Mayo Clinic Kids
Episodes
Learning to Love a Cleft Lip: Josie's Story
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Alicia and J.R. found out they were having Josie, they were thrilled. When they found out during an ultrasound that Josie had a cleft lip, they w...
Why Is My Head Itchy? How to Soothe and Solve an Itchy Scalp
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you see your kid scratching their head, your gut instinct might be to grab head lice shampoo. But itching can mean tons of things, ranging from t...
How Do Babies Get Syphilis?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might not be used to hearing "babies" and "syphilis" in the same sentence. But if you're trying to conceive, expecting, or hav...
Help, My Kid Won't Sleep!
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parents are acutely aware of the importance of a good night’s rest. Kids, on the other hand, sometimes need a little (or a lot of) convincing. So ho...
School Lunch: To Buy, or Not To Buy?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One meal can be a big deal. Kids need lunch to fuel their brains and bodies so they can learn and be social—and parents want to feel confident their...
The Remarkable Science of Bone Marrow Transplants
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For kids with blood diseases, bone marrow transplants can be an amazing tool for treatment — and sometimes, even a cure. Hopefully most of us will g...
What If My Kid Won't Eat Vegetables?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When an infant starts experimenting with solid foods, their whole world expands. Like breast milk and formula, food is fuel for the body and a vehicle...
Is Screentime Bad for Kids' Eyes?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Screens are everywhere. And screens can do amazing things — but they aren’t amazing for your kids’ eyes. So when it comes to your kid, how do yo...
What Does a Fever Actually Mean?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your kid has a fever, you’re in good company — with everyone. Fevers are the body’s natural way of fighting off bad things. But fevers can st...
Did COVID Put My Kid Behind?
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard, but especially kids. During key periods of growth, their social lives screeched to a halt. They spent more ti...
Why Is Iodine Important for My Health?
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the U.S., iodine is somewhat taken for granted. However, it’s an important thing to keep an eye on because globally, iodine deficiency, especiall...
How Do Kids Grow?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growth underscores pretty much all of childhood. There’s the fun side: watching kids get bigger, growing into new things and out of old ones. But th...
How Do I Spot Disordered Eating? All About Adolescent Eating Disorders
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eating disorders can be tricky because they affect both physical and mental health. On top of that, the symptoms aren't always obvious. But diagno...
Does My Kid Have ADHD? All About Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD — attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder — is everywhere. Statistically, every classroom is likely to have a child with ADHD. So whether yo...
Is It Okay If My Kid Eats Toothpaste? All About Baby Teeth
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teeth are so easy to take for granted. And they're the only part of your body that doesn’t fix itself! That's why dental care is so importan...
How Can I Be a Supportive Adult? All About Teen Mental Health
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health is not “all in your head.” It's intertwined with physical health. And in 2021, nearly 1 in 3 students experienced poor mental he...
What Should I Do If a Kid Is Having a Seizure? All About Epilepsy
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to childhood epilepsy, no two seizures are exactly alike. Some seizures have the convulsive, jerking movements that most people think of...
When Should I Teach My Kid About Periods? All about Kids' Menstrual Health
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roughly half the world's population will experience periods at some point in their life. Some people dread them. To others, they’re a rite of pa...
Is It Worth the Risk? All About Sports Injuries
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to sports, it’s all fun and games — literally — until someone sprains their ankle. Or gets a concussion. Or breaks a finger. We kn...
Who Should Be Worried About RSV?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your kid is coughing, sneezing, and has a runny nose. So is it a cold, COVID, the flu, or RSV? This episode is all about RSV or respiratory syncytial ...
Mayo Clinic Kids Trailer
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Dr. Angela Mattke—a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and parent—as she tackles concerns for kids of all ages. Wondering about whether your kid s...