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
Kindness... According to Kids! - PediaCast 389
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 psychologis…
00:49:49 |
Mon 13 Nov 2017
Bee Stings, Emergency Care, Influenza - PediaCast 388
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 e…
01:10:48 |
Wed 18 Oct 2017
Food as Medicine - PediaCast 387
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 t…
01:06:34 |
Wed 11 Oct 2017
Top 10 Pediatric Symptoms - PediaCast 386
Join us as we examine the top 10 pediatric symptoms. We consider possible causes, let you know when to worry and explore how providers determine a diagnosis and plan treatment. Are you ready for the …
01:29:34 |
Wed 13 Sep 2017
Breakfast & Sports Nutrition - PediaCast 385
Sports nutrition expert, Jessica Buschmann, joins me in the studio as we consider breakfast and food as fuel for student athletes. We discuss meals, snacks, supplements and hydration. You’ll hear tip…
01:10:09 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine - PediaCast 384
Drs Kimberly Wolf, Jen Bryant and Frances Comer stop by the PediaCast Studio to talk about osteopathic manipulative medicine. We explore the differences (and similarities) between MDs and DOs and con…
01:14:51 |
Wed 23 Aug 2017
The Importance of Recess - PediaCast 383
Michelle Carter, Senior Program Manager for SHAPE America, joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast studio to talk about the importance of recess! We consider health, development and academic benefits of reces…
00:49:09 |
Wed 16 Aug 2017
The Do Nothing Summer - PediaCast 382
Pam Lobley joins Dr Mike on PediaCast. She is author of the book Why Can’t We just Play: What I Did When I Realized My Kids Were Way Too Busy. We discuss the benefits, logistics and impact of pulling…
00:46:31 |
Wed 26 Jul 2017
Sun Safety & Brachial Plexus Injuries - PediaCast 381
We begin this week with important reminders on sun safety. Then, Dr Kim Bjorklund stops by to talk about brachial plexus injuries and their treatment. These injuries affect children of all ages, from…
01:07:14 |
Wed 19 Jul 2017
Drowning, Story Time, Dosing Errors - PediaCast 380
This week we cover more pediatric news! Topics include drowning, colic and love, story time strategies, inactive teenagers, smartphones & parenting, lawn mower injuries and medication dosing errors. …
00:59:23 |
Wed 12 Jul 2017
Hemophilia & Baby Sleep - PediaCast 379
Dr Amy Dunn and members of the Homecare Factor Team visit the PediaCast Studio to talk about hemophilia. We explore the cause, diagnosis and treatment of this bleeding disorder and highlight the chal…
00:52:42 |
Wed 21 Jun 2017
Looking Out For Number Two - PediaCast 378
Dr Bryan Vartabedian (Texas Children’s Hospital) joins us to talk about his new book, Looking Out for Number Two: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Poo, Gas and Other Things That Come Out of Your Baby. …
00:40:13 |
Thu 08 Jun 2017
Kinship Foster Care - PediaCast 377
Dr David Rubin, founding co-director of the PolicyLab at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), visits the PediaCast Studio to talk about kinship foster care. Millions of children have spent…
00:50:55 |
Wed 31 May 2017
Lunch & Recess, Mobile Health Apps, Homeoprophylaxis - PediaCast 376
More pediatric news and answers to YOUR questions this week. Topics include kids seeing everything, best practices for lunch and recess, mobile health apps, homeoprophylaxis as an alternative to immu…
00:59:01 |
Wed 10 May 2017
Scoliosis & EOS Imaging - PediaCast 375
Dr Walter Samora joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about scoliosis. What causes this common condition? What symptoms result? How is it diagnosed and treated? Then we’ll explore the emergi…
00:50:05 |
Wed 03 May 2017
Flame Retardants, Throwing Injuries, Alice in Wonderland - PediaCast 374
We have lots coming your way this week! Our news segment covers the relationship between pets, allergies, obesity and the microbiome. We also consider flame retardants & behavior and the ideal start …
01:07:40 |
Wed 26 Apr 2017
Infant Feeding Problems - PediaCast 373
Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about neonatal and infant feeding problems. We consider common causes, diagnostic tests and evidence-based treatment strategies. Learn abo…
00:50:48 |
Wed 19 Apr 2017
Seizure Action Plan! - PediaCast 372
Dr Dara Albert stops by the PediaCast Studio to remind us of the ins and outs of epilepsy, including types of seizures, methods of diagnosis, management options and seizure prevention. She also intro…
00:49:28 |
Wed 29 Mar 2017
Flag Football, Swimming Lessons, Color Blindness - PediaCast 371
We have a big show for you this week! Pediatric news covers cat ownership & mental health, congenital heart disease & school performance, and flag football injuries. Then Lisa Armitage stops by the s…
01:13:11 |
Wed 22 Mar 2017
Tongue Tie, Nosebleeds, Reading Skills - PediaCast 370
This week we answer more of your questions! Topics include tongue tie & breastfeeding, enlarged adenoids and frequent nosebleeds. Then Dr Colleen Carroll joins us with tips on stimulating a child’s i…
01:16:59 |
Wed 08 Mar 2017
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