Tribeca Pediatrics: On Call

Dr. TJ Gold discusses  why toddlers use biting and hitting to communicate during their preverbal stage, and how to curb the behavior early on, before the problem escalates.

Dr. TJ Gold discusses what to do when you feel like your child is stuck in a cycle of colds, fevers, runny noses, and what symptoms are considered normal, versus those that might alert a red flag to a pediatrician.

Dr. TJ Gold covers tips and common traps around babyproofing your home, and how to teach safety awareness from an early age, as your little one grows up and starts to gain independence. 

In this special episode of Tribeca Pediatrics: On Call, Dr. TJ Gold speaks with author, trans-rights activist, mother of five, and Board Chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Jodie Patterson, who lends her experience on the joys and challenges of raising her trans-identified son, while offering guidance to parents who may be starting to navigate similar conversations with their kids.

Dr. TJ Gold addresses commonly asked questions to help parents adjust to COVID in 2022, with special guest and Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert, Dr. Jason Perlman.

Following the recent approval of the Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for children ages 5-11, Dr. TJ Gold answers some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive from parents about vaccine safety, possible side effects, and the benefits of school-age children getting vaccinated.

Dr. TJ Gold talks about what parents and families can expect this fall for the upcoming back-to-school season, amidst the ongoing pandemic.  

Dr. TJ Gold  shares some insights on the COVID vaccine for children 12+.

Dr. TJ Gold talks about the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, how it works, and  what affect it will have on the virus as well as our daily lives.

Dr. TJ Gold speaks with Dr. Deborah De Santis, a pediatric psychologist, to give us insight into children's mental health during COVID-19. 

Dr. TJ Gold speaks with our resident Infectious Disease specialist, Dr. Jason Perlman about the difference and similarities between Flu, COVID, and Strep and how to approach the flu season this year. 

Dr. TJ Gold speaks with a parent about sending her child back to daycare during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Dr. TJ Gold speaks with our resident Infectious Disease specialist, Dr. Jason Perlman about antibody testing for COVID-19 and what we need to know.

Dr. TJ Gold speaks with a parent about screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. TJ Gold discusses playdates during the pandemic and how to keep your child engaged while keeping everyone safe and sane.  

The doctors discuss circumcision and if there are any medical benefits to the procedure.

The doctors share their view on diagnosing tongue and lip ties.

The doctors discuss how to deal when your toddler decides to become a picky eater. A step by step on what to do with your tiny food critic.

The doctors discuss whether medicines and gadgets help with the common cold and persistent coughs.

The doctors give advice on when a child might be ready for potty training and how to start the process.

The doctors dispel the myth that eczema develops because of diet and give advice on how to alleviate dry skin on babies.

The doctors talk with a mom who is concerned her oldest child is being too aggressive with her youngest.

The doctors talk about identifying tick bites, lyme disease, and what to do in the event that your child gets one.

The doctors address concerns about potential reflux and discern the medical and colloquial definitions of the term. 

The doctors speak with a family before their newborn arrives and a couple of weeks into their journey.