Yearly Archives: 2018
Lawn Mowers & Clubfoot – PediaCast 410
Show Notes Description Dr Amanda Whitaker visits the studio as we explore the cause, diagnosis and treatment of a common birth defect: clubfoot. We also consider lawn mower safety with tips and best practices for trimming the grass with children […]
Fitness Facts & Ideas – PediaCast 409
Show Notes Description This week we review bicycle safety (hint: helmets are REALLY important!). Then our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider fitness facts and ideas for all ages. Whether the sun is shining… or it’s raining… […]
Button Batteries & Honey, Retro Toddler – PediaCast 408
Show Notes Description Dr Anne Zachry visits the studio as we explore her new book from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Retro Toddler: More Than 100 Old-School Activities to Boost Development. We also consider the benefit of giving honey when […]
Healthy Summer Meals – PediaCast 407
Show Notes Description Liz Weiss visits the studio as we explore healthy summer meals. Liz is a registered dietician, food blogger, podcaster, YouTuber, cookbook author and all-around family nutrition expert. We’ll consider healthy options for summertime eating, including family meals […]
Playing it Safe in the Summer – PediaCast 406
Show Notes Description Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we explore summer safety. Dr Alex Rakowsky and Dr Mary Ann Abrams share plenty of tips for keeping your kids injury-free this warm-weather season! Topics Summer […]
If You Dream It, You Can Do It – PediaCast 405
Show Notes Description I had the pleasure of welcoming Ashley Eckstein to the studio today. She is an actress, author and entrepreneur! Perhaps best-known as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, […]
Self-Care & Wellness for Moms – PediaCast 404
Show Notes Description Dayna Kurtz, author of Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom, joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to explore self-care and wellness for moms. We hope you can join us! Topics Mother […]
Measles, Junk Food, Depression – PediaCast 403
Show Notes Description This week we cover more news parents can use! Topics include screen-free week; the impact of motherly depression on her child’s IQ; liquid nicotine and e-cigarette safety; protecting children from junk food ads; and dangerous complications of […]
Transitioning Your Teenager to Young Adulthood – PediaCast 402
Show Notes Description This week we consider the transition of teenagers to young adulthood. It’s important to start early and gradually encourage participation, critical thinking and responsibility. Clinical social workers, Michele Buck and Rebecca Furru, visit the studio to provide […]
Pants-Wetting, Meat-Eating, Floor-Scooting, Doctor-Choosing – PediaCast 401
Show Notes Description We answer more of YOUR questions this week! Topics include toddler urinary accidents during the day, meat consumption in young kids, crawling and scooting instead of walking, and choosing the right doctor for your child’s care. We […]
