Ten Kids Two Docs

Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse S2E35 Episode 70 4/29/26 In this vital installment of the Ten Kids Two Docs series on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Johns Hopkins-trained pediatricians Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin tackle every parent’s worst nightmare: childhood sexual abuse. Moving beyond outdated stereotypes, the doctors discuss the sobering reality that most abuse is per...

Night Terrors S2E34 Episode 69 4/22/26 Parenting can be chaotic, and nighttime can be particularly tricky. In this episode we dive into the world of night terrors (sleep terrors)—what they look like, why they happen, and how to manage them. Drawing on our experience as pediatricians and parents, we provide both medical insight and practical strategies for surviving these frightening episodes. Reso...

Hot Topics in Parenting: From Food Allergies to Autism Insights S2E33 Episode 68 4/15/26 In this episode of Drs. Vivian Carlin and Sylvia Bank dive into the latest hot topics in parenting, exploring everything from food allergies and oral immunotherapy to groundbreaking autism research, the impact of social media on kids’ mental health, and updates on vaccines and sleep challenges. They break down...

Parenting a Child with Autism: Beyond the Diagnosis S2E32 Episode 67 4/8/26 In this second part of this autism series with Dr Theresa Lyons, Dr. Vivian Carlin and Dr. Sylvia  Bank discuss the ongoing challenges of parenting a child with autism—from building your medical and educational team, navigating developmental pediatricians and school advocacy, to understanding therapies, supplements, and sc...

Autism in Toddlers: Early Signs and Effective Interventions S2E31 Episode 66 4/1/26 In this episode we sit down with Dr. Teresa Lyons, PhD, a parent of a child with autism and founder of the Navigating Autism Platform, to discuss what steps parents can take after an autism diagnosis. Dr. Lyons shares her personal journey noticing early red flags, the emotional impact of the official diagnosis, and...

Food Allergy Part Two - Supporting Children with Food Allergies S2E30 Episode 65 3/25/26 In this episode we dive deep into our personal experiences as pediatrician moms raising children with food allergies. We discuss the complexities of managing food allergies at home, the balance between caution and freedom, and how these challenges shape family life. We highlight how families with food allergie...

Food Allergy Part One - Prevention, Diagnosis and Early Management of Infant Food Allergy S2E29 Episode 64 3/18/26 In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bank shares her personal and professional journey navigating infant food allergies. She and Dr. Vivian Carlin walk listeners through what food allergies can look like in babies and clarify when reactions require emergency care. The conversation explores how...

Executive Functioning Tips and Tricks to Implement at Home S2E28 #63 In this third episode of their executive functioning series, Dr. Vivian Carlin and Dr. Sylvia Bank focus on practical, real-life strategies parents can use to strengthen skills like planning, working memory, flexibility, and self-control. Drawing from both their clinical and parenting experience, they share simple tools—from boar...

Executive Functioning in ADHD: A Detailed Look at Unique Challenges S2E27 #62 Our hosts explore how executive functioning challenges manifest in children with ADHD and practical strategies to support them. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for fostering growth, self-awareness, and resilience in children with ADHD, showing that progress is possible with patience, structure, and empath...

Divorce Adverse Childhood Experience - Best Divorce Tips #61 We welcome special guest divorce mediator Joe Dillon to the show.  With 28 years of experience in divorce mediation, Joe shares his best divorce tips.   Resources:  Childhood Adversity: Buffering Stress & Building Resilience https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/ACEs-Adver...

Divorce an Adverse Childhood Experience - Child Viewpoint and Parenting Plan S2E25 #60 We welcome special guest divorce mediator Joe Dillon to the show.  He shares his story as a child of divorce and describes the first step of divorce mediation - formulation of the parenting plan. Resources:  Childhood Adversity: Buffering Stress & Building Resilience https://www.healthychildren.org/English/h...

Executive Functioning in Neurotypical Kids: Middle School Challenges and Practical Strategies S2E24 #59 We explore executive functioning in neurotypical children, focusing on the tricky middle school years. Using real-life stories from their own families, they break down common challenges—like remembering homework, staying organized, and controlling impulses—and explain how these reflect normal br...

