Tuesday, 28 August 2018 00:00

Breastfeeding 101

Meet your breastfeeding goals with these expert tips.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 21 August 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Preventing Sexual Abuse in Children

Protect your child from predators while still encouraging activity participation.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 14 August 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Dangerous Teen Behaviors: Internet Challenges

How can you keep your kids safe from dangerous challenges they find online?

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 07 August 2018 12:38

A Dietician Shares Her Recipe for Teaching Kids the Importance of Nutrition

One would assume as a registered dietician my children naturally gravitate toward foods enriched in vitamins and nutrients. In my dreams, perhaps. The reality is it can still be a struggle at times to make meals that are balanced and as green that they should be.

As I tell patients at CHOC Children's, ensuring your family eats right, starts way before any meal hits the table. For me, it begins during my weekly trip to the supermarket. I know anything purchased then will directly impact the food choices my kids make for the next seven days. This is especially true for my younger ones who eat most of their meals at home or from packed lunches.

Admittedly, I can’t manage every morsel of food that goes in my children’s mouth. Nor should I. What I can do, however, is provide balanced meals and a kitchen stocked with healthy foods, so when they are older – or in that I call the “grab-n-go” stage – they’re incline to make better choice. Until then, here the 10 basic rule from which I operate my kitchen and advise my patients.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 07 August 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disease in Sports

Prevent the spread of infectious disease in your child's sports program.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 01 August 2018 11:54

Dump the Junk: How to Pack a Nutritious Lunchbox that Makes the Grade with Your Student Every Time

With back-to-school season approaching, a familiar foe for many parents is also returning from summer break: school lunches.

Most parents would love to send their children off to school every day with a healthy and nutritious lunch. But, many are stumped about what to pack to ensure kids get the nutrients they need and that the carefully prepared meal doesn’t get tossed for cookies and chips.

Fear not: What follows are the building blocks of a healthy school lunch, that when combined will offer flavor, color, nutrition and fun for children of all ages; some tips that will make packing school lunches less tedious for parents; and a recipe that kids will surely love.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 31 July 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Child Immigrant Health

Separating immigrant children from their parents is detrimental to child health.

Published in Healthy Children

Friday, 27 July 2018 18:00

Keeping Kids Safe as They Walk to School

Soon, sidewalks nationwide will be dotted with the familiar sight of children and their backpacks navigating their way to school in the early morning hours.

Allowing a child to walk to school alone can be a healthy option for both parents and their children. It teaches children independence and responsibility, and provides an opportunity for physical activity.

That said, safety is critical when it comes to heading to school or anywhere on foot. After all, unintentional pedestrian injuries are the fifth-leading cause of injury-related death in the United States for children ages 5 to 19. Every day, 44 children are hit by cars while walking in the United States.

So, before your children sling on their backpacks and head out to door, introduce them to the “rules of the road.”

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 17 July 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Media Use by Children with Autism

Find out how to get your spectrum child to appropriately use technology.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 10 July 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Sunny Days: Watch That Sun Exposure!

Stay safe as you enjoy the sunshine with your family.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 03 July 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Summer Travel: Preparation for Fun

Being prepared for summer trips will make adventures easier on your entire family.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 26 June 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Keeping Your Family Safe in the Water

Swimming is a family activity. Follow these tips to keep your family safe in the water.

Published in Healthy Children

Thursday, 21 June 2018 00:00

Child Immigrant Health

Separating immigrant children from their parents is detrimental to child health.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 19 June 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Choosing Over-the-Counter Medicines for Your Child

Do you need over-the-counter medication for your child's condition?

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 12 June 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: JUUL E-cigarettes: Protecting Children

Learn about the dangers of JUUL e-cigarettes and how you can protect children from them.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 05 June 2018 09:52

Encore Episode: Fostering a Love of Reading

Share a love of reading with your entire family.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 29 May 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Preventing Sexual Abuse in Children

Protect your child from predators while still encouraging activity participation.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 22 May 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Showing Love to Your Children

Simple tips to show your children that you love them on Valentine's Day and beyond.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 15 May 2018 00:00

Selecting a Summer Camp

It's time to choose a summer camp for your child.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 08 May 2018 00:00

JUUL E-cigarettes: Protecting Children

Learn about the dangers of JUUL e-cigarettes and how you can protect children from them.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 01 May 2018 00:00

Choosing Over-the-Counter Medicines for Your Child

Do you need over-the-counter medication for your child's condition?

