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
Dental Trauma and Emergency Tooth Care - PediaCast 429
Dr Janice Townsend returns to the studio as we consider dental trauma and emergency tooth care. We explore common dental injuries and their treatment, including what to do when teeth are chipped, kno…
00:58:50 |
Thu 11 Apr 2019
Anesthesia, Naps, Deaths and Funerals - PediaCast 428
We answer more of your questions this week! Topics include behavioral concerns following anesthesia, the importance (or non-importance) of naps, helping kids process death and funerals, sternoclavicu…
01:09:28 |
Wed 03 Apr 2019
Exercise-Induced Asthma - PediaCast 427
Breathing problems should not keep kids and teens from playing sports! Dr Tom Pommering and Allison Strouse visit the studio as we explore best practices for identifying exercise-induced asthma, trea…
00:48:16 |
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Ear Infections and Ear Tubes; Outdoor Fun and Spring Injuries - PediaCast 426
Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns as we consider ear infections and ear tubes. Plus, warm weather is on the way (finally!) We have terrific ideas for outdoor fun… and tips for responding…
01:21:08 |
Thu 21 Mar 2019
Paging Dr Google: Tips for Finding the Best Medical Information Online - PediaCast 425
This week we explore tips for finding trustworthy medical information online. What is the best way to search? Which sites and social media should you visit? Who can you trust… and how do you evaluate…
01:09:03 |
Wed 06 Mar 2019
Sports Physicals - PediaCast 424
Dr Jim MacDonald and Dr Peter Kriz visit the PediaCast Studio as we consider the pre-participation sports physical. What makes this visit different than a well-child exam? What are the important comp…
01:05:47 |
Wed 20 Feb 2019
Infant Teething and Toddler Tooth Care - PediaCast 423
Dr Janice Townsend is Chief of Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s. She joins us to answer questions about infant teething and tooth care for babies and toddlers. We explore symptom relief, brushing, …
01:01:21 |
Thu 07 Feb 2019
Polar Vortex, Toddler Sleep, Baby on the Way - PediaCast 422
It’s winter in Ohio and the Polar Vortex is here! This week we cover cold-weather safety, including tips for preventing, recognizing and treating frostbite and hypothermia. We also answer a pair of l…
01:05:26 |
Wed 30 Jan 2019
Ibuprofen Allergy, Fever Truths and Myths - PediaCast 421
This week we answer a listener question about severe ibuprofen allergy (anaphylaxis) and examine truths and myths surrounding fever. We hope you can join us!
01:07:43 |
Wed 16 Jan 2019
Feed the Baby Hummus: Parenting Practices Around the World - PediaCast 420
Dr Lisa Lewis, author of Feed the Baby Hummus, visits this week as we explore parenting practices from countries and cultures around the world. We hope you can join us!
00:57:11 |
Wed 19 Dec 2018
Influencers and Worries... According to Kids! - PediaCast 419
Highlights magazine returns to PediaCast to talk about their annual State of the Kid Report. This year’s focus is “the influences and worries of a generation ready to stand up and do what’s right.” E…
01:04:13 |
Wed 28 Nov 2018
Antibiotic Awareness - PediaCast 418
It is antibiotic awareness week! Join us as we reach into the PediaCast archive and share an interview with Dr Preeti Jaggi on antibiotic stewardship. We introduce the concept and share steps medical…
01:07:40 |
Thu 15 Nov 2018
Family Literacy & Great Books for Every Age - PediaCast 417
November is Family Literacy Month! Drs Alex Rakowsky and Mary Ann Abrams visit the studio as we explore the many benefits of reading. We share tips for nurturing a kid’s love of written stories and r…
01:18:20 |
Thu 25 Oct 2018
Pilonidal Disease, Infant Walkers, Teen Suicide - PediaCast 416
Dr Peter Minneci visits the studio as we explore the symptoms, treatment and prevention of pilonidal disease. Also considered this week: MiraLAX and infant-walker safety, texting while driving and te…
01:01:34 |
Tue 02 Oct 2018
Benefits & Risks of Immunizations, HPV Vaccine, Meningitis Shot - PediaCast 415
This week we explore the real benefits and risks of immunizations. Have your children had their HPV vaccine? (They should… and that includes your boys!) What about the meningitis shot? And how many s…
01:16:07 |
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Back to School: Audience Q&A - PediaCast 414
10TV’s Tracy Townsend and Dr Mike entertain back-to-school questions from our Facebook Live audience. Topics include sleep hygiene, breakfast and school lunches, after school activities, immunization…
00:52:01 |
Thu 13 Sep 2018
West Nile Virus & Fertility Preservation - PediaCast 413
Dr Leena Nahata and Stacy Whiteside visit the studio as we consider fertility preservation. Many children and teens face disease and medical treatment that affects future fertility. Find out what can…
00:57:19 |
Wed 05 Sep 2018
Baby Hearing Loss, Hand Washing, Reading Comprehension - PediaCast 412
This week we answers listener questions and take a sneak peek into the future of pediatric medicine. Topics include baby hearing loss, hand-washing and family dynamics, reading comprehension, 3D-prin…
00:55:32 |
Wed 15 Aug 2018
Salmonella, Meningitis, Teenage Endometriosis - PediaCast 411
Dr Leslie Appiah visits the PediaCast Studio as we explore teenage endometriosis. Discover the cause, symptoms, work-up, treatment and long-term outlook for those affected. Also reviewed this week: s…
00:58:11 |
Wed 08 Aug 2018
Lawn Mowers & Clubfoot - PediaCast 410
Dr Amanda Whitaker visits the studio as we explore the cause, diagnosis and treatment of a common birth defect: clubfoot. We also consider lawn mower safety with tips and best practices for trimming …
00:53:29 |
Thu 19 Jul 2018
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