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Sunscreen Explained: Tips for Parents

Sunscreen Explained: Tips for Parents

Learn sunscreen tips for kids from Dr. Kalyani Marathe, including types, application methods, and expert advice on keeping their skin safe in the sun.

By: Kalyani Marathe, MD | 0

Safety and Prevention

Be Cautious With Canned Look-Alike Beverages

Be Cautious With Canned Look-Alike Beverages

Canned look-alike beverages look like traditional drinks but could be harmful to children. Follow these tips to help keep your family safe.

By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0

Safety and Prevention

Fireworks Safety Tips

Fireworks Safety Tips

The safest option to enjoy fireworks is to watch a professional show. If you plan to set off at-home fireworks, follow these safety tips.

By: Wendy Pomerantz, MD | 0

Learning and Growing

How to Avoid the “Summer Slide”

How to Avoid the “Summer Slide”

Summer is great for kids to relax, but keeping their minds active prevents the “summer slide.” Learn ways to engage little learners at home, outdoors, or in the community.

By: Carissa Lloyd | 0

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Kindergarten Readiness – Preparing Little Learners

Kindergarten Readiness – Preparing Little Learners

Experts discuss kindergarten readiness post-pandemic, offering insights and tips for parents to support their child's early education journey

By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0

Safety and Prevention

A Parent’s Guide to Life Jackets

A Parent’s Guide to Life Jackets

As we gear up for family outings to the lake or beach, prioritizing safety is important. Learn how to keep your family safe in the water using life jackets.

By: Stephanie Lyons, CPST-I | 0

Fitness and Nutrition

Tips for Helping Babies Transition to Cow’s Milk

Tips for Helping Babies Transition to Cow’s Milk

Around 12 months of age is when babies should transition from breastmilk or formula to cow's milk. Read tips to help this transition.

By: Tamara Rhodes, RD, LD | 0

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Period Pointers: Guide to Menstrual Hygiene

Period Pointers: Guide to Menstrual Hygiene

Dr. Lesley Breech and Sharon Riley discuss periods, menstrual hygiene, and tips for a healthy experience in this empowering episode with host Kate Setter.

By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0

Is It A Big Deal When Kids Grind Their Teeth?

Is It A Big Deal When Kids Grind Their Teeth?

About 3 in 10 kids grind their teeth before the age of 5. Read to learn which childhood phases and conditions can make it more concerning.

By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 0

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Tick Talk: Lyme Disease in Kids

Tick Talk: Lyme Disease in Kids

Host Bo McMillan and Dr. Felicia Scaggs-Huang explore ticks, Lyme disease symptoms, and prevention tips to help protect your family and stay safe outdoors.

By: Felicia Scaggs Huang, MD, MSc | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums

Understanding and Help Managing Preschool Temper Tantrums

Understanding why preschool temper tantrums happen can help prevent and manage them. Read advice from one of our child psychologists.

By: Beverly H. Smolyansky, PhD | 2

Learning and Growing

Preparing Your Anxious Child for Sleepaway Camp

Preparing Your Anxious Child for Sleepaway Camp

Kids can be nervous about going to sleepaway camp for many reasons. Here are 10 ways you can help prepare your child for summer camp.

By: Aubrey Coates, PhD | 0

Rare and Complex Conditions

What Are Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction?

What Are Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction?

The gut and brain are so intricately linked that if communication is off, it can cause minor to life-altering symptoms for kids. Read more.

By: Kahleb Graham, MD | 2

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Understanding Tics and Tic Disorders

Understanding Tics and Tic Disorders

A pediatric neurologist explores childhood tics, how common they are, the misconceptions and the different types of tics.

By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0

Patient Family Experience

How to Support Kids Who Have a Sibling in the Hospital

How to Support Kids Who Have a Sibling in the Hospital

Use these strategies to support a child with a sibling in the hospital, and learn how our Child Life Specialists help with sibling support.

By: Jessica Altenberger, MS, CCLS | 0

Do Pre-Teens and Teens Need More Calcium?

Do Pre-Teens and Teens Need More Calcium?

The majority of teens aren't getting enough calcium, and they have the highest need of any age group. Read why and how they can get it.

By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0

How to Choose an Alternative Milk for Kids

How to Choose an Alternative Milk for Kids

Cow’s milk provides nutrients that kids need to grow, but not all of them can drink it. Read considerations for choosing an alternative milk.

By: Meghan McNeill, MS, RD, LD | 1

Safety and Prevention

Medication Disposal: What is the Safest Way to Get Rid of Unused and Expired Medicine?

Medication Disposal: What is the Safest Way to Get Rid of Unused and Expired Medicine?

It is important to dispose of unused and expired medicines safely to help avoid accidental exposures and to prevent teen drug abuse. Review four options to do this, as different medications may need different disposal procedures.

By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0

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Marijuana Edibles and Drug Disposal: How to Keep Kids Safe

Marijuana Edibles and Drug Disposal: How to Keep Kids Safe

In this episode of the Young & Healthy podcast… Host Bo McMillan sits down with with Dr. Shan Yin, Medical Director of the Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), to discuss how to keep children safe from marijuana edibles and how to properly store drugs – including prescription and over the counter medications – as well as dispose of

By: Shan Yin, MD | 0

Safety and Prevention

But First, Shades! How Kids Can View the Solar Eclipse Safely

But First, Shades! How Kids Can View the Solar Eclipse Safely

When viewing the solar eclipse with kids, it's important to protect their eyes from severe and permanent damage. Read 5 tips to do it safely:

By: Melissa Rice, OD, FAAO | 6

Fitness and Nutrition

5 Common Questions About Autism and Nutrition Deficiency

5 Common Questions About Autism and Nutrition Deficiency

It’s common for children with autism to have feeding challenges. Find answers to frequently asked questions and strategies to try at home.

By: Allison Ta, MD | 1

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Kids’ Gut Health: IBS vs. IBD

Kids’ Gut Health: IBS vs. IBD

Two pediatric gastroenterologists dive into a conversation that explores the differences between IBS and IBD in kids.

By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0

Child Development and Behavior

How to Determine if Thumb-Sucking is a Problem

How to Determine if Thumb-Sucking is a Problem

85-90% of kids suck their thumb or fingers at one point in their lives. A pediatric dentist explains when the habit becomes problematic.

By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 3

Safety and Prevention

Preventing Accidental Overdose: How to Safely Administer Medications to Kids

Preventing Accidental Overdose: How to Safely Administer Medications to Kids

Giving medications to kids can be challenging. Use these medication safety tips to help prevent accidental drug overdose in kids.

By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 2

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