Kids Health Cast
Kids & Family
About
Every parent wants what’s best for their children – but in the age of the internet, it can be difficult to navigate what is actually fact-based or pure speculation. Cut through the noise with Kids Health Cast featuring Weill Cornell Medicine’s expert physicians and researchers discussing a wide range of health topics, providing information on the latest medical science. Finally, a podcast to help you make informed choices for your family’s health and wellness, Listen below.
Episodes
- A Family's Journey Through Seizures and Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
In this panel discussion, Dr. Caitlin Hoffman speaks with Jennifer O'Connor on her daughter Claire's experiences with seizures and how she was treated through epilepsy surgery. Dr. Hoffman provides an initial overview of the complexities o…
- Pediatric Diabetes Prevention
Elizabeth Gunkle, C.P.N.P., discusses ways to help prevent diabetes in children. She provides an overview of the risk factors for type 1 diabetes and the importance of screening for children. She shares the latest groundbreaking research a…
- Biliary Atresia
Drs. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe and Adriana Perez discuss biliary atresia, a serious life-threatening liver disease that affects approximately one in 10,000 children. The doctors discuss the symptoms to look out for in newborns and why timely…
- Newborn Jaundice
Dr. Matthew Deng discusses the prevalence of jaundice in newborns. He explains what the condition is and why it occurs commonly in babies. He highlights when parents should be concerned, including recognizing the signs and monitoring your…
- Selective Mutism
Dr. Lauren Webb discusses selective mutism, an often misunderstood childhood anxiety disorder. She shares critical insights on how it manifests, the age of onset, and the importance of early intervention with effective treatment options. S…
- Seizures and Epilepsy in Children
Dr. Asim Mohammad Shahid discusses seizures and epilepsy that can impact children. He goes over febrile seizures, their causes, and addresses the misconceptions surrounding its occurrence related to vaccinations. He provides an overview of…
- Understanding OCD in Children
Dr. Lauren Webb discusses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children. She sheds light on the symptoms to watch for; including the differences between typical child behavior and common attributes of OCD. She also gives advices on when…
- Here's What We Know – World Polio Day
Dr. Hannah Wunsch gives a deep dive into the public health issue of polio, including its history and resurgence worldwide. She explores how the disease still affects children today, available treatment options, and preventive measures to e…
- Temper Tantrums
Dr. Lauren Webb explains to parents the topic of temper tantrums. She breaks down the underlying causes, including the triggers for these emotional outbursts in children. She helps adults understand and manage these episodes in their kids…
- Pediatric Robotic Surgery
Dr. Mollie R. Freedman-Weiss explains the intricacies and advantages of pediatric robotic surgery. She highlights this cutting-edge technology, which offers better precision and faster recovery times for our youngest patients. Discover how…
- Supporting Your Teen's Mental Health
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu discusses the rising trends of anxiety and mental health disorders among teenagers. She highlights the practical and engaging strategies that parents can utilize to support their te…
- Vulvar Care For Children and Adolescents
Dr. Aimee Morrison highlights the importance of vulvar care for children and adolescents. She discusses the signs, symptoms, and normal changes associated with vaginal health through the life stages. She provides parents with guidance and…
- Strep Throat
Dr. Brittany Sakhno gives an overview of what parents should know about identifying strep throat in their children. She reviews the common symptoms and complications related to streptococcal pharyngitis. She compares the distinguishing cha…
- Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program
Dr. Corinne Catarozoli highlights the Pediatric Mental Health Integration Program (PMHIP) at Weill Cornell Medicine. PMHIP integrates behavioral and mental health care into medical settings to improve the health and well-being of our patie…
- Adolescent Mental Health: Risk and Resilience During Teenage Development
This special episode comes from On the Mind, the official podcast from the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry. To further our understanding of youth mental health, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher is joined by Dr. Francis Lee, who des…
- Fetal Care Center
Drs. Jessica Scholl and Ericalyn Kasdorf give an overview of the services offered at the Fetal Care Center. They discuss the multidisciplinary coordinated care approach to high-risk complex pregnancies. The center also features an onsite l…
- Motor Skills in Child Development
Michelle Mikhno, M.D. discusses developmental milestones for motor skills in children. She defines fine and gross motor skills and the age-appropriate milestones that parents should expect as their kids grow. While each child is different,…
- Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV)
Christine Salvatore M.D. discusses what parents should know about the new universal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). She discusses what parents should know about CMV in newborns. While there is no CMV vaccine currently avai…
- National Infant Immunization Week
Dr. Sean Cullen discusses what parents should know about vaccination guidance for young children during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). He gives an overview of the history of vaccine development and advocates for their safety and…
- Overview of Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Sallie Permar gives an overview of the specialties and services for families within the Department of Pediatrics. She shares how the department is committed to providing exceptional family-centered care and support for patients, cuttin…
- Keeping Your Child's Heart Healthy
Dr. Amanda Lin discusses what parents should know about keeping their child's heart healthy. She gives guidance around nutrition and exercise that the whole family can use to prevent cardiovascular diseases. She reviews the importance of o…
- Changes During Puberty
Dr. Chandrika Sridharamurthy discusses what parents and patients should know about the changes that happen in puberty. She goes over the physical and emotional changes that can happen for boys and girls. She highlights how parents can supp…
- Preventing Choking Hazards
Dr. Elizabeth K. Flowers discusses what parents should know about preventing choking hazards in children. She advises on ways to prevent obstruction in the windpipe, including avoiding common food items and objects that can cause choking.…
- Bedwetting
Denise Galan, C.P.N.P. discusses what parents should know about managing bedwetting. She goes over the factors that can lead to nocturnal enuresis like familial history. She also reviews how the common condition can be treated through beha…
- Runny Nose (Rhinorrhea)
