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Obesity in Kids
Is your child overweight? How do you teach your children to live a healthy lifestyle? Dr. LeAnn Kridelbaugh, a pediatrician and physician nutrition specialist, discusses how kids and their families in the Dean Foods LEAN Families program at Children's learn about healthy eating and exercising as a family.
Ear Infections
What are the signs that your child has an ear infection? Does your child need to see a doctor? Dr. John McClay, a pediatric ENT specialist at Children's, discusses the symptoms and treatments for ear infections and "swimmer's ear" that may be causing your little one some discomfort this summer.
Kids and Sleep
Most parents of babies agree - they're tired of sleepless nights. But what's a weary mom or dad to do? Dr. John Herman, a sleep medicine specialist at Children's, suggests a few tips that may help your child sleep through the night.
Potty Training
Potty training can be a stressful rite of passage for kids and parents, alike. Dr. Pete Stavinoha, a child psychologist at Children's, offers advice on when and how to start training your little one.
Car Seat Safety
More than 80% of car seats are installed incorrectly, which means four out of five children are improperly restrained and at risk for injury. Watch as Claudia Romo, an injury prevention specialist and certified passenger safety technician at Children's, demonstrates how to select the right seat for your child and how to properly install an infant car seat.
Strep Throat in Kids
Is your child's sore throat strep? Does he need antibiotics? Or maybe she needs to have her tonsils taken out? Listen as Dr. John McClay, pediatric ENT specialist, talks about these common ENT issues.
Heart Problems and Sports
How susceptible is a seemingly healthy athlete to sudden cardiac issues? Watch as Dr. William Scott, pediatric cardiologist, talks about the incidence rate of sudden cardiac issues. Listen as he shares tips for parents and kids on how to stay hydrated and safe while exercising.
Type II Diabetes in Children
Dr. Jon Oden, an endocrinologist at Children's, says it's becoming more common for children to be diagnosed with Type II diabetes, a disease that used to be known as adult-onset diabetes. Find out why more children are showing symptoms of the disease and what you can do to prevent your child from a diabetes diagnosis.