Browse 2021 Blog Posts: Kids Considered™ Podcast
Baby-led weaning--What’s the hype?
Baby led weaning is a complementary feeding approach that allows infants to self-feed a variety of table foods
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Kids & Masking
Masks are effective preventing transmission of respiratory pathogens such as COVID-19, and the vast majority of children 2 years of age and older can wear masks safely. What is the best type of mask for your child?
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COVID-19 Vaccine for 5–11-Year-Olds
We have been waiting for COVID-19 vaccines to be approved for use in the US for younger children, and the CDC recommended vaccination of 5-11 year-old children on November 2, 2021.
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Dealing with Your Child’s First Crush
First crushes can occur anytime but generally appear at 10-13 years of age.
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How to save a life: CPR and AED use
In today’s podcast on CPR and AED use, we discuss key points about what to do in case you are a witness of cardiac arrest– including how to perform CPR, use an AED and more.
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Teething Toddlers
In this podcast we discuss the myths surrounding teething, general symptoms of teething, typical timing of teething, teething toys to use and avoid, as well as the dangers of some medications marketed for teething.
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Pediatric High Blood Pressure
In today’s podcast, we discuss the basics of hypertension—including common causes, risk factors, screening, symptoms and reading the systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) numbers
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Sun Safety: Protect Children & Beat the Heat
In today’s podcast, learn all about how to keep kids safe in the heat and different heat illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke
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Unravelling the Wonder Drug: Penicillin Allergy
Many people avoid using penicillin because of allergy concerns. We discuss how to evaluate children for penicillin allergy.
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Pain, please go away: Post-Op Pain Management
In today’s podcast, we explore techniques used to assess pain, non-pharmacological treatments for pain management, and common medications used to control pain—both before and after surgery
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What's with the bulge? Hernias in children
Pediatric hernias are common in children. In today’s podcast, we discuss what a hernia is and how inguinal and umbilical hernias are diagnosed and treated.
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Coronavirus--Special Update Edition 14 July 2021
In this special episode, we discuss the benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccine for teens, including discussing inflammation of the heart (myocarditis)
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Appendicitis
In today’s podcast, we discuss all things appendicitis with pediatric surgeon Dr. Jonathan Kohler.
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The Egg Episode
Children like to eat eggs, but are they healthy? We discuss cholesterol concerns, the nutritional value of eggs, how they can best fit into your child’s diet.
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All About Acne
In this episode, we discuss this common skin condition. We review what causes acne, address common questions and review the most common acne treatment options and their side effects.
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Food Allergies in Children
Food allergies are common complaints in the pediatric office. In this episode we discuss how to differentiate true food allergies versus food intolerance.
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Talking With Teens: Relationships and Sex - Part 2
Talking to your child and teen about healthy relationships and sexuality is never an easy conversation, but it is an important one.
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Talking With Teens: Relationships and Sex - Part 1
Talking to your child and teen about healthy relationships and sexuality is never an easy conversation, but it is an important one.
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The Threat of Digital Advertising to Children
Digital advertisements are increasingly targeting children when they play games, go on social media, use apps, and in the many other ways that children access the internet.
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Newborn Hospital Care
The first days in the hospital with your newborn are overwhelming. In this episode, we discuss the importance of and rationale behind the hepatitis B vaccine, erythromycin eye ointment and the vitamin K injection.
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