Nicolina Wawrin, M.D. discuss causes and treatments for runny noses. She goes over the differences between virus and bacterial infections and cold vs covid. She gives advice on what parents should do if they notice mucus and when to contac…
- Over-The-Counter Medications for Children
Nikhil Menon, M.D. discusses what parents should know about Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications for children. He reviews the different OTC medicines available and their uses for treating various illnesses. He gives his best advice on admini…
- Contraception
Julia Cron, M.D., FACOG discusses what parents and patients should know about contraception. She discusses the birth control pill and other tried and true methods of contraceptive options. She reviews the importance of long-acting, reversi…
- Special Episode – On Youth Anxiety
This special episode on Youth Anxiety comes from On the Mind, the official podcast from the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher and Dr. Angela Chiu explore the causes of anxiety within children an…
- Managing Back to School Anxiety for Children and Families
Andrea Beth Temkin, Psy.D. discusses what parents and children should know about managing back-to-school anxiety. She shares tactical things your family can do during the summer to get ahead of returning to school, including establishing r…
- Well-Child Visits
Dr. Corey Wasserman discusses what parents and patients should know about annual pediatric well visits. She describes the importance of preventative care for infants, toddlers, and children. She goes over the screenings, tests, shots, vacc…
- Breastfeeding
Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what expecting and new parents should know about breastfeeding. She highlights overall health benefits of breastfeeding to both newborns and mothers, including the production of colostrum, the first form of b…
- Medical Care and Emotional Support for Transgender Youth
Julia Cron, M.D. discusses providing medical care and emotional support for transgender youth. She highlights the importance of delivering an evidence-based care approach when treating gender-diverse patients. She also discusses what medic…
- Introducing Solid Foods
Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what parents should know about introducing solid foods to their babies. She highlights the importance of head control, ahead of preparing a newborn for eating. She reviews the type of foods to start with and…
- Adolescent Reproductive Health
Julia Cron, M.D. discusses what parents and patients should know about adolescent reproductive health. She highlights the importance of healthcare providers delivering accurate evidence-based information to patients of all ages. She dispel…
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) Vaccines
Sallie Permar, M.D. and Karen Acker, M.D. discusses what parents should know about the pending approvals for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) vaccines. They track the trend of RSV cases before the COVID-19 pandemic and the recen…
- Helping Kids to Stay Hydrated
Isabel Reckson, R.D. discusses what parents should know about helping their kids stay hydrated. She discusses recommended amounts of water needed by age groups and the ways to tell if kids are dehydrated. She addresses the viral "WaterTok"…
- Helping Children Manage Anxiety
In this special iteration of Kids Health Cast, we are sharing this 2019 episode featuring Dr. Avital Falk and we go over what parents and kids should know about addressing and coping with anxiety. She discusses anxiety in children and how…
- Alcohol and Substance Use Among College-Age Students
Jonathan Avery, M.D. discusses what parents should know about alcohol and substance use among college students. He also discusses how recent drinking trends like BORGs or hard seltzers have been impacting college campuses. He discusses the…
- Eating Disorders
Suzanne Straebler, Ph.D., PMH-BC and Melissa Klein, Ph.D. discuss what patients should know about eating disorders. They highlight the common types of disordered eating, including Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, and how they can impa…
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Kalliope Tsirilakis, M.D. discusses what parents should know about Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). She shares common VOCs that could be present inside households and how the irritants can trigger asthma and allergies. She highlights the…
- Potty Training
Alison Austin, M.D. discusses what parents should know about potty training. She goes over the ways that adults can prepare for toileting of their toddlers and how to assess when their children may be ready. She also shares how to reassure…
- Treatment and Care for Children with Cancer
Alexander Chou, M.D. discusses his approaches to treating and caring for children with cancer. He reviews the genetic testing that would be available after a diagnosis and what parents should know about the high likelihood of curing pediat…
- Youth Depression and Anxiety
Andrea Beth Temkin, Psy.D. discusses what parents should know about youth depression and anxiety. She highlights the different types of depression, including episodes and disorders, as well the core symptoms to look out for. She reviews th…
- Bullying Prevention
Hannah Simon, M.D. discusses what parents should know about preventing bullying in children. She starts with defining what is considered bullying, both in-person and online, and the impacts of it on kids and families. She highlights the ef…
- Pediatric Constipation
Elaine Barfield, M.D. discusses what parents should know about addressing constipation issues in children. She notes the factors that may impact regularity and consistency, including issues of holding and signs of pain to look out for in k…
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Dr. Karen P. Acker discusses what to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV). She highlights the main symptoms of RSV and the differences between COVID-19, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. She also discusses why childre…
- Helping Your Kids Manage Holiday Stress
Dr. Shannon Bennett discusses how families can manage stress during the holidays. She reviews the common triggers during stressful periods and how parents can help their kids practice mindfulness. She also highlights how guardians can help…
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Infants and Children
Thomas Ciecierega, M.D. discusses what parents should know about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in infants and children. He discusses how reflux issues can affect younger patients and how specialists can diagnose and treat the cond…
- Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness
Daniel Bigman, M.D. discusses what parents should know about early childhood mental health development. He discusses environmental and psychosocial factors that can impact a child's development of anxiety, depression, and other disorders.…
- Infertility & Reproductive Health
Today's special episode of Kids Health Cast comes from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health. This conversation features Dr. Steven Spandorfer and we discuss what couples should know about addressing infertility as they beg…