Celebrating One Year S2E23 #58 Join our hosts as we celebrate our podcast's 1st birthday. We discuss our favorite episodes thus far and our most challenging moments. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage ⁠https://tenkidstwodocs.com⁠ Follow our show on TikTok/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing ⁠ feed...

Executive Functioning in ADHD: A Detailed Look at Unique Challenges S2E27 #62 Our hosts explore how executive functioning challenges manifest in children with ADHD and practical strategies to support them. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for fostering growth, self-awareness, and resilience in children with ADHD, showing that progress is possible with patience, structure, and empath...

HIB, Pneumococcus, and Pertussis - Why Vaccine Prevention Still Matters S2E22 Episode 57 In this third part of our three-part vaccine series, Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin are joined by Dr. Scott Krugman, Johns Hopkins-trained pediatrician and Dean of a George Washington University medical school campus. Together, they dive into the real-life impact of vaccine-preventable diseases—many of...

Measles and Diphtheria - Why Vaccine Prevention Still Matters S2E21 Episode 56 In this second episode of our three-part vaccine series, Drs. Sylvia Bank and Vivian Carlin sit down with Dr. Scott Krugman, Johns Hopkins-trained pediatrician and Dean at George Washington University School of Medicine, to discuss the history, impact, and life-saving importance of vaccines. Dr. Krugman shares his exper...

Vaccines 101:A Pediatrician’s Guide to Immunization Basics S2E20 Episode 55 Vaccines are one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in parenting today. We tackle vaccines head-on, not just as pediatricians, but as moms who have made these decisions for their own families. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and personal stories, Sylvia and Vivian discuss why vaccines have been o...

Why Your Teen Pushes Your Buttons- The Parent-Child Mismatch in the Teenage Years S2E19 Episode 54 Conflict with teenagers is common—but sometimes it’s not about behavior at all. In this episode of 10 Kids, 2 Docs , pediatrician moms Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin explore the parent-child mismatch during adolescence. Through personal stories and professional insight, they discuss how person...

From Zero to Chaos: Dads Talk Parenting Under Pressure In this bonus episode of Ten Kids Two Docs , the husbands take the mic. Joseph Bank and Eric Carlin join pediatrician moms Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin for part two of the Husband Takeover, sharing their most stressful and formative moments in parenting. From the shock of going from zero to one child, to the chaos of suddenly jumping...

Bonus Husband Take Over - Joe Bank S2E17 Episode 52 12/24/25 What happens when the husbands take over the mic? In this special Husband Takeover episode, the dads step in to share their honest perspective on parenting, co-parenting, and what it’s really like being married to pediatrician moms.  From navigating medical advice at home to balancing work, family, and modern fatherhood, this episode bri...

You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Understanding the Mismatch with Your Child S2E16 Episode 51 We discuss the parent child mismatch and how that can lead to clashing, butting heads, and worry about your toddler and young elementary school child. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follow our show on TikTok/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @...

Strep Throat Again?! Breaking Down the Causes of Repeat Infections S2E15 Episode 50 Why does my child keep getting strep throat?  Listen as our hosts describe the dreaded infection of Strep Throat.  We talk about what it is and how it is treated.  We also delve into the child that has recurrent strep throat and the possibility of being a strep throat carrier. Resources:  Group A Streptococcal Infe...

Inside Autism: Clinical Therapies & Treatment Options Explained S2E14 Episode 49 We welcome back our special guest Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Julia Jackson, MD.  Listen as she discusses the therapies and treatments of Autism including her perspective on Leucovorin and nutraceuticals. Resources: https://www.hcpediatricpsychiatry.com/ CANMAT - Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Tre...

Bonus How to Create Meaningful Fall Traditions with Your Kids Ten Kids Two Docs S2E13 Episode 48 Happy Thanksgiving!  Listen as our hosts share their fall family traditions EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follow our show on TikTok/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing feedb...

High Functioning Autism - What Parents Need to Know S2E12 Episode 47 We welcome back our special guest Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Julia Jackson, MD.  Listen as she talks about her own personal experience raising a child with high functioning autism.  She describes the presentation of symptoms of neurodiversity, living with autism, and gives her parenting tips. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - S...