Tag Archives: pediatric
Exercise Is Medicine: Movement for Every Body – PediaCast 615
Show Notes Description Exercise is more than recreation. It can be powerful medicine for a child’s body, mind, confidence, and long-term health! Dr Amy Valasek, Jodi Kuri, Beth Gibson, and Will Gibson visit the studio as we explore exercise as […]
Risky Social Media Challenges: Keeping Kids Safe – PediaCast 614
Show Notes Description Social media challenges can inspire creativity and encourage generosity, but some of these challenges involve dangerous stunts, substance exposure, or self-harm. Dr Leah Middelberg, Dr Lara McKenzie, and Dr Anne Elizabeth Mason explain how these trends spread, […]
Teen Driving Safety: Technology, Citations, and Parent Coaching – PediaCast 613
Show Notes Description Handing a teenager the car keys brings pride, freedom, and plenty of worry. Dr Mike talks with injury-prevention researcher Dr Ginger Yang about why new drivers face elevated crash risk, how a traffic citation can become a […]
Electric Bike Safety: What Parents Need to Know! – PediaCast 612
Show Notes Description Dr Mikhaila Layshock and Dr Phyllis Agran visit the studio as we consider electric bike safety. E-bikes are becoming popular with kids and teens. But when is a young rider ready, which bike and helmet should you […]
Your DNA, Genomic Research, and Privacy – PediaCast 611
Show Notes Description Dr Mykyta Artomov visits the studio as we consider DNA, genomic research, and privacy. Our genetic information helps researchers uncover diseases and develop new treatments. But DNA is also deeply personal. How can researchers learn from genetic […]
Why Pediatric Surgeries Get Canceled – PediaCast 610
Show Notes Description Dr Brittany Willer visits the studio as we consider day-of-surgery cancellations. Preparing for surgery is an emotional journey. Parents arrange time off work, children fast overnight, and everyone braces for the day ahead. But what happens when […]
Infant Feeding: Science, Safety, and Support – PediaCast 609
Show Notes Description Dr Anuja Sriparameswaran visits the studio as we consider the science, safety, and support of infant feeding. From breasts and bottles to microplastics and guilt, we take a comprehensive look at the first feeding decisions moms and […]
Tylenol and Autism: Separating Science from the Headlines – PediaCast 608
Show Notes Description Dr Dane Snyder visits the studio as we consider Tylenol and autism. Parents may hear mixed messages… with the headlines saying one thing and medical providers saying something different. So, what are moms and dads to do? […]
Early Childhood Concussion: What Parents Need to Know – PediaCast 607
Show Notes Description Dr Sean Rose and Miriam Beauchamp visit the studio as we consider concussions in young children. We explore the challenges of making this diagnosis in babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. What do symptoms look like? And how can […]
Screen Time, Bedtime, and Picky Eaters – PediaCast 606
Show Notes Description Dr Sarah Adams visits the studio as we consider screen time, bedtime, and picky eaters. These are frequent challenges for moms and dads. We share strategies for building healthy routines that lower the stress. We hope you […]
