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Ep 151: Promoting Jaw Health: tips with teeth grinding, sleep apnea, migraines and more! with Dr Victoria Wexley, oral facial pain specialist Sep 09, 2024

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Episode 151 of Ask Dr Jessica, joined by Dr. Victoria Wexley DDS
Board Certified in Orofacial Pain and Fellow of American Academy of Orofacial Pain. In this episode we discuss everything you've ever wondered about the jaw and jaw health--And this includes proper texting posture, gum chewing, and teeth grinding. We also discuss connection of jaw issues to sleep apnea and migraines. Thank you to Dr Wexley, I learned so much and I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge with my listeners.
To learn more about Dr Wexley's practice, which specializes in head and neck pain, TMJ disorders and sleep apnea check out:
https://wexleymedical.com/

Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more.
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The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

Ep 150: Back pain & adolescents: posture, stretching, backpacks and more! with Dr David Skaggs Sep 02, 2024

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Episode 150 with Dr David Skaggs (part 2)! This week we discuss everything you need to know about back pain and adolescents. For example, Dr Skaggs explains when to worry about back pain. He also describes ways to protect our backs---we talk about proper posture techniques, stretching, backpacks and more.
Thank you Dr Skaggs for sharing your knowledge and expertise about pediatric back and spine health.
Dr David Skaggs is the director of Pediatric Orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Hospital and the coo-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He is a leader in spine surgery and an expert in the treatment of spinal disorders and deformity in children.

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Ep 149: Truths and Myths: What can be done to prevent sports injuries? With Dr David Skaggs, pediatric spine surgeon Aug 26, 2024

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Episode 149 with pediatric spine surgeon, Dr David Skaggs. In this conversation, Dr Skaggs explains what can be done to prevent and recover from sports injuries. We discuss sleep, stretching, lifting and even ice baths, and what he says may surprise you! Please stay tuned for episode 150 with Dr Skaggs, where we discuss back pain in general--common injuries, red flags and recovery and prevention. He is a wonderful doctor and human being, and I am so grateful to have had Dr Skaggs on Ask Dr Jessica.
Dr David Skaggs is the director of Pediatric Orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Hospital and the coo-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He is a leader in spine surgery and an expert in the treatment of spinal disorders and deformity in children. He is accepting new patients, 310-423-6665.

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Ep: 148 How to talk and connect with your teen, with Janine Halloran LMHC Aug 19, 2024

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In this episode we talk to Janine about how to talk to teens and the importance of building a connection with them. The guest, Janine Halloran, shares her inspiration for creating the Coping Skills for Kids and Coping Skills for Teens workbooks. These books teach kids and teens coping skills and strategies . They also explore how to support teens facing emotional distress and social problems. The conversation ends with a discussion on how to approach teens who shut down and don't engage in conversation. In this conversation, Janine Halloran provides advice for parents on how to communicate with their teenagers and navigate their emotional ups and downs. Janine also discusses the topic of friendships and offers guidance on helping teenagers make quality friendships. Additionally, Janine shares coping strategies for teenagers, including labeling their emotions, channeling anger into positive energy, and using deep breathing techniques.

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Ep 147: What you need to know from a pediatric neurosurgeon: a conversation about head injuries, head size, epilepsy and more! Aug 12, 2024

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This week we are honored to welcome pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. David Bonda to Ask Dr Jessica! We have an indepth conversation about head injuries, large and small head sizes, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, recent advancements in his field of medicine, and more! Parents, you'll enjoy Dr Bonda---he's articulate, thoughtful, and you'll learn so much!

Dr. Bonda is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He received his BA in neuroscience at The University of Pennsylvania and his MD at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing his neurosurgical residency training at The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, he went on to complete his fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at The University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital. At Cedars-Sinai/Guerin Children’s, Dr. Bonda runs the surgical epilepsy program along with pediatric epileptologist Dr. Debbie Holder where they provide comprehensive epilepsy care for patients with drug resistant epilepsy.

