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Tuesday, 14 November 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: Allergies & Trigger Factors
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Healthy Children
Monday, 13 November 2017 20:06
Kids & Tummy Aches: How to Tell the Difference Between IBD & IBS
It’s normal for kids to get stomach aches, but some kids have bad stomach pain all the time.
If your child has abdominal pain, cramping, gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation, you may be wondering if your child has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but do you know the difference?
While many of the symptoms are similar, IBD and IBS are very different. IBS can cause pain, but there is no inflammation of the intestine and it doesn’t lead to serious disease, as with IBD.
It’s important to not diagnose either of these conditions yourself. If your child has these symptoms, you should take your child to a pediatrician, who can then refer your child to a pediatric gastroenterologist, if necessary.
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Saturday, 11 November 2017 17:15
It’s a No-Brainer: Omega-3s Are Essential for Developing Brains
The good news? Women can--and should--continue to enjoy tuna sandwiches during pregnancy. Decades of research show the benefits of omega-3s on developing brains when pregnant and breastfeeding women regularly consume a variety of seafood.
The bad news? Many women are confused about how much seafood is safe to eat when they’re expecting or breastfeeding, or even how much seafood is safe to feed their toddlers and infants starting solids.
The fact is that omega-3 fatty acids—along with other nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, protein and iron—found in seafood are vital during pregnancy, breastfeeding and early childhood, and because of this, the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that expectant and breastfeeding moms and young children consume at least two weekly servings of seafood.
Unfortunately, pregnant women in the U.S. consume less than one-quarter (only about 1.9 ounces) of the recommended amount of seafood each week.
Here are five things to keep in mind when considering seafood during these critical development periods.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 00:00
Teaching Your Child Empathy & Compassion
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 00:00
Halloween & Fall Festival Safety
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 24 October 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: "13 Reasons Why": Talking to Your Kids About Suicide
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Healthy Children
Monday, 23 October 2017 00:00
Teaching Our Kids How to Disagree
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Rewired Radio
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 00:00
Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disease in Sports
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 10 October 2017 00:00
Tattoos & Piercings: What Parents Should Know
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 03 October 2017 00:00
Speech Delay: What Parents Should Know
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: Juice Consumption
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: Gun Safety, ASK Day & Coordinating a Playdate
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 12 September 2017 00:00
School Days: Homework Help & Catching Up
Find out how to get your child to talk about his school life and how you can help him finish his homework.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 05 September 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: HPV: Getting Your Child Vaccinated
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 29 August 2017 00:00
Coaches, Safety & Sportsmanship
Back-to-school means school sports are back in gear. Find out what your coach should know, how to keep your child safe and how to encourage good sportsmanship.
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 24 August 2017 19:00
Lunches that Pack a Punch
As parents, we all pay a hefty price for the sweet routine the start of the school year brings: packing lunch.
Complaints that top the list for this daily chore are lunches that don't get eaten, time-consuming prep, and balancing healthy choices.
As the school year approaches, try the following tips to lessen the lunch-packing pressure.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: Keeping Your Family Safe in the Water
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 00:00
Formal Milk Sharing
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Healthy Children
Monday, 14 August 2017 13:04
Top 5 Back-to-School Stressors & How to Bust Them
While the start of a new school year comes with excitement for kids, it also comes with stress.
It’s common for kids to feel overwhelmed this time of year, especially as they navigate the challenges that crop up with a new school year. This stress can manifest itself in stomachaches, headaches, loss of appetite, and even depression.
Here are five common top back to school stressors and how parents can help their kids to bust them.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 00:00
Back-to-School Prep
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 00:00
Fostering a Love of Reading
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 25 July 2017 00:00
Bugs, Bites, Stings & Rashes
Send the kids outside to play. Avoid and treat issues from pests, allergies and heat with these tips.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 18 July 2017 00:00
Tummy Troubles: What Might Cause Those GI Issues
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 11 July 2017 00:00
Summer Travel: Preparation for Fun
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 06 July 2017 18:30
A Primer on Ear Tube Surgery: What to Expect Before, During & After
Parents of children with frequent ear infections are familiar with the routine: sleepless nights and frequent visits to the doctor’s office, often accompanied by rounds of oral antibiotics.
For some, the doctor will recommend ear tube placement surgery, which can bring a sense of relief, especially if they have already had a child who underwent tube placement.
For others, although they are excited about the idea of something that can reduce the number of ear infections in their child, this can be a stressful time as well.
