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Produced in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and their consumer site, HealthyChildren.org, Healthy Children is hosted by our favorite Mom: Melanie Cole, MS. Join Mel...
It’s your worst nightmare. Your child throws a tantrum in a public place. You’re stressed out and are ready to have a tantrum of your own. H...
Even the cleanest children get lice. Those little bugs tend to nest in certain colors and textures of hair, which is why some people get rep...
A recent report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics proves the importance of fathers in the development of young children. Engag...
ACES or Adverse Childhood Experiences is a broad term for a number of stressful and negative events that can happen in a child's life and af...
The slowness of winter and the stress of the holidays can be a lot, even for our children. Hilary Bowers, MD, is the Director of Behavioral...
The beginning of a new year is always a time of resolutions and resetting your goals and intentions. So today we're chatting with Dr. Lanre...
Everyone craves a fresh start sometimes, even our children. Whether it's a brand new year, or just wanting to try something new at any point...
In a powerful new call to action, the American Academy of Pediatrics is demanding critical self-evaluation and fundamental changes in the pr...
When we're out of our routines, that is the best time for chaos to enter the home. And with the holidays and winter breaks, all kinds of cra...
Marijuana is now legal for medical or recreational use in many U.S. states, with its use on the rise. Unfortunately, so is the unintentional...
Between the seasonal flu, COVID-19, and the rising number of kids with RSV, it's time to talk about this triple-demic. Today we'll talk abou...
Watching your child play sports is exciting. You can support your child as an organized sports participant both emotionally and physically....
Today's children grow up immersed in digital media, which can have both positive and negative effects on healthy development. And it can be...
Let’s face it, your child learning to drive can be very stressful for you as a parent. You want them to gain independence while still keepin...
You've probably heard the term jaundice before, and that it makes yellow babies, but you may not really understand what it is. New guideline...
Transgender, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary, Cisgender. There are a lot of words to describe sexual identity and presentation. And it can be dif...
If you're a parent, you know that it can be incredibly frustrating and even scary at times when your kids are constipated. It's really commo...
Now that our kids are back to in-person schooling, some of them don't always wanna go. But there are a number of reasons for that. So today...
If your child is having trouble at school, your pediatrician may be able to help. Risk factors or difficulties during pregnancy or early lif...
The milk crate challenge, the blackout challenge, the sleepy chicken challenge, and of course the Tide pod challenge. These were all interne...
When confronting the challenge of disciplining their children, moms and dads often default to the ways their own parents disciplined them, s...
Kids are now back in school and social situations with their peers. And we know that anxiety levels have been at an all-time high throughout...
The AAP released updated recommendations on breastfeeding a few months ago, which have been a bit controversial because they call for suppor...
This is not a discussion any parent wants to have with their kids. We don't even wanna think about it but think about it we must. Our kids h...
We do a lot of podcasts here at Healthy Children on parenting tips and ways we could be better parents and ways to keep our kids healthy and...
Play is important to child development. It should be a priority in children’s lives. Why Play is Priority Play with caregivers, peers and te...
Pediatricians around the country are voicing concern over federal and state actions that could threaten the medical rights and safety of tee...
After spending so much time at home these last few years, and doing school online, some children may not be excited to go back to the classr...
All summer long, your children most likely have been staying up all night, sleeping in, and have lost track of any type of schedule. So as t...
Millions of children across the United States are being raised by their grandparents. Grandparents have always played a role in children’s l...
In the last couple of years with this pandemic and these unprecedented times, we've seen anxiety and stress-related disorders really shootin...
Drug abuse has been an issue that really all generations have had to deal with. And Gen Z is no different. But what should we tell our teens...
Digital and social media grow at such a fast, continual pace it's difficult to keep up. But our kids sure are good at it. In the last couple...
The stereotype stepparents we saw in the movies growing up are outdated. Step-parents of all genders, blended families, co-parenting, and mo...
ACES or Adverse Childhood Experiences is a broad term for a number of stressful and negative events that can happen in a child's life and af...
As a parent, we do our best to know what our children are doing when we can't be with them. But when it comes to vaping and e-cigarettes, th...
Giving birth is such an intimate and unique experience for every parent & couple. But when it comes to creating a birth plan, there are actu...
If you're a parent of preteens, tweens, or teenagers, you're going to want to listen to this episode, as we dive into talking to your kids a...
What should we do about lice? Why does my child keep getting strep? Why does my child hate me? As a parent, you've probably run to the compu...
In a powerful new call to action, the American Academy of Pediatrics is demanding critical self-evaluation and fundamental changes in the pr...
?Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores. Shortages continue to be caused la...
Today we're diving into an important conversation: how to understand and support your children when they come out as gay, bisexual, lesbian,...
May is National Foster Care Month. And with 463,000 American children and youth in foster care, it's important to know how this system works...
A new dog or other family pet has brought so much joy to uprooted lives during this pandemic. But with increased numbers of pet adoptions co...
Heading into the warmer, summer months can bring up a lot of feelings when our kids & teens think about wearing shorts, T-shirts, and bathin...
Tattoos and body piercing are gaining popularity as a form of personal expression. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommendations fo...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. What are we looking for, and some real workable advice on why your baby might be crying, and how to c...
Just when it seems like these challenges are out of the news, something else pops up. Social media rewards outrageous behavior. No one is ge...
These have been unprecedented times for medical care really across the board. But for pregnant women, this was an especially difficult time...
It seems straightforward to show love to your kids. But, every parent and every child is different. First, your words have an impact. Sarcas...