Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, highlights what you need to know about the current measles outbreak. Take solace if you and your family members have been vaccinated, the vaccine is wildly effective with protection rates at 98% after your s

Getting An Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis

Apr 2nd, 2019 21m 49s

What to do when waiting for an autism evaluation? Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and Jim Mancini, a speech-language pathologist and coordinator of parent education and support at the Seattle Children’s Autism Center, discuss the autism di

Teens: How To Treat Acne

Mar 26th, 2019 11m 3s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos, provide straight forward ways to treat teen acne. Lots of myth busting and over the counter recommendations for treating acne. It’s not about vanity, it’s about

Doctors: How To Treat Teen Acne

Mar 26th, 2019 34m 33s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos, review guidelines for treating mild, moderate, and severe teen acne.

Teen Depression: What Parents May Not See

Mar 19th, 2019 10m 10s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights recent studies on teen depression and suicide ideation. The number of kids hospitalized for thinking about or attempting suicide doubled in less than a decade. Half of parents whose child had suici

Devices, Gaming, Smartphones & The Impact On Our Teens

Mar 12th, 2019 11m 40s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson dives deep into technology and the impact it’s having on our children’s developing brains and well-being. From Fortnight, to screen time, and smartphones, our tweens and teens are growing up digital and many

Surviving Tantrums

Feb 26th, 2019 10m 41s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares her tips for surviving and soothing toddler tantrums. When you come from a place of empathy and compassion, instead of anger, the outcome may surprise you.

What to Know About Food Allergies in Adulthood

Feb 19th, 2019 8m 18s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights a recent study that found that more than 10% of U.S. adults have a food allergy -- and nearly double that believe they do. 50% of people with a food allergy develop them in adulthood. If you think

How To Prevent AND Treat Diaper Rash

Dec 18th, 2018 21m 8s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos explain diaper dermatitis (or diaper rash) and how to take care of your baby’s skin. Use the “cupcake” method by layering thick cream on each diaper change and avo

How To Prevent Eczema & Ways To Treat It

Dec 4th, 2018 28m 57s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos, explain causes of eczema and ways to treat flares. Protective, emollient barrier creams used daily are key to preventing eczema. Always go for the “scoop-able” c

No Age Limit For Rear-Facing Car Seats

Oct 9th, 2018 11m 14s

Tips for parents on the new car seat guidelines out from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains that infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible. Parenting tip: don’t let you

2018/19 Flu Season Recommendations

Oct 2nd, 2018 16m 10s

The flu shot is your best shot at reducing the likelihood of influenza. Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains the 2018-2019 influenza vaccine recommendations and highlights a new Amazon Alexa skill called Flu Doctor. Enable the skill on y

What To Know About Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Aug 28th, 2018 17m 31s

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Lora Shahine discuss the emotional and physical complexities of pregnancy loss, statistics, and steps you can consider taking if you have suffered from recurrent pregnancy loss.

Infertility and Secondary Infertility

Aug 21st, 2018 20m 14s

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Lora Shahine discuss infertility & secondary infertility. If you’re less than 35 years old, almost 80% of women will become pregnant within 12 months. If you’re over 35 and have been t

Belly Down! What Every Pregnant Mom Needs To Know

Jun 5th, 2018 24m 29s

Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses preeclampsia with expert, Dr. David Reuter. PSA to all pregnant moms out there: treat yourself (and your baby) to 4-6 hours of “belly down” time each day after 20 weeks. Lay on your side, float in a

Autism & Disruptive Behaviors

May 8th, 2018 23m 57s

Parents can learn how to curb disruptive behaviors in their children with autism. Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and Clinical Child Psychologist, Dr. Karen Bearss discuss autism and disruptive behaviors. Up to half of children with ASD ex

Redesigning Healthcare for Children with Disabilities

May 1st, 2018 30m 36s

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses ways we can consider redesigning healthcare for children who have disabilities with bioethicist, Dr. Holly Tabor from Stanford University Medical Center. When we fix and improve things to help make healthcare mor

More Data That E-Cigarettes Are Not Safe For Teens

Apr 24th, 2018 7m 21s

“My worry is many teens believe e-cigs are safe to use. More and more, I’m certain they are not,” Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson. We know that e-cigs pass along carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) to those who use them and are associated with future

Are You Feeling Guilty About Using Your Phone?

Apr 16th, 2018 15m 41s

Screen and smartphone addiction is becoming (or has already become) a real threat to all of us, I’m afraid, as we depend more and more on our devices for connection and organization. Smartphones are smart and are built, designed and strategical

E-Cigarette Marketing To Teens

Apr 10th, 2018 8m 30s

Clearly teens respond to what they read about e-cigs. Teens who engage with online tobacco marketing are more likely to try and use tobacco and are less likely to stop. Teens are clearly at risk. Learn more, stats and data from pediatrician, Dr

Don’t Teach Your Child To Diet

Apr 4th, 2018 10m 32s

How we talk about eating and how we talk about dieting really changes how our kids eat and how they feel. Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, explains a recent study that found there are serious, long-term, harmful associations when parents en

Teen Voices & Firearm Safety

Mar 27th, 2018 11m 42s

Teens are changing our awareness of what we can do to help prevent tragedies. In the wake of recent school shootings, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson gets personal and discusses the importance of gun safety in high-risk populations. Suicide is the 2nd le

What I’m Doing Now – January

Jan 30th, 2018 9m 24s

My podcast typically features parenting advice, but I’m often asked about all the different hats I wear: mom, doctor, Chief of Digital Innovation at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Chief Medical Office at Before Brands, reporter at KING5 News and

How To Treat Head Lice & The New Resistant Bugs

Jan 17th, 2018 14m 28s

Head lice…yuck. All parents fear it and it inevitably happens to many families. Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson reviews how lice spread, how to treat them with over-the-counter medications and how some head lice are becoming resistant to st

The New Year and Tiny Habits

Jan 10th, 2018 13m 42s

Happy New Year! Don’t have your resolutions totally planned out yet? Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares what she’s learned from BJ Fogg about creating “tiny habits” to help drive change.