Episodes
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An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision.
In this episode you will hear:
Why is RSV a big deal, and how many kids get very sick from it?What is the new vaccine, and will it be available?What makes kids at high risk for RSV?Is this RSV vaccine really necessary?
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
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Disclaimer: This show is for information and discussion purposes, not for medical advice and should never replace instructions from your own physician.
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Dr. Amy chats with pediatric physical therapist Kailee Noland all about Container Syndrome - a scary term that leads to many misunderstandings. In this episode you will hear:
What is container syndrome?How to avoid container syndromeDoes this mean all baby containers are bad? Which ones are the worst?How to encourage free play and normal developmentThe 2:1 ruleHow to speak to nannies and day cares about avoiding container syndrome
To find out more about the best and most practical advice for parents who want to encourage healthy development in their little ones, check out Kailee's resources:
Instagram: @themovementmama
Website: https://themovementmamablog.com/
Blog about container syndrome: https://themovementmamablog.com/post/crushing-container-syndrome?rq=container
Container free solutions: https://themovementmamablog.com/post/my-all-time-favorite-container-free-solutions?rq=container
More courses from Kailee: https://themovementmamablog.com/explore-the-courses
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
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With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer.
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In this episode you will hear:
What is lyme disease? What to do if you find a tic on your childWhen do we give prophylactic treatment with antibiotics?What symptoms to look for if your child had a tic bite~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
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Dr. Amy shares the scary experience of lead exposure in her own son, and talks about how an urban family can make sure to protect themselves against lead poisoning in children.
In this episode you will hear:
Is there an acceptable lead level?How do you know if a child has been exposed to lead?Most common symptom of lead exposureWhat if you live in an old house that has already been "de-leaded?"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
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Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!
KidDose - the app that lets you always know your child's correct medication dose.
iPhone download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kiddose/id6446280175
Android Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiddoseappIn this episode you will hear:
Is there a temperature at which you should always worry about the fever?Why do we treat fever? How do we know when we need to treat a fever? How to accurately dose medication for fever*Please note any information from this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice. Podcast information and KidDose guidelines should NEVER replace your physician's advice. Please check with your physician before giving ANY medications to a child.
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Dr. Amy chats with Dr. David Bjorklund, professor of developmental psychology and senior author of a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Pediatrics that links the mental health crisis in young children today to a decades-long trend in diminishing independence during childhood. While many elements of an independent and roaming childhood of our ancestors might not be possible today, this conversation focuses on actionable tips that could help parents prioritize the important elements that are crucial to a strong and health mental foundation for kids.
In this episode you will hear:
How could the mental health crisis be linked to the trends of decreasing independence for childrenWhat is true "play," why it's important for kids, and how to protect itDo we truly live in a more dangerous society today? How do we still protect our children's safety while prioritizing autonomy? Psychological importance of being a contributing member of a communityHow to be intentional about unstructured time~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For bite sized monthly health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit https://askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
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Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood.
In this episode you will hear:
The most common causes of chronic cough What happens after RSV?Signs that a cough might be more than a viral illnessDiagnosis and treatment~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
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Recent tragedies in the news have put maternal mental health on our minds. What has the story of Lindsay Clancy taught us, and what are some practical ways to actually make a difference for moms hopefully before the breaking point? Dr. Amy chats with Melissa Fairhust, a therapist and mom of 3 who specializes in perinatal mental health and is paving the way for accessible, inclusive help for moms through the entire journey of motherhood.
Find Melissa and learn more about her work on Instagram here.
You can also reach Melissa directly at [email protected].
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Dr. Amy answers all your questions, rapid fire style.
In this episode you will hear:
What to do when pediatrician says 15 month old is too bigWhy Dr. Amy doesn't post photos of her child onlineWhat is croup anyway?My 1 year old has asthma, now what?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Unchecked social media use is dangerous for our brains, and especially the young developing brains of children. Dr. Amy breaks down the biological and psychological harms of the social media world with a few calls to action for parents to prevent the addiction.
In this episode you will hear:
Why social media use is especially dangerous for young peoleThe biological and psychological harms of being addicted to easy dopamine hitsWhat parents can do to prevent this addictionOriginal article discussed in the episode: https://tinyurl.com/yn6yzbk3
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Being a brand new parent can feel like a catch-22, you don't know what you don't know. In this episode, Dr. Amy gives her advice (as a pediatrician and a mom) about 6 things to think about and prepare for BEFORE giving birth.
