Kids & Family Episodes

Why does your calm, reasonable self disappear when your child refuses to put on their shoes? Therapist Todd Sarner answers Dr. Wendy’s questions about why kids seem to know exactly how to push our buttons—and why it’s not about defiance at all. Discover why common discipline tactics don’t work, and what to do instead. Learn how to reset after a blow-up, and get back on the same page with your partner—no sticker charts required.

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Practical tips to help your family get the most out of summer camp and family vacations—without the stress! Whether you're sending your child to overnight camp or hitting the road together, you'll learn how to plan ahead and make it fun for everyone. Dr. Wendy talks about the benefits of camp and travel for kids’ growth, independence, and confidence. Summer is the perfect time to make memories and build stronger family bonds!

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Worried something might be wrong—but not sure what to do? Learn to recognize the signs of abuse in kids. If you ever feel uneasy about a situation, you don’t need proof to take action—just a gut feeling is enough. Learn how to report suspected abuse, when to speak up, and how your concern could make all the difference in keeping a child safe.

Resources:

Childhelp: 1-800-4-A-CHILD - 1-800-422-4453.

childhelphotline.org

rainn.org for sexual abuse support

Or stopitnow.org, which is a great sit...

Start the new year with a look back at the most popular and helpful topics from The Pediatrician Next Door in 2024! In this special "best of" episode, Dr. Wendy revisits listener favorites, including how to handle fevers, the pros and cons of plant-based versus cow’s milk, and the hidden dangers of forever chemicals. These are the parenting conversations you won’t find anywhere else—designed to help you make informed, confident decisions for your family’s health.

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Dr. Wendy is joined by fellow podcaster and pediatrician Jessica Hochman, MD of the Ask Dr Jessica show. They share tips on keeping kids safe over the summer. You'll hear about protecting kids from sunburn, avoiding mosquito bites, preventing drowning, staying cool to avoid heat stroke, and stopping common summer injuries.

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Dr. Wendy counts down the hottest headlines and condenses the most important news stories and health updates from the year. Keeping up with kids’ health has never been this entertaining!

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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

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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.

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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 bonus episode with Dr. Nancy Graff where she explains how we can advocate to support these kids wh...