Five out of six children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. These infections can be quite painful, but fortunately for most children, this doesn’t become a chronic problem.
When ear infections or fluid in the middle ear become chronic problems (which may lead to hearing loss, speech problems, behavior problems, or difficulty in school), placement of ear tubes by an otolaryngologist may be considered as a treatment option.
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 04 July 2017 00:00
Sunny Days: Watch That Sun Exposure!
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 27 June 2017 00:00
Juice Consumption
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 00:00
Gun Safety, ASK Day & Coordinating a Playdate
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 00:00
Keeping Your Family Safe in the Water
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 06 June 2017 00:00
HPV: Getting Your Child Vaccinated
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: Talking to Teens & Families About Marijuana
Legalization of marijuana is changing, and fast. How do you talk to teens and families about the shift?
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Healthy Children
Monday, 29 May 2017 00:00
Why Great Parents Need Great Tools
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Rewired Radio
Tuesday, 23 May 2017 00:00
Natural Solutions for Kids with ADHD, Autism, Anxiety & Addiction
A severe deterioration is happening in the collective health of our nation's children. But, drugs should be a last resort, not an automatic response.
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 23 May 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: Helpful Home Remedies for Kids
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 00:00
"13 Reasons Why": Talking to Your Kids About Suicide
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: How to Successfully Breastfeed
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 02 May 2017 00:00
Allergies & Trigger Factors
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 25 April 2017 00:00
Reconnecting with Your Kids
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 00:00
Encore Episode: How to Survive Temper Tantrums
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 11 April 2017 00:00
Helpful Home Remedies for Kids
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 04 April 2017 00:00
Talking to Teens & Families About Marijuana
Legalization of marijuana is changing, and fast. How do you talk to teens and families about the shift?
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 28 March 2017 00:00
Martial Arts & Your Kid: Risk vs. Benefit
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 22 March 2017 18:38
6 Reasons to Stop Feeding Your Kids “Kid Food”
According to the National Institutes of Health, on any given day, one-third of children and 41 percent of teens eat from a fast-food restaurant. They also report that the restaurant meals often served to kids contain too many calories.
The typical “kid food” being offered tends to usually include chicken nuggets, fries, macaroni and cheese, burgers, and pizza. The problem is that these meals often provide empty calories and don’t provide enough nutrition. They also keep the kids wanting the same types of foods at home, with parents often providing them.
Dr. Nimali Fernando, aka Doctor Yum, says it’s time to ditch the “kid food” and start giving kids better options.
“Most food is kid-friendly. Kids just need to learn how to eat it,” says Dr. Fernando, a Fredericksburg, Virginia-based pediatrician who founded The Doctor Yum Project. “Kids who are taught healthy eating habits, which include eating a variety of healthy foods, will be far better off now and in the long run. They will be learning healthy habits that will last a lifetime.”
Here are six reasons to ditch the pizza and pouches and get your kids back to real food...
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RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 21 March 2017 00:00
What to Do if Your Child Has Lice
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 00:00
How to Survive Temper Tantrums
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 14 March 2017 00:00
Holistic Help for ADHD/ADD
ADHD is not a discipline problem. It is a medical condition that presents as a set of symptoms with a range of possible underlying causes unique to each child.
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Talk Healthy Today
Tuesday, 07 March 2017 00:00
Norovirus: The Stomach Bug
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 02 March 2017 00:00
Encore Episode Cat & Nat: Busting the Perfect Mom Myth
Being a mom has never been an easy job, but the increasing popularity of social media has put a new spin on motherhood.
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To Your Good Health Radio
Tuesday, 28 February 2017 00:00
Picky Eaters: Feed Your Child Without a Fight
Is your picky eater driving you crazy? Learn how to develop good eating habits and work through the selective eating without another fight.
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Healthy Children
Friday, 24 February 2017 12:25
8 Things Your Pediatrician Will Tell You to Stop Doing
As a pediatrician, I see and hear about all sorts of things parents are doing with their kids on a regular basis... the good and the bad.
In response to this, I have compiled the following eight tips for parents on things any pediatrician would tell you to stop doing.
1) Stop posting photos of your children on social media without their permission. Funny photos might make you laugh but are embarrassing to your child. Their egos are sensitive. Additionally, unless your posts are private, the whole world (including perpetrators) can see you and where your child is likely to be and when.
2) Stop requesting antibiotics when your child has a cold or other viral illness. This has lessened during the past decade, but we still get many phone requests for antibiotics.
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RadioMD Blog