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Putting an End to Bedwetting (4:49)
Dr. Ben Danielson gives tips for dealing with bedwetting and warning signs for more serious problems.
Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and Developmental Delay (2:00)
Matt Speltz, PhD, discusses study findings about how positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in young babies may be associated with some level of developmental delay, and provides helpful information for parents.
Good Growing: Learning Disabilities (4:37)
Dr. Ben Danielson shares information about learning disabilities in children.
Good Growing: Girl Fights (4:11)
Dr. Leslie Walker discusses physical fighting between girls, a problem commonly associated with boys.
Great Conversations (12:27)
Dr. Rob Lehman and nurse Julie Metzger discuss the “Great Conversations” classes offered at Children’s.
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 11-20-07 (4:46)
Dr. Ben Danielson discusses general health topics in children and answers questions from parents.
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 11-6-07 (4:57)
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 12-31-07 (4:27)
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 2-19-08 (5:28)
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 2-20-07 (3:52)
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 3-19-07 (4:46)
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 8-28-07 (6:04)
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor with Dr. Ben Danielson (5:27)
Dr. Ben Danielson answers parents’ questions about general pediatric care.
Learning to Learn (15:05)
Dr. Dimitri Christakis discusses the effect of TV viewing on children on KING-TV’s special Learning to Learn.
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 11-27-07 (4:50)
Dr. Robin Hornung discusses general health topics in children and answers questions from parents.
Good Growing: Rogers Student Plot: Warning Signs (4:36)
Dr. Cora Breuner discusses the importance of identifying troubled teens and provides guidance on how to do so.
Good Growing: Teens and Depression (3:59)
Dr. Leslie Walker discusses teens and depression.
Good Growing: Teens and STDs (4:27)
Dr. Leslie Walker shares vital information about teens and sexually transmitted diseases.
Healthlink: Teen Acne (2:48)
Dr. Robin Hornung discusses teen acne.
Teens and Text-Messaging (4:11)
Dr. Cora Breuner discusses teens staying up late to text-message their friends with cell phones.
Teens Talk About Text-Messaging (2:28)
Local teens discuss their text-messaging habits with Dr. Cora Breuner.
What Parents Should Know About Body Piercing (3:48)
Body piercing is an ancient practice, but it can also be a dangerous one, especially for kids. Dr. Cora Breuner has some information every parent should know about.
How to Stay Safe Using Fireworks (2:50)
Dr. Tony Woodward gives fireworks safety tips.
Why the Holiday Season Poses Danger to Toddlers (2:20)
During the holiday season, emergency room doctors say they expect to care for more children who have choked on or inhaled something they should never have put in their mouth. In rare cases children do not survive.
Complementary Medicine (4:02)
Dr. Richard Molteni discusses complementary medicine.
Ask KOMO: HPV Vaccine (4:25)
Dr. Leslie Walker provides the information parents and teens want about human papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine.
Doctors Advise New Boosters for Kids (3:25)
Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about the benefits of getting your child vaccinated and two new booster vaccines for adolescents.
Facts About Childhood Immunizations (4:25)
Dr. Doug Diekema helps sort out information on childhood immunizations.
Facts About the HPV Vaccine (6:27)
Dr. Leslie Walker discusses the new HPV vaccine for girls.
Flu Vaccinations for Children (3:31)
Dr. Danielle Zerr discusses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated flu vaccine recommendations for children, and offers parents advice on ways to protect their children from the flu.
Good Growing: Immunizations (4:54)
Dr. Mark Del Beccaro discusses the importance of immunizing children.
Healthlink: Flu Protection
Seattle Children’s Dr. Danielle Zerr discusses a new study suggesting there's a way moms can lower influenza's toll on babies — by getting the shots before they're even born.
The Importance of Immunization for Children (3:01)
Dr. Richard Molteni talks about why it is important that children are immunized.
Why Some Parents Differ Over Vaccinations (2:49)
This year, all kindergarteners and 6th graders will be required to receive the chickenpox vaccine. While many parents will comply, many others in Washington will opt out of vaccines altogether.
Good Growing: Eating Disorders in Teenage Boys (4:15)
Dr. Rose Calderon discusses body image issues and eating disorders in teenage boys.
Find the Best Media Choices for Children (2:28)
The newest studies show media has an increasing impact on kids’ mental and physical health.
Keep Kids Active During Cold Months (3:52)
Dr. Linda Quan has some ideas on how you can keep the kids active until it warms up.
Good Growing: Puberty and Menstrual Health (3:26)
Dr. Leslie Walker discusses menstrual health issues.
Healthlink: Talking About Sex (5:11)
Dr. Leslie Walker discusses talking about sex with children and provides some helpful tips for parents looking to talk about the subject.
Good Growing: Talking to Kids About Sex (4:35)
Dr. Laura Kastner discusses the importance of educating children about sex and provides caregivers with helpful hints.
Babies and Sleep
Dr. Cora Breuner gives tips for getting your baby to sleep.
Tips for a Struggle-Free Bedtime (4:29)
A recent study found a link between TV viewing and irregular sleep patterns in young children. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, one of the doctors who conducted the study, talks his findings and provides some TV-related tips to help parents get their child to sleep.
Healthlink: Children and High-Tech Toys (2:39)
Dr. Dimitri Christakis discusses how high tech toys can effect children and their learning process.
Healthlink: Preschoolers' Screen Time
Dr. Pooja Tandon of Seattle Children’s Research Institute discusses her new study, which links preschoolers’ total daily screen time to their childcare setting.
How TV Watching Can Help Children (2:32)
Television can expose kids to sex, alcohol and violence. But can you turn TV into a parenting tool? Dr. Dimitri Christakis thinks you should. And he just wrote a book about it.
Limit the Amount of TV Your Toddler Watches (3:09)
Dr. Dimitri Christakis talks about why you should limit the amount of television children under 3 years old watch.
Making TV Work for Your Kids (5:15)
Many critics of television content say you should keep your children away from TV when they are young. But what if parents could manipulate viewing to turn it into a useful tool? Dr. Dimitri Christakis says just listen closely before you toss the television.
New Research Shows TV Impedes Learning (1:54)
Three new studies are out on children’s television viewing habits, and the results are mixed. For the youngest of viewers, new research from Seattle’s Children’s Hospital confirms that’s not a good thing.
Potty Training (3:51)
Dr. Ginger Thomas discusses potty training for children and provides tips to assist parents during this process.
Good Growing: Ask the Doctor 9-18-07 (4:22)
Dr. Ben Danielson answers questions on basic pediatric care.
Good Growing: Going to the Hospital (3:59)
Dr. Bruder Stapleton provides tips on how parents can advocate for their children when going to the hospital.
Seven Myths Parents Should Ignore (3:26)
Dr. Bruder Stapleton says some medical advice should be ignored.
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The Teenology 101 blog is a guide for parents and caregivers raising teenagers, written by experts from our department of adolescent medicine.