Are You Kid-ding Me?

Adequate and quality sleep is vital to the physical and mental health of children and there are ways to ensure your child is receiving the sleep they need, at every age.Expert Guest: On this episode, Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist Dr. Akinyemi Ajayi shares the most-common disorders and challenges he sees in children’s sleep and gives his best tips for sleep health.Like what y

There are developmentally-appropriate ways to start conversations with your kids about sex in order to keep them safe and healthy into adulthood.On this episode, pediatrician Dr. Tara Forcier shares the best ways to speak to kids about sex, from preschool through early adulthood. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Are You Kid-ding Me and leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen t

Navigating early childhood when it comes to safety starts with the basics for parents -- including childproofing, boundary-setting and honest conversations.Guest: Pediatrician Dr. Betty Cheney Kelly joins the podcast to share her tried-and-true tips for keeping kids safe in their early years -- and beyond. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Are You Kid-ding Me and leave us a 5-star r

Self-regulation in children can be difficult -- especially if underlying issues are an added challenge. Parents can work alongside healthcare experts to help their kids, though. Expert Guest: Dr. Caylee Banta joins the podcast to talk about the ways children can learn self-regulation and other insights from her occupational therapy expertise. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Are Y

In such polarizing times, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start discussing race and social justice with your children -- but it's more important than ever.Guest: Pediatrician Dr. Kimberly Dozier-Thornton joins the podcast to give actionable tips on discussing race in America with your kids.Like what you hear? Subscribe to Are You Kid-ding Me and leave us a 5-star rev

A large part of preparing children for an independent adulthood is financial literacy -- including conversations on budgeting, interest rates and credit cards.Dr. Tara Forcier gives parents financial literacy conversation starters with kids, including how to use real-world examples. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Are You Kid-ding Me and leave us a 5-star review wherever you liste

Preparing children for adulthood is the ultimate goal for parents -- and a multi-faceted approach that includes chores, time management and even unstructured time can help prep kids for their future adulthoods. Dr. Tara Forcier shares her best tips for teaching kids the skills of independence, including some examples from her own parenting. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Are You

Protecting children's vision and hearing matters for the lifetime of the child -- and parents can help establish healthy habits alongside their kids. In this episode, Dr. Tara Forcier discusses eye health in children and what signs to look for when it comes to needing a professional assessment. Expert guest: Elyssa McRae, Au.D. also joins the podcast to discuss ways that paren

Divorce and separation can cause a rift in communication between parents -- and navigating this with the best interest of the kids is important to healthy, effective co-parenting.Expert guest : Divorce attorney and mediator Joel Wilson joins the podcast to discuss his 25+ years helping families establish co-parenting strategies and courtesies that are successful.Like what you hear?

How do you know if your child has asthma? What should you do if you think your child is wheezing?In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Tara Forcier discusses the causes for wheezing and other difficulty breathing in children, and what parents should know about asthma in childhood. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Are You Kid-ding Me and leave us a 5-star review wherever you listen to p