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RSV episode WE ARE DOING THIS EPISODE AT THE START OF COLD AND FLU SEASON.  WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE TIMELY TO TALK ABOUT RSV. What is RSV? Why does it have such a bad reputation compared to other colds? RSV isn’t just a disease for children but we mostly hear about it in children.  Should we be testing for this more in adults? What are the symptoms of RSV in children?  How can parents differentiate...

NUTRITION PART 1 — GENERAL NUTRITION FOR THE NEXT THREE EPISODES WE WILL TALK ABOUT NUTRITION. IN THIS FIRST EPISODE WE WILL COVER GENERAL NUTRITION.   WHY ARE NUTRITION DISCUSSIONS SO IMPORTANT IN YOUR PREVENTION DISCUSSIONS? NUTRITION IS SO FOUNDATIONAL WHETHER YOU ARE HELPING CHILDREN TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL OR IN SPORTS OR TO COMBAT FATIGUE AND HEADACHES WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO LOW...

THIS EPISODE IS HAPPENING THE WEEK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS—A TIME WHEN ALL FAMILIES PLAN FOR A GRADUAL TRANSITION FROM SUMMER CHAOS TO A REGIMENTED SCHOOL SCHEDULE.  INVARIABLY THOUGH FAMILIES THINK “OH NO, SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW.  WE HAD ALL SUMMER TO PREPARE FOR THIS.  GOOD LUCK KIDS” WHY DO WE NEED SLEEP? HOW TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY BEDTIME ROUTINES WHAT DOES BEDTIME LOOK LIKE IS THERE A BEST TIME FO...

In this episode we cover care for newborn and infant skin. SKIN PART 3—BABY SKIN IN THIS LAST EPISODE ON SKIN, WE COVER ALL THINGS RELATED TO BABY AND INFANT SKIN.  ISN’T BABY SKIN JUST THE BEST?! ARE THERE ANY CHALLENGES TO START OFF AS WE TALK ABOUT BABY SKIN? SO THIS WOULD INCLUDE ALL LOTIONS, SOAP, SHAMPOO, DETERGENTS, FABRIC SOFTENERS AND THEY NEED TO BE HYPOALLERGENIC. LET’S START WITH THE B...

SKIN PART 2— INFECTIONS AND TRAUMA IN PART 2 OF SKIN VISITS, WE TALK ABOUT INFECTIONS AND TRAUMA LET’S START WITH THE COMMON STAPH AND STREP INFECTIONS OF SKIN—FOLLICULITIS, CELLULITIS, AND IMPETIGO.  THESE ARE ALL INFECTIONS THAT USUALLY ARISE FROM THE BODY’S OWN BACTERIA THAT ARE OPPORTUNISTIC AND CAUSE INFECTIONS WHEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY. WHAT IS FOLLICULITIS? WHAT IS THE MANAGEMENT FOR THIS?...

SKIN PODCAST SKIN VISITS ONE OF THE MORE FREQUENT REASONS YOU HAVE FOR PATIENT ENCOUNTERS IS SKIN CONCERNS. WE ARE GOING TO BREAK UP SKIN CONCERNS INTO THREE EPISODES  WE HAVE SO MANY TOPICS TO DISCUSS THAT WE WANT TO BREAK THEM UP INTO EASIER TO FIND SEGMENTS.   LET’S START OFF WITH ECZEMA WHY IS IT SO COMMON IN UTAH? WHEN IS ECZEMA THE WORST? DOES IT GET BETTER WITH AGE? WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO PRE...

SUMMERTIME BUGS--GERMS AND INSECTS; PLUS THE ALLERGIES THAT WE KNOW AND LOVE! IT’S A LITTLE LATE IN THE SPRING/SUMMER SEASON, BUT WE WANTED TO COVER PROBLEMS THAT ARISE WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UP WHAT DOES THE WARMER WEATHER BRING BESIDES AN INCREASE IN INJURIES? LET’S COVER ALLERGIES AND INSECTS FIRST AND THEN MOVE INTO THE SEASONAL ILLNESSES LIKE INTESTINAL VIRUSES AND HAND-FOOT-AND MOUTH DISEASE...

PICKY EATERS—MY KID ONLY EATS 5 THINGS TODAY WE ARE TALKING ABOUT PICKY EATERS. WHY IS THIS SUCH A HARD TOPIC? WE HAVE THIS DISSONANCE—A GAP BETWEEN WHAT PARENTS WANT FOR THEIR KIDS AND WHAT THE KIDS ARE CHOOSING IT IS ONE THING TO HAVE SOME TOUGH LOVE OVER CLEANING ROOMS AND DOING CHORES AND QUITE ANOTHER TO HAVE POWER STRUGGLES OVER WHAT THEY EAT. WHY DO YOU THINK THE ISSUE OF BEING A PICKY EATE...

