Raising Kids in a Screen-Filled World with Alyssa Cohen, MD, MSc
This episode is for families who want to foster healthy relationships with digital devices. Dr. Alyssa Cohen, a pediatrician and health services researcher at Lurie Children's, explains the positive and negative impact media may have on child development, offering practical strategies for balancing screen use in the daily lives of families. Dr. Cohen also explains why not all screen time is created equal and offers practical tips for setting boundaries and building healthy habits.
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Keeping Young Athletes Safe and Strong with Sigi Wolf, MD
More than half of school aged kids in the U.S.report playing on a sports team or taking sports related lessons in the past year and experts agree that youth sports not only help get kids physical activity, but can have a variety of psychological, social, and academic benefits. One downside is the potential injuries that come with playing sports or just being an active kid on the playground. On this episode of Kids Wellness Matters, Dr. Sigi Wolf talks about preventing sports injuries and when to bring your own young athlete into the doctor's office for medical care.
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Building Better Bedtime Habits with Dr. Irina Trosman and Allison H. Clarke, PhD
Sleep is just as important to your child's development and well-being as a balanced diet and exercise. Yet, establishing healthy sleep habits can be a challenge at every age and stage of childhood. In this episode, two experts from the Sleep Medicine Center at Lurie Children's, Dr. Irina Trosman and Allison Clarke, PhD, talk about common sleep-related issues and also bust myths about good sleep practices, from the use of melatonin in kids to the usefulness of power naps. Listen in for steps you can take to help everyone in your home get a good night's sleep.
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Recognizing Eating Disorders in Children with Gregg Montalto, MD
Eating disorders have been on the rise in children and adolescents following the COVID-19 pandemic and the Eating Disorder Program at Lurie Children’s is equipped to offer comprehensive care that is practical and tailored to meet the needs of this population. In this episode, Dr. Gregg Montalto, a leader in the Eating Disorders Program, talks about the complexities of eating disorders, emphasizing their nature as brain disorders rather than behavioral choices, discusses different types of eating disorders, the importance of early recognition and intervention and the need for equitable treatment options.
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Building Confidence in Shy and Anxious Children
In this episode, Sara Budowsky, LCSW, a Lurie Children’s clinical social worker and psychotherapist in The Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, shares insights on differentiating between shyness and social anxiety, the types of fears children experience and supportive strategies to build confidence in young people. She also dives into the importance of validating children's feelings, breaking down fears into manageable steps and the role parents play in fostering emotional resilience.
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