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Disciplining a toddler can be challenging. It can also be rewarding for all involved if you get the strategies down.What is the best way to discipline your child? As a parent, one of your jobs is to teach your child to behave. While this can take time, it's important to not get frustrated when your child acts out. A healthy family unit can instruct children and give guidance about personal values and social behavior. It can instill discipline and help them learn and internalize codes of conduct that will serve them for the rest of their lives. A positive structure can also help kids develop healthy interpersonal relationships. It provides an environment that encourages learning both in the home and at school. On this segment of Healthy Children, special guest, Dr. Corinn Cross, MD, discusses effective ways to discipline your child.

Is the healthy food you put in your kid's lunchbox coming home uneaten? Learn how to pack foods they will love and not want to trade away.Feeding kids can be challenging. While some kids are willing to try all sorts of foods, many kids are extremely picky eaters... especially when it comes to packing their lunches. Each food group is essential for providing crucial nutrients and energy that can support normal growth and overall well-being. But choosing foods that have a high content of nutrients (protein, vitamins, and minerals) without excessive calories, fat, and sodium content can be tricky. If the food you're putting in your kid's lunchbox is coming home uneaten, you don't want to miss this segment. Dr. Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses how to pack foods your kids will love... and not want to trade away.

Is your pre-teen starting to want to control his or her own medications?The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) and Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, are continuing their commitment to help educate tweens on the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines with their expanded OTC Literacy classroom program. Research shows that tweens begin to self-administer medicine at the age of 11, or around 5th or 6th grade. With cold and flu season in full swing, it is a good time for you to teach your children about the potential dangers of OTC medicine. Dr. Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses ways you can keep your kids healthy and safe.

An osteoarthritis sufferer for 10 years, Olympian Dorothy Hamill shares tips on how OA sufferers may find relief.Dorothy Hamill – World Champion, Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars alum invites more than 27 million American adults who suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) to participate in a 90-day fitness challenge to help reduce the pain associated with OA, through regular moderate physical activity. Get Moving America is among the first health campaigns to extensively leverage social media in order to reach, inspire and connect adult OA sufferers. The social media campaign will be hosted on Facebook (facebook.com/getmovingamerica) and amplified through other social media platforms. As an OA sufferer for 10 years, Dorothy shares tips and tricks with Melanie Cole, MS, on how OA sufferers may find relief and ways to stay active. Who better to give health advice than an Olympian?

Can even Olympic athletes suffer from painful arthritis? Yes... but they know secrets to reduce the pain.Dorothy Hamill, World Champion, Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars alum, suffers from a disabling form of arthritis -- OsteoArthritis or OA. Hamill joins host, Melanie Cole, to share her story of going from gold medal champion, to painful arthritis sufferer. In this journey, she has learned how to keep herself healthy and strong with physical activity. Hamill also gives helpful advice on ways you can keep active and reduce the pain of living with OA.

The popularity of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) moves it to the top of the list for fitness trends. Have you tried it yet?The recent release of the 2014 Worldwide Fitness Trends revealed a few surprises. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) took over the #1 spot, previously held by Educated, Certified, and Experienced Fitness Professionals. The former #1 had held that position since 2008 and now appears at #3 behind Body Weight Training. Have you tried this intense workout? Simply put, it's a shorter way to burn calories -- you get an effective workout in half the time. It may just be the answer you have been looking for. Dr. Walter R. Thompson explains the benefits of HIIT and how you can a part of this fast-moving, intensely popular workout.

The 2014 ACSM Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends continues to fascinate with its "trends vs. fads."It's back! The 2014 ACSM Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends continues to fascinate with its "trends vs. fads" in the dizzying world of health and fitness. The annual survey is now in its eighth consecutive year. This go-around has some very surprising results. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) took over the #1 spot held by Educated, Certified, and Experienced Fitness Professionals, which held that position since 2008 and now appears at #3 behind Body Weight Training. The 2014 survey continues to support some previous trends and also reinforced the deletion of four trends that had appeared to be strong for several years but now have dropped off the list. Zumba, which first appeared in the top 10 (#9) in 2012, fell to #13 in 2013 and dropped off the list of Top 20 this year (#28 in 2014). Pilates, Spinning, Stability Ball, and Balance Training again failed to appear on the list of Top 20 trends in the health and fitness industry. So... is your favorite workout on the list? Or did it too get cut? If you are a fitness fan, this is the list for you. Join special guest, Dr. Walter R. Thompson, as he shares the newest members of the Top 20.

