Just Kids Health

A healthy parent-child relationship provides the foundation for a child's physical, emotional and social development. How can parents nurture trust and respect and build a positive relationship with kids?

As children's brains are developing, they may not be able to handle their emotions effectively without the assistance of parents. Parents can serve as emotional coach to help children develop the intelligence to recognize emotion, identify and name emotion and to manage those emotions in a way that is adaptive and to feel empathy for others.

Sex education is not the easiest conversation to have with your kids but it's important for your child to learn it from you. It's never too young to begin the conversation; this podcast will offer suggestions on age-appropriate topics and information.

The pandemic has changed the way we internet. School, health appointments, even extra-curricular activities are happening online, kids are spending so much more screen time than parents would want them to. Experts says more kids are experiencing vision problems as a result, and some worry that a lack of face-to-face interactions may have detrimental effects on emotional health. How can parents address these issues?

When a child is unwell, sometimes it is hard for parents to determine if a run to the doctor’s office is necessary. In this episode, we will discuss with Dr. Shannon Godsil the top reasons parents should call or take their children to the doctor and when it is necessary to obtain a referral to see a specialist.

Developmental milestones are indicators of how much infants and children have grown. These milestones encompass physical, linguistic, social and emotional development and are different for each age range.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) estimates that 5% of American children have ADHD. The average age to diagnose ADHD is 7 years old, but symptoms of the condition typically appear when a child is 3–6 years old. APA research also found that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. In this episode, Dr. Akers will help parents understand what normal behaviors are and when parents may consider getting their children assessed for ADHD

Spring is in the air — you are sneezing, your eyes are itchy and watery, you have sinus headaches. But are seasonal allergies hereditary? How can you tell if your baby/toddler has seasonal allergies too?

With college basketball tournaments recently taking the national stage, we want to highlight the medical teams, particularly the sports medicine physicians, behind the scenes that work to prevent injuries and provide a healthy environment for all athletes. In this episode, we will discuss what a safe sports environment for children and young adults looks like and how sports medicine can prevent and manage injuries.

The National Institutes of Health recognizes bullying as a significant public health problem. In the social media era, harassment and intimidation take place both offline and on, which amplifies the severity of aggression and stress in children and their parents. This episode will help parents understand bullying behaviors and how to address signs of bullying and prevent it.

Ear, nose and throat conditions are primary reasons children visit the doctor’s office. This episode will explore some common ENT problems kids have and how they should be treated.

Children with positive self-esteem generally hold an optimistic outlook on life and are more resilient to challenges. How does self-esteem change as a child grows, and what can parents do to help their kids develop healthy self-esteem?

Children & Discipline by Just Kids Health

Our behavior health experts, Dr. Reo Newring and Dr. Tony Pesavento, offer tips on teaching your child gratitude.

When it comes to the health of your children, finding a pediatrician you can trust can truly set your mind at ease. Two of our pediatricians, Dr. Tina Scott-Mordhorst and Dr. Shannon Godsil weigh in on the questions you should be asking to help put you on the path to finding a pediatrician who is right for you and your family.

2020 has brought many challenges and changes to the way we live, work and play. As families approach the holiday season, with upticks in coronavirus cases nationwide, there are lots of new variables families are dealing with. Should I travel to see extended family? Are there ways to safely celebrate the holidays in this new normal? We talk to pediatric psychologists Dr. Reo Newring and Dr. Michael Coutts with Children’s Behavioral Health team about how families can intentionally create and foster connections with relatives while physically apart.

A consistent and healthy sleep schedule is a vital part of a child’s healthy growth and development. Every year, we fall back an hour when Daylight Saving time ends, and this year that’s November 1. With the annual time change, it’s a good time to set new routines. What are some tips for building a better bedtime routine? In this episode, we hear from Children’s Physicians pediatricians Dr. Anthony Yaghmour & Dr. Hannah Donaldson, answering your questions about how best to help your family ease into a healthier sleep schedule, especially as the days get shorter.

