PediaCast: Pediatric Podcasts for Parents
Dr Mike makes Pod Calls! Join us as he answers questions from moms and dads around the world. Plus, you'll get a healthy dose of pediatric news, parenting tips, interviews with experts, and the latest research findings--with explanations you can understand!
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 303
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Fitness Facts & Ideas - PediaCast 409
This week we review bicycle safety (hint: helmets are REALLY important!). Then our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider fitness facts and ideas for all ages. Whether the sun is s…
01:16:06 |
Thu 12 Jul 2018
Button Batteries & Honey, Retro Toddler - PediaCast 408
Dr Anne Zachry visits the studio as we explore her new book from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Retro Toddler: More Than 100 Old-School Activities to Boost Development. We also consider the bene…
01:05:45 |
Thu 21 Jun 2018
Healthy Summer Meals - PediaCast 407
Liz Weiss visits the studio as we explore healthy summer meals. Liz is a registered dietician, food blogger, podcaster, YouTuber, cookbook author and all-around family nutrition expert. We’ll conside…
00:43:13 |
Wed 13 Jun 2018
Playing it Safe in the Summer - PediaCast 406
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we explore summer safety. Dr Alex Rakowsky and Dr Mary Ann Abrams share plenty of tips for keeping your kids injury-free this warm-weat…
01:06:17 |
Thu 31 May 2018
If You Dream It, You Can Do It - PediaCast 405
Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Founder of Her Universe (makers of Star Wars apparel for fangirls), joins us in the studio to talk about making your dreams come…
00:56:13 |
Wed 23 May 2018
Self-Care & Wellness for Moms - PediaCast 404
Dayna Kurtz, author of Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom, joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to explore self-care and wellness for moms. We hope you can join us!
00:49:32 |
Thu 17 May 2018
Measles, Junk Food, Depression - PediaCast 403
This week we cover more news parents can use! Topics include screen-free week; the impact of motherly depression on her child’s IQ; liquid nicotine and e-cigarette safety; protecting children from ju…
00:42:45 |
Wed 02 May 2018
Transitioning Your Teenager to Young Adulthood - PediaCast 402
This week we consider the transition of teenagers to young adulthood. It’s important to start early and gradually encourage participation, critical thinking and responsibility. Clinical social worker…
01:03:18 |
Thu 26 Apr 2018
Pants-Wetting, Meat-Eating, Floor-Scooting, Doctor-Choosing - PediaCast 401
We answer more of YOUR questions this week! Topics include toddler urinary accidents during the day, meat consumption in young kids, crawling and scooting instead of walking, and choosing the right d…
01:00:10 |
Tue 17 Apr 2018
Fatherly Stress, Hoverboards, Teen Drivers - PediaCast 400
This week we explore more news parents can use! Topics include fatherly stress at the time of conception, safe infant sleep in the care of babysitters, hoverboard hazards, vaccination rates in those …
00:39:53 |
Tue 10 Apr 2018
Parenting with Science - PediaCast 399
Tracy Cutchlow visits the studio to talk about her book Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Discover evidence-based recommendations on a variety of topics, including sleep, me…
00:59:00 |
Wed 07 Mar 2018
Rare Genetic Diseases - PediaCast 398
Join us for a look at rare genetic diseases. One or another of these conditions affects 30 million Americans, which means taken as a whole, they aren’t really rare! Dan Koboldt (principal investigato…
00:56:55 |
Wed 28 Feb 2018
Wintertime Blues - PediaCast 397
Our “Pediatrics in Plain Language” panel returns to the studio as we explore the wintertime blues. We consider some reasons for “feeling down” this time of year, including decreased sunlight and phys…
01:08:51 |
Thu 15 Feb 2018
Red Blood Cells & Rocket Launches - PediaCast 396
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 c…
00:58:38 |
Thu 08 Feb 2018
Babysitting, Smartphones, Social Media and Happiness - PediaCast 395
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 …
00:45:36 |
Wed 31 Jan 2018
Toddler Tantrums, Eye Injuries, Childhood Mortality - PediaCast 394
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…
01:10:25 |
Thu 18 Jan 2018
Solid Foods, Window Blinds, Genetic Counseling - PediaCast 393
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 …
00:53:36 |
Thu 11 Jan 2018
Hypothermia, Frostbite, Basketball Injuries - PediaCast 392
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 studi…
01:03:13 |
Wed 03 Jan 2018
Meet the Pharmacist & Giving Kids Medicine - PediaCast 391
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 yo…
01:06:48 |
Wed 20 Dec 2017
Coco & Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures - PediaCast 390
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 famili…
00:55:33 |
Wed 13 Dec 2017
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