Ten Kids Two Docs

As we prepare for the upcoming summer, join our hosts in a discussion about swim safety and drowning prevention while swimming at the pool. Note this episode contains discussion and depiction of drowning that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting. Resources: National Drowning Prevention Alliance https://ndpa.org/ Healthy Children.org/AAP - Drowning Prevention for the Curious Toddler http...

Listen as our host celebrate 20 episodes. A special episode where our hosts reflect on the podcast thus far and look ahead to where the podcast is going. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDwebpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com.  Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing ⁠feedback@tenkidstwodocs.com⁠ 00...

The Gassy Baby S1E19 Just when you have adjusted to your new baby and the feeding and sleeping is becoming more predictable a new phase of gas and grunting may begin.  Listen to our hosts discuss this normal newborn phase and give their viewpoint and recommendations. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/d...

Do you Yell at Your Kids? S1E18 Listen to our host’s true confessions of the times we have yelled at our kids and our advice on how to yell less. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing feedback@tenkidstwodocs.com   0...

Temper Tantrums S1E17 Temper Tantrums, Melting Down, and Falling Out - a very difficult situation for parents to deal with.  Listen to our hosts share stories as parents and the advice they give to help parents navigate this very difficult child behavior. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/co...

Sleeping Through the Night Getting your baby to sleep through the night is a turning point for all parents.  Listen to stories and tips on how to achieve this parental bliss. Resources: Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Yout...

Gentle Parenting Our hosts define and discuss the trend of “Gentle Parenting.”  We review our thoughts on this discipline technique and compare and contrast this parenting style to our own. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2014/04/18/what-is-gentle-parenting/ https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/parenting-a...

Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) An extremely common problem that many parents experience.  Listen to our hosts discuss their personal experiences, unique tricks and hacks for management, and how your pediatrician can help. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/genitourinary-tract/Pages/Nocturnal-En...

Tomorrow is Ivy Day - the day the Ivy League releases their decisions.  Not all children are college bound, but for those that are, it can be an exciting and stressful time for parents and teens.  Listen to our hosts discuss the college application process and their advice for parents. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follo...

Join our hosts as we have a thoughtful discussion about limiting content in screen use in elementary aged children.  We review the American Academy of Pediatric recommendations and how we implemented those recommendations in our own homes. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/kids-and-screen-time-5...

Listen to stories and tips about infant sleep patterns and how to achieve good sleep for both your baby and yourself. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com.  Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing feedback@tenkidstwodocs.com 00:00 Introduction 01:16 The...

A special episode where our hosts reflect on the podcast thus far and look ahead to where the podcast is going. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com.  Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing feedback@tenkidstwodocs.com 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Favorite Moments 03:...

Almost every parent has the experience of potty training a child.  Listen to our hosts discuss potty training, their experiences and philosophies. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Reference:  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/toilet-training/Pages/Praise-and-Reward-Your-Childs-Success.aspx New York Times:  Two Experts Do Battle Over Potty Tra...

Parents are accustomed to creating an environment where their child succeeds.  In this episode join our hosts as they explore stories and the benefits of letting your child fail and even encouraging your child to fail. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Book:  The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey Visit...

We begin our recommendations on screen use with an episode on how screens can affect the earliest stages of development during infancy.  A thoughtful discussion of how screen use may be shaping our children. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Referenced material:  NPR - The story behind soaring myopia among kids https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1200611635/the-story-behind...

Early Childhood ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common pediatric diagnosis.  Listen to our hosts share their clinical and personal experiences in the early childhood age group.  Hear how you can understand and advocate for your child with ADHD. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources:  Vanderbilt Forms https://nichq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09...

Almost all parents have experienced a phase or at least a meal of picky eating.  Listen to our hosts share their experiences.  We discuss recommendations on caregiver mindset and tricks to deal with this frustrating time of parenting. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/nutrition/Pages/Picky-Eaters.as...

Many parents have been traumatized by head lice or are justifiably afraid of getting it.  Join us in a discussion of what it is like to experience head lice in your home and recommendations on treatments and prevention. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com.  Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs,...

In this first episode meet our hosts and join a discussion on the recent US Surgeon General Advisory entitled Parents Under Pressure: The Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents.  A copy of that advisory can be found here https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/parents/index.html EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com.  Fol...

As we recover from this busy holiday season, share stories of traveling with kids in this episode.  Learn some tricks and tips to make that road trip with the children a little bit easier and look forward to planning that spring or summer family trip EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Clips from this episode taken from the TODAY show https://www.today.com/ Visit our web...

We begin to tackle the ever so difficult phase of parenting - Teenagers.  Learn a little bit about Tiger Parenting and get some practical advice on raising teenagers that are self motivated and driven. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Books referenced in today’s episode: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chuz Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by...

Stay tuned - Our first three episodes will be released on January 14, 2025

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