Kids Considered™ Podcast

What's happening with vaccines?

Vaccines have been in the headlines a lot recently. Changes to the recommended schedule and concerns over access have left many parents with questions. On this episode Dr. Dean has your answers!

safety series pt 3 - accidental ingestion

In part 3 of our safety series, we discuss accidental ingestions with Dr. Minna Wieck.

safety series pt 2 - baby proofing & injury prevention

In part 2 of our safety series, we are discussing baby proofing, injury prevention and water safety.

safety series pt 1 - car seat and passenger safety

In part 1 of our safety series, we are discussing car seat & passenger safety. We are joined by Jennifer Rubin, UC Davis trauma prevention manager and coalition coordinator for Safe Kids Greater Sacramento.

Food Allergies Part 2- A Parents Perspective

In part 2 we are joined by Robyn Lao, a mom of a child with food allergies to discuss living with food allergies, parenting tips and some of the amazing advocacy work for people with food allergies.

Food Allergies- Part 1

Part 1 of our 2-part episode on food allergies reviews what food allergies are and what they are not. Highlights the most common allergens, testing and management.

Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Care

This episode explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare and impacting kids and teens.

Pediatric Skin Care Trends

In this episode we review a recent Journal of Pediatrics study on TikTok skin care trends among kids and teens and debunk some common myths about skin care in this age group.

Are Gas Stoves Harmful to Children?

In this episode, we take a closer look at the concerns about gas stoves and possible risks to children and other family members, and we will share our concerns and suggestions

Celebrating PRIDE month

In celebration of PRIDE month, we discuss supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

Measles Again?

In this episode we discuss the recent measles outbreak, symptoms and presentation, misinformation and the importance of vaccination!

Type 1 Diabetes & Children

Managing Microplastics

Neck & Neck Injuries

Lead Exposure and Its Effects on Child Development

Gun Violence Prevention & Safety

Probiotics for Children: Pro or Con

Newborn Jaundice

The Facts About Fluoride

Preparing For A New Sibling

A Parents Guide to Teen Social Media Use

teen screen time guidelines

Tech Tots - An update on screen time recommendations for 0-5 years

In this episode we review screen time recommendations for children under 6 as well as some of the recent studies around its influence on development and behavior.

Promoting Accessibility to Healthcare

In this episode we talk about the novel PATH program here at UC Davis. This program was implemented to promote accessibility to health care for individuals with neurodevelopmental differences.