Caring for Children During Covid: Your questions answered with Dr. Lisa Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP

Stressed about making decisions involving your child’s education, activities, and your family’s safety during the pandemic? Join us as we speak with Dr. Lisa Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP.     "Dr. Lisa" is an experienced pediatrician and public health expert, a dedicated community servant, and an advocate for children's health and wellness in local and national arenas with a LONG and DISTINGUISHED list of accolades and work in pediatrics and public health (see linked bio). She has spent a great deal of time this year working on the Covid pandemic and it's impact on public health and the pediatric population working with the Bureau of Public Health on their Covid pandemic response. .  Dr. Lisa skillfully answers our questions and those of our listeners relating to navigating, living, parenting, and educating in the time Covid.

Episode Highlights:

Questions regarding general virus info: 7:34

Questions related to sports and activities: 19:37

Questions related to family interactions: 33:35

Questions related to masks and hygiene:  42:56

Questions related to immunity and regression of pediatric development in times of stress: 56:34

Questions regarding school reentry: 1:01

Physical and mental health considerations around Covid and children: 1:10