Pediatric Chat: Recent Episodes
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Pediatric Chat produces programs dedicated to addressing parents' most common, important and difficult questions about raising children, and children's health. Dr. Jay Greenspan and Dr. Paul Rosen host engaging discussions with leading specialists in a variety of fields and get straight answers on today's hot issues confronting parents. Visit the official Pediatric Chat website at www.pediatricchat.com where you can submit questions to our expert faculty and they can post their answers.
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Kathryn Hoffses fields questions from a panel of mothers on a wide range of child behavior-related issues.
Fevers can help a sick child's body fight off infection, but at what point should they receive medical treatment?
It’s an old wives’ tale that kissing frogs causes warts, but how do kids really catch these bumpy skin growths?
It’s never fun to have an infection, but knowing the difference between the two can be the best way to get better.
Dr. Kathleen O’Brian answers questions from our panel of mothers on the risks and benefits of sports for children and what you can do to keep your young athlete safe and in the game.
Registered Dietician Jackie Costantino takes us through the Food Pyramid’s changes and guides us on how we can create a healthier eating style for our children one plate at a time.
Registered dietitian Jackie Costantino offers nutritional advice and talks about the benefits and potential downsides of vitamins and nutritional supplements in children’s diets.
Dr. Bill McNett, Dr. Sharon Lehman, Dr. Jay Greenspan and Dr. Paul Rosen head a discussion with our panel of mothers on the hot topic of flu shots and immunization.
Mothers talk with eye specialist Dr. Sharon Lehman about their concerns and hear about the range of Pediatric vision issues that can impact children.
Sleep specialist Dr. Chris Calamaro returns to answer questions about how sleep impacts your children.
Magee DeFelice, MD, talks about allergies – the causes, how they affect your child, treatment approaches, and tips for parents.
Paul Rosen, MD, and mother of a child with juvenile arthritis discuss their insights to this disease.
Dr. Bill McNett fields a variety of questions about childrearing from a panel of mothers.
Dr. Jonathan Miller discusses what's true and what isn't about vaccinations and how changing attitudes about vaccinating children are impacting us.
Walle Adams Gerdts, a pediatric nurse and practitioner of Healing Touch describes her experiences and those of her patients.
Dr. Sandra Hassink discusses best practices for ensuring children eat well and establish good dietary habits.
Dr. Christine Calamaro details the dynamics of sleep, how best to help your infant sleep and how to create good sleeping habits in kids of all ages.
Developmental Behavioral Pediatric Specialist Dr. Laura Dewey discusses the many facets of Autism and helps clear up misconceptions parents have about this condition.
Dr. Meghan M. Lines, Psychologist, discusses the consequences of helicopter parenting and offers parents helpful insights.
Pediatric Sports medicine Specialist Dr. Kathleen O’Brien details the realities of concussions and offers advice on the prevention and the treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
Dr. Roger Harrison describes the dynamics of bullying, why it occurs, who is bullying, and what we can do to curb bullying behavior and protect our kids.
Pediatric Rheumatology Specialist Dr. Paul Rosen discusses pain syndrome in children, and the challenges parents face in getting their children help.
Pediatric Sports medicine Specialist Dr. Alfred Atanda Jr. offers advice and insight on the issues young athletes and their parents face in today’s world.