Yearly Archives: 2018
Fatherly Stress, Hoverboards, Teen Drivers – PediaCast 400
Show Notes Description This week we explore more news parents can use! Topics include fatherly stress at the time of conception, safe infant sleep in the care of babysitters, hoverboard hazards, vaccine rates in those with autism, the effect of […]
Parenting with Science – PediaCast 399
Show Notes Description Tracy Cutchlow visits the studio to talk about her book Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Discover evidence-based recommendations on a variety of topics, including sleep, meal time, play time, discipline, exercise… and […]
Rare Genetic Diseases – PediaCast 398
Show Notes Description Join us for a look at rare genetic diseases. One or another of these conditions affects 30 million Americans, which means taken as a whole, they aren’t really rare! Dan Koboldt (principal investigator with the Institute for […]
Wintertime Blues – PediaCast 397
Show Notes Description Our “Pediatrics in Plain Language” panel returns to the studio as we explore the wintertime blues. We consider some reasons for “feeling down” this time of year, including decreased sunlight and physical activity, sleep problems, school trouble […]
Red Blood Cells & Rocket Launches – PediaCast 396
Show Notes Description This week we answer your questions about laryngomalacia, noise sensitivity and G6PD deficiency. We also consider the recent test flight of Falcon Heavy and how watching a rocket launch can ignite a child’s love of science. We […]
Babysitting, Smartphones, Social Media and Happiness – PediaCast 395
Show Notes Description Dr Sara Ross, medical director of Safe Sitter, visits the studio to talk about babysitting classes teens can take to improve safety, skills and confidence. We also consider smartphones, social media and digital content… and their impact […]
Solid Foods, Window Blinds, Genetic Counseling – PediaCast 393
Show Notes Description More News Parents Can Use this week as we cover starting solid foods for babies, window-blind safety, anxiety with chronic medical conditions, and the ins and outs of genetic counseling. We hope you can join us! Topics […]
Hypothermia, Frostbite, Basketball Injuries – PediaCast 392
Show Notes Description Winter has arrived! This week, we describe warning signs for hypothermia and frostbite and provide tips on keeping kids safe when the temperature drops. The sports medicine team also visits the studio to discuss prevention and treatment […]
