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AwkTalk: Conversations on Sex and Reproductive Health – PediaCast 491

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Show Notes Description Meg Kane and Sarah Saxbe visit the studio as we consider AwkTalk: a school-based program focused on sex education and reproductive health. Learn why this program is important and how kids, teens and families across the country […]

Your Child’s Breathing – PediaCast 490

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Show Notes Description Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel is back in the house as we explore your child’s breathing. We cover many terms and topics, including periodic breathing, respiratory distress, coughing, wheezing, stridor, asthma and croup… and we do […]

Managing Chronic Pain – PediaCast 489

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Show Notes Description Dr Lindsey Vater and Dr Alex Rospert visit the studio as we explore chronic pain. Nearly one-third of children and teenagers experience pain that lasts more than three months. Discover why it happens and what you can […]

Family Finances – PediaCast 488

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Show Notes Description Renee Clouser visits the studio as we explore family finances. Money management touches all aspects of life, including physical and mental health. Learn strategies for creating a budget, establishing an emergency fund, paying off debt and saving […]

A Kid Again – PediaCast 487

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Show Notes Description Jennifer Koma and Travis Gulling visit the studio as we explore A Kid Again. This national organization strives to “give illness a time out” by helping families who have a child with a life-threatening condition… helping them […]

Tackling Boredom – PediaCast 486

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Show Notes Description Dr Parker Huston visits the studio as we tackle boredom. A parent’s instinct may be to step in and solve their child’s boredom, but this may do more harm than good. Boredom provides a blank canvas for […]

COVID-19 Vaccines – PediaCast 485

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Show Notes Description Dr David Stukus visits the studio as we explore COVID-19 vaccines. Learn about the various types, including how each one works and expected side effects. We discuss the clinical trials and FDA approval process… and we highlight […]

Your Child’s Mouth and Throat – PediaCast 484

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Show Notes Description Our Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as Dr Mary Ann Abrams and Dr Alex Rakowsky explore common conditions affecting the mouth and throat. We cover choking, swallowed objects, teething, sore throat and thrush. We hope […]

Congenital Heart Disease – PediaCast 483

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Show Notes Description Dr Thomas Glenn and Tawanna Nishibayashi visit the studio as we consider congenital heart disease and its impact on children and families. You’ll hear two difficult (and inspiring) journeys through hypoplastic left heart syndrome and its many […]

Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction – PediaCast 482

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Show Notes Description Dr Christopher Iobst visits the studio as we consider limb lengthening and reconstruction. This amazing subspecialty of pediatric orthopedic surgery works hard to improve the lives of children and their families every day. Join us to learn […]