Boston Children’s Answers Parentcast

Boston Children’s Answers Parentcast is the ultimate podcast for parents who want expert advice on keeping their kids healthy. Hosted by neonatologist and mom Dr. Jennifer Arnold, each episode features Boston Children’s specialists sharing valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of raising children.

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Could my child’s stomach pain be IBS?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 11 | 32 min
Stomach pain is one of the most common reasons that children visit their doctor. When it occurs repeatedly, parents may wonder if irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be the cause. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold with pediatric gastroenterologist Dr...

Are my child’s eating habits a sign of something serious?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 10 | 38 min
When children start skipping meals or suddenly change how they eat, it can be a cause for concern. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold talks with talks with Dr. Tracy Richmond, director of Boston Children’s Eating Disorders Program, about how...

Does my child have a concussion?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 9 | 43 min
Concussions in children can be tricky to recognize and knowing how to respond can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold talks with Dr. Michael O’Brien, director of Boston Children's Sports Concussion Clinic, explains how concussions happen, signs and...

How can I protect my child from ticks and Lyme disease?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 8 | 23 min
Ticks are tiny, but the worry they bring can feel huge, especially when it comes to Lyme disease. In this episode, Dr. Arnold talks with pediatric neurologist Dr. Molly Wilson Murphy about what every parent should know to keep kids...

What is dyslexia and why is it often misunderstood?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 7 | 33 min
When a child struggles to read, parents are often left with more questions than answers. Could it be dyslexia? Will it hold them back? And how can families and schools step in early to help? In this episode, Dr. Arnold...

How do I cope with the loss of my child?

Season 3, Episode 6 | 34 min
In this moving episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold speaks with Dr. Richard Goldstein, director of the Robert’s Program on Sudden Unexpected Death in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital. They discuss the unimaginable experience of losing a child and how families can...

How risky is teen alcohol and drug use — could it lead to addiction?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 5 | 34 min
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold welcomes Dr. Sharon Levy, pediatric addiction specialist and chief of the Division of Addiction Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Together, they explore the realities of adolescent substance use: how it starts, when it becomes...

How can families navigate sickle cell disease?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 4 | 21 min
In this episode, Dr. Natasha Archer, director of the Sickle Cell Disease Program at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss sickle cell disease (SCD), including diagnosis, management, and even potential cures.

How is vaping hurting kids?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 3 | 39 min
Vaping has become alarmingly common among kids and teens, but how much do we really know about its risks? In this episode, Dr. Arnold speaks with pulmonologist Dr. Alicia Casey about the dangers of vaping, its effects on adolescent lung...

Do some kids have urinary challenges beyond toilet training?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 2 | 25 min
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold is joined by Dr. Margaret Werner, a pediatrician at Boston Children's Center for Healthy Elimination and Bladder Rehabilitation (CHEER) — a program dedicated to nonsurgical urologic issues in kids and teens. Urinary health can...