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.
HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is a podcast series that answers parents’ most common questions about raising healthy and happy kids. Hear about useful health information, parenting tips, complex cases, and more from our pediatricians and specialists who are part of one of the few health care systems in the country exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers.
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Episodes (38)
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.
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.
HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
en-GBDecember 14, 2023
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 from accidents at home.
Head Lice Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Patty Sabey leads a discussion focusing on the causes and treatments for head lice.
HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
en-GBOctober 13, 2023
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.
HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
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Back-to-School Immunizations
Pediatrician Paula Tamashiro Tairaku leads a discussion focusing on back-to-school immunizations.
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HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
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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.HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
en-GBOctober 31, 2022
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.HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
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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.HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
en-GBAugust 16, 2022
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.UNPUBLISHED PCR-Preguntas frecuentes sobre la vacuna antigripal
La Dra. Sylvia Espinoza responde preguntas frecuentes sobre la vacuna antigripalKids' 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.