As the new school year begins, many parents are scrambling to get their kids back into a healthy routine. But with the constant distractions of screens and social media, it's easy to get sidetracked. In this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, host Sky Houston sits down with Dr. Jessica Nelson, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and advocate for public health, to discuss the importance of setting boundaries around screen time and creating a healthy sleep schedule for kids.

Dr. Nelson shares her personal experience as a parent navigating the challenges of balancing screen time with her own kids' needs. She emphasizes the need for parents to be intentional about building a "medical village" of trusted advisors and resources to guide them through the ups and downs of parenting. The conversation touches on the impact of screens on sleep, mental health, and the rise of neurodivergent diagnoses like ADHD.

Dr. Nelson offers practical advice for parents, including the use of fidget toys to help kids with ADHD stay focused, and the importance of getting an official diagnosis and creating a personalized plan for their child's needs. She also discusses the role of diet in contributing to attention deficit disorder and shares her own experiences with making changes to her kids' diet.

If you're struggling to get your kids back into a healthy routine this school year, tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Nelson's expert advice and personal insights.

 

If you know of a great organization, individual or event that would be interesting, informative or impactful to the culture and our community, Reach out: @Sky_Houston on socials Kasmith@radio-one.com #SkyHouston #PublicAffairs #Podcast #Radio #Host

Thank you for listening!

As the new school year begins, many parents are scrambling to get their kids back into a healthy routine. But with the constant distractions of screens and social media, it's easy to get sidetracked. In this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, host Sky Houston sits down with Dr. Jessica Nelson, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and advocate for public health, to discuss the importance of setting boundaries around screen time and creating a healthy sleep schedule for kids.
Dr. Nelson shares her personal experience as a parent navigating the challenges of balancing screen time with her own kids' needs. She emphasizes the need for parents to be intentional about building a "medical village" of trusted advisors and resources to guide them through the ups and downs of parenting. The conversation touches on the impact of screens on sleep, mental health, and the rise of neurodivergent diagnoses like ADHD.
Dr. Nelson offers practical advice for parents, including the use of fidget toys to help kids with ADHD stay focused, and the importance of getting an official diagnosis and creating a personalized plan for their child's needs. She also discusses the role of diet in contributing to attention deficit disorder and shares her own experiences with making changes to her kids' diet.
If you're struggling to get your kids back into a healthy routine this school year, tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Nelson's expert advice and personal insights.
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If you know of a great organization, individual or event that would be interesting, informative or impactful to the culture and our community, Reach out: @Sky_Houston on socials <a href="mailto:Kasmith@radio-one.com">Kasmith@radio-one.com</a> #SkyHouston #PublicAffairs #Podcast #Radio #Host
Thank you for listening!

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS w/ Dr. JESS | Jessica Nelson, MD

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