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 Specialist Dr. Akinyemi Ajayi shares the most-common disorders and challenges he sees in children’s sleep and gives his best tips for sleep health.

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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 sex, from preschool through early adulthood.

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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-and-true tips for keeping kids safe in their early years -- and beyond.

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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 talk about the ways children can learn self-regulation and other insights from her occupational therapy expertise. 
 
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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 give actionable tips on discussing race in America with your kids.

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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 kids, including how to use real-world examples.

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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 her best tips for teaching kids the skills of independence, including some examples from her own parenting.

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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 look for when it comes to needing a professional assessment.

Expert guest: Elyssa McRae, Au.D. also joins the podcast to discuss ways that parents can help their children protect their hearing, even at a very young age.

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