126. Do Kids ACTUALLY Need a Multivitamin? + Social Media Use and Body Image Challenges with Dr. Wendy Hunter
Motherhood Meets Medicine
English - August 30, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsKids & Family Health & Fitness Medicine food doctor habits healthy medicine motherhood newborn parenting sleep Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
As parents, we often worry if our kids are getting their nutritional needs met, what supplements we should be giving them, and what to do about picky eating. We try to find the best multivitamins and sneak veggies into foods in hopes that we are helping our children be as healthy as possible. Wendy Hunter, MD is joining me to share some insight on some common questions and concerns parents have when it comes to nutrition and supplements for their children.
Wendy Hunter, MD was educated at Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and attended UC San Diego for pediatrics residency. She spent 10 years experiencing the fun and drama in the pediatric emergency department at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. Now as a primary care pediatrician she helps parents understand why their kids do the weird things they do and how to raise kids as cool as her own.
In today's episode, we discuss if children really need to be taking a multivitamin and how to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need. We are also discussing the research on elderberry and other supplements, melatonin dosing for children, how to teach kids about eating a wide array of foods, and so much more.
In this episode, we discuss:
If children really need to be taking a daily multivitamin
What the research says about the elderberry as a way to help prevent you from getting sick
When to take vitamin C and how it can help
What to look for when selecting a melatonin supplement
What to do when your child only eats certain foods
If you should sneak vegetables into foods if your child will not eat veggies
The importance of being aware of how we talk about foods around our children
What signs to look out for that may indicate your child has an eating disorder
The effects and impact of social media on children
Recommendations for how to help with constipation at different ages
How to help children who are still bedwetting at night
Resources:
The Pediatrician Next Door Podcast
Drwendyhunter.com
Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door
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As parents, we often worry if our kids are getting their nutritional needs met, what supplements we should be giving them, and what to do about picky eating. We try to find the best multivitamins and sneak veggies into foods in hopes that we are helping our children be as healthy as possible. Wendy Hunter, MD is joining me to share some insight on some common questions and concerns parents have when it comes to nutrition and supplements for their children.
Wendy Hunter, MD was educated at Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and attended UC San Diego for pediatrics residency. She spent 10 years experiencing the fun and drama in the pediatric emergency department at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. Now as a primary care pediatrician she helps parents understand why their kids do the weird things they do and how to raise kids as cool as her own.
In today's episode, we discuss if children really need to be taking a multivitamin and how to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need. We are also discussing the research on elderberry and other supplements, melatonin dosing for children, how to teach kids about eating a wide array of foods, and so much more.
In this episode, we discuss:
If children really need to be taking a daily multivitamin
What the research says about the elderberry as a way to help prevent you from getting sick
When to take vitamin C and how it can help
What to look for when selecting a melatonin supplement
What to do when your child only eats certain foods
If you should sneak vegetables into foods if your child will not eat veggies
The importance of being aware of how we talk about foods around our children
What signs to look out for that may indicate your child has an eating disorder
The effects and impact of social media on children
Recommendations for how to help with constipation at different ages
How to help children who are still bedwetting at night
Resources:
The Pediatrician Next Door Podcast
Drwendyhunter.com
Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door
Discount Codes From Our Sponsors:
Earth Breeze: Save 40% at www.earthbreeze.com/lynzy
Thrive Market: Get 30% off your first order + a free $60 gift: www.thrivemarket.com/lynzy
Connect with Lynzy:
Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine
Sign up for the weekly newsletter here
Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices