PediaCast: Pediatric Podcasts for Parents

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Red Blood Cells & Rocket Launches - PediaCast 396 Feb 08, 2018

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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 hope you can join us!

Babysitting, Smartphones, Social Media and Happiness - PediaCast 395 Jan 31, 2018

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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 on happiness and mental health. We hope you can join us!

Toddler Tantrums, Eye Injuries, Childhood Mortality - PediaCast 394 Jan 18, 2018

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Dr Brandy Hunt visits the studio this week to talk about toddler temper tantrums. We also consider influenza, eye injuries from non-powder guns, bariatric surgery and heart health, child mortality in the United States and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). We hope you can join us!

Solid Foods, Window Blinds, Genetic Counseling - PediaCast 393 Jan 11, 2018

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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!

Hypothermia, Frostbite, Basketball Injuries - PediaCast 392 Jan 03, 2018

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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 of basketball injuries, including sprains and strains, torn ligaments, finger fractures and head injuries. We hope you can join us!

Meet the Pharmacist & Giving Kids Medicine - PediaCast 391 Dec 20, 2017

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as we meet the pharmacist and provide helpful hints on giving medicine… to kids! We’ll explore the role of the pharmacist and consider questions you should ask your healthcare provider and pharmacist before giving your child prescription and over-the-counter medicine. Also considered: expensive prescriptions, getting kids to take liquids and swallow pills and medication safety. We hope you can tune-in!

Coco & Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures - PediaCast 390 Dec 13, 2017

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A trio of specialists visit the PediaCast Studio to discuss psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Listen as we explore the presentation, work-up, treatment and long-term outlook for patients and families impacted by this condition. We hope you can join us!

Kindness... According to Kids! - PediaCast 389 Nov 13, 2017

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It’s World Kindness Day! We are joined by editor-in-chief of Highlights for Children, Christine French Cully, to talk about the state of kindness… according to kids. Harvard developmental psychologist, Dr Luba Falk Feigenberg, also stops by to provide insight and practical tips on fostering kindness at home. We hope you can join us!

Bee Stings, Emergency Care, Influenza - PediaCast 388 Oct 18, 2017

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This week we explore why bees are more aggressive in the fall and how to prevent and treat their stings. We also cover emergency care for kids. When should you call 911? And does your child need an emergency department or urgent care? Finally, we introduce a new segment of the program: Pediatrics in Plain Language. We’ll talk about influenza (and flu shots) in terms everyone can understand… without dumbing down the science! We hope you can join us!

Food as Medicine - PediaCast 387 Oct 11, 2017

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This week we consider food as medicine. We’ll start with the basics of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. How are they beneficial? When and why are they dangerous? Then we’ll explore the use of food to prevent and treat several medical conditions. What should we do with conflicting food advice? And how can we think critically when the latest diet fad or nutritional product shows up in our news feed? Join us to find out!

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