Many children and teens are spending much of their week doing remote learning, meaning kids are spending much more time in front of a screen. So, what are the old screen time rules and what are reasonable new rules for a pandemic? We’ll discuss guidelines, limits, and alternatives to reduce screen time’s impact on your child’s physical, social and mental health. Joining us for this episode are child & adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Tony Pesavento with Children’s Behavioral Health & pediatrician Dr. Jeremy Toffle from Children’s Physicians, West Village Pointe.

Flu season is fast approaching. This year, though, the flu season has been preceded by the global COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk to two Children’s experts – pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Kari Neeman and pediatrician Dr. Malinda Bender – about what families should be aware of as we enter flu season and how to stay healthy during this time. As COVID-19 vaccine development progresses into various stages of clinical trials, it’s important to remember that one key difference between COVID-19 and the influenza virus is the current availability of flu immunizations to prevent infection. Each year, flu vaccinations are a tried and true way to prevent disease. Flu shots become available annually to prevent influenza infection – and are recommended for both the young and the old.

Fall 2020 is a new back-to-school season for many, with a mixture of virtual, in-person and hybrid learning. As parents and students navigate these new changes, we speak to Children’s Hospital & Medical Center's educators, Peggy Smith & Margaret McCawley, about how you can help your child be productive & kick off a successful season of learning.

With the CDC’s guidance on masks for the general public changing from not recommending public use early on in the pandemic, to its current guidance that public mask wearing can indeed help prevent the spread of COVID-19, there has been confusion about the efficacy of masks, with many myths circulating online. Today, we speak to two Children’s pediatric experts to help us debunk the myths and determine fact from fiction.

The COVID-19 pandemic quickly changed & upended American life. Schools – from elementary to higher education – shifted to online classes in March of 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19. Many parents also began to work from home, juggling both childcare and work responsibilities. Fall 2020 just may be the most anticipated back-to-school season yet. As your family prepares to navigate a unique back-to-school return after being out of the classroom for nearly five months, what can you do to enhance child’s school experience, whether learning remotely or in person? And what can you do to keep your children as safe and healthy as possible? We talk to Children’s Physicians pediatricians Dr. Tina Scott-Mordhorst & Dr. Brandi Reeve-Iverson for their guidance and to learn more.

In this episode—the third in our series on mental health in children & teens—our topic is Anxiety. What triggers it in kids? What are the signs—and what can parents do to help a child struggling with anxiety? Children’s behavioral health experts are here to offer their guidance and perspective.

In this episode—the second in our series on mental health in children & teens—Children’s behavioral health experts weigh in on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD. How does this disorder impact children—and what should parents know?

In our first episode in a series of episodes dedicated to the mental health of children, we talk to Children’s Behavioral Health experts about depression. When & why does it develop? And perhaps most importantly, we share resources on when & how to seek clinical help for your child.

Many of us—especially, and most directly, those in the Black community—have been deeply hurt and troubled by recent tragedies and ongoing racial inequity in our country. In this episode, we talk and most importantly, LISTEN, to Shavonne Washington-Krauth, Children's Culture & Inclusion Manager and Dr. Mike Vance, Director of Children’s Behavioral health, about how to have healthy discussions about racism and discrimination - with your children. How can parents educate and make a positive impact for the future?

Summer 2020 has officially started and it will be different than summers past. As states begin to reopen, a lot of us are living in the gray, trying to make the best decisions for our family’s unique situation and wondering "Could we? Should we?" We ask two Children's Physicians pediatricians the question on every parent’s mind..."is it safe?" Every family is unique; no situation is the same, but our team is here to offer expert guidance and guidelines, sharing expertise to help your family make decisions about what is safe and what should be avoided this summer. Rest assured, our team has taken precautions to ensure that getting the health care your child needs IS safe.

In this episode of Just Kids Health, our experts will share how virtual visits are transforming how children and families receive medical care—and address common questions and misconceptions about virtual care. You’ll hear form Dr. Andrew Huang Pacheco, a pediatric gastroenterologist, about how virtual visits have helped transform his daily practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as from Rebecca Ohlinger, Children’s manager of virtual care.