Keep your child safe with these tips for autumn events.
Published in Healthy Children
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 00:00

Power of Play

Physical play aids child development and reduces stress.
Published in Healthy Children
Tuesday, 04 September 2018 00:00

Back to School Eye Care

Are your child's eyes ready to go back to school?
Published in Life's Too Short
Do you need over-the-counter medication for your child's condition?
Published in Healthy Children

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are affecting one in eight children, and that could put them at risk of poor school performance, sleep disturbances and maintaining relationships with peers. 

A child’s nervous system typically can’t handle the fast-paced culture we live in today, which has played a big role in the spike of anxiety in children.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 28 August 2018 00:00

Are You Spiking Anxiety in Your Kids?

Are the stresses in your own life affecting your kids?
Published in Life's Too Short
Protect your child from predators while still encouraging activity participation.
Published in Healthy Children
Divorce impacts children. Find out how to put the kids first with co-parenting.
Published in Mindful Medicine
How can you keep your kids safe from dangerous challenges they find online?
Published in Healthy Children

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

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

EP 901B Caring for a Seriously Ill Child

It can feel impossible to prepare for the upsetting news that your child is seriously ill.
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

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
Find out how to get your spectrum child to appropriately use technology.
Published in Healthy Children
Stay safe as you enjoy the sunshine with your family.
Published in Healthy Children
Being prepared for summer trips will make adventures easier on your entire family.
Published in Healthy Children
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
Do you need over-the-counter medication for your child's condition?
Published in Healthy Children
Learn about the dangers of JUUL e-cigarettes and how you can protect children from them.
Published in Healthy Children
Friday, 08 June 2018 00:00

Fitness for Kids

Don't let technology get in the way of your child's fitness. Get clever and get your kid moving.
Published in Talk Healthy Today
Share a love of reading with your entire family.
Published in Healthy Children
Protect your child from predators while still encouraging activity participation.
Published in Healthy 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

Trying to get any child to lay off the candy and brush their teeth can be a challenge.

Yet, for parents of children with special healthcare needs, it can be even more problematic as there are variables that put them at a higher risk for dental problems.
Published in RadioMD Blog
Friday, 11 May 2018 00:00

ADHD & Misdiagnosis

What is the specific source behind your child's ADHD?
Published in Wellness for Life
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
Do you need over-the-counter medication for your child's condition?
Published in Healthy Children
How do you know when it's just a tummy ache or when you should call the doctor?
Published in Healthy Children
Find out why your child needs the HPV vaccine.
Published in Healthy Children
On the surface, girls may seem exceptional. In reality, they are anxious and overwhelmed.
Published in Talk Healthy Today
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
The future of virtual health may enable you to have your child diagnosed and treated without having to miss work.
Published in Healthy Children
How can you keep your kids safe from dangerous challenges they find online?
Published in Healthy Children
What's the scoop on flu shots this season?
Published in Healthy Children
Prevent the spread of infectious disease in your child's sports program.
Published in Healthy Children

In the wake of the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida, attention once again turns to what can be done to ensure the safety of children in school. 

Given kids are exposed to the news and overhear the concerns of their parents as they speak with other adults, it’s expected for children to feel incredibly uneasy. 

Children above all want to feel safe. When the adults in charge of protecting them are fearful and insecure, kids begin to ask questions and now more than ever, kids are demanding answers. 

Here are some common questions kids are asking when it comes to school shootings and their own safety and insights on the ways to best to have this important discussion with your kids.
Published in RadioMD Blog
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
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

Reduce Standardized Test Stress

Raise your hand if you enjoy standardized testing. Right. No one does.
Published in Life's Too Short
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
How can you keep your kids safe from dangerous challenges they find online?
Published in Healthy Children

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