Healthy Kids
with Dr. Cindy Gellner
Keep your kids healthy and happy with the help of Dr. Cindy Gellner. She's passionate about preventive care, childhood obesity, allergy and asthma management and the power of reading aloud to your children. Not afraid to talk about anything, she'll keep you informed about the latest trends and issues facing children today, plus give tips that will help raising your kids a little less stressful.
Latest Shows
When to Take a Vomiting Child to the Doctor
Sep 22, 2014Many parents of vomiting children get concerned if it doesn’t stop after a day. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says that doesn’t necessarily mean your child needs to see the doctor. She goes over the signs and symptoms of the stomach bug versus the flu, food poisoning and other illnesses. She ... Read More
Limit Kids’ Caffeine Intake to Preserve Their Health, Your Sanity
Sep 15, 2014Too much caffeine can do more than have your kids bouncing off the walls. Dr. Cindy Gellner provides some insight into how much caffeine children should be allowed to consume. She goes over some common myths and facts about the stimulant and suggests ways to get your kids and teens to cut back. ... Read More
Your Child’s Cold Might be Dangerous Enterovirus
Sep 8, 2014Recent outbreaks around the country of the enterovirus EV-D68 have sent hundreds of children to the hospital. The disease especially affects children with asthma. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks signs, symptoms and what to do if you suspect your child might have caught the virus. Protect your ... Read More
Taming the TV: How to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time
Sep 2, 2014With the advent of tablets, smart phones, computers and the ever-present TV, children are inundated with electronic messages. Dr. Cindy Gellner spells out the alarming statistics and lists recommendations set down by the American Academy of Pediatrics for children and electronic devices. She also ... Read More
Make Your Child’s Facebook Safe & Private
Aug 25, 2014If you’re not friends with your child on Facebook, you need to be. Dr. Cindy Gellner runs down the rapidly expanding environment of social media and potential perils for teens. Along with the miracle of instant social interaction come the hazards associated with exposure and vulnerability on the ... Read More
Acne: Embarrassing But Treatable
Aug 18, 2014Acne is an embarrassing topic for them, but 90% of teenagers may benefit from acne treatment. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes in depth on modern acne therapy and discusses the dos and don’ts of treating the three common types of pimples. From mild through severe, acne is not just a rite of passage, but ... Read More
Tips for Keeping Your Child’s Vaccinations Up-to-Date
Aug 11, 2014One of the most important parts of school registration is proving that your child is up-to-date on vaccinations. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner walks us through the required vaccinations and the ages they should be given. She gives details about vaccine exemptions and the best way to keep track of ... Read More