The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health

New research links childhood trauma as a hidden cause of children’s mental and physical health problems and adult diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity, drug use and suicide. In this episode Dr. Wendy explains the revolutionary new science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how parents can protect their children from the health effects of “toxic stress” and heal from their own...

There’s no cure for the common cold, but there are treatments that prevent kids from getting sick and can help them get better faster. Dr. Wendy explains which supplements are helpful and how to keep kids healthy this school year.  Follow for more great stories like this and please leave a review.  This episode is brought to you by Avenova, the #1 doctor-recommended Lid & Lash Cleanser. Address, r...

Sleep problems like refusing naps, climbing out of the crib, and bedtime battles can be fixed! Dr. Wendy and sleep consultant Lexi Rupert solve kids’ most common sleep problems. Learn how to have an easy bedtime and a great night’s sleep for kids and parents.  For more on Lexi Rupert and her services please visit www.littlebirdsleepconsulting.com. Please visit Pediatric Sleep Council Advice - www....

Please be advised that this episode contains content that may not be appropriate for all ages. Are your kids begging to sit in the front seat, stay home alone or have a sleepover? Dr. Wendy shares her experience and knowledge to help you find the right time for little kids to do big kid things…and how to talk to kids about difficult topics.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast...

Dr. Wendy reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age. Listen to the most helpful potty talk you’ll find on any podcast.  Be sure to check out our most recent episode on this topic from earlier this week where Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues. Check out the video we reference in this epi...

What do bedwetting, poop accidents and UTIs have in common? Potty problems are no joke. Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues.  And join us this Friday for a special bonus episode where Dr. Hunter continues the discussion and reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age. Be sure to check out b...

Have you ever wanted to learn how doctors think? Dr. Wendy shares scary stories from behind the clinic walls…and they all have a medical twist. Join us as we bring you 3 tales from the bedside and take you into the mind of a physician. Can you guess the diagnosis before it’s too late? Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the...

Apps and games are designed to keep kids online. There’s only so much a parent can do on their own. Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of “Digital Advertising to Children” shares solutions to make the online world safer and healthier for kids. If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out the previous episode (Ep. 23: Solving the Screen Time Problem - with Jenny Radesky, MD) where Dr. Radesky and D...

Let go of your guilt and shame about screen time. Dr. Wendy explains why it’s time to re-think recommendations about screen time - with Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policies on children and media. Together, we can learn with our kids how we can all enjoy media and balance our digital lives.  And be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Rade...

Are fevers dangerous? When should you treat a fever and how? When is everything really just OK? In this episode Dr. Wendy explains everything you need to know about fevers.  You won’t fear fevers when you understand them.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: W...

Are you concerned about a child’s mental health but not sure what to do? How can you get help for a behavior issue? Dr. Wendy talks with pediatric behavioral health specialist, Hilary Bowers, MD, about the signs that doctors look for. Learn the surprising ways parents can access support for kids with behavioral issues.  For more information on Dr. Hilary Bowers please visit her page on cpcmg.net....

Has your child had those skin-colored bumps called molluscum contagiosum? Dr. Wendy explains why they happen, what to do and when parents can ignore them.  How dangerous is it for a baby to drink another mom’s milk? Mothers share their stories of daycare mix-ups and Dr. Wendy takes us through the CDC guidelines for formula and milk management at childcare centers. What to Do if an Infant or Child...

Want to avoid midnight runs to the drugstore when your kid is sick? Which medicines and supplies should you pack for your family trip? Listen as Dr. Wendy and pediatrician/bestselling-author Dr. Tanya Altmann, share their insider tips on the essential products to keep in your home medicine cabinet and take on the road.  For more information on Dr. Altmann please visit her website: www.drtanya.com...

Traveling with kids this summer and worried that illness will interrupt your plans? Dr. Wendy shares insider tricks for diagnosing and treating common summer ailments at home and while on vacation.  Be sure to listen to next week's episode where Dr. Hunter and her guest, Dr. Tanya Altmann, share their insider tips on the essential products to keep in your home medicine cabinet and take on the road...