In this episode you will hear:
Feeding plans and how to plan for unexpected tweaks Setting boundaries postpartumUnconventional things to buy, that only a pediatrician would suggest!How to protect your own recovery to support your baby's wellbeing.Other resources mentioned:
Video about formula choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJYDI8GcRrU
Video about diapers and diaper rashes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCHtI2CI--c~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Ever get confused by your pediatrician's reaction to your child having a fever? Get inside your pediatrician's brain with Dr. Amy and learn how they approach the topic.
In this episode you will hear:
What counts as a "true fever" and why do pediatricians care?Which 3 pieces of key information you need to tell your pediatrician when your child has a feverRed flag signs that make a pediatrician nervous about a child's feverWhy most pediatricians think the fever is "just viral" and what that means~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and she's here to answer your questions.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Welcome to the monthly Ask Doctor Amy Q&A! This month, we talk about diarrhea in a 6 month old, night potty training, and whether it's safe to have peanuts around newborns!
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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This week we have Caley, also know as @Learnwithchatterboxes on Instagram, as a guest! You know her best as the speech & language mom offering fun and practical tips to help YOU help your little ones communicate. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Caley and Dr. Amy as they talk about milestones, learning to speak, modern motherhood, and so much more.
In this episode you will hear about:
How an SLP mom approaches her son's language milestonesThe backstory and goal of @LearnwithchatterboxesThoughts on modern motherhood, the comparison trap, and how to navigateBridging the gap between neurotypical and neurodiverse childrenCaley's new children's booking, dropping March 2023, that will address the Double Empathy problemA fun personal nugget at the 24:00 mark!You can find Caley on Instagram @Learnwithchatterboxes, or through her website at www.learnwithchatterboxes.com.
Check back in March 2023, and we will link to her children's book, You and Me, after it is released.
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and she's here to answer your questions.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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A recent update from the AAP outlines childhood obesity as one of the most serious chronic conditions facing our kids today. Dr. Amy discusses 5 steps to prevent childhood obesity and align the family to work together towards a healthy future.
In this episode you will hear:
What qualifies as obesity in childhood?How to make changes together as a familyHow to design a 3 prong plan that is actionable and manageable for a healthy 2023Free BMI Percentile Calculator
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Learn the top 5 ways to support your child's immune system this winter. Decrease illness duration and support their long term health with Dr. Amy's top 5 tips for a balanced immune system.
In this episode you will hear:
The top 3 areas to optimize for any area of healthHow the immune system is connected to the microbiome, sleep, stressThe top 2 things to minimize for decreased inflammationPractical things you can start doing today for your child!Supplements mentioned*
Vitamin C
Members Mark USP Certified Probiotic
TruNature USP Certified Probiotic*Links do not constitute medical advice or recommendation. Please check with your own pediatrician before giving any supplements or medications to children.
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Welcome to the last episode of 2022! In this rapid fire Q&A, Dr. Amy answers your top 3 questions: Eczema, Lead Poisoning, and ADHD.
In this episode you will hear:
How to approach treating eczemaCommon triggers for eczema and how to test for themShould you do lead poisoning tests for your toddler?The most common lead poisoning symptomHow to think about ADHD in kidsThe most important things to keep in mind when using medication to treat ADHDFavorite moisturizers for kids with Eczema:
- Vanicream
- Aveeno
- EraOrganicsComprehensive resource on developmental origin of ADHD: Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté, M.D.
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Stressed about designing the perfect holiday for your family? Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to provide every possible nice experience for the kids? Dr. Amy shares 5 personal tips to help you focus on doing less, while actually being there more in connection.
In this episode you will hear:
Why media has been designed to make us feel like we are never doing enoughGiving yourself permission to accept help and let go of perfectionHow to keep expectations realistic The magic of unscheduled, truly free time~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent. Her mission is to use minimalism and practical advice to help parents do less, connect more, and raise happy + healthy children.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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Ever wonder how parents in other cultures do things? Dr. Amy shares and discusses 5 parenting practices around the world that might be surprising, and what we can learn from them.
From Japan to Denmark to India, follow along on this trip around the world and be inspired to approach parenting in a way that works for your family.
To read more on the topic, here is the original article.
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.
For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
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Giving kids melatonin for sleep issues is becoming a very popular practice. Even though melatonin is lauded as a safe sleep aid and available over the counter, is it safe to give on a long term basis for kids? Dr. Amy weighs in with her concerns for the practice, and suggests 5 natural things you can do today to improve children's sleep without giving any medication.
In this episode you will hear:
Effects of melatonin, why it has been thought to be a safe/natural sleep aidPotential concerns for chronically taking extra hormone (melatonin), and how it might affect the rest of the body's hormonal balanceEarly morning practice to drastically improve night sleepThe Huberman Lab Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110Animal model study on the effects of high dose melatonin:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7837417/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15550508/
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
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