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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Does my child have a concussion?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 9 | 43 min
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 symptoms to watch for, and practical steps to help your child recover safely. Whether your child...

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

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 8 | 23 min
In this episode, Dr. Arnold talks with pediatric neurologist Dr. Molly Wilson Murphy about what every parent should know to keep kids safe while enjoying the outdoors. Spending time outside is important for kids’ health and wellbeing, but a few...

What is dyslexia and why is it often misunderstood?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 7 | 33 min
In this episode, Dr. Arnold sits down with Dr. Margaret Pierce, an oral and written language specialist who diagnoses and supports kids with dyslexia. They unpack what dyslexia really is (and what it’s not), and how to ensure kids with...

How do I cope with the loss of my child?

Season 3, Episode 6 | 34 min
Grief is not something to fix — it's something to carry. Listen to the full episode to hear how parents can move forward while keeping their child's memory alive.

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...

Could my child be at risk for an ACL injury?

Parentcast: Season 3, Episode 1 | 38 min
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold speaks with Dr. Mininder Kocher, an orthopedic surgeon, and chief of Boston Children’s Sports Medicine Division. Together, they break down the causes, treatments, and prevention strategies for ACL injuries.