Mayo Clinic Kids
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"Mayo Clinic Kids" draws on the latest pediatric research and recommendations to help you keep the kids in your life laughing and thriving. Join host Dr. Angela Mattke—a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and parent—as she tackles concerns for kids of all ages. Wondering about whether your kid should play football? Or how to talk to your kid about menstrual health? Dr. Mattke talks to leading health and wellness professionals about top-of-mind issues, so you can help your kids grow into healthy, happy adults.
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Recent Episodes
Learning to Love a Cleft Lip: Josie's Story
When Alicia and J.R. found out they were having Josie, they were thrilled. When they found out during an ultrasound that Josie had a cleft lip, they were terrified. But their journey with Josie and…
Why Is My Head Itchy? How to Soothe and Solve an Itchy Scalp
When you see your kid scratching their head, your gut instinct might be to grab head lice shampoo. But itching can mean tons of things, ranging from the superficial to the serious. So how do you…
How Do Babies Get Syphilis?
You might not be used to hearing "babies" and "syphilis" in the same sentence. But if you're trying to conceive, expecting, or have a young child, it should be on your radar. Because if a parent has…
Help, My Kid Won't Sleep!
Parents are acutely aware of the importance of a good night’s rest. Kids, on the other hand, sometimes need a little (or a lot of) convincing. So how do you know if your kid is sleeping well? And…
School Lunch: To Buy, or Not To Buy?
One meal can be a big deal. Kids need lunch to fuel their brains and bodies so they can learn and be social—and parents want to feel confident their kids are getting all those essential nutrients. So…
The Remarkable Science of Bone Marrow Transplants
For kids with blood diseases, bone marrow transplants can be an amazing tool for treatment — and sometimes, even a cure. Hopefully most of us will go through life never needing to know what a bone…
What If My Kid Won't Eat Vegetables?
When an infant starts experimenting with solid foods, their whole world expands. Like breast milk and formula, food is fuel for the body and a vehicle for love. But it is also a cornerstone of…
Is Screentime Bad for Kids' Eyes?
Screens are everywhere. And screens can do amazing things — but they aren’t amazing for your kids’ eyes. So when it comes to your kid, how do you know if screens are causing eye issues? And how do…
What Does a Fever Actually Mean?
If your kid has a fever, you’re in good company — with everyone. Fevers are the body’s natural way of fighting off bad things. But fevers can still bring up a lot of fears and questions. For example,…
Did COVID Put My Kid Behind?
The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard, but especially kids. During key periods of growth, their social lives screeched to a halt. They spent more time on screens and less time outside. Not to…
Why Is Iodine Important for My Health?
In the U.S., iodine is somewhat taken for granted. However, it’s an important thing to keep an eye on because globally, iodine deficiency, especially during pregnancy and the first few years of life,…
How Do Kids Grow?
Growth underscores pretty much all of childhood. There’s the fun side: watching kids get bigger, growing into new things and out of old ones. But then there’s the more complicated side: worrying kids…
How Do I Spot Disordered Eating? All About Adolescent Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can be tricky because they affect both physical and mental health. On top of that, the symptoms aren't always obvious. But diagnosing and treating them is really, really important.…
Does My Kid Have ADHD? All About Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD — attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder — is everywhere. Statistically, every classroom is likely to have a child with ADHD. So whether your kid has ADHD or not, it’s probably part of your…
Is It Okay If My Kid Eats Toothpaste? All About Baby Teeth
Teeth are so easy to take for granted. And they're the only part of your body that doesn’t fix itself! That's why dental care is so important — we only get two sets, and it’s our job to make sure…
How Can I Be a Supportive Adult? All About Teen Mental Health
Mental health is not “all in your head.” It's intertwined with physical health. And in 2021, nearly 1 in 3 students experienced poor mental health. So in this big, complicated world where…
What Should I Do If a Kid Is Having a Seizure? All About Epilepsy
When it comes to childhood epilepsy, no two seizures are exactly alike. Some seizures have the convulsive, jerking movements that most people think of when they imagine epilepsy. But other types of…
When Should I Teach My Kid About Periods? All about Kids' Menstrual Health
Roughly half the world's population will experience periods at some point in their life. Some people dread them. To others, they’re a rite of passage. And periods can range all over the place: light,…
Is It Worth the Risk? All About Sports Injuries
When it comes to sports, it’s all fun and games — literally — until someone sprains their ankle. Or gets a concussion. Or breaks a finger. We know kids need physical activity to be healthy, but how…
Who Should Be Worried About RSV?
Your kid is coughing, sneezing, and has a runny nose. So is it a cold, COVID, the flu, or RSV? This episode is all about RSV or respiratory syncytial virus. How do you tell it apart from other…
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Mayo Clinic Kids has published 21 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
Mayo Clinic Kids is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.
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