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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.

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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 breathing and sleep apnea. Dr. Wendy explores myofunctional therapy, an easy treatment for these dysfunctions.

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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 interviews The Baby Sleep Engineer, Michelle Glenn, to help you move from bedtime chaos to peaceful sleep routines.

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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.

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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 Andrew Pennock, MD please visit: www.rchsd.org/doctors/andrew-pennock-md

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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 means for the future of autism diagnosis and treatment.

For more information on the topics discussed in this episode and our guest Dr. Pierce please visit the website for UCSD Autism Center of Excellence (neurosciences.ucsd.edu) & Karen Pierce, PhD’s UCSD profile (profiles....

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 bad if you’ve accidentally poisoned your child, we’ve all done it!

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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 revolutionary new science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how parents can protect their children from the health effects of “toxic stress” and heal from their own childhood trauma.

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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 year.

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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 night’s sleep for kids and parents.

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Are your kids begging to sit in the front seat, stay home alone or have a sleepover? Dr. Wendy shares her experience and knowledge to help you find the right time for little kids to do big kid things…and how to talk to kids about difficult topics.

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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 where Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues.

Check out the video we reference in this episode here: The Poo in You

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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 this Friday for a special bonus episode where Dr. Hunter continues the discussion and reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age.

Be sure to check out bedwettingandaccidents.com for more information on Steven Hodges, MD and his books!

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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 physician. Can you guess the diagnosis before it’s too late?

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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 for kids.

If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out the previous episode (Ep. 23: Solving the Screen Time Problem - with Jenny Radesky, MD) where Dr. Radesky and Dr. Hunter discuss letting go of your guilt and shame about screen time.

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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 children and media. Together, we can learn with our kids how we can all enjoy media and balance our digital lives.

And be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Radesky. The conversation continues as she discusses how apps and games are designed to keep kids online...

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.

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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 look for. Learn the surprising ways parents can access support for kids with behavioral issues.

For more information on Dr. Hilary Bowers please visit her page on cpcmg.net.

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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 share their stories of daycare mix-ups and Dr. Wendy takes us through the CDC guidelines for formula and milk management at childcare centers.

What to Do if an Infant or Child Is Mistakenly Fed Another Woman’s Expressed Breast Milk (CDC)

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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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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 San Diego was able to answer this question in record time. Their work has set the stage for expediting research in the face of another pandemic.

If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to check out “Ep. 17: The Surprising Health Benefits of Human Milk - with Dr. Lars Bode” wher...

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 called oligosaccharides. Scientists are only beginning to uncover the mysteries of this essential ingredient to both mom’s and baby’s health. Listen as Dr. Wendy Hunter and Dr. Lars Bode discuss how discoveries about human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may be the key to developin...

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 check out “Ep. 16: Building a Healthy Community for All Kids - with Dr. Nancy Graff” where 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 th...