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022


    Pediatricians discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, its benefits and the best ways to talk with people who are hesitant to get it. For information about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit childrens.com/vaccine.

    The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children's Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022


    Pediatric psychologists discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected children's mental health and ways that families can cope and adjust. Visit childrens.com/mentalhealth for mental health resources for children and teens.

    Physical Effects of COVID-19 in Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022


    Experts discuss what they have experienced on the COVID-19 front line, including risk for serious illness, long-term effects and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

    Straightening Out Scoliosis Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021


    Learn what scoliosis is, the early symptoms and how scoliosis is treated.

    COVID-19 Variants and Your Child's Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021


    An infectious disease expert shares the facts about COVID-19 variants, what they mean for your family's health and how to keep children safe.

    RSV in Infants and Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021


    RSV is a common virus that can cause cold-like symptoms. But did you know it can be especially dangerous for infants? Learn why.

    COVID-19 Vaccine Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021


    Learn the facts about COVID-19 vaccines, including common questions related to vaccinating kids and what's safe for those who have been vaccinated. Get more facts by visiting the Children's Health COVID-19 hub.

    Preparing Your Child for the Transition to Adult Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021


    Transitioning to adulthood is an exciting time and includes health care transition. Learn when and how to start preparing your child.

    Keeping Student Athletes Healthy During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021


    COVID-19 has changed day-to-day life for many, including athletes. From changing practice and game schedules to safely returning to play after COVID-19, learn advice from an expert on how to support athletes during COVID-19.

    High Blood Pressure in Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021


    With a growing number of children developing high blood pressure, experts have identified more effective ways to screen at-risk children earlier. In this podcast, we’ll educate parents about high blood pressure in children, so they can be aware of its risks and know how to help their children stay healthy.

    Feeding Disorders in Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021


    Dr. Mhammas Gaith Said Semrin, Dr. Laura Austin, and Mary Fink explain what a feeding disorder is, the cause, and how to tell if your child has one.

    Signs Your Teen is Struggling With Substance Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021


    Learn the most common signs of drug and alcohol use and when to seek help for teens.

    Nutrition for Athletes Year-Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020


    Learn what athletes should eat when their sport is in season and what they should eat during the off-season to support their nutrition and sports performance goals.

    The Importance of Cognitive Skills in Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020


    how athletes can sharpen their abilities from the neck up by strengthening cognitive skills.

    Building Healthy Habits as a Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020


    Otoniel Santiago shares ways to implement healthy habits as a family like exercising together, eating healthy, managing screen time and getting enough sleep to support and improve overall health.

    Tips for Healthy Eating at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020


    Dr. Sarah Barlow and Dr. Ashley Kim share simple ways to encourage healthy eating habits for kids around the house.

    Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020


    It’s normal for children to feel stressed or anxious about change and the unknown that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychologist Nicholas Westers explains how parents can help.

    Sugar and Kids: How Much is Too Much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020


    Otoniel Santiago, Clinical Dietitian, shares how much sugar is too much for kids and ways to control sugar intake as a family.

    The Benefits of Physical Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020


    Stephen LaPlante explains how physical therapy benefits athletes and what to expect.

    Pancreatitis in kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020


    Dr. Megha Mehta discusses the advanced methods Children's Health is using for treating pancreatitis.

    Healthy Eating, Healthy Tummies: How Nutrition Affects GI Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020


    Dr. Kendall Brown, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, shares advice and insight on how families can adopt habits at home that will promote a healthy gut.

    How to Talk to Children About Race and Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020


    Hillary Kimbley, Ph.D., shares advice and resources on how to discuss race and racism with your child in age-appropriate ways.

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