Kids Health Info
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Viruses and fevers: Why do kids get sick so often?
Kids Health Info
07/20/20 • 22 min
Viral illnesses, like the common cold, seem to happen all the time in children. Why do they get a runny nose so often? Is it a sign of a weak immune system?
Fever can be confusing for parents, too. What causes fever in children? Is it harming their body? When do you need to seek medical help?
Anthea and Lexi put Associate Professor Mike Starr, paediatrician and infectious diseases expert, in the hot seat to find out.
For more information, check out these RCH Kids Health Info fact sheets:
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Preview episode: Get to know your hosts
Kids Health Info
07/06/20 • 21 min
The Royal Children's Hospital Kids Health Info podcast is here! In our brand new podcast we'll be discussing common health issues and concerns in children and adolescents, with expert guests from the RCH.
Before we get into the health topics, we thought we should introduce the show's hosts: Margie Danchin, Lexi Frydenberg and Anthea Rhodes. In this get-to-know episode we put these three paediatricians on the spot to find out why they choose to work in children's health, share their experience of becoming mums, own up to some of their challenging moments as parents, and answer an all-important question: what's the one thing every child needs to thrive? Subscribe to keep up-to-date with future episodes, and if you need child health information at your fingertips, check out our popular Kids Health Info factsheets, at: www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/
What to do when the poo just doesn’t move
Kids Health Info
08/17/20 • 26 min
Constipation is common in kids, in fact 30 per cent of children will experience it. But what is the best way to treat it? In this episode Anthea and Lexi are joined by Associate Professor Sebastian King, surgeon and bowel specialist at the RCH to talk through how to recognise if it’s a problem, how you can treat it at home and bust some myths about whether laxatives or stimulants can make a bowel lazy.
You can view our RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet on constipation for more information.
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Headaches and tummy aches
Kids Health Info
11/10/20 • 25 min
Headaches and tummy aches are never fun, and when your child has one it's normal to be worried about the cause, or wonder how to stop the pain. In this episode Dr Amanda Stock from our Emergency Department talks about the physical and non-physical causes of headaches and tummy aches, how to treat them at home and what you should do if you think something is not quite right.
You can find more information about headaches and tummy aches on our Kids Health Information website.
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Why does my child still wet the bed?
Kids Health Info
08/03/20 • 25 min
In this episode Lexi and Margie are joined by Dr Susie Gibb, paediatrician and head of the continence service at the RCH, to find out why children wet the bed, where to go for help, and how families can overcome bedwetting.
You can view our RCH Kids Health Info bedwetting fact sheet for more information.
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Penis and foreskin care
Kids Health Info
09/14/20 • 21 min
Penis and foreskin care regularly tops the list of most visited RCH Kids Health Information fact sheets. In this episode, hosts and paediatricians Margie Danchin and Anthea Rhodes speak with Mike O'Brien, Chief of Surgery and Director of Urology at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Mike answers some of the common concerns that parents have and explains how boys should look after their penis. There's discussion on when treatment might be necessary and when to seek medical care. Plus, Mike answers common questions about circumcision.
You can read the Kids Health Information fact sheet on penis and foreskin care here.
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Nits, worms and other gross things kids get
Kids Health Info
09/28/20 • 25 min
Do you know the most effective ways to treat nits and lice, what causes school sores and if you can catch worms from your household pet? Hosts Anthea Rhodes and Lexi Frydenberg sat down with infectious diseases expert Dr Josh Osowicki to chat through all of the gross things kids seem to get, why they're so common and importantly, how you can treat them at home.
You can find further information on worms, school sores and ringworm on our Kids Health Information website. And check out the Better Health Channel website for information on head lice (nits).
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Common rashes and skin conditions in kids
Kids Health Info
10/13/20 • 26 min
Is my child’s eczema caused by allergies? Are molluscum contagious? What do you do if you think the rash is serious?
These questions and more are answered as hosts Dr Lexi Frydenberg and Dr Margie Danchin sit down with Associate Professor David Orchard, Director of Dermatology at the RCH.
You can find further information about eczema, molluscum, hives, rashes, hand, foot and mouth and slapped check on our Kids Health Info website.
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Late walkers and talkers
Kids Health Info
03/02/21 • 27 min
Is your child still not walking or talking? Are you worried this may be due an underlying problem? In this episode hosts Dr Margie Danchin and Dr Anthea Rhodes sit down with Associate Professor Gehan Roberts to understand how development varies in every single child and if there is an order in which development should occur. We also touch on myths around birth order and gender, and provide practical tips for parents on how they can support their child in reaching developmental milestones.
You can find more information about development and language development on the Raising Children Network. There is also a support page for parents on the Victorian Government website.
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COVID-19: What parents need to know
Kids Health Info
07/06/20 • 22 min
In this episode we're discussing COVID-19. What do parents need to watch for? When should children be tested? How can you prepare children for the test? Hosts Margie Danchin and Anthea Rhodes cover these topics and more with special guest Dr Sarah McNab, Director of General Medicine at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
Useful links:
Australians can stay informed about the latest COVID-19 information through the Australian Government Department of Health website.
Our Kids Health Info factsheet for supporting your child through COVID-19 has a range of information you might find useful.
Plus, the RCH has created some videos for both children and parents. They're available along with other COVID-19 information.
Just want the video that prepares children for a COVID-19 test? You can watch it online!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Kids Health Info have?
Kids Health Info currently has 47 episodes available.
What topics does Kids Health Info cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Kids Health Info?
The episode title 'Hand, foot and mouth disease' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Kids Health Info?
The average episode length on Kids Health Info is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Kids Health Info released?
Episodes of Kids Health Info are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Kids Health Info?
The first episode of Kids Health Info was released on Jul 6, 2020.
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