HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

What is IBD?

Dr. Jon Moses discusses the different types of inflammatory bowel diseases that present in young children and adolescents, how IBDs are different from the more commonly known IBS, and why it is important for patients to be seen at a comprehensive IBD and Celiac Disease Center like the one at Stanford Medicine Children's Health.

Be Sun Smart: How to Protect Your Child’s Skin

When you think of summer, sunny days with kids splashing in the water and teens lounging in the sun come to mind. While these idyllic times are great for making memories, they are also (unfortunately) great at causing sunburns and skin damage. Pediatrician Lauren Strelitz, MD, shares ways you can keep your family sun safe all year round.

Pediatrician Discusses Tummy Troubles in Children

As parents, we’re all too familiar with the dreaded words, “Mommy, I have a tummy ache!” Most of the time, it’s just a passing discomfort, but sometimes it can be a sign of a more serious issue. Pediatrician Joelle McConlogue, MD, explains what to look for and when to be concerned about your child’s tummy problems.

Helping Your Child Cope With Depression or Anxiety

Watching your child struggle with anxiety or depression is one of the hardest things a parent can experience. Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD offers ways to support your kids when they are dealing with mental health concerns. Any big changes in mood, behavior, or personality are all warning signs, Dr. More explained. Some things to watch out for: Moodiness; Trouble sleeping; Changing eating habits; Stomachache; Headache; Trouble focusing; Falling grades.

Practical Tips for Dealing with Bedwetting

The last day your child needs diapers is often cause for celebration in families. While your child may be able to stay dry during the day, for some, bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, can be a challenging issue for both children and parents. Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD, shares practical tips for parents dealing with this common concern.

Cold or Allergy: How to Tell the Difference

What’s the difference between a cold and allergies? Why is it important to distinguish between the two? How common are allergies? How are colds and allergies treated? How do the treatments differ? When should families seek medical help?

What is Autism?

In this episode, Dr. Sumit Sen will lead a discussion focusing on diagnosing and treating children with autism.

What is Croup and What Causes It?

In this episode, Dr. Farah Shahin will lead a discussion all about croup, what some of the main symptoms and causes are, and ways parents can take preventative measures to keep their kids healthy.

Does Your Child Have Strep Throat?

Do you think that your child may have strep throat? Pediatrician Katya Gerwein, MD, discusses how common strep is, what the symptoms are, how it is transmitted as well as how it is treated in a HealthTalks vodcast.

Kidproofing Your Home

The urge to protect your child develops long before they are born. While that instinct is natural, the tricky part is figuring out how to create a safe and secure environment at home. As babies grow and become more mobile, the need for babyproofing becomes more important. And, while you may have mastered the art of babyproofing in the early years, the safety needs of older children require a fresh perspective. Joelle McConlogue, MD, shares her expert advice for ways to protect your children fro...

Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise

In this episode, Dr. Dessi Zaharieva leads a discussion focusing on type 1 diabetes, and how diet, excercise, and lifestyle can help pateints manage their condition.

Head Lice Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

In this episode, Dr. Patty Sabey leads a discussion focusing on the causes and treatments for head lice.

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Children

Dr. Gianna Frazee leads a discussion focusing on separation anxiety in children, and what parents to can do help their children.

Back-to-School Immunizations

Pediatrician Paula Tamashiro Tairaku leads a discussion focusing on back-to-school immunizations.

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How and Why Kids Get Ear Infections

Dr. Jasmin Makar leads a discussion focusing on ear infections, specifically in young children.

Managing Your Teen's Acne

Just like school dances and football games, acne is a rite of passage that most children will experience as they approach adulthood. This can be a stressful time for both children and parents. Dr. More shares some tips for parents to help their children cope with acne.

Deciding Between a Doctor Visit, Urgent Care or Emergency Care

Your child is sick or injured. Do you go to the emergency room, an urgent care center, or the pediatrician's office? Lauren Strelitz, MD, of Stanford Medicine Children's Health sheds some light on the differences between the three to help you make the best decision for your child's health.

Avoiding Choking Hazards

According to the California Department of Public Health, choking is one of the primary causes of accidental injury and death in children. To help parents be proactive and ward off potential perils, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician Joelle McConlogue, MD, offers some expert tips for dealing with choking threats throughout the year.

How Sex-Related Differences Impact Sports Injuries

Join Dr. Arvind Balaji, pediatric sports medicine specialist, to learn more about how sports injuries, nutrition, hydration and training needs can all differ between boys and girls.

How to Improve My Child's Gut Health

In this episode, listen as Venus Kalami leads a discussion on children and their gut health, and ways parents can help, with both diet and non-diet factors.

Maximizing Language Development in Children with Hearing Loss

In this episode, listen as speech pathologist Rana Barghouty and pediatric audiologist Melissa Tribble lead an interactive discussion on how to help kids who have suffered hearing loss develop language skills.

