Young & Healthy

Kids and Gratitude – At Thanksgiving and Beyond

The holiday season is here and as Thanksgiving approaches, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Lynne Merk, a clinical psychologist here at Cincinnati Children’s, to talk about gratitude during the holidays and throughout year. Listen in as Dr. Merk shares how being grateful is good for health and happiness, as well as advice on how families can make gratitude a habit. We also share creative activities families can do this holiday season, modeling positive behavior, and talk about generosity’s role in fostering an attitude of gratitude.  
For additional resources on how to help children learn habits of gratitude, please visit: https://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/healthy-living/help-kids-learn-gratitude 

How to Talk to Kids About Disabilities and Prepare Them to Value Differences in People

This week on the podcast, Dr. Kara Ayers and Dr. Susan Wiley, faculty members in our Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, join us to talk about how parents can help their kids understand and learn about people who have disabilities. Listen in as Dr. Ayers and Dr. Wiley share their professional and personal experiences to describe how damaging stereotypes and certain words can be, how to ask respectful questions and help curious kids include others and learn that we all have differences. They also generously share additional resources that can help families who want to continue to learn and explore how they can be more inclusive, understanding and respectful.    
For more information on the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, please visit https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/d/developmental-behavioral   
For more information on the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, please visit https://www.ucucedd.org/   
To watch Scope’s End the Awkward videos, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/c/scopecharity/videos 

COVID-19 Update: Vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds

Drs. Patty Manning-Courtney and Bob Frenck join us to provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Join us as we answer parent questions about vaccine research, allergies and the vaccine, natural immunity, side effects and benefits of vaccination for children five and older.  
For more information on our vaccine clinics or to schedule a vaccination, visit https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/coronavirus-information/vaccines/schedule  
Click for frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines.   

Brace Yourself: A Conversation on Dental Health

This week on the podcast, we talk to pediatric dentists, Drs. Giulia Castrigano and Patrick Ruck on all things oral health. Tooth decay is the most common disease in children, but the good news is, it is also preventable. Join us to discuss when kids should see a pediatric dentist, when to start brushing and brushing techniques, tooth decay, dental trauma, and more. This episode is loaded with lots of information to help maintain the health of your kiddo's teeth!     
Additional Resources Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 

Bullying Basics: A Conversation for Parents

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property. This week’s episode discusses in-person bullying with Dr. Ryan Adams, PhD, Associate Professor. Our conversation includes the different types of bullying, the effects of bullying, what to do if your child is the bully, strategies that children can use if they witness bullying behavior, and so much more.    
Additional Resources: 
What to do When Your Child is the Bully 
Girls Guide to End Bullying 
Boys Guide to End Bullying  
For more facts about bullying, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/yv/Bullying-factsheet_508_1.pdf