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Parents and orthodontists agree that thumb sucking needs to stop. But how do you break the habit? Dr. Wendy shares a successful step-by-step method that parents can use at home. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdo...
Why didn’t our human ancestors need braces? Their jaws and oral cavities were much larger! Modern society causes smaller, weaker mouths. The foods we eat, the use of pacifiers and sippy cups leads to snoring, drooling, mouth ...
Are frequent night wakings or long bedtime routines preventing everyone in your house from sleeping? The solution to most sleep problems is to teach your child how to fall asleep on their own. In this episode Dr. Wendy interv...
Are sports drinks best for hydration? How much protein does an athlete need? Dr. Wendy explains optimal nutrition for student athletes and the best hydration options. This episode is brought to you by Road Runner Sports, the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
There’s no cure for the common cold, but there are treatments that prevent kids from getting sick and can help them get better faster. Dr. Wendy explains which supplements are helpful and how to keep kids healthy this school ...
Sleep problems like refusing naps, climbing out of the crib, and bedtime battles can be fixed! Dr. Wendy and sleep consultant Lexi Rupert solve kids’ most common sleep problems. Learn how to have an easy bedtime and a great n...
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...
Dr. Wendy reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age. Listen to the most helpful potty talk you’ll find on any podcast. Be sure to check out our most recent episode on this topic from earlier this week ...
What do bedwetting, poop accidents and UTIs have in common? Potty problems are no joke. Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues. And join us t...
Have you ever wanted to learn how doctors think? Dr. Wendy shares scary stories from behind the clinic walls…and they all have a medical twist. Join us as we bring you 3 tales from the bedside and take you into the mind of a ...
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 fevers dangerous? When should you treat a fever and how? When is everything really just OK? In this episode Dr. Wendy explains everything you need to know about fevers. You won’t fear fevers when you understand them. Send...
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 ...
Has your child had those skin-colored bumps called molluscum contagiosum? Dr. Wendy explains why they happen, what to do and when parents can ignore them. How dangerous is it for a baby to drink another mom’s milk? Mothers sh...
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...
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 w...
Is the Covid-19 virus passed through breast milk? This question plagued parents and doctors early in the pandemic. Listen to the incredible story of how the Mother-Milk-Infant Center of Research Excellence (MoMI-CoRE) at UC S...
Why do women with arthritis get better when they are pregnant? Why do breastfed babies get sick less often? The answer is a mysterious group of molecules found only in breast milk. Even the platypus makes these molecules call...
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...