Mon, 2 December 2013
Dr. Kathryn Harlow and Dr. Ashley Scheffer join us for this month's podcast. In health news we will learn about the dangers of the "cinnamon challenge". We will continue our podcast with a discussion about pediatric headaches. We will have some parenting tips this month on helping your child cope. In our second main segment we discuss concussions and sports related head injuries. Finally, we have this month's medical trivia question and the answer to last month's question." Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Dangers of the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- 1:50 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 38
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Mon, 14 October 2013
Dr. Amanda Croxton and Dr. Allison Pratt join us for this month's podcast. In health news we will learn about the association of infantile colic with migraines. We continue our discussion on bicycle helmets in the main segment. We will have some parenting tips this month on how to wean an infant. In our second main segment we discuss anemia. Finally, we have this month's medical trivia question and the answer to last month's question." Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Migraines and Infantile Coli -- 1:33 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 36
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Sat, 31 August 2013
Dr. Avika Dixit and Dr. Julie Stark join us for this month's podcast. We start with health news about school-based interventions for childhood obesity. We continue our discussion on childhood obesity in the main segment talking about 5- 2-1-0: a simple tool for prevention of childhood obesity. Our parenting tip this month is about ensuring safety of teens on the internet and social media websites. In our second main segment we discuss car seat safety. Finally, we have this month's medical trivia question and the answer to last month's question." Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Obesity Prevention in Schools -- 1:35 For more information about topics discussed in this program follow these links: Maine Department of Public Health Childhood Obesity Prevention Program Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital Boston
CDC’s Motor Vehicle Safety Section Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 35
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Thu, 18 July 2013
This month we have a new podcast from Dr. Cristiana Hentea and Dr. Daniel Runco. The doctors will first discuss health news about bedwetting. Next we will have some helpful hints for parents about their child's sleep and safety during the night. During this podcast, our doctors will also discuss some ideas for helping parents who are experiencing sleepless nights. We will also discuss some important information about cosleeping. Finally, we will answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "What medical condition is known as the "Disease of Kings"? ("Henry the VIII I am, I am...")" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Bedwetting -- 1:30 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 34
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Thu, 30 May 2013
This month we have a new podcast from Dr. Robert Abood and Dr. Stanley Brewer. The doctors will first discuss health news about the dangers of inflatable bounce houses. Next we will have some helpful hints for parents dealing with temper tantrums. During this podcast, our doctors will also discuss some ideas for spending quality time together as a family. We will also discuss some important information about food allergies. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "What common household item sends nearly 2,500 people to the Emergency Department? Hint- "It" lives in the bathroom." Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Dangers of Inflatable Bounce Houses -- 1:52 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 33
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Mon, 29 April 2013
We're back this month with a new podcast from Dr. Alyssa Halper, Dr. Nikita Patel, and Dr. Laura Stage. The doctors are ready to discuss Influenza and Hypothyroidism. Do you have an anxious child? During this podcast, our doctors will discuss how to cope with school anxiety. We will also give some parenting tips for children who are afraid of the dark. Finally, we will answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "On average, how many colds do children under age 6 years have per year?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - School Anxiety -- 1:50 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 32
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Sat, 9 March 2013
This month, Drs. Bridget Clark and Audreen Louis are our guests in the Kids Healthcast studio. They have brought some interesting topics to discuss with you, starting with bullying on TV in the news. They also discuss how to care for your children's teeth, and the West Nile virus, an infection spread by mosquitos which always gets a lot of public attention. In parenting tips, they cover appropriate discipline for children, and of course we have our answer to last month's medical trivia, which was: What are the two most common vitamin deficiencies in children? Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Bullying on TV -- 1:45 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 31
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Thu, 7 February 2013
This month, Dr. Kelly Eagen and Dr. Alana Barbato go into depth on topics you'll be interested in. In health news, they discuss the finding that sleep disorders such as sleep apnea early in childhood are associated with learning difficulties in school. One of our main topics is Autism - Dr. Eagen discusses resources for parents and the importance of early therapy. We also discuss pertussis, or whooping cough, which has had some recent outbreaks. In parenting tips, we discuss how to get those kids eating vegetables and fruits. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "When was the first successful bone marrow transplant?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Sleep Disorders and Learning Problems in Children -- 1:46 National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Web site: www.nichcy.org Phone: 1-800-695-0285
Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 30
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Sun, 13 January 2013
We're back this month with a new podcast from Dr. Christine Chu and Dr. Abby Haiste. The doctors are in to answer your questions about constipation and pediatric fiber needs. What exactly is constipation and does a child do it on purpose? The answers are in the episode, along with information about the various kinds of formula and how to tell spit up and vomiting apart. Finally, we answer last month's medical trivia, which was: "Do people who stutter also stutter when they sing?" Topic -- Time at which Segment Begins Health News - Pediatric Fiber Intake -- 1:36 Listen Now: Kids Healthcast Episode 29
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