Your Friendly Neighborhood Pediatricians

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena are joined by Dr. Maria G Aramburu, to discuss the impact of social media use in teens. Dr. Aramburu is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and a board-certified pediatrician. She received her training in General Pediatrics and a Fellowship in Community Pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC and graduated in 2012. Dr. Aramburu holds a Master'...

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena are joined by Dr. Jenicka Engler to discuss how to talk to your children about tragedies in the news. Dr. Jenicka is a developmental neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist. She is an expert in child development and pediatric mental health. Through her platform, she shares parenting tips and calls out misinformation. You can find her on her Instagram @DrJenicka

Listen for quick tips to help your children through the spring allergy season.

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss strategies to help picky eaters with Leah Hackney, RD and what to expect as your children learn about new foods.  Leah Hackney is a Pediatric Registered Dietitian who currently has a virtual private practice and is the COO of two parenting apps. As a Pediatric Dietitian, in her private practice she works with families to provide nutrition guidance from baby’s f...

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss how to prepare your older children for the arrival of a new sibling 

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss all things croup including supportive care at home as well as when to see your child's doctor. 

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena answer questions from our listeners, including how to handle the current Tylenol and Motrin shortage. 

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss how to best care for your child during respiratory virus season

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss the updated AAP policy statement on breastfeeding and the use of human milk 

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss helping your children prepare for their first day of preschool and kindergarten 

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss tips to have a fun and safe summer from sunscreen to bug spray to water safety. 

Dr. Laura and Dr. Elena discuss the recent approval of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for children 6 months to 5 years of age. They discuss the study findings, side effects and answer common questions.   Our podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.   V-Safe Link: https://www....