Prescribing GLP-1 Medications in Pediatric Practice
Charting Pediatrics
GLP-1 medications have become an important part of adult obesity treatment and are now increasingly relevant in pediatric care. As new approvals emerge and clinical guidance continues to evolve, pediatricians are being asked to consider when, and for whom, these therapies may be appropriate. In this episode, we review the current evidence, discuss clinical considerations and examine the evolving role of GLP-1 medications in child and adolescents. , is the medical director of both lifestyle medicine and adolescent bariatric surgery. , specializes in...
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Circumcision Conversations
Charting Pediatrics
Circumcision is one of the most common procedures performed in newborns. For such a frequent procedure, it can stir up big conversations in the primary care office. How do you help families make informed decisions? What technique details really matter? What’s the role of the pediatrician when something doesn’t look quite right in the days that follow? In this episode, we’re unpacking the real-world essentials of circumcision in primary care from evidence-based counseling to timing, pain control, and navigating those questionable moments. ,...
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Growing Pains or Growth Problems?
Charting Pediatrics
A growth charts tell a story long before a child can. A sudden dip, a stubborn plateau, a pubertal spurt that arrives too early, or too late, can spark big questions. From short stature to rapid puberty, it’s time to unpack the patterns, pitfalls and possibilities behind pediatric growth. We want to help you sort the reassuring from the concerning and recognize when an endocrinology referral can truly change the trajectory. , specializes in endocrinology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and is an assistant...
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Preventing Childhood Obesity
Charting Pediatrics
When addressing obesity in the clinic, it’s common to ask patients to focus on food and exercise. But what if we think upstream of the clinical problem and consider the environments, habits and systems that shape health from the very beginning? In this episode, we sit down with an expert whose research has focused on building resilience against obesity starting early in life. From family dynamics to school and community initiatives, the picture of prevention is complex. , is the Pediatrician in Chief at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta....
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Assessing Pediatric Joint Pain
Charting Pediatrics
Joint pain is a common concern in pediatric practice. If a child is limping after sports or describes vague aches and pains, it often points to a minor injury or a self-limited condition. But in some cases, joint pain may signal something more serious. The challenge for pediatricians is knowing how to distinguish benign, mechanical causes from symptoms that warrant further evaluation. In this episode, we explain how to identify red herrings versus true red flags in pediatric joint pain. While awaiting a rheumatology...
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Analyzing Anxiety in Pediatrics
Charting Pediatrics
Anxiety in children can serve as a safeguard or become profoundly disruptive. For pediatricians, distinguishing between developmentally appropriate worry, generalized anxiety disorder and clinically significant anxiety is rarely straightforward. In this episode, we explore how anxiety presents across childhood, why it is more than “just nerves” and how pediatricians can play a key role in early identification and support. , is the lead psychologist of the Colorado OCD and Anxiety Program (COAP) at...
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Car Seat Safety
Charting Pediatrics
From a newborn’s first trip home to the day a teenager buckles into the driver’s seat, car rides are milestones throughout childhood. Between those moments lie years of transition: rear-facing to forward-facing seats, boosters to seat belts, and countless opportunities for confusion, error and learning. This episode breaks down the latest recommendations in child passenger safety, addresses common misconceptions, and offers practical guidance pediatricians can use to help families keep children safe at every stage. This episode was recorded on the exhibit...
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Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations
Charting Pediatrics
In pediatric practice, few topics are as foundational and scientifically grounded as vaccinations. This season, a major shift in federal vaccine advisory guidance has sparked fresh discussion about how we protect infants from hepatitis B. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on immunization practices voted to revise the more than 30-year guidance around the universal birth-dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine. In this episode, our goal is to provide clarity for clinicians on the best vaccination approach for our youngest patients. For this important...
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Navigating Pediatric Nutrition
Charting Pediatrics
Food is more than fuel. Its culture, comfort, connection and, increasingly, a source of confusion for families. Parents ask questions shaped by headlines, influencers and evolving dietary guidelines. Pediatricians aren’t simply monitoring growth curves, they are helping families navigate a complex nutrition environment that influences children’s health now and long into adulthood. In this episode, we explore how to navigate today’s dietary landscape with...
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Treating Dehydration in Kids
Charting Pediatrics
Water is essential to a child’s health, making up the majority of their body weight. But when illness or heat disrupts that balance, dehydration can set in quickly and dangerously. Despite being one of the most common pediatric issues, the simplest and most effective solution often goes unnoticed: . In this episode, we’ll shine a light on this powerful yet underused therapy. From recognizing early warning signs to selecting the best approach, we’ll explore the science and practical tools behind keeping children safely hydrated. Joining us virtually from Iowa is . He is a...
info_outlineEvery parent dreams of the perfect bedtime routine: a quick story, a goodnight kiss, and lights out until morning. But real life? Toddlers fight sleep with boundless energy, grade-schoolers push for one more story and teens stay up late scrolling TikTok. Sleep problems in children and teens are common, but pediatricians can play a key role in guiding families toward better rest.
In this episode, we explore how to help kids sleep better at every age. From gentle sleep training strategies for young children to managing insomnia and circadian rhythm shifts in teens, we’ll break down practical, evidence-based approaches to pediatric sleep. Join us as we share the science and real-world tools that can help families build healthy sleep habits, for brighter mornings and better overall health.
We are joined by Stacey Simon, PhD. She is the Co-Director of Sleep Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado and an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Some highlights from this episode include:
- Best sleep practices for different age groups
- Addressing the most common sleep issues in children
- Evidence around sleep training and if it's successful
- Can medications be a helpful tool for sleep?
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