The Pediatrician Next Door: Recent Episodes
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Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD answers the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask at the doctor’s office. She mixes the science of medicine with the realities of parenting to give satisfying answers to questions about kids’ health.
Are sports drinks best for hydration? How much protein does an athlete need? Dr. Wendy explains optimal nutrition for student athletes and the best hydration options.
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Why are autism rates increasing? How is autism diagnosed? Dr. Wendy explains the cutting-edge investigations from researcher Karen Pierce, PhD who is using eye-tracking software to identify kids on the spectrum and what this means for the future of autism diagnosis and treatment.
For more information on the topics discussed in this episode and our guest Dr. Pierce please visit the website for UCSD Autism Center of Excellence (neurosciences.ucsd.edu) & Karen Pierce, PhD’s UCSD profile (profiles.ucsd.edu/karen.pierce).
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Kids won’t eat their veggies, but they eat everything else! Dr. Wendy shares stories of kids who have swallowed everything from coins to plants and medication overdoses and what to do about accidental ingestions. Don’t feel bad if you’ve accidentally poisoned your child, we’ve all done it!
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New research links childhood trauma as a hidden cause of children’s mental and physical health problems and adult diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity, drug use and suicide. In this episode Dr. Wendy explains the revolutionary new science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how parents can protect their children from the health effects of “toxic stress” and heal from their own childhood trauma.
Take the ACEs Survey and learn more: numberstory.org
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There’s no cure for the common cold, but there are treatments that prevent kids from getting sick and can help them get better faster. Dr. Wendy explains which supplements are helpful and how to keep kids healthy this school year.
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Sleep problems like refusing naps, climbing out of the crib, and bedtime battles can be fixed! Dr. Wendy and sleep consultant Lexi Rupert solve kids’ most common sleep problems. Learn how to have an easy bedtime and a great night’s sleep for kids and parents.
For more on Lexi Rupert and her services please visit www.littlebirdsleepconsulting.com.
Please visit Pediatric Sleep Council Advice - www.babysleep.com for additional resources.
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Please be advised that this episode contains content that may not be appropriate for all ages.
Are your kids begging to sit in the front seat, stay home alone or have a sleepover? Dr. Wendy shares her experience and knowledge to help you find the right time for little kids to do big kid things…and how to talk to kids about difficult topics.
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Dr. Wendy reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age. Listen to the most helpful potty talk you’ll find on any podcast.
Be sure to check out our most recent episode on this topic from earlier this week where Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues.
Check out the video we reference in this episode here: The Poo in You
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What do bedwetting, poop accidents and UTIs have in common? Potty problems are no joke. Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues.
And join us this Friday for a special bonus episode where Dr. Hunter continues the discussion and reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age.
Be sure to check out bedwettingandaccidents.com for more information on Steven Hodges, MD and his books!
In the episode we reference The Ins and Outs of Poop by Thomas DuHamel. Click the link to check it out!
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Have you ever wanted to learn how doctors think? Dr. Wendy shares scary stories from behind the clinic walls…and they all have a medical twist. Join us as we bring you 3 tales from the bedside and take you into the mind of a physician. Can you guess the diagnosis before it’s too late?
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Apps and games are designed to keep kids online. There’s only so much a parent can do on their own. Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of “Digital Advertising to Children” shares solutions to make the online world safer and healthier for kids.
If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out the previous episode (Ep. 23: Solving the Screen Time Problem - with Jenny Radesky, MD) where Dr. Radesky and Dr. Hunter discuss letting go of your guilt and shame about screen time.
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For more information on Dr. Radesky and her research please visit: Common Sense Media Screenagers Movie Jenny Radesky, MD - see her work on PBS Kids Twitter: @jennyradesky
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Let go of your guilt and shame about screen time. Dr. Wendy explains why it’s time to re-think recommendations about screen time - with Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policies on children and media. Together, we can learn with our kids how we can all enjoy media and balance our digital lives.
And be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Radesky. The conversation continues as she discusses how apps and games are designed to keep kids online while sharing solutions to make the online world safer and healthier for kids.
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For more information on Dr. Radesky and her research please visit: Common Sense Media Screenagers Movie Jenny Radesky, MD - see her work on PBS Kids Twitter: @jennyradesky
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Are fevers dangerous? When should you treat a fever and how? When is everything really just OK? In this episode Dr. Wendy explains everything you need to know about fevers.
You won’t fear fevers when you understand them.
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Are you concerned about a child’s mental health but not sure what to do? How can you get help for a behavior issue? Dr. Wendy talks with pediatric behavioral health specialist, Hilary Bowers, MD, about the signs that doctors look for. Learn the surprising ways parents can access support for kids with behavioral issues.
For more information on Dr. Hilary Bowers please visit her page on cpcmg.net.
Show Resources Kazdin: Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing online course Triple P: Positive Parenting Programs Yoga with Adriene
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Has your child had those skin-colored bumps called molluscum contagiosum? Dr. Wendy explains why they happen, what to do and when parents can ignore them. How dangerous is it for a baby to drink another mom’s milk? Mothers share their stories of daycare mix-ups and Dr. Wendy takes us through the CDC guidelines for formula and milk management at childcare centers.
What to Do if an Infant or Child Is Mistakenly Fed Another Woman’s Expressed Breast Milk (CDC)
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Want to avoid midnight runs to the drugstore when your kid is sick? Which medicines and supplies should you pack for your family trip? Listen as Dr. Wendy and pediatrician/bestselling-author Dr. Tanya Altmann, share their insider tips on the essential products to keep in your home medicine cabinet and take on the road.
For more information on Dr. Altmann please visit her website: www.drtanya.com
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