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Podcasts
The following podcasts cover a range of pediatric health and wellness topics from CHOC experts. These are not meant to replace your child’s professional healthcare team, but rather, to supplement it by giving you helpful tips and tools all in one place.
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Children’s UV safety: What families should know
In this episode, we discuss the importance of UV safety and awareness for children. Dr. Maria Buethe, MD, PhD shares practical tips for protecting young skin from sun damage, building healthy sun-safe habits, and helping families understand the long-term impact of UV exposure.
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Car seat safety: What every parent needs to know
In this episode, car seat safety expert Jessica Lopez explains choosing the right seat, transitions and common mistakes to keep kids safe.
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Summer activity planning
In this episode, Personal Service Coordinator Marta Ramos shares how to choose summer activities that support kids’ well-being and balance structure.
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What is Culinary Medicine? How Food Can Support Long-Term Wellness.
In this episode, Dr. Ashish Chogle and Kristin Feiler discuss the Culinary Medicine program at Rady Children’s Health Orange County. Learn how food can be a powerful tool in improving your child’s health and well-being.
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Stress-free kids: Simple activities to help your child relax and thrive
In this episode, learn simple activities to help your child relax, including breathing, mindfulness and creative movement.
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Helping kids and teens handle rejection
In this episode, learn expert tips for helping kids and teens handle rejection, build resilience and support healthy self-esteem.
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Childhood vaccines: The key to a healthy future
In this episode, Dr. Eric Ball sheds light on the serious illnesses that childhood vaccines protect against.
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Bowel management
In this episode, a pediatric surgeon and nurse practitioner explain bowel management for children, offering hope, treatment options, and support for families facing chronic constipation or incontinence.
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Tips for talking to your teen
In this episode, Dr. Mostofi offers expert tips for talking to your teen and building stronger, more open family connections.
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Supporting youth during grief
In this episode, a licensed clinical social worker shares practical ways to support youth during grief with honesty and support.
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Body positivity in children
In this episode, Dr. Katelyn Anderson shares tips for fostering body positivity and supporting kids’ mental health in a social media world.
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Diabetes and mental health
In this episode, Dr. Mercedes Palacios discusses the emotional impact of diabetes on kids and teens and how parents can support their child’s mental health.

