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June 24, 2025

Fireworks can be magical—or totally overwhelming. Why do some kids love the Fourth of July while others dread it? Learn tips for helping kids who are sensitive to loud noises, or anxious around crowds. Get ideas for fun, low-...

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Jan. 14, 2025

Where are the most dangerous places in your house? Learn how to safety proof your home and avoid trips to the ER with tips from emergency medicine physician Darria Long Gillespie, MD. Find Dr. Darria at NoPanicParenting.com S...

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Aug. 13, 2024

Did you play hard this summer and now your kids have ear pain and weird rashes? Dr. Wendy shares insider tricks for diagnosing and treating common summer illnesses at home and while on vacation. This episode was made possible...

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May 7, 2024

Did you know that most of your bone strength is made by the time you turn 18? How can you prevent broken bones, and build strong bones? Ever wondered why they limit how much kids pitch in baseball? Orthopedic surgeon Reid Nic...

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Jan. 16, 2024

What’s the fuss about toxic household cleaners, endocrine-disrupting compounds in sunscreen and non-stick cookware? Dr. Wendy explains the science behind toxic environmental chemicals in our homes and long-term health effects...

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Sept. 5, 2023

How can you prevent your student athlete from an injury? Dr. Wendy asks sports medicine surgeon Dr. Andy Pennock what parents can do to keep kids out of his orthopedic office and on the playing field. For more information on ...

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Aug. 22, 2023

Kids won’t eat their veggies, but they eat everything else! Dr. Wendy shares stories of kids who have swallowed everything from coins to plants and medication overdoses and what to do about accidental ingestions. Don’t feel b...

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March 7, 2023

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 ha...

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Feb. 7, 2023

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 ...

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