Appropriate Internet Access for Children
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Dave Bennett offers tips on how to filter inappropriate content from computers accessible to children.
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Carseat Safety: Kohl's Takes a Minute for Kids
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A mother gives her first-hand account of how a carseat saved her infant's life in this "Kohl's Takes a Minute for Kids" podcast.
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Childhood Obesity: Reducing Calories
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Dr. Debra Bowlby of MUSC's Children's Hospital discusses ways to reduce calories in the daily diet of an overweight child.
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Children's Health: Healthy Eating Habits
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Registered dietician Janet Carter talks about the important food groups for children and offers advice how to reduce your calorie intake.
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Children's Health: Healthy Habits at Home
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Registered dietician Janet Carter offers tips for healthy habits in the home. She notes the importance of children developing healthy habits early on.
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Children's Health: Pedestrian Safety
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Dr. CD Smith, a pediatric surgeon at MUSC, offers suggestions for pediatric pedestrian safety.
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Children's Safety: Bicycle Injuries
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MUSC Children's Hospital Trauma Coordinator Melanie Stroud explains how to protect your child from bicycle injuries.
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Common Signs and Symptoms of Asthma in Children
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Often the signs of asthma go unnoticed. Dr. Ron Teufel talks about the common symptoms to look for in your child and gives 3 pieces of advice to parents with children who suffer from asthma.
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Ear Infection: Prevention and Treatment in Children's Earaches
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Dr. Christopher Discolo, a pediatric ear, nose and throat specialist at the Medical University of South Carolina, talks about the usual signs of an earache in a child and offers advice for treatment.
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Food Allergies: Common Childhood Allergies
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Dr. Maria Streck of MUSC provides information about common food allergies and associated symptoms.
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Healthy Habits Start at Home
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Registered dietician, Janet Carter, gives tips and advice of how to create a healthy environment at home for your children.
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Helmet Safety and Accident Prevention
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Dr. Keith Borg, an Emergency Medicine physician at MUSC, talks about the importance of children wearing a helmet while biking and gives tips on how to properly fit and wear a helmet.
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How Smoking Affects Pregnancy
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Dr. Jill Mauldin explains how smoking during pregnancy places a baby at risk for developmental problems.
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Minor Injuries in Children
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Dr. David Geier, director of the MUSC Sports Medicine Clinic, offers advice on how to treat minor injuries in children. He specifies the appropriate time to enlist the aid of a physician.
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Preventing Choking Accidents for Children
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Dr. Sanjiv Pasala of the MUSC Children’s Hospital explains some practical strategies for reducing choking hazards for children. He emphasizes the importance of identifying these hazards and preventing an accident from happening.
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Prevention of Burn Injuries in Children
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MUSC pediatric burn coordinator Jill Evans explains how parents can decrease the risk of burn injuries in children, focusing on the danger of overly hot tap water.
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Proper Use of Booster Seats
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Kristin Wedding, Safe Kids program coordinator at the MUSC Children’s Hospital, offers tips for how to use a booster seat properly, and explains why this is important.
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Seatbelt Safety for Children
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Each year, thousands of children are seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes because they are riding unrestrained. Learn why buckling up your child in a seat that is appropriate for their age and weight is the most important thing you can do to keep your child safe.
For more information and guidelines for choosing the right child safety seat, contact Safe Kids Trident Area at (843) 792-5327. MUSC Children's Hospital is the lead organization for Safe Kids Trident Area and is committed t
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Severe Fever in Children
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Dr. Tim Givens, medical director of the MUSC Children’s Hospital Emergency Department, explains when a very young child with a fever should see a doctor and what the common treatments are, depending on the age of the child.
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
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Dr. Kara Blevens describes the permanent harm that may be caused by even moderate shaking of a baby.
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The Benefits of Specialty Care for Children
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Dr. Philip Saul, medical director of the MUSC Children’s Hospital, emphasizes the benefits of a specialized children’s hospital for access to medical expertise and resources.
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The Flu Shot: When and Why to be Vaccinated
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Dr. Paul Darden explains why the flu vaccine is important, who should receive the vaccination and when the best time to receive the flu shot is.
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Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
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Water safety is extremely important, especially for children that aren’t accustomed to the water. Dr. James McElliogott offers tips for protecting your children in the water and tells what to do if a child is drowning.
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