Kids Health Info

The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
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Kids Health Info

Based on the hugely popular RCH Kids Health Info fact sheets, the Kids Health Info podcast explores common topics and concerns with experts in children's health from The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. To view the Kids Health Info fact sheets visit: www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/

  1. Bonus episode: Healthy sleep habits

    FEB 12 · BONUS

    Bonus episode: Healthy sleep habits

    A healthy night’s sleep is key to a child’s overall health and wellbeing, but what can parents do to help make that happen? In this bonus episode of the Kids Health Info Podcast, your host Dr Anthea Rhodes, paediatrician and Director of the National Child Health Poll chats to Dr Moya Vandeleur, respiratory and sleep paediatrician. Dr Moya offers advice for parents on how to create healthy sleep habits in their homes and delves into some of the findings from the Royal Children’s Hospital National Child Health Poll.   The National Child Health Poll surveyed more than 1,600 Australian parents of school-aged children (5-17 years) about their beliefs regarding sleep and their child’s sleep habits and common bedtime myths. These findings have helped guide the inclusion of advice within this episode.    The National Child Health Poll and Kids Health Info are funded thanks to the support of the Good Friday Appeal.  Explore our fact sheets on sleep here:   Kids Health Info : Sleep problems - children and teens  Kids Health Info : Sleep problems - babies and toddlers

    12 min
  2. Pain and pain relief

    12/14/2022

    Pain and pain relief

    Finding the cause of pain in children and what to do about it can be one of the trickiest things for parents to manage. In this episode, Anthea is joined by Dr Nadine Sharples from the Emergency Department at The Royal Children's Hospital to share lots of practical advice on pain and pain relief in kids.  For more information RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - pain relief for children Victorian Poisons Information Centre RCH Kids Health Info Podcast - Head injuries RCH Kids Health Info Podcast - Viruses and fevers RCH Kids Health Info Podcast - Headaches and tummy aches

    11 min
  3. Hand, foot and mouth disease

    12/06/2022

    Hand, foot and mouth disease

    Hand, foot and mouth disease is one of those things that seems to always be "going around". In fact, it's one of our most asked about topics. In this episode, Lexi speaks with Dr Gabrielle Haeusler, an infectious diseases specialist, to understand the signs of HFMD and discuss some prevention and treatment strategies. Click here to read our RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet on Hand, foot and mouth disease.

    12 min
  4. Type 1 diabetes

    09/19/2022

    Type 1 diabetes

    When a child is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, it has a profound impact on their life and family. Diabetes requires strict management every single day. Added to that burden is the confusion and misunderstanding that others might have about the disease and its cause. In this episode, Margie and Lexi are joined by Professor Fergus Cameron, Director of Endocrinology and Diabetes at The Royal Children's Hospital, and Sarah, whose son Finn was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 15 months of age. Together they explore the medical aspects of Type 1 diabetes, what it means for children getting on with learning, play and life, and what the future holds with advances in diabetes management.  For more information, including the warning signs of diabetes in children, please see our Kids Health Info fact sheet on diabetes. The Royal Children's Hospital has a dedicated website for children and families living with diabetes. You can also learn more about living with diabetes at the Diabetes Victoria website.

    30 min
  5. Chronic fatigue syndrome

    08/11/2022

    Chronic fatigue syndrome

    Growing up can be tiring work. But what's the difference between general tiredness in children and young people, and relentless fatigue that turns the simplest things into a challenge? Dr Lexi Frydenberg is joined Dr Colette Reveley, a paediatrician in the Department of Adolescent Medicine at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, to unpack the mysteries of chronic fatigue syndrome. They chat about typical symptoms and how chronic fatigue is diagnosed. They also provide advice about the management of chronic fatigue syndrome and where parents can go for help. For more information and support, see: RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Emerge Australia

    29 min
  6. Winter and viruses

    07/27/2022

    Winter and viruses

    Ah-choo! It feels like children everywhere are coughing and sneezing their way through this winter. So is it worse than usual? And what is 'RSV'? In this episode, Anthea and Margie are joined by paediatrician Dr Suzanne Boyce to chat about the most common respiratory viruses going around. They talk through the symptoms of COVID-19, RSV and flu, how to know when to seek help and the best ways to stop children from getting sick in the first place. Helpful resources RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Influenza (the flu) RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Bronchiolitis RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Coronavirus COVID-19 RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Cough RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Croup RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - Fever in children RCH Kids Health Info podcast - Viruses and fevers, why do kids get sick so often? RCH Kids Health Info podcast - Cough, croup and wheeze GP respiratory clinics (Victoria, Australia)

    17 min
  7. Fussy eaters

    07/18/2022

    Fussy eaters

    Mealtimes can be a stressful experience when you've got a little person who pushes away their plate. Especially when you've put a lot of effort into a wholesome meal or the rest of the family is ready to eat. In this episode, Lexi and Anthea are joined by special guest Dr Kathleen McGrath, a paediatric gastroenterologist with a special interest in child nutrition. Together they pick though the common reasons for fussy eating, whether there's a health risk if your child doesn't seem to be eating enough, what you can do to get them enjoying more foods, and where to get help if you're worried that things aren't improving. Helpful resources: RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet: Nutrition babies and toddlers Raising Children Network - healthy eating habits RCH National Child Health Poll - Ready made baby foods: Do parents know the facts?

    27 min
  8. Sidelined by sports injuries

    06/23/2022

    Sidelined by sports injuries

    As more children return to fields, courts and ovals around the country, common sports injuries and accidents are on the rise. What is the best first aid for sports injuries and how do you know when to go to emergency? Margie and Anthea are joined by Dr Peter Barnett, an emergency doctor at the RCH with an interest in sports medicine and Greg Cull, a physiotherapist at the RCH, to chat about managing sports injuries and supporting children to get safely back to all-important physical activity. Helpful resources: RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - ankle sprains RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - head injury Kids Health Info Podcast episode - Was that bump a head injury? RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - fractures RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - mouth injuries Kids Health Info Podcast episode - Brushing up on healthy teeth Raising Children Network: RICER first aid for sprains, strains and fractures

    21 min
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About

Based on the hugely popular RCH Kids Health Info fact sheets, the Kids Health Info podcast explores common topics and concerns with experts in children's health from The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Kids Health Info is funded thanks to the support of The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. To view the Kids Health Info fact sheets visit: www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/

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  • Creator
    The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne

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