"My child won't sit still. Does he/she have ADHD?" That's a question many of us as parents have asked. But how do you know if they truly have ADHD. Listen as Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss ADHD, the importance of establishing habits, when medication is needed and so much more!  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.  ..read more

Wonder what to do if your child jammed their finger or stubbed a toe?  Today Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill talk about the growing pains of childhood. From jamming a finger to what the difference is between a sprain and a strain! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put podcast in the subject line ..read more

What is Irritable bowel syndrome? What causes IBS? Is there a treatment for IBS? These are all questions we have and Dr. Benjamin Schmidt with Esse Health St. Louis Gastroenterology Consultants is here to answer them!  Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill talk about IBS and what treatment options are available.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.   ..read more

Did you know that 95% of 13 to 17 year olds are using social media and 1/3 of them are using it constantly? Even more shocking 40% of 8 to 12 year olds are using social media despite 13 years old being the minimum age requirement to use social media. Listen as Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the importance of having safety standards for kids using technology. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line ..read more

What do you do if you think your child is engaging in risky behavior and how do you approach the subject? Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill give their thoughts about how to begin the risky behavior discussion along with the dreaded “The Talk” conversation.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line ..read more

Today Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill discuss tips to help you manage your child’s healthcare. Scheduling check-ups, changes to the MSHSAA form, and seasonal information regarding flu shots, COVID vaccines, and the different RSV vaccines are just a few of the topics we cover today! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.  ..read more

How do you know your child is ready to start potty training? Well, Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill are here to help. Today we talk about how to know when your child is ready to start potty training along with tips on how to motivate your child and how to make potty training a success! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.  ..read more

Building healthy habits can be difficult especially when the goal may take some time to achieve. Today Dr. Pete Putnum and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss how making tiny changes over time can help your child achieve their goals no matter how difficult including starting a workout routine and even how to eat healthier. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line ..read more

Having a newborn can be exhausting and may leave you with a lot of questions, especially about breastfeeding. Well you're in luck as Dr. Leanne DePalma with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics has you covered! Listen as we talk about the many health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, the importance of skin to skin time and what to do if you think breastfeeding isn't working.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line ..read more

Today we are joined by Esse Health Pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss why it’s important to teach your child to eat when they are hungry and to stop when they are full. We also talk about the 5-2-1-0 rule and the importance of teaching healthy eating habits at a young age. For more information about Health at Every Size visit https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/health-every-size/ Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the s ..read more