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Common Mistakes Parents Make With Their Child's Safety Seat
Common Mistakes Parents Make With Their Child's Safety Seat
Guest(s):Benjamin Hoffman MD FAAP
Topic:Car Seat Safety
Topic Info:One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. But with so many ...
Original Air Date:2 / 22 / 2012
Helping Children Cope With Stress and Adversity Featured
Carpooling and Booster Seats: A National Survey of Parents
Carpooling and Booster Seats: A National Survey of Parents
Guest(s):Michelle L. Macy, MD, MS
Topic:Carpooling and Booster Seats
Topic Info:More than half of parents carpool children other than their own, but they do not always use boosters for children who usually use one, according to the study “Carpooling and Booster Seats: A National Survey of Parents” in the February 2012 Pediatrics ...
Original Air Date:2 / 8 / 2012
Can Being Teased Increase Childhood Obesity? Popular
Can Being Teased Increase Childhood Obesity?
Guest(s):Jacob E. Barkley, Ph.D
Topic:Children and Physical Activity
Topic Info:In a small study, researchers found that children who are ostracized, even for a brief period, are significantly more likely to choose sedentary activities over physical activity. Jacob E. Barkley, Ph.D lead author of this study comes on the show to discu ...
Original Air Date:2 / 8 / 2012
Prevention of Burns in Children Featured
Treatment of Burns in Children
Treatment of Burns in Children
Guest(s):Dr. Alison Tothy
Topic:Prevention and Treatment of Burns in Children
Topic Info:There are many different causes of serious burns in children, including sunburn, hot-water scalds, and those due to fire, electrical contact, or chemicals. All of these can cause permanent injury and scarring to the skin. Alison S. Tothy, M.D. Medical Dir ...
Original Air Date:2 / 8 / 2012
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Protecting Children From Cold and Frostbite Featured
Keeping Children Safe During Winter Sports
Keeping Children Safe During Winter Sports
Guest(s):Dr. Anita Chandra M.D.
Topic:Winter Safety for Children
Topic Info:Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. Dr. Anita Chandra M.D. comes on the show to discuss keeping our chi ...
Original Air Date:2 / 1 / 2012
The Difference Between a Sore Throat, Strep and Tonsillitis Featured Popular
Coping with Childhood Ear Infections Featured Popular
Commonsense Ways to Prevent Spreading Colds and Flu
Commonsense Ways to Prevent Spreading Colds and Flu
Guest(s):Jean Grabeel
Topic:Colds & Common Sense
Topic Info:Registered nurse Jean Grabeel talks about her best practices for keeping colds and flu at bay, starting with an understanding the 70% of these viral infections happen outside the so-called cold and flu season.
Original Air Date:1 / 27 / 2012
Sports Success Rx! Your Child's Prescription for the Best Experience
Sports Success Rx! Your Child's Prescription for the Best Experience
Guest(s):Dr. Paul Stricker, MD, FAAP
Topic:Motor Skills and Sports Skills in Children
Topic Info:Dr. Paul Stricker, MD, FAAP, pediatric sports medicine specialist, comes on the show to discuss how children can master basic fundamental skills such as running, skipping, kicking, jumping, hopping, catching, and throwing, and how mastering those basic ...
Original Air Date:1 / 25 / 2012
How Parents Can Encourage Childrens Sports Growth and Accomplishment Featured
Eczema, Rashes and Skin Problems in Children
Eczema, Rashes and Skin Problems in Children
Guest(s):Dr. Nanette Silverberg, MD, FAAD, FAAP
Topic:Pediatric Skin Conditions
Topic Info:Dr. Nanette Silverberg, a pediatric dermatologist, comes on the show to discuss eczema, rashes and other common skin problems of children.
Original Air Date:1 / 25 / 2012
Acne and Common Skin Problems of Adolescents Featured
"Mommy Calls" — The Most Common Questions Pediatricians Get From Parents.
"Mommy Calls" — The Most Common Questions Pediatricians Get From Parents.
Guest(s):Tanya Remer Altmann, MD
Topic:Your Pediatric Questions Answered
Topic Info:Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann M.D., best-selling author, parenting expert and media spokesperson comes on the show to answer the most common questions Pediatricians get from their patients. Don't miss this entertaining and very informative show.
Original Air Date:1 / 18 / 2012
When Do You Call The Pediatrician?
When Do You Call The Pediatrician?
Guest(s):Tanya Remer Altmann, MD
Topic:Your Pediatric Questions Answered
Topic Info:Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann M.D., best-selling author, parenting expert and media spokesperson comes on the show to answer the most common questions Pediatricians get from their patients. Don't miss this entertaining and very informative show.
Original Air Date:1 / 18 / 2012
Childhood Obesity and Overweight Teens Featured Popular
Healthy Nutrition For The Whole Family Featured
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