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

Pregnancy and raising kids changes our skin. This episode uncovers dermatologist’s secrets for protecting our skin while we take care of our kids. Dr. Wendy asks dermatologist Dr. Vi Gigler the smart questions you don’t know to ask. This episode covers the tricks to getting the most out of sunscreen, retinoids, and botox. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 where Dr. Hunter and Dr. Vi Gigler d...

Have you wondered if a child you know has autism? Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD explains how you can tell the difference between normal weird kid behavior and signs that a child is on the autism spectrum. Find out which other diagnoses can look like autism and what treatments are available. Plus she gives resources for getting an autism evaluation.  Find your state’s Early Intervention program Pro...

I just want my son to sleep on our vacation! Can we give melatonin for jet lag in kids? I spent $300 on soccer for my 3 year-old but he just falls down on the field. When is the right time to start team sports? My 4 year-old keeps blinking and the doctor said it’s Tourette Syndrome. What do we do about tics?  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.c...

Has your child ever been so sick that you took them to the ER only to have them feel better and run around the waiting room? Have you ever taken your child to the doctor two weeks after an injury only to find out that they have a broken arm? How do you know what is an emergency and what’s not? A pediatrician and pediatric ER doctor share their tips and tricks in this episode.  Send your questions...

Kids and babies make some crazy movements that fool parents into thinking they are having a seizure - and most of them are total fake-outs. Learn to tell the difference as Dr. Wendy tells some of the funniest seizure fake-out stories and child neurologist Dr. Michael Zimbric explains what is really going on.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.c...

Got a question you think is too simple or too embarrassing to ask your kid’s doctor? Dr. Wendy’s answers to even the simplest questions will make you feel smart for asking. In this episode you’ll learn why lips can get ultra chapped and how to find the right ingredients to treat them, how to address bedwetting in big kids and why little kids masturbate. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannex...

Have you ever rushed to the ER or doctor’s office because you worried about your kid’s symptoms only to find nothing was wrong? In this episode of Scary Symptoms Dr. Wendy explains why normal babies can have orange skin, purple lips, green poop or make breast milk! Send your stories to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Websit...

Why are pediatricians afraid of popped balloons, cut up hot dogs and grandma’s purse? But not afraid of their kids eating food off the ground or falling down stairs? Find out what dangers are really worth worrying about from two mothers who know: Dr. Wendy Hunter and pediatric emergency medicine specialist Dr. Joelle Donofrio Odmann.  Dr. Joelle's recommended Window safety latches and window cord...

Your kid barely eats, or only eats white foods. Maybe your diet isn’t so great either. If you’ve ever wondered whether multivitamins are necessary, we’ll tell you. In this episode Dr. Wendy Hunter walks you through the history of the vitamin industry and interviews pediatrician and registered dietician Dr. Natalie Muth.  Visit USP Quality Supplements Verified Products Listing. Any baby who gets mo...

Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD answers the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask at the doctor’s office. She mixes the science of medicine with the reality of parenting to make you laugh as you get satisfying answers to your questions. You’ll learn surprising things about your own adult body too!  Read more on my blog: Why does a fever come back? Can Breastfeeding Moms Drink Responsib...

Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD answers the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask at the doctor’s office. She mixes the science of medicine with the realities of parenting to give satisfying answers to questions about kids’ health.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices