Real Talk with Kid Docs
Join us, Dr. Beth Vukin and Dr. Joe Vukin, two pediatricians with different backgrounds who want share real talk about the things parents want to know. Along the way, we will also explore the human side of medicine and have some real talk about caring for kids and for each other.
Episodes
57 episodes
Episode 55. Neurodiversity: What is it? Autism, ADHD and a few other diagnoses with Josie Bohling, LMFT
The term neurodiversity is everywhere these days, but what does it mean? What does it include? Could it just be that you just have a "quirky kid"? About 20% of the population is thought to be neurodivergent. Common diagnoses that ar...
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Episode 54. Dental trauma emergencies: broken, displaced and knocked out teeth
Kid fall on their faces a lot. Dental trauma is super common. When is something a dental emergency- needing to see the dentist as soon as possible (i.e. that day)?On this episode, we welcome back Dr. Debbie Graham, pediatric dentist with...
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Episode 53: Cavities: What are they? Why do they happen? How to prevent them.
We do a deep dive into a common topic with our guest Dr. Debbie Graham, a pediatric dentist with over 27 years of experience. She is also the mother to four kids with real world tips!Cavities are one of the most common health issues affe...
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Episode 52. Real talk with a pediatric dentist. Tooth eruption and basic dental care.
Have dental questions? So do we!We welcome Dr. Debbie Graham, a pediatric dentist in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has over 27 years of experience and also is the mother to 4 kids so she has practical real world tips!In the episode, w...
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Episode 51. My skin/ my child's skin is so dry. What do I put on it?
In this episode of Real Talk with Kid Docs, we break down what's beneath dry skin and then talk about ways to build it up with common over-the-counter therapies. We also touch on eczema to introduce a more severe and chronic cause of itching, e...
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Episode 51: Achoo! The flu.
In this Episode of Real Talk we get into the yuck with what is going around everywhere right now, the Flu. What is it? How does it present? How long does it last? To test or not? To Tamiflu or not? All great questions and there can be some nuan...
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50. The Fourth trimester- that’s the12 weeks post birth. A LOT happens during that time for parents and baby. What is it and what should I know about it?
Wait, I thought there were THREE TRImesters in pregnancy. What is this FOURTH trimester?Join us as we talk with our guest, Dr. Cindy Rubin, MD. , IBCLC. Dr. Rubin is a pediatrician with more than 18 years of clinical experience. She has ...
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Episode 49. Parent Question: Is it ok for my child to go in a hot tub?
Hmmm, the sign says no children under 5 years old allowed in the hot tub? Can my child safely use the hot tub if they are under 5 years old? The Drs. Vukin discuss the recommendation and nuance behind hot tubs and your children. Can...
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Episode 48. Sleep 101 with Dr. Amit Shah, M.D., Pediatric Sleep Medicine physician
In this episode of Real Talk with Kid Docs we are joined by Dr. Amit Shah, M.D., a fellowship trained Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine physician in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to his inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilitie...
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Episode 47. Febrile seizures with Dr. Carey Wilson M.D. Pediatric Neurologist
Febrile seizures are seizures (abnormal electrical activity in the brain) that occur in the setting of a fever. About 2-5% of all children will experience a febrile seizure in their life. They occur between 6months and 6 years with a peak aroun...
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Episode 46. Seizures 101 with Dr. Carey Wilson, M.D. Pediatric Neurologist
What are seizures? What do they look like? What causes a seizure? What do I do if I think my child is having a seizure?Join us as we welcome Dr. Carey Wilson, M.D. to the show. Dr. Carey Wilson is a Pediatric Neurologist and E...
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Episode 45. You think your child (or you or someone you know) might have anxiety. Now what?
Anxiety is the leading mental health disorder in children. We welcome back by long time friend, Dr. Molly McVoy, M.D. Dr. McVoy is a a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Training Director for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowshi...
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Episode 44. Kids and sports, an introduction
It seems like kids are playing competitive sports younger and younger these days. Is playing one sport year round ok? When is it safe for kids to start running? Lifting weights? How can you tell growing pains from something that needs to be che...
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Episode 43. What is a parent coach and do I need one? Our guest is Sara Whaley, a parent coach with particular expertise in toddlers.
Here's the real talk...kids can be simultaneously the light and shadows of our lives. Toddlers present an even bigger challenge with their AGE-APPROPRIATE under-developed reasoning and challenges with emotional regulation. In comes...
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Episode 42. Ankle sprains. When to get xrays and how to care for the injury at home.
Ankle sprains are a common kid injury. When do you need to bring your kid in to see someone? When are xrays needed? How can you best help your child heal and feel comfortable at home?Join us on this episode with out guest, Dr. Sarah Turn...
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Episode 41. "Is that normal?" Poop edition
Pediatricians get a LOT of poop questions. In this episode we address common questions for parents of kids of all ages - how long is too long in between poops? This poop is a weird color/consistency/smell. Is that ok? A ...
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Ep. 40: Kids questions! Why do some toots make noise and others don't?
Ah, kids questions for me always come down to toots, poops, burps and other bodily noises! Do you know the answer?Listen along with your kids for maximal fun on this one!
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Episode 39. Whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis)
Whooping cough is spreading around the country. This is just the latest epidemic of this highly contagious bacterial illness that has seen a large resurgence over many years now. Here are the questions we address:What is whoo...
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Episode 38. Can my baby/child fly on an airplane?
This comes up a lot. Parents wonder about flying with babies/kids for a number of reasons: -infectious risk-changes in air pressure on premature lungs-what about kids with asthma or lung disease or recent illness an...
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Episode 37: To stitch or not to stitch? Perspectives from a Peds ER doc.
Kids get cuts and scrapes all the time. Have you ever wondered, should I go to the Emergency Room (ER) for this? Does it need stitches? In this episode of Real Talk With Kid Docs we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Spanos, Pediatric Emer...
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Episode 36. Ear infections. "Otitis What? I am sorry. I couldn't hEAR you."
In Episode 36 of Real Talk With Kid Docs we tackle the oh so common complaint of earache. We discuss ear anatomy, etiology of ear pain and infections, common predisposing factors, exam findings, complications and treatment. Not all ...
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Episode 35: Strep throat
We are back again and this time addressing a question from a parent who wonders, "Do kids get sick more often in the back-to-school season and what can I do to keep my kids healthy?” The short answer is “yes”. It IS common for kids ...
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Episode 34. Parent questions: How much communication is the "right amount with my child's doctor(s)"? How to go about getting another opinion?
Our first parent question episode!Sara is a mom to five and one of her children has a chronic illness that requires the care and coordination with a lot of doctors. She wrote to us with these questions. In this episode, we dis...
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Episode 33: An Approach to Discussing Death and Grief with Children
In episode 33 we are joined by Dr. Laura Bennett Murphy, a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Utah. Dr. Laura Bennet Murphy received her Ph.D. in Clin...
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Episode 32. Behind the Mask. What is it like to take the road less traveled in medicine? Take time off? Switch practice styles? Switch careers?
It is September 2024 which marks a few milestones for these two Pediatricians:-It has been one year since Beth decided to take a break from a fast paced career in academic medicine to focus on her health and be a stay at home mom. ...
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