In today's episode we have the honor of talking to a parent and friend, Lori Leib about the experience of preterm delivery and being a parent in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Lori’s son, Jones, was born at 25 weeks gestation after a placental abruption and spent 4 months in the NICU before coming home. While we normally talk from the physician experience, we wanted to highlight the family centered side of medicine. In this episode Lori shares her own personal experience, tips for parents or family members who are navigating the NICU, we discuss breastfeeding and pumping challenges a ..read more

In this 2-part episode we review the impacts that climate change has on pediatric health. We are joined by Dr. Sonja Swenson and Dr. Naomi Bardach; two amazing pediatricians, climate activists and co-chairs the climate change and child health committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics CA- Chapter 1. We spend part 1 discussing the known impacts that climate change is having on pediatric health. Ranging from severe weather events, to air pollution and changes in disease patterns. In part 2 we provide practical tips for what individuals can do personally to reduce their impact on climate ch ..read more

In this 2-part episode we review the impacts that climate change has on pediatric health. We are joined by Dr. Sonja Swenson and Dr. Naomi Bardach; two amazing pediatricians, climate activists and co-chairs the climate change and child health committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics CA- Chapter 1. We spend part 1 discussing the known impacts that climate change is having on pediatric health. Ranging from severe weather events, to air pollution and changes in disease patterns. In part 2 we provide practical tips for what individuals can do personally to reduce their impact on climate ch ..read more

Sore throats are common, making up about 6% of primary care office visits. Only about ¼ of sore throats are caused by the bacteria strep. In this podcast, we review sore throats and how to differentiate strep from common viral causes. We discuss testing, treatments and home care remedies. We also review some of the complications of strep throat to be aware of.  This episode was written by Dr. Lena van der List and Dr. Dean Blumberg.  Resources Group A Streptococcal (Group A Strep) Infections - HealthyChildren.org Strep Throat, Sore Throat or Tonsillitis: What’s the Difference? - Heal ..read more

February 26-March 3rd is eating disorders awareness week. Unfortunately, eating disorders are common with one study estimating that 9% of people struggle with an eating disorder at some point.  In this episode we review eating disorders, with a focus on anorexia and bulimia nervosa. We talk about how these disorders present, the associated medical complications and most importantly which treatments are effective at helping an individual get back on track with appropriate nutrition and body image.  If you or someone you know needs help with an eating disorder, reach out to your physi ..read more

In this episode we discuss early childcare. We review different options for daycare, financial considerations and what specifics parents should look for in a high quality daycare program. We review the studies looking at benefits and drawbacks of early daycare enrollment on later academics and behavior. And of course we talk about daycare illness and remind listeners that up to 11 respiratory illnesses the first 2 years of daycare enrollment is normal, although it sure doesn't feel normal while you are living through it!  Additional Resources Child Care Aware Choosing a Child Care Center ..read more

In this podcast we review iron and iron deficiency anemia. Iron is a nutrient that plays ​​an important role in making the proteins that transport oxygen throughout our bodies. If people  do not have enough iron they can develop anemia. Unfortunately, anemia is common- with about 20% of children developing anemia at some point.. In this episode we review iron requirements in infancy through adolescence, we talk about important dietary sources of iron. We discuss signs of anemia, screening and how to treat iron deficiency anemia with supplementation. We thank Dr. Anjali Pawar, pediatric he ..read more

As we kick off  2024 and close in on 5 years of podcasting we reflect on some of our personal goals for the new year and offer suggestions for creating resolutions as a family. We highlight best practices around common goals of improving sleep, physical activity & nutrition. We review screen time recommendations and offer tips on how to cut down on media in your home. We even offer some easy goals around child safety and injury prevention. We discuss making space for our mental health and the importance of resolutions that tap into our own personal wellness and help to find meaning in ..read more

In this podcast we are joined by Dr. Aishah Patterson to discuss stuttering. We review typical speech development where disfluencies will occur as a part of completely normal development. We also review signs that indicate a more persistent dysfluency such as stuttering. We highlight risk factors for developing a stutter and what interventions can be helpful to reduce stuttering. We also discuss some of the psycho-social implications of having a speech disfluency and highlight many successful and high-powered people with stutters.  We thank Dr. Aishah Patterson, Associate Professor in Com ..read more

In this podcast we review ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tie. This occurs when an individual is born with a tight band of tissue tethering the tongue to the base of the mouth. There is a lot of discussion surrounding how tongue ties can affect newborns and people as they grow. In this episode we review the evidence (which is limited), discuss the impacts tongue tie may have on breastfeeding and common procedures for releasing a tongue tie.  We would like to thank Dr. Adrienne Hoyt-Austin, pediatrician & breastfeeding researcher & certified lactation consultant reviewing t ..read more