What do pediatricians really think about screen time and vaccines?
Explore the role of medication in treating anxiety and depression in kids and teens. When can it help—and how do you decide? Psychiatrist Julia Krankl, MD, returns to share guidance for parents on when to consider medication ...
Does your child have anxiety—or are they just a little worried? Anxiety is a normal part of growing up, but sometimes it can interfere with daily life. Psychiatrist Julia Krankl, MD returns to share simple, effective tools pa...
What if the best tools for managing your child’s anxiety, sadness, or stress weren’t found at the pharmacy—but in your daily routine? Dr. Julia Krankl, a psychiatrist and author of The 21st Minute , shares the powerful and of...
Want your kids to be kind and grow up to be happy, caring adults? It starts with empathy! Empathy is something we’re born with but also something we can learn. In this episode, Dr. Wendy shares her top tips on how empathy dev...
Dr. Wendy explores the heated debate over smartphone use in schools: should they be banned outright, or can students be trusted with an honor system? How should parents handle social media? Apps like YouTube and Instagram off...
Anxiety is a big deal for lots of kids and families. But guess what? The sooner you deal with it, the better things can get for the long run. Treatments range from teaching your child calming techniques at home, to therapy, m...
Do you struggle with a challenging child? Sometimes, kids' actions aren't just random behaviors—they're ways of expressing themselves when they can't find the right words or understand their own emotions. Anxiety disorders ar...
Ever wondered how much control you have over being happy? Scientists say your genes play a big part, but there's plenty you can do to boost your mood. Dr. Wendy shares 7 simple tips parents can use to have a happy family. Dis...
The holidays are a time of joy…and disappointment. How can you teach children the value of giving gifts and to be gracious about receiving them? Find joy and peace this season from Dr. Wendy’s tips about how to help your chil...
Dr. Wendy explores the healing power of hypnosis—the mind-body connection that can help children with frustrating symptoms like abdominal pain, headaches, disordered eating, and more. Learn about the healing potential of ther...
Why are autism rates increasing? How is autism diagnosed? Dr. Wendy explains the cutting-edge investigations from researcher Karen Pierce, PhD who is using eye-tracking software to identify kids on the spectrum and what this ...
New research links childhood trauma as a hidden cause of children’s mental and physical health problems and adult diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity, drug use and suicide. In this episode Dr. Wendy explains the...
Apps and games are designed to keep kids online. There’s only so much a parent can do on their own. Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of “Digital Advertising to Children” shares solutions to make the online world safer and healthier ...
Let go of your guilt and shame about screen time. Dr. Wendy explains why it’s time to re-think recommendations about screen time - with Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policies on childre...
Are you concerned about a child’s mental health but not sure what to do? How can you get help for a behavior issue? Dr. Wendy talks with pediatric behavioral health specialist, Hilary Bowers, MD, about the signs that doctors ...
What challenges do kids in foster care face when they age out of the system? Dr Nancy Graff explains how we can advocate to support these kids when they don’t have a “forever family.” If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to c...
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...