pedsforparents's Podcast

Pediatrics for Parents Show 114 - Dr. Michelle Storms discusses the controversy surrounding circumcision. She reviews its history, the pros and cons of this surgery, and its humanitarian implications.  

Pediatrics for Parents show 113 - Dr. Hawley Montgomery-Downs of West Virginia University discusses her work in infant sleep patterns and how it affects parental sleep.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 112 - Dr. David Kaelber discussses childhood obesity and it's diagnosis. He also explains electronic medical records and how they can help with medical research and improving health.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 111 - Joanne LaSpina discusses anesthesia in children, the questions to ask your child's surgeon and anesthesiologist, and how to answer your child's questions about the surgery and anesthesia.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 110 - Dr. Jordana Mansbacher discusses her work in child psychology. She also talks about pica and eating discoders and gives advise on raising children with high self-esteem.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 109 - Dr. Karen Ruskin discusses the "birds and the bees." She answers questions and provides helpful and practical advice.

Pediatrics for Parents show 108- Craig A. Anderson, PhD, discusses the affects violent video games and other media have on our children. He recommends ways for parents to deal with this pervasive type of media.

  Pediatrics for Parents Show 107 - Dr. Benjamin Nwosu discusses growth problems including short stature and children who are too tall. He explains the causes of growth problems and the various treatment options.  

Pediatrics for Parents Show 106 - Dr. Adam Winsler discusses why children talk to themselves and what it means.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 105 - Dr. MariBeth Chitkara discusses vomiting in children, the diseases that may cause it, and when parents should be concerned.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 104 - Dr. Armen Ketchedjian discusses premature births, its risks, and care for premature infants. 

Pediatrics for Parents Show 103 - Dr. Roy Benaroch comments on pediatrics in the news including the Tylenol, Mortrin, and Zyrtec recall, the flu shot and its effectiveness, cell phone hazards (or lack of), MP3 players and hearing loss, and the pertussis outbreak in California. 

Pediatrics for Parents Show 103- Elaine Barrington discusses general anesthesia in dentistry. We also offer listeners a free issue of the newsletter.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 101 - Val Marchini, RN, discusses HPV, the Gardasil vaccine, and cervical cancer.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 100 - Dr. John Monaco, a contributor to the newsletter for over 10 years discusses his philosophy of medicine, his work in the pediatrics intensive care unit, and the books he has written.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 99 - Dr. Douglas Gentile discusses violence in the media including video games, movies and television, and how it affects our children.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 98 - Dr. Bente Kvenshagen of Norway discusses cow's milk allergy and her research in this area.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 97 - Kate Sibley, a registered pharmacist, discusses antihistamines. She explains the different types of antihistamines, how to properly use them, and the side effects of these drugs.

Pediatrics for Parents show 96 - Dr. Sumi Sexton discusses pacificers, their use and how to wean your child from using one.

Pediatrics for Parents Show 95 - In this podcast Sandra Gordon discusses osteoporosis and bone health in children.