There is no such thing as a healthy kid with poor oral hygiene. That’s why it’s so important to make taking care of your child’s dental health a priority – even before their first tooth comes in.

Find out everything you need to know regarding dental hygiene for kids by tuning into the latest episode of the Because They’re Kids podcast, where Anne Baum sits down with Deborah Campbell, DMD, dentist and Chair of Dental Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Kids are curious by nature, which is why keeping your child safe can feel like a full-time job. Oftentimes, it’s only when you’re in the comfort of your home that you feel like you can take a breath, knowing they’re completely safe. However, that’s not always the case.

While we tend to associate safety with areas in which we are most familiar, like our home, research shows that children are more likely to get injured at home than anywhere else. That’s where thoroughly childproofing your home comes into play.

Find out how you can turn your home into a safe haven for kids by tuning into the latest episode of the Because They’re Kids podcast, where Anne Baum sits down with Teresa Romano, MD, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital to discuss all things home safety.

Sometimes children may need additional support with developing certain skills. It’s important to remember each child’s journey is unique. While there are milestones that should be reached, it’s not uncommon for children to face challenges as they grow up.

As a parent, you know your child best. Knowing what issues to be on the lookout for can help you determine if your child would benefit from seeing a pediatric rehab specialist.

Learn about pediatric rehabilitation on the latest episode of the Because They’re Kids podcast, where Anne Baum talks about feeding disorders, speech and language delays and motor skills with Tyler Lawson, outpatient pediatric rehabilitation manager and speech-language pathologist, and Sarah Smith, outpatient pediatric rehabilitation physical therapist with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.

Chapters:

· 0:01 – Intro

· 1:04 – About pediatric rehab

· 1:52 – Common diagnoses

· 3:41 – Feeding disorders

· 5:41 – Resources for parents

· 6:16 – Helping your child if they have a feeding disorder

· 10:53 – Food avoidance in kids

· 12:33 – Common speech disorders

· 13:41 – How to know if your child needs support

· 14:43 – Motor skill milestones

· 18:43 – Red flags in physical development

· 20:43 – Programs offered at the Children’s Hospital

· 23:00 – Gross vs. fine motor skills

· 27:30 – How to know when speech or language support is needed

· 29:34 – Tips for improving speech

· 33:44 – About pediatric group therapy

· 36:23 – Advice for parents

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