Sports Injuries in Children

While team sports can be incredibly rewarding and character-building for kids, they also come with a risk of sports injuries like broken bones, sprains, and strains. The podcast will focus on how to prepare children for fall team sports, including the importance of a back-to-school physical and tips for minimizing the risk of sports injuries.

What to Do When Your Kid Gets a Nosebleed

Amina Ahmed, MD discusses what you need to know about nosebleeds in kids and what to do.

Caring for Your Child's Skin

Skin care isn’t just for grown-ups: Parents also need to be aware of their children’s skin health needs — and signs that they might need to enlist a medical professional’s help. Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD will discuss the basics of caring for children’s skin, as well as common skin issues like eczema and signs that it might be time to schedule an appointment with your child’s pediatrician.

Reading Food Labels

When it comes to nutrition, it can be hard to separate the health from the hype. The podcast will help demystify and debunk the nutritional terms commonly found on food labels to know what they mean, what to look for, and what you might want to avoid.

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Kids' Mental Health During Covid

Pediatrician Jody Ullom offers advice to better understand how the experience of living through a pandemic is affecting kids, how parents can spot potential issues, and what they can do to make things better.

How to Boost Your Child's Immunity This Cold and Flu Season

In this informative and empowering podcast, Dr. Jasmin Makar talks about how parents can boost their family's immunity, how to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms and COVID, and what to do if their child comes down with a virus.

Preventing and Treating ACL and Meniscus Tears in Young Athletes

ACL and meniscus injuries are on the rise among young athletes. Learn how to prevent and treat them from two pediatric sports medicine experts.

Keeping Female Athletes Healthy

Young female athletes have a unique set of medical needs. They are more likely to suffer from conditions including disordered eating, amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods) and low bone density. Female athletes with these conditions are at a higher risk of developing fractures and other sports injuries. In this podcast, pediatric sports medicine specialists Dr. Emily Kraus and Dr. Kevin Shea discuss how to keep female athletes healthy.

Race Against Time: Diagnosing Biliary Atresia

Dr. Leina Alrabadi discusses Biliary Atresia.

First Aid for Seizures

Dr. William Gallentine leads an in-depth discussion on epilepsy and the warning signs and precautions that can be taken when someone is having a seizure.

Understanding Vocal Cord Paralysis

Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan leads an in-depth discussion on vocal cord paralysis.

Understanding Aerodigestive Medicine

Dr. MyMy Buu and Dr. Douglas Sidell lead an in-depth discussion on Aerodigestive Medicine.

Staying Safe While Hiking with Kids

Dr. Julia Pederson discusses some helpful tips for keeping your children safe this summer while doing outdoor activities.

Yet to Bloom: Noisy Breathing and Laryngomalacia

Dr. Kara Meister discusses laryngomalacia and possible treatment options.

Fertility Preservation: Understanding Your Options

There are many reasons why people may choose to explore fertility services that would preserve their ability to have children in the future. Some women may choose to do so for personal reasons such as career advancement. Other individuals may deal with medical conditions such as cancer diagnosed during reproductive age, before they completed or even started to build their families. It is known that certain treatments like chemotherapy or radiation to the pelvis may result in the loss of abili...

Understanding an Epilepsy Diagnosis

Dr. Courtney Wusthoff leads a discussion on understanding epilepsy, from diagnosis to treatment.

What You Can Do About Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

The Importance of Raising Awareness About Celiac Disease

Venus Kalami, RD and  Nasha Khavari, MD lead a discussion on celiac disease.

CHD Talk with Stanford Psychologists

Having CHD or caring for someone with CHD is a long and hard journey. It is ok to not be okay sometimes. You are not alone and there is support when you need it. A Stanford Adult Congenital Heart Program cardiologist and two psychologists from Stanford Children’s Health and Stanford Health Care discuss adjustments that many CHD patients are experiencing and share their recommendations for when to get help, how to ask, what to ask for and what are the best ways to maintain good mental health.

Preventing and Understanding Food Allergies in Children

Dr. Nivedita More discusses food allergies in young children, ways to prevent food allergies from developing, and how to manage allergies and their symptoms.

The Importance of Good Sleep to Your Child's Health

Dr. Joelle McConlogue discusses the importance of sleep for children and strategies to help them get the rest they need.

Wellness Checks and Routine Vaccinations During the Pandemic

Dr. Jacob "Jake" Weatherly shares his insight on pediatric wellness checks and routine vaccinations during the pandemic.

The Pandemic's Impact on Teen Mental Health

Dr. Lauren Strelitz shares tips on healthy habits for coping with the pandemic.

COVID-19 and Influenza: A Q&A with Dr. Katya Gerwein

Pediatrician Dr. Katya Gerwein answers questions and discusses COVID-19 and Influenza.

The 2020 Version of Healthy Holiday Eating

Dr. Jami Zamyad & Dr. Venus Kalami share advice and tips on healthy holiday eating.

Managing Pediatric Headaches Do's and Dont's

Dr. Susy Jeng shares tips on managing pediatric headaches.