Clinician's guide to healthy kids

Working in primary care can be a tough job.  Weaving conversations about nutrition, physical activity, and sleep into a 10-minute consult can be even harder.  Dr Sally Crane discusses how she does this routinely and how she motivates her patients to make small behaviour changes that work and are sustainable.Dr Sally Crane is a General Practitioner who enjoys working closely with children with allergies, restrictive eating habits and weight concerns. Sally collaborates with families to promote and normalise healthy eating habits and enjoyment of food and activity. 

Sleep is a superpower.  Inadequate or poor sleep has been linked to negative mental health and linked to depression and anxiety.  Find out the best tips to support families towards better health through improved sleep as host Dr. Sam Manger, talks with our sleep expert, Dr Honey Heussler. Dr Honey Heussler is a Developmental and Sleep paediatrician based at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Queensland. She works clinically, is the Medical Director of Child and Youth Community health services as well as having a strong research program. 

Moving is key for health but beyond sport, it can be difficult to suggest practical ideas for busy families to get their kids off the couch.  This episode is all about movement and how to help families be healthier through being active.  Today's guest, Dr Kathryn Fortnum is a Research Fellow at the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. She has a particular interest in children and youth and mental health. Prior to moving to Brisbane to pursue research, Dr Fortnum worked clinically in inpatient and community settings for the Child and Adolescent Mental  Health Service WA, and supported children impacted by neurological disorders including spina bifida and cerebral palsy to engage in community-based physical programs. 

Nutrition can often be difficult for experienced health professionals to “get right”.  Use this podcast to learn how we can support the families we see to be healthier through food and nutrition, whilst keeping an eye on the clock! In this episode Dr Sam Manger talks to Dr Natassja Billich about healthy growth with healthy diets. Dr Billich is a post-doctoral researcher and paediatric dietitian. She has worked in two tertiary paediatric weight management clinics in Melbourne and Brisbane. Her doctoral research explored approaches to weight management in children with neuromuscular conditions.