Young & Healthy

Vaping & E-Cigarettes: An Ongoing Health Concern for Our Youth

Vaping and e-cigarette use among adolescents is an ongoing health concern that has been labeled a global epidemic. In this week's episode, we discuss vapes and e-cigarettes with Dr. Sheila Goertemoeller who is a Pharmacist, Clinical Toxicologist and Drug Abuse Prevention Specialist. Our conversation includes the harmful effects of vaping, vaping regulations, tips for how parents can talk to their children about vaping, resources for families, and so much more.   
To learn more about the Drug and Poison Center, please visit Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center.  
For additional resources on how to talk to your teen about vaping and e-cigarettes please visit, Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents (surgeongeneral.gov) and Talk To Your Child About Vaping | American Lung Association.  
For more information on E-cigarette regulations, please visit E-cigarettes: Facts, stats and regulations (truthinitiative.org).  
For additional resources on a free and confidential way to quit vaping, please visit My Life My Quit - Ohio.   
 

A Breastfeeding Journey: Important Benefits; Where to Start; and Where to Turn if You Need Help

In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, Dr. Julie Ware, a physician in the Center for Breastfeeding Medicine, joins us to discuss breastfeeding. In this episode, we talk about the highs and lows of a mother’s breastfeeding journey, milk sharing, tips for new mothers, breastfeeding disparities, and so much more.  
For additional resources and to learn more, please visit the Center for Breastfeeding and Medicine.   
Learn more about World Breastfeeding Week, please visit World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. 
If you or someone you know has extra milk to donate, please visit Human Milk Banking Association of North America. 
For additional information on All Moms Empowered to Nurse (AMEN), please visit: https://amencincy.org/  
For additional breastfeeding resources, visit: US Breastfeeding Committee , American Academy of Pediatrics and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 
Ohio Statewide Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-888-588-3423 

COVID-19 Update: Current State of the Pandemic

Drs. Patty Manning and Bob Frenck join us to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the current state of the pandemic, masking for students in schools, vaccines for younger age groups and recommendations for families to keep kids safe as the 4th surge of the pandemic continues to grow.  
 
Click for frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines. 
For additional resources visit Coronavirus Resources for Families. 
Find child-specific COVID-19 public health data from the COVID Kids Project here: COVID-19 Cases Dashboard | The COVKID Project 
For more information on our vaccine clinics or to schedule a vaccination, visit https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/coronavirus-information/vaccines/schedule.  
 

Child Passenger Safety and How to Keep Kids Riding Safely at All Ages

This week on the podcast we are talking about car seats with certified Child Passenger Safety technician, Michelle Price. Join us as we discuss how to choose a car seat for your child, when to progress your child from rear facing, to front facing, to booster seat, and finally to front seat. We also bust some myths and talk about peer pressure, share resources families can use and so much more! 
To learn more about child passenger safety, please visit the Comprehensive Children’s Injury Center. 
Learn more about the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes program. 
To sign up for a virtual car seat check, please visit https://m.facebook.com/growingsafer/  
For more resources on child safety, please visit Safe Kids Worldwide. 

A Lifetime of Reading and How to Find Books Your Kids Will Love

This week on the podcast we are talking about books and the importance of reading to children from birth. Our guest, Tiana Henry, a literacy expert and children’s book enthusiast, shares her tips for how to find books your child will love, resources for free books to start your home library, school readiness and we even share some of our favorite books for kids! 
To learn more and sign up for imagination library, please visit https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/ .