Thu, 13 September 2012
Laura Stage, Nate Fleming, Namrata Ahuja and Jonathan Salisbury all team up this month for another podcast you won't want to miss. We start with a discussion of the dangers of magnets when swallowed by youngsters. Then, Dr. Fleming will talk to us about stuttering - just how common is it, and can it be overcome? We will also have a discussion of the importance of pool safety, and the one thing you can do which reduces the risk of drowning by 50 percent. Dr. Stage will then discuss TV, computer, and video game time -- how much is too much? And we'll have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "What is the most common foodborne illness in the United States?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Magnet Ingestions -- 1:27 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 28
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Tue, 7 August 2012
The doctors this month are Hank Knouse and Anne McHugh, who discuss with us some summer related topics. We start with a discussion of tanning beds and their unfortunate use in some children. Dr. Knouse then tells parents about the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and how to avoid it. We discuss an all-important teenage topic (Acne!), and end with a discussion of how to introduce a new baby in a home with pets. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "How many tablets of Tylenol would it take to cause liver damage to an average toddler?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Tanning Beds -- 1:56 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 27
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Sun, 24 June 2012
Fantastic episode this month with Dr. Kristen Dauss and Dr. Justin Fuller with a safety theme. We start with the hot topic of Bumbo seats then discuss pediatric head injuries: how to prevent them and what to do about them. Cara Fast, MSW, joins us from the Riley Hospital for Children Safety Store, discussing the many low cost products and services they have to help familes be safe at home and on the go. Dr. Dauss then shares her top five tips for parents of toddlers, and we finish with the answer to last month's medical trivia question: "What familiar piece of doctor's equipment was invented by French Physician René Laennec?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Bumbo Seats -- 1:32 Links mentioned in the show: Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 26
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Tue, 1 May 2012
Doctors Anne Kouri and Amanda Walter are our guests for this month's podcast. The episode begins with health news about Umbilical Cord Blood Banking and the pros and cons against storing your newborns umbilical cord blood. Our main topics of this month’s episode continue with Umbilical Cord Care once a newborn is at home and also how to help your teen with depression. Our Parenting Tip for this month is one strategy on how to handle arguments with your teenager. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "What is the deadliest animal?” Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News: Umbilical Cord Blood Banking – 2:10 Main Topic: Umbilical Cord Care – 4:40 Main Topic: Teen Depression – 8:50 Parenting Tip: How to Handle Arguments With Your Teenager – 17:45 Medical Trivia – 20:25 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 25
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Tue, 10 April 2012
Doctors Annie Esquivel and Holly Brine are our guests for this month's podcast. The episode begins with health news, discussing childhood measles and the recent outbreak at the Indianapolis Super Bowl. Our main topics of this month’s episode are Safety Tips for the Summer and how to help your child keep a Healthy Smile. Our Parenting Tip for this month is how to discuss substance abuse with your child. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "Which famous individuals are thought to have Asperger Syndrome?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News: Measles Outbreak – 2:20 Main Topic: Summer Safety Tips – 4:10 Main Topic: How to Keep a Child’s Healthy Smile – 10:00 Parenting Tip: How to Discuss Substance Abuse with your Child – 15:10 Medical Trivia – 18:10 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 24
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Wed, 29 February 2012
Doctors Steber and Ellertson are our guests for this month's podcast. Dr. Steber begins with health news, discussing childhood obesity and how to help your child stay active and eat healthily. Then Dr. Ellertson goes on to discuss pediatric asthma and how to adjust your child’s lifestyle if he/she has asthma. Next, Dr. Steber discusses helpful information for mothers and breastfeeding versus formula feeding for infants. Dr. Ellertson then gives parenting tips on how to help your child start school. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "How much money is spent each year in the United States on marketing and advertising aimed at children?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Childhood Obesity – 1:25 Asthma – 8:30 Health News: Infant and Breast Feeding – 15:40 How to Help Your Child Start School – 21:00 Medical Trivia – 24:10 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 23
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Thu, 9 February 2012
Dr.'s Baker, Teagarden and Rock are our guests for this month's podcast. Dr. Baker begins with health news, discussing pertussis and how to protect your child from becoming infected and what to do once your child has pertussis. Then Dr. Teagarden goes on to discuss Neonatal Jaundice and what to look for in your newborn. Next, Dr. Rock discusses helpful information for parents whose children suffer from headaches. Dr. Baker will also discuss how to help your child get to and stay asleep. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "At what age does a baby's eye color become permanent?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Pertussis -- 1:35 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 22
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Mon, 9 January 2012
Dr. Sarah Kamel and Megan McHenry are our guests for this month's podcast. Dr. Kamel starts with health news, discussing puppy love-teaching your child how to safely approach a dog. She then goes on to discuss fighting the bite - animal related illness and bites. Next, Dr. McHenry discusses helpful information for parents traveling with small children and tips on weaning your infant off the bottle. We also have the answer to last month's medical trivia question, which was: "At what age does a baby's eye color become permanent?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Puppy Love -- 1:47 Links mentioned in the show: TSA's Information on Traveling Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 21
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