Feeling more than irritated with your significant other lately? Your partner's habits can help determine when you're ready to throw in the towel.You may think you've found the perfect companion; but as time passes, you find more things that aggravate you and completely turn you off. Some habits are small and inconsequential when it comes to the big picture. In any successful relationship, you can't waste your time picking out every single flaw. It's also true that only you can determine how to react based on how your partner acts. Obviously not every single woman is the same, which makes women even that more challenging to figure out. What one woman likes, another woman will hate. However, there are some similarities of turn-offs when it comes to looking for the right man. Clinical psychologist, blog contributor and author, Dr. Paula Bloom, discusses the top turn-offs for women, as well as how to approach your relationships in a new way.

When you're thinking of lying during a doctor appointment, consider this: does the lie outweigh the risk of a health consequence?Going to the doctor can be an intimidating experience, especially when there is a semi-serious or embarrassing health-related issue you need to bring up. However, doctors are on your side, and it's their job to help you with any health concerns you have. So why do you lie when the doctor begins to ask questions? A little fib, or twisting the truth may seem like a good idea at the time. Of course you want to keep your image positive in your doctor's eyes; but it could be harming you in the long run. One of the most common lies is smoking, which people tend to hide because smokers typically pay 15 to 20 percent more for health insurance. But consider this: your doctor won't be able to help you to his or her fullest ability without knowing the truth. When you're thinking of lying during an appointment, does the lie outweigh the risk of a health consequence? Emergency Physician and Director of Patient-Centered Care Research at George Washington University, Dr. Leana Wen, MD, shares the most common lies told to doctors and why it's important to just fess up.

An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, although 80 percent go undiagnosed. Women, particularly, face special concerns.Sleep apnea is a serious and dangerous condition that affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Unfortunately, 80 percent of the cases of moderate and severe obstruction sleep apnea go undiagnosed. Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing repeatedly stops and starts, causing you to snore loudly. Sufferers typically feel exhausted even after a full night's sleep. Most sleep apnea is found in men over the age of 40, but new research has shown the potential hidden dangers women face in diagnosing sleep apnea. New research conducted by the University of California Los Angeles School of Nursing shows that your body's autonomic response, blood pressure, heart rate, sweating and other basic functions are not as strong in people with sleep apnea, especially in women. Since women with sleep apnea appear to be generally healthy, the many women who go undiagnosed could develop heart disease and poor adaptation to daily physical tasks. Assistant Professor in Residence, Chief Innovation Officer UCLA School of Nursing and Brain Research Institute. Dr. Paul M. Macey, PhD, explains the research, the risks women face and treatments available for sleep apnea.

News of the week, toxic dangers, and plastic surgery secrets. You don't want to miss this!Straight talk from the docs!  Dr. Mike and co-host Joe Galuski discuss more of the most prevalent health news you need to know from the past week. Plus, find out "What's Toxic & What's Not" from toxicologist and regular contributor, Gary Ginsberg. Plastic surgeon, Dr. Arthur Perry,  joins Dr. Mike in the second half hour, and you won't want to miss what they have to say. More from RealAge A Superfood to Prevent PMS Plus! Dr. Perry's Flap of the Week What's Dr. Perry all fired up about this week? Tune in to find out.

Find out how this smaller-than-a-pea technology can help reverse blindness.More than 15 million Americans have some form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that destroys central vision and leads to blindness and difficulty doing even the simplest daily activities. To the rescue: a tiny, FDA-approved telescope implant that uses micro-optical technology to fully restore a person's vision. Dr. Julia A. Haller, ophthalmologist-in-chief at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, talks about this groundbreaking device and procedure. Find out how this smaller-than-a-pea technology can help reverse blindness, allowing people to read, see faces and enjoy more independent lives. Bonus! RealAge Tip 8 Natural Energy Boosters

Join Dr. Roizen and his expert guests for the latest health news, wellness advice and most up-to-date research from around the world.World-renowned physician, Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, continues to update your understanding of the meaning of health by providing an in-depth review of the most impactful health headlines.  Joined by his co-host, Joe Galuski, they discuss the health news that matters most to you. The duo is later joined by Dr. Julia A. Haller, ophthalmologist-in-chief at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Bonus! RealAge Tip 8 Natural Energy Boosters

Learn about the most dangerous food toxins and how to protect against their toxic effects.Dangerous chemicals are added to many foods as preservatives and flavor enhancers. Brominated vegetable oils used in citrus soda and diacetyl, found in artificial butter flavoring, are common food toxins considered "safe" by the FDA. Unfortunately, what the FDA considers safe is still causing untold damage to your body. Dr. Mike discusses what these specific toxins are, how they cause disease, and natural ways to protect you and your family from their effects.

You can save hundreds -- even thousands of dollars on your medical bills by avoiding common "bill hiking" mistakes.Sarah O'Leary formed ExHale Healthcare Advocates, a consumer advocacy company that makes "healthcare a fair fight." ExHale Health is the first company of its kind to define a new category in healthcare: personal healthcare management. O'Leary joins Dr. Mike to discuss ways to navigate your medical bills and potentially save hundreds -- even thousands of dollars on your medical bills.