Pediacast

“Play time” is important for child development. Structured and unstructured play develops and sharpens skills needed in adulthood. Group play teaches cooperation and conflict resolution. And playing with parents strengthens bonds and sheds light on passions and personalities. Join us as we explore more deeply… the power of play in childhood. We hope you can join us!

Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio to explore common skin conditions in babies, children and teens. We discuss diaper rash, eczema, poison ivy, insect bites, sunburns, warts… and more! We hope you can join us!

Dr Dean Lee visits the studio as we consider natural killer (NK) cells. Learn how scientists genetically modify and grow these cells in the lab with the aim of helping kids fight cancer. We hope you can join us!

Dr Ariana Hoet and Dr Kristina Jiner join us as we consider anxiety in children and teenagers. We explore the cause, diagnosis, management and prevention of this common condition, which impacts millions of families every year. We hope you can join us!

Dr Meredith Chapman visits the studio as we consider teenage suicide. We explore the scope of the problem, risk factors, screening tools and prevention strategies, including organizational efforts such as Zero Suicide. We hope you can join us!

Dr Leah Middelberg visits the studio as we consider the dangers of high-powered magnets. Learn who is at risk, how to recognize them, why they are dangerous, and where to turn for help if your child is injured. We hope you can join us!

The Sports Medicine Team visits the studio as we explore throwing injuries. From Little League to Major League, shoulder and elbow injuries are common in those who pitch and throw. We consider diagnosis, management and prevention. We hope you can join us!

Our Pediatrics in Plain Language Panel returns to the studio as we consider bedtime problems. From infants to teenagers, we explore problems that keep parents up at night: infant crying, bedtime routines, getting out of bed, night terrors, nightmares, fear of the dark… and more!

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens who are 16 and older. Many of these deaths are preventable. We explore risk factors and share practical tips for keeping teenagers safe as they learn to drive. We hope you can join us!

Editor in Chief of Highlights for Children, Christine French Cully, joins us as we explore 75 years of conversations between young readers and the magazine. We hope you can join us!

PediDOSE seeks to improve the emergency management of seizures in children. Several communities across America are participating with an exception from informed consent. Tune in to learn what this means!

Drs Grace Paul and Eric Mull visit the studio as we explore e-cigarettes and the many hazards of vaping. Millions of American youth vape on a regular basis. We consider the dangers and discuss strategies for decreasing the impact of this addictive epidemic. We hope you can join us!

Infantile spasms are a medical emergency! Symptoms can be subtle, and quick diagnosis and treatment are essential for preventing lifelong consequences. This week, we raise awareness and explore the details of this serious type of seizure. We hope you can join us!

Drs Alex Rakowsky and Mary Ann Abrams return to the studio as we continue our conversation on your child’s stomach. Our plain language panel explores stomach infections, vomiting, diarrhea, blood in stool, hernias and food allergies. We hope you can join us!

The holidays are fast approaching. They are a favorite time of year for many but they can also bring feelings of anxiety, sadness and loneliness. Dr Jessica Bailey visits the studio as we explore strategies for managing holiday stress. We hope you can join us!

Dr Sabine Eid and Dr Kristin Sundy-Boyles are pediatric residents at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. They visit the studio as we consider RSV and bronchiolitis. We introduce this common virus and explore the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of its potentially life-threatening illness. We hope you can join us!

Drs Mary Ann Abrams and Alex Rakowsky visit the studio as we consider your child’s stomach. Our plain language panel explores spit-ups, colic, belly ache and constipation. We hope you can join us!

Dr Amanda Jacobson-Kelly visits the studio as we consider iron deficiency anemia. This common condition affects nearly 10% of young children in the United States. We consider the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. We hope you can join us!

Just in time for fall sports, Dr Steven Cuff and Ashley Davidson visit the studio for a chat on concussion recovery and return to play. We explore symptoms, diagnosis and treatment… and guidelines for returning student athletes to the classroom and playing field. We hope you can join us!

PediaCast celebrates our 500th episode with a special “best of” edition of the podcast. Tune in as we dig into the archive and bring you interviews on food ingredients, the vaccine war and seizures in kids. We hope you can join us!