CONSTIPATION WHY IS CONSTIPATION SO PROBLEMATIC? HOW DO WE DEFINE CONSTIPATION? WILL KIDS REALLY GO DAYS OR WEEKS BETWEEN NORMAL BOWEL MOVEMENTS? CAN A CHILD STOOL DAILY AND STILL BE CONSTIPATED? IS THERE  A TARGET AGE FOR THIS PROBLEM? IS THERE A REASON FOR THAT IN THIS AGE? YOU TALK ABOUT CONSTIPATION BEING A CYCLE.  HOW DOES THIS CYCLE GET OUT OF HAND? AND THAT’S WHAT MAKES THIS A SNEAKY PROBLE...

In this episode we discuss depression--when a child's sadness rises to the level of creating problems for them. WHAT IS DEPRESSION?  sadness that rises to the level of depression as these thoughts, feelings and experiences become incapacitating or debilitating DOES DEPRESSION ALSO EXIST ON A SPECTRUM LIKE ANXIETY? DOES DEPRESSION LOOK DIFFERENT AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF LIFE? WHAT PROBLEMS CAN LO...

ANXIETY WELCOME TO OUR PODCAST ON PEDIATRIC ANXIETY. HOW HAS CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHANGED IN YOUR PRACTICE?  WHAT IS ANXIETY? WHAT DOES “DEBILITATING” LOOK LIKE? SO YOU WOULD SAY THAT ANXIETY  EXISTS ON A SPECTRUM?   WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF ANXIETY? ARE THERE OTHER TYPES OF ANXIETY? DO THESE DIFFERENT TYPES SHOW UP AT DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES?   DOES ANXIETY LOOK DI...

We start our problem-focused podcasts with ADHD. What is ADHD? What causes the gap between ability / potential and performance? What are the specific elements of ADHD?  Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity ADHD in boys vs. girls. Nature and Nurture in ADHD Are there mimics to ADHD? Adult ADHD How are children diagnosed?  What is the evaluation process? Treatment options for ADHD? Non-medica...

We review our intro material--Jim and Jeanie Gaffigan, Winnie the Pooh,  and Fred Rodgers.  Here is parenting wisdom and humor for the ages that we love to share with you with each podcast.    We review the freestyle, parent-directed nature of this visit age.    Prevention is the key to this visit--consistent visits to prevent problems from growing.    We review the Plan for 9-10 year-olds to help...

We open with a discussion of a Tactical Parenting technique of making sure kids learn a good work ethic at an early age--for us it was opening a ski tuning shop. For this age group we talk about the importance of giving children exposure to different sports, hobbies, and opportunities to gain talents. We digest a topic that is important to me--making sure kids have access to food and water at scho...

We cover the preschool age along with starting Kindergarten.  These kids now have FOMO which can lead to bladder and stooling problems along with headaches and stomachaches. Prologue of Tactical Parenting taking kids out of their comfort zone to serve people in great need in Tijuana and other parts of the world.  Get them out of their bubble and learn to see people in different circumstances--very...

Threenagers Episode Introduction of Tactical Parenting--weekly service with trash cans. We cover the evolution of Terrible Twos now moving into the Threenager stage.  Review the Terrible Two episodes for some common elements of these ages.  This age can be more challenging as the kids are bigger, faster, stronger, and smarter. Prologue of Tactical Parenting with weekly efforts to instill values of...

Here come the Terrible Twos! They are the best of times and the worst of times! We jump right in to Toilet Training--when to start, obstacles to success, and the best times to try. We work on shaping good behavior--rewarding the behavior that helps shape their character. Supernanny: How to Get the Best out of your Children--great book and useful TV series. We cover screen time, sleep, speech devel...

15-18 months of age is a great age! Nutrition is big at this age as children become more picky.    It is tough to balance nutrition with conflict over food.  It's good to avoid conflict while we help our children to thrive.  The priority is no tears at the table. Is it time to phase out bottles? Speech becomes a big topic of conversation--pun intended.  We talk about what is reassuring and wh...

First birthday! We review the milestones of Walking and Talking. We review the challenges of comparing developmental milestones. We discuss the challenges of phasing out bottles and pacifiers. We talk about safety at home.   We cover bug spray and sunblock. We close with talking about turbulence speed--slow down with things get challenging.

I love the four-month visit as babies start to smile so happily for me at this visit.  Such a dynamic time for interaction and growth!

You now have 2 months under your belt.  You have been through fussiness, gas, and colic.  You passed the peak of fussiness and your baby will start getting less fussy from here on out. What are the top questions parents have for the 2 month check? What are the top areas of advice you like to share? Let’s go through the questions that parents have when they come in at 2 months of age.  It sounds li...

Now the questions begin with parents feeling the responsibility for this young child they have at home. You have your beautiful new baby.  You realize that this new little human is totally dependent on you for their health and welfare.  When should the first visit be after the hospital? Okay:  what are the top questions parents ask about at the 2 week visit: And what are the top advice items you c...