We have great topics this week, all discussed by Dr. Lauren Taylor-Scherer and Dr. Colin Rogerson. In our health news segment, we discuss genetic screening and what it means for our children. Our main topics include pediatric fever and when to worry, as well as birth defects that affect the heart. Our parenting tip tackles potty training. Tune in!

Topic Times!

• Health News- Genetic Screening 1:28
• Fever 4:16
• Parenting Tips- Potty Training 10:04
• Congenital Heart Disease 12:55
• Trivia 19:28

This podcast was recorded in March of 2015.

Pediatrics is all about preventative medicine, and we feel strongly about setting your child up for success. We want to work with parents to guide children into healthy decisions before issues arise. Drs. Farrell and Belt discuss important preventative health milestones that occur at your child's well-child visits, from vaccines to reading to bullying to sex. They provide thoughtful reminders about why it is important to set up regular visits with your child's pediatrician.

Topic Times!

• Health News 2:28
• Vaccines and the Well Baby Visit 4:40
• Parenting Tip #1 - Preparing for Toddler Well Child Check 9:12
• Parenting Tip #2 - Connect Before you Direct 11:15
• Bullying, Sex, and the Well Teen Visit 12:40
• Trivia 17:15

This podcast was recorded in February of 2015.

Pediatricians recommend less than 2 hours of screen time each day and no screen time in children less than 2 years old. We know this is difficult. Let Drs. Demissie and Bhumbra explain why pediatricians feel so strongly about limiting media exposure and screen time in our children.

Topic Times!

• Health News- Measles 1:32
• Media and Children Less Than 2 Years Old 3:40
• Parenting Tips- Minimizing Media Exposure 9:30
• Screen Time in Older Children 11:58
• Trivia 16:30

Links

Common Sense Media - www.commonsensemedia.org

This episode was recorded in January of 2015.

Nails, nails, nails! Doctors Courtney, Kirkpatrick, and Frey-Stephenson talk all about nail health in this month's episode of Kids Healthcast. They even give tips on how to cut your child's nails. This is no small task! Tune in!

Topic Times!

• Health News 1:28
• Structure of the Nail 4:18
• Parenting Tips - Cutting Nails 9:40
• Diseases of the Nail 13:15
• Trivia 22:16

This podcast was recorded in December of 2014. 

Is your teen always sleepy? Learn more about teen sleep deprivation. Also, learn about febrile seizures and how to help your child with their never-ending homework. And yes, another podcast about breastfeeding. In this episode, Drs. Rich and Gervelis provide you with very practical tips on how to successfully breastfeed.

Topic Times!

• Health News- Teen Sleep Deprivation 1:30
• Febrile Seizures 5:20
• Parenting Tips- Homework Help 11:32
• Practical Tips for Breastfeeding 14:45
• Trivia 21:46

This episode was recorded in September of 2014.