Young & Healthy

Bedwetting: Practical Advice for Families

This week on the Young & Healthy podcast, we’re talking about bedwetting. It’s more common than you think, and we know it is hard for kids and parents alike. Dr. Bob DeFoor, a pediatric urologist, joins us to shed some light on the causes of bedwetting and how to distinguish between typical nighttime accidents and an issue that needs attention. Listen in as we explore actionable strategies for parents, including steering clear of the 4 C's – caffeine, carbonated drinks, citrus, and chocolate – known to trigger nighttime accidents. We also talk about pros and cons of several treatment options, like moisture alarms and medications. Bedwetting is a medical condition, and our aim is to assist you in navigating and understanding it. Join us for an insightful conversation on this common yet often misunderstood aspect of childhood. 
 
For more tips on managing bedwetting, please read: Bedwetting Solutions: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome It 

Mastering Second Semester of School

School is back in session! As Young & Healthy kicks off season 4, listen to school specialists Melissa Shafer and Willie Jonovski delve into the unique challenges and opportunities students have in the second half of the school year. From increased academic pressure to navigating social dynamics that cause school avoidance, we explore the factors that make the second half of the school year important. Our experts talk about managing stress, setting realistic SMART goals, and maintaining motivation when the initial excitement wears off. Tune in for an empowering conversation that combines empathy, expertise, and real-world solutions! 

A Holly Jolly Season Wrap Up

Do you hear what I hear? It’s time to wrap up and put a bow on Season 3 of the Young & Healthy podcast. On today’s episode, the whole podcast team is together to chat about their favorite episodes of the past year. The team also dives into a round of fun questions to share behind the scenes tidbits about the podcast and about each of the members of the team. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording this one! Happy Holidays and see you in January for Season 4! 
Resources: 
For a full catalog of the team’s favorite episodes, check out Young & Healthy | a podcast by Cincinnati Children’s (podbean.com)
If you would like to find out what your strengths are, take the survey at Login | VIA Institute (viacharacter.org)

Anaphylaxis: Stay Prepared, Save A Life

Anaphylaxis, or a severe allergic reaction, is the stuff parents’ nightmares are made of. Seeing someone experience an anaphylactic reaction can be scary, but Dr. Tim Dribin advises that by staying prepared and knowing what to look for, you could save the life of someone experiencing this type of reaction.  
Today on the Young & Healthy podcast, we talk to Dr. Dribin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, and anaphylaxis expert. He and our host Kate Setter discuss myths and misunderstandings about anaphylaxis, the common triggers of anaphylactic reactions, symptoms to be aware of, and the importance of seeing an allergist. They also talk extensively about epinephrine injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, which are the first line of defense for a severe allergic reaction and a necessary prescription to have on hand for kids who have allergies. Be sure to check out the chapter markers to navigate to specific points of the episode.   

Diet Culture and Its Impact on Children

Dieting – people have been doing it for generations. Perhaps someone is dieting in your house right now. But have you paused lately to think about how exposure to diet culture or talk of dieting could be impacting your children? Today, on the Young & Healthy podcast, Dr. Jessica Lin and Dr. Sanita Ley sit down with us to discuss the impact of dieting and how other people’s opinions can have a negative impact on kids and adolescents. They bust myths, such as eating disorders are not specific to one body type and the influence of dieting affects kids of all ages, cultural backgrounds and genders. We learn how fitness guidelines and recommendations from influencers are not always safe and the long-term impact diet culture can have on a child’s relationship with food. Jessica and Sanita talk to us about how eating foods you like in moderation is good for you and so is having carbs and fats. After today’s episode, we hope listeners have quality information and feel empowered to find a value-based approach to healthy movements and foods and some ideas for what that can look like for you and your family.  
Resources:
For more information on resources available at Cincinnati Children's, visit Eating Disorders | Cincinnati Children's (cincinnatichildrens.org) 
For a guide to good, healthy eating, visit MyPlate.
For resources to help stop bullying, visit StopBullying.gov
For general guidelines for nutrition, visit the Center for Young Women's Health and Young Men's Health