The Pediatrician Next Door &#8211; Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health

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Ep. 60: Preparing and Recovering from Birth - Get Strong and Align with The Prenatal Yoga Center Apr 17, 2024

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Whether you are pregnant or 30 years post-partum, Deb Flashenberg, host of Yoga Birth Babies podcast and founder of The Prenatal Yoga Center can help you be the strongest parent you can be. Learn her tips for breathing, stretching, strengthening and healing your aches and pains through the diverse program she has developed over decades of experience.

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Ep. 59: Fever Fear - When is a Fever Dangerous? Apr 10, 2024

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Should parents always give medicine to lower a child's fever? What kind of thermometer should they use to check the temperature? Dr. Wendy breaks down the signs that indicate a fever might be serious, when parents should be concerned, and effective ways to take care of kids when they're running a fever.

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Ep. 58: The Long and Short Of It: Penis Problems and Dental Anesthesia Apr 03, 2024

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Being a parent comes with worries, and even for a pediatrician like Dr. Wendy, some concerns can be tricky. In this episode, she talks about two tough pediatric situations they don't always teach in medical school. First, dental anesthesia can be riskier than many parents realize. Second, she explains that many worries parents have about their child's penis are usually not big issues. Tune in to learn more about dental sedation, micro-penis and more!

Read the American Academy of Pediatrics advice about dental anesthesia.

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Ep. 57: Preparing Kids to Manage their Medical Care Mar 27, 2024

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Learn how to help your child become independent in managing their health as they grow up. Hear Thad Hamilton's compelling story about why knowing your family's health history is important. Get Dr. Wendy’s checklist of tips for teaching kids as young as 3 to take care of their health.

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Ep. 56: Treating Anxiety in Kids – with Elise Fallucco, MD and Charles Warter, PsyD Mar 20, 2024

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Anxiety is a big deal for lots of kids and families. But guess what? The sooner you deal with it, the better things can get for the long run. Treatments range from teaching your child calming techniques at home, to therapy, medication and treatment in a treatment center. Child psychiatrist Elise Fallucco, MD and clinical psychologist Charles Warter, PsyD give tips for finding the best treatment for a child with anxiety.

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Ep. 55: Anxiety in Children: A Hidden Cause of Behavior Issues - with Elise Fallucco, M.D. Mar 13, 2024

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Do you struggle with a challenging child? Sometimes, kids' actions aren't just random behaviors—they're ways of expressing themselves when they can't find the right words or understand their own emotions. Anxiety disorders are the most common behavioral health problem in children and often goes undiagnosed. Treating anxiety early can make a big difference in how well someone copes with it over time. In this podcast episode, child psychiatrist Elise Fallucco, MD, host of the PschEd4Peds podcast, chats with Dr. Wendy about how to spot anxiety symptoms and recognize anxiety disorders in children.

SCARED Questionnaire to screen for anxiety disorders

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Ep. 54: How to Raise Happy Kids Mar 06, 2024

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Ever wondered how much control you have over being happy? Scientists say your genes play a big part, but there's plenty you can do to boost your mood. Dr. Wendy shares 7 simple tips parents can use to have a happy family. Discover how spending time with others, having family meals, and choosing certain foods can make you feel happier.

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References

Beezhold, B.L., Johnston, C.S., 2012. Restriction of meat, fish, and poultry in omnivores improves mood: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal. 11 (9).

Wolniczak I et al., 2017. Fruits and vegetables consumption and depressive symptoms: A population-based study in Peru. PLoS One. 12 (10) e0186379.

Kontogianni MD, Vijayakumar A, Rooney C et al. 2020. A high polyphenol diet improves psychological well-being: the polyphenol intervention trial (PPhIT). Nutrients. 12 (8) 2445.

Walsh H, Lee M and Best T. 2023. The Association between Vegan, Vegetarian, and Omnivore Diet Quality and Depressive Symptoms in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (4) 3258.

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Ep: 53: Picky Eaters and Vitamins - with Natalie Muth, MD Feb 28, 2024

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Is your kid super picky about what they eat? Wonder if they should take a multivitamin? Join Dr. Wendy and nutrition expert Natalie Muth, MD as they dish out advice on how to get your little ones to choose healthful foods. We'll tackle the big questions like when your child might need a vitamin boost and how to figure that out. Plus, we'll share some awesome tips to help you turn mealtime battles into victories.

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Ep. 52: How Moving Affects Kids: Tips for an Easy Transition - with Charles Warter, Psy.D. Feb 21, 2024

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The place you live shapes who you become. Whether you move from Michigan to Florida or Arizona to Guam, it means getting used to a new home, school, and different kinds of food. When kids move from their original home to a new place, they mix together parts of both cultures to create their own unique "third culture." Psychologist Dr. Charles Warter, Psy.D., shares what he's learned from his studies to help parents understand how to handle moving with children.

“Adverse Outcomes to Early Middle Age Linked With Childhood Residential Mobility” Am J Prev Med. Sept 2016

Charles Warter, Psy.D. - find him at Protected Roots Integrative Treatment Center

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