Young & Healthy

Concussions, Kids and Contact Collision Sports

“When in doubt, sit them out.” Concussion symptoms in a young athlete should never be ignored. Dr. Kate Berz and Dr. Paul Gubanich are sports medicine specialists and concussion experts – they're on the podcast today to answer the questions that so many parents have about concussions and kids playing contact collision sports. We cover the role coaches play in identifying injuries, when a young athlete should see a doctor, the importance of rest after a concussion, helmets, and the important question of whether contact collision sports are worth the risk. If you have a young athlete – especially one who plays soccer, lacrosse or football – this is one you don’t want to miss! Check out the chapter markers for quick access to important sections in this episode. 
Brain Health and Wellness Center  

Infant Series: Positional Plagiocephaly and Torticollis

Do you think your baby has a flat spot on her head? Does it seem like he always lays his head to the same side when laying down? Your baby could have positional plagiocephaly or torticollis, or both! These conditions are common for infants and both concerns are worth seeing a doctor about. They are big words, but so much simpler than we realize. Torticollis is Latin for “twisted neck” and just means an infant may prefer twisting their head to one side or the other. Plagiocephaly is the flattening on an infant’s head due to repeated twisting and lying flat. In the second episode of the Young & Healthy infant series, Dawn Rothchild, advanced practice nurse in the division of plastic surgery and Dr. Amy Mischnick, pediatric physical therapist, join us to tell us more about these two conditions. We discuss causes, treatments, and prevention for both. Dawn and Amy also share how the two conditions can occur simultaneously and provide advice for next steps if you are concerned about your baby.   
 
Blog: 5 Must-Know Points About Infantile Torticollis (cincinnatichildrens.org)   

Adapt for Life: Helping Kids Learn Healthy Behaviors for Mental Health

Currently in the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 as well as ages 25-34. When adolescents and teens can recognize and understand how they are feeling they are better able to plan to help themselves or help a friend. On today’s episode of the Young & Healthy Podcast, we sit down to talk with Stacey Hoffman and Pete Mesrin about Adapt for Life, a mental wellness and suicide prevention program designed to help kids understand their own mental health and empower them to ask for help if they need it. Our guests explain the ADAPT framework which stands for Ask, Describe, Assess, Plan, and Talk and they explain how this framework helps students develop healthy behaviors and handle stress. Listen today for actionable steps you and your kids can carry forward from the ADAPT framework to support mental wellbeing and readiness to recognize if someone needs help. 
Resources: 
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 
Cincinnati Children’s Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC): 513-636-4124 
Adapt for Life: https://www.adaptforlife.org/  
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
1N5: 1N5 | Stop the Stigma. Start the Conversation. 

Music’s Superpower: The Benefits of Music for Kids

… are you ready for it? The Taylor Swift Eras Tour is making its way to Cincinnati next week. On this episode of Young and Healthy, music therapists Bethany Rice and Erin Seibert sit down to discuss all things music from the ways it promotes language development, to how it affects socialization and connection. We learn how playing an instrument is beneficial for the body and mind, and no, you do not have to be a professional to enjoy making music! We also learn about what music therapy is, who can benefit from it and musical tools parents and caregivers can incorporate into their everyday lives. You’ll be dancing like you’re made of “Starlight” after this episode.  
Resources:  
For more information on Cincinnati Children’s Creative Arts Therapies, please visit:  
Creative Arts Therapies at Cincinnati Children's (cincinnatichildrens.org) 
To find a music therapist to work with in your area, please visit: 
www.cbmt.org. 

Protecting Your Child’s Skin This Summer

The summer months are perfect for outdoor fun. Whether your family is playing at the pool, taking a camping trip or having a staycation in your backyard, you should aim to keep your child’s skin protected. On today’s episode of Young & Healthy, Dr. Jasmine Gray from Florence Primary Care discusses best practices to protect your skin from the sun, biting and stinging insects and what to do if you have an encounter with rash-causing, poisonous plants.  
Topic Timestamps: 
Sun Safety: 
1:14- Importance of taking precautions with skin in the summer. 
2:13- Ways to protect the skin from sunburn. 
4:15- Can children be too young for sunscreen? 
4:40- Appropriate SPF level to wear. 
6:52- Treatment for sunburn. 
8:36- When to see your PCP for sunburn. 
9:17- Sun poisoning and Heat Rash. 
Bug Bites: 
11:38- Types of bugs that can be problematic during the summer. 
12:22- How to protect kids from bugs. 
13:47- Ticks. 
14:43- Removing a tick. 
17:08- Mosquitos. 
19:43- Types of medicine to take for reactions. 
20:37-What to look for in a developing allergic reaction. 
22:53-Treatment for a sting that hurts (not an allergic reaction). 
24:23- Final advice for bug bites and stings. 
Poisonous Plants: 
25:24- Types of poisonous plants during summer. 
26:17- What does the rash from poison ivy or poison oak look like. 
27:15- Treatment for poison ivy and poison oak rash.  
29:33- Can rashes be spread from person to person? 
31:15- When to see your PCP for poison ivy or poison oak rash. 
31:45- How to prevent exposure to poisonous plants. 
32:20- Final thoughts