Little Health: A Cleveland Clinic Children’s Podcast

Helping a Child with Sensory Overload

Is your child a picky eater, prone to tantrums over different clothing textures or unable to sit still? In this episode, a pediatric occupational therapist breaks down sensory processing. We’ll discuss interoception (the inner sense that connects physical signals like hunger or anxiety to emotions) and explain why some kids are over-responders who get easily overwhelmed, while others are under-responders who constantly crave movement. Learn how sensory breaks can ground a child with ADHD, and how to build a sensory diet—a predictable daily routine of quick, regulating activities to prevent tantrums before they start.

Essential Summer Safety Tips for Parents

From crowded swimming pools to neighborhood bike rides, keeping up with active kids during the summer is a full-time job. In this episode, pediatricians Dr. Richard So and Dr. Shannon Thompson share how to build confidence in your kids through water awareness, playground safety and a modern approach to stranger danger. Learn how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion, protect your child in large crowds and get the tools you need to keep your family safe and healthy all season long.

Is It a UTI? Spotting the Signs in Kids

Many parents think UTIs are an adult issue, but they're a common childhood illness often triggered by unexpected culprits like constipation and holding in pee. In this episode, a pediatric urologist explains how to spot the subtle warning signs from babies to teenagers, and why completing a proper treatment course is important to protecting your child's kidneys. Learn simple bladder habits and practical tips that can help break the cycle of recurrent infections and keep your little one healthy.

Why Your Child Wets the Bed and How to Help

Is your child waking up with wet sheets? In this episode, pediatric urologists explain why bedwetting is a common developmental hurdle and how the brain-bladder connection works. From managing constipation to the truth about bed alarms and medications, our experts share shame-free strategies to help your child. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health-essentials-newsletter?utm_medium=email&utm_source=jotform&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=signuppage] Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox.

Is This Normal? A Guide to Your Child’s Hips, Knees, and Feet

Is it a developmental phase or a red flag? Your child’s body is constantly changing, with bones naturally rotating and shifting from their first steps through their teenage years. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons discuss hip dysplasia, clubfoot, and pigeon toes, helping parents distinguish normal growth from issues that require a specialist’s care. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health-essentials-newsletter?utm_medium=email&utm_source=jotform&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=signuppage] Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!"