Ten Kids Two Docs

Season One Finale S1E31 7/30/25 We wrap up season one discussing relevant journal articles and medical discussions that we have had on topics that we have covered in Season 1.  Stay tuned in August for Digitally Remastered versions of previously released episodes and some Bonus Content Outtake stories that did not make the cut in our final versions. Join us in September 2025 as we launch Season Tw...

Encouraging Siblings to be Friends S1E30 7/23/25 Our hosts discuss methods of setting a family culture of friendliness instead of rivalry.  Listen as we review tricks on how to encourage your children to be friends. 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 s...

Teenage Acne  Listen to our hosts discuss how to put together an acne regimen from products at your local grocery store or pharmacy. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/What-Causes-Acne.aspx https://www.jaad.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0190-9622%2823%2903389-3 Visit our webpage https://ten...

We welcome a special guest this week to discuss the Adverse Childhood Experience - Death of a Parent.  We discuss the various ways loss of a parent trauma can affect a child and the ways those emotions can present.  Listen to our guest speaker describe the challenges of single parenthood. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDSpecial Guest - Cathy Parrish MD Resources: Amer...

ACEs - Death of a Parent - Part One S1E27 7/2/25 We welcome a special guest this week to discuss the Adverse Childhood Experience - Death of a Parent.  We discuss the various ways loss of a parent trauma can affect a child and the ways those emotions can present.  Listen to our guest speaker describe the challenges of single parenthood. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, M...

Baby Led Weaning - Pros and Cons 6/25/25 S1E26 Listen to our hosts discuss the pros and cons of this method of feeding your baby solid foods. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: Baby-Led Weaning by Gill Rapley  Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by...

Baby Led Weaning - Introduction S1E25 Listen to our hosts introduce this hot new trend.  We discuss the different ways to introduce solid food to your baby. EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD Resources: Baby-Led Weaning by Gill Rapley  Visit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoug...

Screen Time in School Aged Child S1E24 Join our hosts as we have a thoughtful discussion about limiting screen time  in the 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/...

Teen Mental Health - Make Good Choices “Make Good Choices” is something that parents often say to their teens as they are doing something independently. In many parts of America this phrase is currently being uttered to our teens who have graduated from high school and are embarking on a senior week trip. Listen to our hosts break down how to guide your teens to engage in active decision making. E...

As we prepare for the upcoming summer, join our hosts in a discussion about swim safety and drowning prevention during non-swim times. Note this episode contains discussion and depiction of drowning that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting. Resources: NDPA - The Clothes They Wore https://ndpa.org/the-clothes-they-wore/ Healthy Children.org/AAP - Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―Whe...

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...