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 Specia...

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 ...

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-...

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 ...

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 g...

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 ...

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 h...

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 l...

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 ...

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...

What are the symptoms of ADHD? And what can parents do to support their children with ADHD?In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Tara Forcier delves into the signs, diagnosis process, treatments and co-morbidities of ADHD in children.

Illness and injury to children can cause panic in parents, but aren’t always cause for an urgent care or emergency room visit. Expert Guest: Dr. David Williams, founder of urgent-care network Medfast, joins the podcast to discuss the wa...

The coronavirus pandemic changed the world forever -- and pediatricians had a front-row seat to changing standards and best practices, including vaccine recommendations. In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Tara Forcier shares insight...

Discipline for children often has negative connotations -- but when broken down, it simply means teachable moments and structure, not punishment.In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Tara Forcier shares her insight into how applying expecta...

You do not have to be an expert on school subjects, or to have even been a great student yourself, to support your child's education. It really comes down to staying involved in their schoolwork and showing interest in what they are learning.

Much of the care during childhod is proactive, not reactive, including regular recommended checkups and milestones. How often should children visit their pediatricians -- and what other preventative expectations exist in childhood?In th...

Gun violence is prevalent in American society, so how can parents keep their children, and themselves, safe?In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Tara Forcier talks about responsible gun ownership, how children can stay safe at home and awa...

Mental health distress is high among American youth -- and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have made matters worse. Parents play an important role in recognizing mental health struggles in their children and finding ways to addre...

Anxiety and depression are two of the most-common mental health struggles of American kids and teens -- and can even be present simultaneously. What can parents do when symptoms arise?In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Tara Forcier share...

Lice. Ringworm. Warts. Pinworms Does your skin crawl when you hear the names of these common childhood illnesses? You're not alone -- and it's okay to not completely understand them or how your children contract them.In this episode, pe...

Substance abuse is a sensitive topic, but one that should be addressed in childhood. Knowing how to broach the topic can feel overwhelming but it's important to find the time to talk about drugs, alcohol and other addictions with your children,...

Sports involvement builds confidence, knowledge and physical fitness -- but it's also supposed to be fun for kids. Where is the healthy balance between discipline in sports and the pressure overwhelming kids?In this episode, pediatricia...

Does the amount of technology your kids access make you nervous? Are you worried about the effects of screen time? Do you want to know what the experts think about social media use for kids and teens?In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Ta...

Do you have questions about parenting? Childhood illnesses? How to talk to your kids about social media use, drug addiction and gun violence?Welcome to Are You Kid-ding Me?, the pediatric podcast for parents from Pediatrics in Brevard. ...