This episode covers the following topics and more:Benefits of involving kids in household choresHow chores affect growth and developmentAppropriate chores for different age group and for children developing at an atypical rateAppropriate time k

Pediatric Plastic Surgery-Beyond the Cleft Palate

Jul 25th, 2023 22m 18s

This episode covers the following topics and more: The role of a pediatric craniofacial surgeon and what types of conditions and surgeries they treatDiagnosis, patterns and recommendations Common challenges/complexities when treating cleft lip

POTS: A Pediatric Cardiologist's Perspective

Jun 20th, 2023 32m 10s

THIS EPISODE COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS AND MORE:How POTS is identifiedSymptoms of POTSMedical and Non-Medical TreatmentsHorizontal Options (horizontal exercise etc.)How POTS effects childrenMovement and ConditioningStaying optimistic and lear

Food Allergies and Your Child

Jun 6th, 2023 38m 4s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics & More:The Most Common Food AllergiesWhat Parents Can Do to Prevent the Development of Certain AllergiesDifferent Ways Food Allergies are Tested & Diagnosed: IgE vs IgG TestsA Refresh on the Atopic March

Discussing Your Child's Mental Health with a Pediatrician

May 23rd, 2023 15m 59s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics and More:Common Mental Health IssuesTaking the 1st Step with the Pediatrician & Your Child's Mental Health ConcernsWell Visits & Development Screening Leading to Mental Health DiscussionsMental Health Te

#StandByTeens Mental Health Month

May 10th, 2023 35m 22s

This episode covers the following topics and more:The most common mental health issues that teenagers experience, and how this has this changed over the last few yearsHow parents can best support their teenagers who are struggling with mental h

Raising Resilient Teens: How to Build a Strong Foundation

Apr 11th, 2023 35m 49s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics and More:Helping Young People Build ResilienceHow to Parent EffectivelyGiving Your Child a Deep Sense of SecurityProviding a Secure Home Base for Your ChildThe Definition of Resilience, and How it Relat

Fuel for Your Future

Mar 28th, 2023 26m 6s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics and More:Building Healthy Habits at HomeCommunity Resources and Programs such as WIC and SNAPHelping Children Learn About FoodOffering Variety: Color, Texture, Child Approved and Culturally ConsiderateHo

Eating Disorder Prevention in Children & Teens: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food

Mar 14th, 2023 38m 37s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics & More:Body Image Concerns in Children and TeensEating Disorders (ARFID, Binge Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia and more)Multi-Professional Approach to Eating Disorders: Physician, Registered Dietitian and Ment

Childhood Obesity: Breaking the Habit

Feb 28th, 2023 24m 23s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics:Factors that contribute to obesity aside from Calorie Intake (genetic factors, environmental factors, muscle mass, bone/frame structure, etc.)BMI / Growth Chart and how it affects your ChildDiscussing yo

Loving Your Kids in an Unconditional Way

Feb 14th, 2023 34m 42s

This episode covers the following topics:What is Unconditional ParentingPositive Reinforcement Why Explore this Approach to ParentingTraditional Reward/Punishment Method of Parenting The Effectiveness of Time Outs How Unconditional Parenting A

NICU Grads & the 4th Trimester

Jan 24th, 2023 26m 8s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics:Focus on the Transition Home from NICU Babies & their FamilyThe 4th Trimester (1st 3 Months after a baby is born)Potential Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for parents of NICU GradsWhat Issues Admit

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy and Your Child

Jan 10th, 2023 27m 36s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics and More:What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) TherapyWhat a Typical ABA Session is LikeBehavior PlansThe Process after Receiving a Referral from your Primary Practitioner ABA Assessments, Tools and Se

Viral Tridemic. Flu, COVID and RSV

Dec 27th, 2022 32m 11s

This episode covers the following topics:What is unusual about this viral seasonWhat is RSV and when should parents worry about itPreventing RSVThe flu compared to other virusesPreventing the FluThe most recent COVID variant and childrenThe mos

Neurodiversity in Children

Aug 30th, 2022 28m 46s

This episode covers the following topics:What is neurodiversityWhy it is important for us as parents/doctors/educators to be familiar with this conceptThe difference between neurodiversity and disabilityAccepting neurodiversityWays to help add

Sleep Medicine

Aug 16th, 2022 35m 5s

This Episode Covers the Following:Sleep quality and quantityWhy it's important to discuss sleepHow much sleep should kids be getting (in different stages in life)NappingInsomnia and other Sleep DisordersThe Circadian Rhythm and Healthy Sleep Cy

HPV Vaccine: What is it & Who is Eligible?

Aug 2nd, 2022 17m 5s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics: What is HPV and what conditions it is associated withWhen did the vaccine come out and what patients is it indicated forHow effective is the HPV vaccine Who is eligible for this vaccineSide effects ass

Talking Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Part 2

Jul 19th, 2022 31m 58s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics: Tools that parents can use to empower kids and minimize abuse riskGood secrets vs bad secretsCommon myths people/parents have about sexual abuse/the myth of "Stranger Danger"Sleepovers and sleep away ca

Talking Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Jul 5th, 2022 28m 43s

This episode covers the following topics:How common is sexual abuse in childrenHow is sexual abuse usually identified and who are common reportersCommon myths people have about sexual abuse in childrenLong lasting physical and emotional effects

Take the Stress Out of Traveling with Kids

Jun 21st, 2022 21m 57s

This episode covers the following topics:Challenges & Tips to travel with young kidsHow strict should parents be about sticking to their kids' usual schedules when traveling (i.e.: bedtime, naptime, etc.)Alternatives to screen time during longe

Vaccine Hesitancy: Myths & Misinformation

Jun 7th, 2022 32m 54s

THIS EPISODE COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: The background behind vaccine hesitancyCommon myths around vaccines?What is VAERS and why we don't rely on it to make decisions regarding vaccinationThe current recommended vaccine scheduleThe dangers o

Orthopedics: Bone Concerns in Children

May 24th, 2022 34m 54s

Topics covered in this episode:-What is an orthopedic surgeon and what conditions do they see/treat-Common concerns parents have that are actually normal and don't require intervention-Reasonable precautions that parents/kids should be taking t

Taking a Natural Approach to Pediatric Care

May 10th, 2022 20m 22s

This episode covers the following topics:-common alternative treatments patients and families use-common pediatric conditions where the use of alternative therapies is sometimes recommended-dangers or potential harmful effects of alternative th

Headaches in Kids: When to Worry

Apr 12th, 2022 44m 36s

This Episode Covers the Following Topics:Common causes of headaches in kidsHeadache triggersMigraines (what they are, how common, non-headache migraines & more)Tension headachesPrimary headachesSevere headachesVertigoDizziness and lightheadedne

Supporting Kids Who Think and Learn Differently

Mar 29th, 2022 33m 42s

This episode covers the following topics:What are Learning DisabilitiesDifferent types of Learning Disabilities and the most common (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia , ADHD, Autism)How to identify a child with disabilities early onHow your Ped