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Ep 146: An integrative pediatrician's take on environmental toxins, co-sleeping, screen time, sunscreen and more! ! Part 2 with Integrative Pediatrician Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh Aug 05, 2024

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Part 2 continuing my conversation with Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh on Ask Dr Jessica, where we discuss concepts in his new book. We discuss the importance of parents trusting their parenting instinct, how to minimize toxin exposure, balancing screen time, co-sleeping, pediatric milestones and more!
To check out Dr Gator's new book, check out: "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": The integrative pediatrician's guide to the first 3 years.

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Ep 145: Parenting at your Child's Pace: by Integrative Pediatrician Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh Jul 29, 2024

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Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh joins this weeks Ask Dr Jessica to talk about his new book "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": a parenting guide for the first 3 years. Dr Warsh is an integrative pediatrician, and in this podcast we have a great conversation about what integrative pediatrician is exactly, and what his philosophies in general are about parenting and medicine. Our conversation will be a two part series --on this episode we discuss setting boundaries, technology, teaching healthing eating habits, and the importance of reading food labels.
To learn more about Dr "Gator":
Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018.

He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others.

He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com

Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support.

The link to his new book "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": The integrative pediatrician's guide to the first 3 years.

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Ep 144: Strategies for Alleviating Anxiety in the Operating Room, with Dr Nina Shapiro, Pediatric ENT Jul 22, 2024

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Dr. Nina Shapiro, a pediatric ENT, discusses the most common procedures and visits in her field, including ear infections and sleep disorders. She also addresses the anxiety that families may have about procedures and surgeries. She shares strategies for explaining procedures to children and discusses the use of sedatives and iPads to alleviate anxiety in the operating room. In this conversation, Dr Shapiro discusses the risks and misconceptions surrounding anesthesia in children. They also discuss the use of ear tubes and swimming, with Dr. Shapiro explaining that most children with ear tubes can swim without any limitations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of providing detailed information to children and families to alleviate anxiety and improve the surgical experience.

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Ep 143: A parents guide to common summertime illness! Part 2 with Dr Wendy Hunter, Pediatrician Jul 01, 2024

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Ep 143 of Ask Dr Jessica for Part 2 continuing conversation with Dr Wendy Hunter, Pediatrician---and great ready to hear two pediatrician to share tips to help parents navigate the summertime. In this episode, we discuss common summertime illnesses that kids may experience, including hand, foot, and mouth disease, gastroenteritis, swimmer's ear, and skin infections.
Takeaways:

Gastroenteritis, or stomach flu, is a common illness in children characterized by vomiting and diarrhea. It is important to keep children hydrated by giving them small sips of fluids, such as watered-down apple juice or popsicles.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness that causes a rash on the hands, feet, mouth, and sometimes the buttocks. It is highly contagious but usually resolves on its own within a week. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, such as pain and fever.
Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal that can occur after swimming. It is important to keep the ears dry and use antibiotic and steroid drops to treat the infection. An ear dryer can also be helpful in preventing swimmer's ear.
When treating scrapes, it is important to clean the wound thoroughly and remove any debris. Keeping the wound clean and covered can help prevent infection.
If a wound becomes infected, it may develop a yellowish crust and require antibiotics. It is important to seek medical attention if there are signs of infection.
Parents should be aware of the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses and injuries and know when to seek medical attention.

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Ep 142: How to keep our kids safe throughout the summer, Part 1 with Dr Wendy Hunter Pediatrician Jun 24, 2024

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This weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica is joined by Dr Wendy Hunter, pediatrician, for a conversation about how to keep our kids safe over the summer. We'll talk about best practices for sun protection, how to best prevent against mosquito bites, how to prevent drownings, prevention of getting overheated (heat stroke) and prevention of common summertime injuries.
Takeaways

Sun protection is crucial for children, including the use of sunscreen, protective clothing, and sunglasses.
DEET is a safe and effective insect repellent, while natural repellents may not be as effective.
Water safety is of utmost importance, especially around pools.
designated supervision is crucial for pool safety, as swim lessons are not foolproof.
Having a fence around the pool is essential to prevent accidents.
Limiting the number of children on a trampoline reduces the risk of fractures.
Hydration and staying cool are key to preventing heatstroke in children.

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