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Following the suicide of her 12-year-old daughter, her mom shares her story in hopes of helping other parents and kids and warn them of the dangers of social media and online communities. Find more resources at PediMom.com.
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In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by second-time mom, Amanda Saucedo, who lost her one-month-old infant son Ben to suffocation secondary to bed sharing. She now shares her story through her non-profit organization called Benny Bears with the hope that other parents and caregivers will never suffer the same tragedy and loss. Visit Pedimom.com for more evidence-based safe sleep education.
https://www.facebook.com/bennybearsfoundation/
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Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, have a monumental impact on future violence, victimization and perpetration, and long-term health of our kids. They are linked to chronic health issues, mental illness, substance misuse, and educational difficulties. In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. Karli Okeson, a board-certified pediatrician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, who is a passionate advocate for children and is working diligently to keep children safe and heal from trauma. Together we will explain what ACEs actually are, how they affect children, and what can be done to keep kids safe from trauma. We will also discuss the pivotal role parents play in avoiding these experiences and helping those children who are at high risk.
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Did you know that when a button battery is ingested time is of the essence to avoid dangerous and even life-threatening complications? In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. David Brumbaugh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, and Dr. Rajitha Venkatesh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the dangers of button battery ingestion, what you should do if you suspect your child has ingested a battery, and what you can do to prevent it. Both Dr. Venkatesh and Dr. Brumbaugh are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics Button Battery Task Force and work tirelessly to educate the public about this common, but dangerous, hazard. Together we'll give you the information and tools you'll need to keep your children safe.
Checkout the full show notes and parent resources at https://pedimom.com/button-battery-ingestion-time-sensitive-emergency
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Join us for a frank conversation about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes with pulmonologist and Director of Pulmonary Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. Learn the dangers and how to talk to your kids about the risks.
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This life-saving resource can help guide parents through some of the scariest situations with their kids. From possible ingestion of medications, toys, batteries, plants, and magnets to topical and inhalant exposures, the Poison Control Center has you covered. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Physician and Toxicologist Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss exactly what the Poison Control Center does, how it works, and how they help assist parents and Emergency Medicine Physicians with some of the most dangerous situations.
Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to take a listen! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.
You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode HERE.
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Listen to Dr. Sari Kay as she discusses her experiences with kids who've ingested magnets.
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How to talk to your child about COVID 19 with me, Dr. Free N. Hess, and psychiatrist Dr. Melissa Wheelock Welby.
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Did you know that carbon monoxide poisoning kills more than 400 people in the US every year? Do you know what you need to know to best protect your family and avoid becoming a victim of this "silent killer"?
In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Physician and Toxicologist Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss how carbon monoxide poisoning occurs, how to recognize if you or your family are being exposed to this deadly gas, and what to do if you think you might have a carbon monoxide leak in your home. This is a topic that ALL parents need to know more about as a carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning can occur in ANY home.
As always, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to join me in learning how to best keep yourself, your family, and your kids safe and happy! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.
You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode at https://pedimom.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
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Many parents rely on app ratings when deciding which apps are appropriate for your child and to assure that your child will not encounter inappropriate content but you might be surprised to know that they are very rarely accurate and could be putting your child at risk. Many apps have grossly misleading ratings and descriptions yet no one is being held accountable. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with the Founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes to discuss the very real problem with app ratings and what's being done to improve these ratings and hold those accountable that are endangering your child. We have much to learn and much to fix.
Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes. Also, please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.
You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode at https://pedimom.com/app-ratings/
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Recent studies show that bullying and Cyberbullying plays a large part in the dramatic increase in childhood suicides in recent years. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Dianne Grossman, the mother of Molly Grossman, a beautiful young girl who died by suicide at the age of 12 in 2017. Molly was bullied relentlessly both on school grounds and on social media. While still in the early stages of grief Dianne started the organization Molly’s Army which strives to educate children, parents, teachers, school administrators, and the community at large about the devastating effects of Cyberbullying.
Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to take a listen! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.
You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode HERE.
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Is your teen having sex? Studies show that over half of teens between the ages of 15-19 years old are having sexual intercourse, and only 30% of them are using contraception. Talking to kids about sex and how to remain as safe as possible can be a tough task for many parents, but we need to be doing it. In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. Monica Henning, a board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist with a special interest in adolescents, to help guide you through the process of discussing this difficult topic with your kids.
Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to take a listen! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.
You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode HERE.
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Half of all parents believe at least one common Flu Vaccine myth. Do you? The internet and social media are tricky places as anyone can claim to be an expert. Many times this leads to unnecessary fear and hesitancy surrounding vaccine, including the Flu Vaccine. In this episode Family Medicine Physician and Author of the book Let's Talk Vaccines Dr. Gretchen LaSalle and I discuss the facts about the Flu Vaccine, the common misconceptions, and why you should be vaccinating yourselves and your children.
Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to take a listen! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.
You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode here.
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Safe sleep and SIDS is on the mind of every new parent, and we Pediatricians want it to be. In this episode Dr. Free N. Hess is joined by Dr. Natasha Agbai, Pediatrician and creator of SIDSRisk.org, to discuss all things safe sleep and SIDS related. They discuss what SIDS is, what increases and decreases the risk of SIDS, other sleep dangers, common myths and misconceptions, and the many ways parents can decrease the risk of SIDS and assure their infant is sleeping as safely as possible.
Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.
You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode here.
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In this episode, Dr. Hess speaks with Kim Amato, mother to Meghan who died at the age of 3 due to a furniture tip-over accident. They have an emotional discussion surrounding Meghan's tragic and preventable death and how it lead Kim to start Meghan's Hope, a go-to educational resource for tip-over prevention and child safety. This episode is chock full of information regarding the prevalence of injuries and deaths caused by tip-over accidents, why, when, and how they happen, and what you can do to avoid this preventable tragedy in your own home. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I'm doing. I"d love to hear from you.
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In this episode of The PediMom Podcast Dr. Free N. Hess chats with fellow Pediatrician Dr. Jen Trachtenberg about how to best keep your children safe this Halloween.
Kids love the magic and wonder of this wonderful holiday but parents are sometimes wary of the dangers lurking. Knowing how you can prepare, what to avoid, and what to talk to your kids about before the much anticipated trick or treating ensues allows everyone to have fun without fear or anxiety.
Thanks for listening. We hope you have a safe and BOOOTIFUL Halloween. :)
You can see more from Dr. Jen Trachtenberg here.
You can see more from Dr. Free N. Hess at PediMom.com and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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In this very first episode of The PediMom Podcast I'll be introducing myself and discussing how and what you will learn here (hint: everything child safety related!). I'm thrilled that you're here and I look forward to learning with you.
You can find a ton more info at PediMom.com. You can also find lots of tips and conversation starters on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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