Is the Covid-19 virus passed through breast milk? This question plagued parents and doctors early in the pandemic. Listen to the incredible story of how the Mother-Milk-Infant Center of Research Excellence (MoMI-CoRE) at UC San Diego was able to answer this question in record time. Their work has set the stage for expediting research in the face of another pandemic.  If you haven’t listened yet, b...

Why do women with arthritis get better when they are pregnant? Why do breastfed babies get sick less often? The answer is a mysterious group of molecules found only in breast milk. Even the platypus makes these molecules called oligosaccharides. Scientists are only beginning to uncover the mysteries of this essential ingredient to both mom’s and baby’s health. Listen as Dr. Wendy Hunter and Dr. La...

What challenges do kids in foster care face when they age out of the system?  Dr Nancy Graff explains how we can advocate to support these kids when they don’t have a “forever family.” If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to check out “Ep. 16: Building a Healthy Community for All Kids - with Dr. Nancy Graff” where Community Pediatrician Dr. Nancy Graff joins Dr. Wendy to explore the most significa...

What can adults do to make our neighborhoods, environment and schools safe and supportive for all children? Community Pediatrician Dr. Nancy Graff joins Dr. Wendy to explore the most significant health issues affecting kids and what parents can do to create a community where all kids can thrive.  And as Dr. Nancy Graff says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Be sure to tune in on Friday for a...

Your adorable bundle of joy has grown up, and smells like it! Dr. Wendy shares pediatrician’s tips for how to handle body odor in kids. And we talk about when to worry and what to do about early puberty.  Listener Question #2: We solve the mystery of the baby with the smelly scalp. Did you know that cradle cap in babies is treated the same as dandruff? Here’s how to get rid of the flakes for good....

Babies recognize their parents’ faces in the first week after birth. Dr. Wendy interviews vision researcher Dr. Lisa Oakes - her research examines how having a pet dog or cat enhances kids’ learning and how people recognize faces of races other than their own from an early age.  Want to learn more about Dr. Lisa Oakes and her research? Head over to the Center for Mind and Brain website for more in...

Have you wondered what a baby can see? Dr. Wendy interviews vision researcher Dr. Lisa Oakes. She explains the “blooming buzzing of color” that babies experience when they enter our world. Dr. Oakes studies how babies learn to recognize faces and how what they can see depends on their milestones like sitting and reaching for objects. What can a parent do to help kids’ development? We cover that to...

Part 2 of Dr. Wendy’s interview with picky eating specialist Jennifer Anderson, RD continues as they discuss strategies for easier mealtimes. Learn the importance of the words we use about food, and simple steps for kids to like veggies. This episode reframes the picky eating problem: it’s not a parent’s job to make kids eat - it is to reduce the stress kids feel about eating. Learn how a book abo...

Want to raise kids who are happy at the dinner table? Dr. Wendy interviews picky eating expert Jennifer Anderson, RD. She shares tips parents can use from pregnancy through the teen years to shape kids’ eating habits. Help your family eat better with ideas like “flavor training” and learn the tricks for limiting junk food.  Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 where Dr. Hunter and Jennifer Ande...

In this episode Dr. Wendy answers the most asked question on her blog: “When should a child roll over?” The surprising answer helps parents develop their child’s physical skills. And a parent asks what to do about her 2 ½ year old who pretends to be a dog. How can you stop the behavior, and should you? What does a toddler’s pretend play tell us about development? Visit the Shop Page for my recomme...

What happened to my skin after I became a mom? In Part 2 Dr. Wendy asks dermatologist Dr. Vi Gigler the smart questions you wouldn’t know to ask. In this episode we learn the surprising (and easy!) approach to stretch marks, the best treatments for dark spots and which nutritional supplements work to heal our skin - and which ones don’t.  Be sure to check out Part 1 where Dr. Wendy and Dr. Vi Gigl...