RSV episodeWE ARE DOING THIS EPISODE AT THE START OF COLD AND FLU SEASON.  WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE TIMELY TO TALK ABOUT RSV.What is RSV?Why does it have such a bad reputat...

NUTRITION PART 1 — GENERAL NUTRITIONFOR THE NEXT THREE EPISODES WE WILL TALK ABOUT NUTRITION.IN THIS FIRST EPISODE WE WILL COVER GENERAL NUTRITION.  WHY ARE NUTRITION DISCUSSIONS SO IMPORTANT IN YOUR ...

THIS EPISODE IS HAPPENING THE WEEK BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS—A TIME WHEN ALL FAMILIES PLAN FOR A GRADUAL TRANSITION FROM SUMMER CHAOS TO A REGIMENTED SCHOOL SCHEDULE.  INVARIABLY THOUGH FAMILIES THINK “OH NO, SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW.  WE...

In this episode we cover care for newborn and infant skin.SKIN PART 3—BABY SKININ THIS LAST EPISODE ON SKIN, WE COVER ALL THINGS RELATED TO BABY AND INFANT SKIN.  ISN’T BABY SKIN JUST THE BEST?!ARE THERE...

SKIN PART 2— INFECTIONS AND TRAUMAIN PART 2 OF SKIN VISITS, WE TALK ABOUT INFECTIONS AND TRAUMALET’S START WITH THE COMMON STAPH AND STREP INFECTIONS OF SKIN—FOLLICULITIS, CELLULITIS, AND IMPETIGO.  THESE AR...

SKIN PODCASTSKIN VISITSONE OF THE MORE FREQUENT REASONS YOU HAVE FOR PATIENT ENCOUNTERS IS SKIN CONCERNS.WE ARE GOING TO BREAK UP SKIN CONCERNS INTO THREE EPISODES WE HAVE SO MANY TOPICS ...

SUMMERTIME BUGS--GERMS AND INSECTS; PLUS THE ALLERGIES THAT WE KNOW AND LOVE!IT’S A LITTLE LATE IN THE SPRING/SUMMER SEASON, BUT WE WANTED TO COVER PROBLEMS THAT ARISE WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UPWHAT DOES THE WARMER WEATHE...

PICKY EATERS—MY KID ONLY EATS 5 THINGSTODAY WE ARE TALKING ABOUT PICKY EATERS.WHY IS THIS SUCH A HARD TOPIC?WE HAVE THIS DISSONANCE—A GAP BETWEEN WHAT PARENTS WANT FOR THEIR KIDS AND WHAT TH...

CONSTIPATIONWHY IS CONSTIPATION SO PROBLEMATIC?HOW DO WE DEFINE CONSTIPATION?WILL KIDS REALLY GO DAYS OR WEEKS BETWEEN NORMAL BOWEL MOVEMENTS?CAN A CHILD STOOL DAILY AND ...

In this episode we discuss depression--when a child's sadness rises to the level of creating problems for them.WHAT IS DEPRESSION? sadness that rises to the level of depression as these thoughts, feel...

ANXIETYWELCOME TO OUR PODCAST ON PEDIATRIC ANXIETY.HOW HAS CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHANGED IN YOUR PRACTICE? WHAT IS ANXIETY?WHAT DOES “DEBILITATING” LOOK L...

We start our problem-focused podcasts with ADHD.What is ADHD?What causes the gap between ability / potential and performance?What are the specific elements of ADHD?  Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity...

We review our intro material--Jim and Jeanie Gaffigan, Winnie the Pooh,  and Fred Rodgers.  Here is parenting wisdom and humor for the ages that we love to share with you with each podcast.  We review the freestyle, ...

We open with a discussion of a Tactical Parenting technique of making sure kids learn a good work ethic at an early age--for us it was opening a ski tuning shop.For this age group we talk about the importance of giving children exposure...

We cover the preschool age along with starting Kindergarten.  These kids now have FOMO which can lead to bladder and stooling problems along with headaches and stomachaches.Prologue of Tactical Parenting taking kids out of their co...

Threenagers EpisodeIntroduction of Tactical Parenting--weekly service with trash cans.We cover the evolution of Terrible Twos now moving into the Threenager stage. Review the Terrible Two episodes for some common elemen...

Here come the Terrible Twos!They are the best of times and the worst of times!We jump right in to Toilet Training--when to start, obstacles to success, and the best times to try.We work on shaping good behavior--rewardin...

15-18 months of age is a great age!Nutrition is big at this age as children become more picky.    It is tough to balance nutrition with conflict over food.  It's good to avoid conflict while we help our children to thrive...

First birthday!We review the milestones of Walking and Talking.We review the challenges of comparing developmental milestones.We discuss the challenges of phasing out bottles and pacifiers.We talk about safety at...

I love the four-month visit as babies start to smile so happily for me at this visit.  Such a dynamic time for interaction and growth!

You now have 2 months under your belt.  You have been through fussiness, gas, and colic.  You passed the peak of fussiness and your baby will start getting less fussy from here on out.What are the top questions pa...

Now the questions begin with parents feeling the responsibility for this young child they have at home.You have your beautiful new baby.  You realize that this new little human is totally dependent on you for their health and...