Kids’ Wellness Matters

About Kids’ Wellness Matters

A podcast for parents and caregivers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Publisher

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Oct 2023

Latest episode

11 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2025

   Supporting Your Kid's Healthy Weight with Dr. Maheen Quadri

   In recent years, science has shown us that obesity is a common health condition and it really goes beyond just nutrition and physical activity or just calories and calories out. There's so much more to it. In this episode, Dr. Maheen Quadri, a pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist at Lurie Children's, shares her insights into the multifaceted nature of childhood obesity, including genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. Dr. Quadri offers practical tips for families, shares insights on the latest research, and highlights resources for promoting healthier habits among children.

2. 

   28 Aug 2025

   What Every Parent Should Know About Genetic Testing with Dr. Mindy Li and Annie McRae, MMS, CGC, PA-C

   Genetic screening and testing have advanced greatly over the last few decades. Dr. Mindy Li, a medical geneticist, and Annie McRae, a physician assistant and genetic counselor from Lurie Children's discuss the evolving nature of genetics, the value of genetic counseling, and the promising future of genetic testing and therapies.

3. 

   14 Aug 2025

   What To Do When Your Child Won't Poop with Dr. Peter Osgood

   Everyone poops. And when it comes to kids in health, poop is a big deal. In this episode,  Dr. Peter Osgood, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Lurie Children's and the founder of the iPoop Constipation Management Program, explains that constipation is one of the most common issues addressed in pediatrics and offers solutions to help “get things going.”

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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