Kids Considered™

Kids Considered™


Latest Episodes

Fruit Juice–Friend or Foe?
April 15, 2019

Everyone knows that fruit is good for you, so fruit juice must be too . . . right? Is fruit juice made out of pure fruit, or are there other ingredients of concern?

Is That A Concussion?–Sports Participation For Kids
April 01, 2019

With all the recent media attention surrounding the dangers of concussions in professional athletes, parents are appropriately reluctant to let their children play contact sports.

More Than The Baby Blues: Perinatal Depression
March 18, 2019

Pregnancy and new motherhood/fatherhood is expected to be an exciting and joyful time. But what is the impact of perinatal or postpartum depression?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
March 04, 2019

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood.

Child's Play For Healthy Brains & Social Skills
February 18, 2019

Play is vital to a child's development and promotes stable and nurturing relationships. The benefits of play also include practice at problem solving, collaboration and creativity.

Organic Food–Worth The Hype?
February 04, 2019

Organic food is increasingly popular, but is it healthier? It's generally more expensive, and sometimes harder to find. Is it worth the extra cost and effort to eat organics?

Skin-to-Skin Contact–Many Perks
January 21, 2019

Have you ever noticed how touch alone can instantly calm your baby? What are the known medical benefits of skin to skin contact in babies?

Screen Time–Growing Up in a Digital World
January 07, 2019

Kids may spend a lot of time on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. How much is too much for children looking at screens? Is an hour or two (or four or more) per day normal? Could it be harmful?

Tantrums!
December 24, 2018

Temper tantrums are stressful for children (and their parents). How common are tantrums? Are they normal? What sets them off? What can parents do during a tantrum? What can be done to prevent tantrums?

Vegetarian Diets
December 10, 2018

Are vegetarian diets healthy and safe for children? What are the risks? Which nutrients and vitamins do vegetarian children need to pay extra attention to? Should they be taking supplements?