Kids' Health & Pediatrics: Video Series

The process of teaching a child about AIDS is tricky, but it's important to start simply and to avoid answering more than the child asks. Learn about the importance of being honest with children with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Children can get both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, but the signs and symptoms of the two forms are very similar. Look for excessive thirst, urination, weight loss, hunger and fatigue as potential signs of diabetes with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Seizures are a relatively common problem for children, and most of them happen as a direct result of a fever, but more serious problems can be the cause, such as meningitis. Find out how a blow to the head can cause a seizure with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

A child's hearing is significantly more sensitive than an adult's, so it's important to protect their ears from prolonged exposure to loud noises. Keep children from listening to music through headphones with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

When trying to conceive a child without the use of fertility pills, there are several things that can be done to improve one's chances, such as learning when ovulation occurs. Find out how almost all conception occurs as a result of intercourse in a certain period of time with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

A baby's health may sometimes be affected by using organic food versus regular baby food, but the greater effect may be to the environment. Discover how some baby food may have been exposed to pesticides with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

When using soy infant formula, the first question to ask would be in regard to the reason for using soy formula versus milk. Learn about better alternative for babies who are allergic to milk with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Common questions to ask a pediatrician include wanting to know if that doctor will be there when the baby is born, who will be answering phone calls and what to do on the weekends when a child gets sick. Learn about communicating with pediatricians with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Acid reflux disease is a very common disease among infants, and to some degree, it is a normal part of an infant's functioning. Determine when acid reflux is causing a problem, such as weight loss or congestion, with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Premature atherosclerosis, or a disease in the blood vessels, can lead to strokes and kidney disease, so it's important to address the problem early on in life. Find out how a family history of high cholesterol can lead to premature atherosclerosis with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

There are many pediatric skin disorders, and one of the most common occurs right after birth and lasts for the first few weeks of life. Learn about neonatal acne and eczema with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Symptoms in children with type 1 diabetes include excessive thirst, urination, hunger and weight loss. Look for subtle signs of type 1 diabetes in children, such as yeast infections, with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Pediatricians use a variety of equipment, including ophthalmoscopes for looking in the eye, otoscopes for looking in ears, and stethoscopes for listening to the heart and lungs. Familiarize a child with potentially scary instruments with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Constipation can worsen if untreated, so it's best to treat constipation in children as early as possible. Prevent constipation in children by making sure they get enough fruits, vegetables and fluids with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

A high fever is anything that's more than 100.4 degrees, but a fever itself will not hurt a child, so it's important to be cautious when treating a child's fever. Learn about the dangers of children overdosing on medications intended to treat fevers with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Urinary tract infections for children are a much more serious issue than they are for adults, and they may require a shot of antibiotics. Discover why a urinary tract infection in a child usually means that their kidneys are infected, as well, with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Before looking into medications for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a parent should first ask if their child really needs medication. Learn about Ritalin and Adderall, common medications used to treat ADHD, with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.