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 24 April 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Tummy Troubles: What Might Cause Those GI Issues

How do you know when it's just a tummy ache or when you should call the doctor?

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: HPV: Getting Your Child Vaccinated

Find out why your child needs the HPV vaccine.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 10 April 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: 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.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 10 April 2018 00:00

Enough As She Is: Helping Girls Reject "Supergirl" Pressures

On the surface, girls may seem exceptional. In reality, they are anxious and overwhelmed.

Published in Talk Healthy Today

Tuesday, 03 April 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Teaching Your Child Empathy & Compassion

The holidays and current events are a great opportunity to teach your child empathy and compassion.

Published in Healthy Children

Thursday, 29 March 2018 00:00

EP 013 - Tips to Get Your Kids into Fitness

Kids don't get as much exercise as they used to. Electronic play has overtaken the physical play of years' past.

Published in Be a Doer

Tuesday, 27 March 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Telemedicine: Future of Healthcare

The future of virtual health may enable you to have your child diagnosed and treated without having to miss work.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 20 March 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Dangerous Teen Behaviors: Internet Challenges

How can you keep your kids safe from dangerous challenges they find online?

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 13 March 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Flu Shots: The Scoop for the Season

What's the scoop on flu shots this season?

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 06 March 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disease in Sports

Prevent the spread of infectious disease in your child's sports program.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 27 February 2018 00:00

Media Use by Children with Autism

Find out how to get your spectrum child to appropriately use technology.

Published in Healthy Children

Friday, 23 February 2018 00:00

Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating

You already know how important it is to give your children healthy food, but the hard part is getting them to eat it.

Published in Talk Healthy Today

Tuesday, 20 February 2018 00:00

Preventing Sexual Abuse in Children

Protect your child from predators while still encouraging activity participation.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 00:00

Showing Love to Your Children

Simple tips to show your children that you love them on Valentine's Day and beyond.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 06 February 2018 00:00

Telemedicine: Future of Healthcare

The future of virtual health may enable you to have your child diagnosed and treated without having to miss work.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 30 January 2018 00:00

Dangerous Teen Behaviors: Internet Challenges

How can you keep your kids safe from dangerous challenges they find online?

Published in Healthy Children

Monday, 29 January 2018 17:33

Germ Dossier: How to Beat 5 Common Contagions

If knowing your enemy is one of the first lines of defense in war, the tactic is especially apt when it comes to contending with germs.

To help arm parents in the inevitable germ battle, here’s an overview of five common contagious illnesses and maladies that children are likely to encounter, as well as a few tips and tricks to treat and prevent them.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 23 January 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Tattoos & Piercings: What Parents Should Know

You can be a cool parent by knowing what to do if your child wants a tattoo or piercing.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 16 January 2018 00:00

Winter Safety

Winter is here! Keep your child safe and warm.

Published in Healthy Children

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 00:00

Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is at risk. Find out what you can do to help.

Published in Healthy Children

Tuesday, 09 January 2018 00:00

Encore Episode: Fostering a Love of Reading

Share a love of reading with your entire family.

Published in Healthy Children

Thursday, 04 January 2018 22:41

Effective Tips to Keep Your Cool During Meltdowns & Defiance

Connecting in a warm, loving way to your children when they act out takes tremendous patience.

But, research shows that parents who have high levels of warmth and connection along with high expectations are the most likely to end up with happy, well-adjusted children.

Unfortunately, this can be easier said than done. In dealing with real children, in real life, it often seems like we have to choose: Do we maintain our connection, or do we enforce that boundary?

If you’re a parent who is committed to respectful parenting, how do you maintain those boundaries when your toddlers and preschool-aged children push back?

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 02 January 2018 00:00