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Feeling overwhelmed by parenting advice from Google, Instagram, and everyone you know? You’re not alone! Learn how to cut through the noise and find answers you can actually trust about your child’s health. Dr. Wendy talks ab...
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 ...
How early should you start teaching your child about their body? Child abuse pediatrician Dr. Shalon Nienow, MD explains what’s normal when it comes to young children’s sexual behaviors—and how to respond when things feel awk...
Are vapes and nicotine pouches like Zyn safer than cigarettes? The tobacco industry has spent decades perfecting addiction, and now they’re targeting a new generation with sleek vape pens and smokeless nicotine. Dr. Wendy rev...
How do you explain IVF and surrogacy to your child when you’re not sure yourself? In this episode, we’ll break it down in a simple, caring way to help your child understand the amazing ways families are created. We’ll also ex...
In Part 2 of our 100th episode special, we’re sharing 50 more expert-approved parenting tips to make family life easier, happier, and more connected. From strengthening family bonds and boosting creativity to managing screen ...
Celebrate the 100th episode with a list of tried-and-true parenting tips we've collected from you! From clever organization hacks to navigating daily life, handling discipline with ease, and ensuring safety, this episode is f...
How can you teach your children the joy of giving, the art of receiving with grace, and the deeper meaning behind holiday traditions? Join Dr. Wendy as she shares thoughtful tips to help your family embrace the season’s magic...
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...
Why did Dr. Wendy start this podcast and what does she secretly wish every parent knew? Find out when the tables are turned as comedy duo *The Dumb Dads* take over the show and put Dr. Wendy in the hot seat. Hosts of The Dumb...
In this unfiltered episode, Dr. Wendy solves parenting’s biggest challenges with stay-at-home dad and comedian Evan Berger, co-host of The Dumb Dad podcast. From unraveling the mystery of why an 8-year-old has a pierced ear t...
Listeners sent in their questions, and I've answered them! In this episode, I share questions from parents and my responses, along with updates on their problem. Send me your questions on Instagram or email. @the_pediatrician...
Being a parent comes with worries, and even for a pediatrician like Dr. Wendy, some concerns can be tricky. In this episode, she talks about two tough pediatric situations they don't always teach in medical school. First, den...
Learn how to help your child become independent in managing their health as they grow up. Hear Thad Hamilton's compelling story about why knowing your family's health history is important. Get Dr. Wendy’s checklist of tips fo...
The place you live shapes who you become. Whether you move from Michigan to Florida or Arizona to Guam, it means getting used to a new home, school, and different kinds of food. When kids move from their original home to a ne...
As many as 1 in 5 kids are abused when they are in the care of other adults. And most don’t even know. How can you predator-proof your kids? Empower your children to speak up, question authority and protect themselves when th...
Please be advised that this episode contains content that may not be appropriate for all ages. Are your kids begging to sit in the front seat, stay home alone or have a sleepover? Dr. Wendy shares her experience and knowledge...
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 ins...
What happened to my skin after I became a mom? In Part 2 Dr. Wendy asks dermatologist Dr. Vi Gigler the smart questions you wouldn’t know to ask. In this episode we learn the surprising (and easy!) approach to stretch marks, ...
Pregnancy and raising kids changes our skin. This episode uncovers dermatologist’s secrets for protecting our skin while we take care of our kids. Dr. Wendy asks dermatologist Dr. Vi Gigler the smart questions you don’t know ...
Have you ever rushed to the ER or doctor’s office because you worried about your kid’s symptoms only to find nothing was wrong? In this episode of Scary Symptoms Dr. Wendy explains why normal babies can have orange skin, purp...