Just Kids Health

Just Kids Health
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
Just Kids Health

To improve the life of every child: At Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, this is our mission — and it’s the heart of everything we do. As the region’s pediatric healthcare leader, we’re dedicated to exceptional clinical care, research, education, and advocacy. Whether we’re providing care for critically ill children or championing child-centered legislation, we strive to improve the lives of children, families, and entire communities. Children’s Hospital & Medical Center is the only full-service, pediatric healthcare center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond.

Episodes

  1. How to Improve Communication

    07/22/2021

    How to Improve Communication

    A healthy parent-child relationship provides the foundation for a child’s physical, emotional and social development. How can parents nurture trust and respect and build a positive relationship with kids?

    9 min
  2. Big Feelings - Helping Kids Navigate Their Emotions

    07/08/2021

    Big Feelings - Helping Kids Navigate Their Emotions

    As children’s brains are developing, they may not be able to handle their emotions effectively without the assistance of parents. Parents can serve as emotional coach to help children develop the intelligence to recognize emotion, identify and name emotion and to manage those emotions in a way that is adaptive and to feel empathy for others.

    14 min
  3. Talking to your Child or Teen about Sex

    06/24/2021

    Talking to your Child or Teen about Sex

    Sex education is not the easiest conversation to have with your kids but it’s important for your child to learn it from you. It’s never too young to begin the conversation; this podcast will offer suggestions on age-appropriate topics and information.

    16 min
  4. Navigating Screens & Social Media

    06/10/2021

    Navigating Screens & Social Media

    The pandemic has changed the way we internet. School, health appointments, even extra-curricular activities are happening online, kids are spending so much more screen time than parents would want them to. Experts says more kids are experiencing vision problems as a result, and some worry that a lack of face-to-face interactions may have detrimental effects on emotional health. How can parents address these issues?

    15 min
  5. Where Do I Go? Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Room?

    05/27/2021

    Where Do I Go? Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Room?

    When a child is unwell, sometimes it is hard for parents to determine if a run to the doctor’s office is necessary. In this episode, we will discuss with Dr. Shannon Godsil the top reasons parents should call or take their children to the doctor and when it is necessary to obtain a referral to see a specialist.

    11 min
  6. Baby's First Year

    05/13/2021

    Baby's First Year

    Developmental milestones are indicators of how much infants and children have grown. These milestones encompass physical, linguistic, social and emotional development and are different for each age range.

    11 min
  7. ADHD & ADD in Children

    04/29/2021

    ADHD & ADD in Children

    The American Psychiatric Association (APA) estimates that 5% of American children have ADHD. The average age to diagnose ADHD is 7 years old, but symptoms of the condition typically appear when a child is 3–6 years old. APA research also found that boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. In this episode, Dr. Akers will help parents understand what normal behaviors are and when parents may consider getting their children assessed for ADHD

    18 min
  8. Allergies in Children

    04/15/2021

    Allergies in Children

    Spring is in the air — you are sneezing, your eyes are itchy and watery, you have sinus headaches. But are seasonal allergies hereditary? How can you tell if your baby/toddler has seasonal allergies too?

    14 min
  9. Youth Sports Medicine

    04/01/2021

    Youth Sports Medicine

    With college basketball tournaments recently taking the national stage, we want to highlight the medical teams, particularly the sports medicine physicians, behind the scenes that work to prevent injuries and provide a healthy environment for all athletes. In this episode, we will discuss what a safe sports environment for children and young adults looks like and how sports medicine can prevent and manage injuries.

    15 min
  10. Bullying And Cyberbullying

    03/18/2021

    Bullying And Cyberbullying

    The National Institutes of Health recognizes bullying as a significant public health problem. In the social media era, harassment and intimidation take place both offline and on, which amplifies the severity of aggression and stress in children and their parents. This episode will help parents understand bullying behaviors and how to address signs of bullying and prevent it.

    16 min
  11. Ear Infections, Tubes & Tonsils

    03/04/2021

    Ear Infections, Tubes & Tonsils

    Ear, nose and throat conditions are primary reasons children visit the doctor’s office. This episode will explore some common ENT problems kids have and how they should be treated.

    14 min
  12. Fostering Self-Esteem in Children

    02/18/2021

    Fostering Self-Esteem in Children

    Children with positive self-esteem generally hold an optimistic outlook on life and are more resilient to challenges. How does self-esteem change as a child grows, and what can parents do to help their kids develop healthy self-esteem?

    18 min
  • 12 Episodes

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    About

    To improve the life of every child: At Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, this is our mission — and it’s the heart of everything we do. As the region’s pediatric healthcare leader, we’re dedicated to exceptional clinical care, research, education, and advocacy. Whether we’re providing care for critically ill children or championing child-centered legislation, we strive to improve the lives of children, families, and entire communities. Children’s Hospital & Medical Center is the only full-service, pediatric healthcare center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond.

    Information

    • Creator
      Just Kids Health
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2021
    • Episodes
      12
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © All rights reserved
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