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Ep. 7: Melatonin, When to Start Team Sports and Tics: Listener Questions
March 14, 2023

Ep. 7: Melatonin, When to Start Team Sports and Tics: Listener Questions

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.com Find products from the show on the shop page . More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Melatonin Nat...
Ep. 6: When do you need to go to the ER?
March 7, 2023

Ep. 6: When do you need to go to the ER?

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 to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show o...
Ep. 5: Is it a Seizure? When to Worry About Abnormal Movements
Feb. 28, 2023

Ep. 5: Is it a Seizure? When to Worry About Abnormal Movements

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.com Find products from the show on the shop page . More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwe...
Ep. 4: Super chapped lips, bedwetting and baby masturbation: Listener Questions
Feb. 21, 2023

Ep. 4: Super chapped lips, bedwetting and baby masturbation: Listener Questions

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@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page . More ...