Ep #17: Mental Health & Suicide - A Mom's Perspective
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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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Ep #16: The Dangers of Bedsharing: Ben's Story
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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.
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Ep #15: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) And How They Affect Our Children
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Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, have a monumental impact on future violence, victimization and perpetration, & long-term health of our kids. They are linked to chronic health issues, mental illness, substance misuse, & educational difficulties. In this episode, Dr. Hess & Dr. Karli Okeson together explain what ACEs, how they affect children, what can be done to keep kids safe & the pivotal role parents play in avoiding these experiences and helping those children who are at high risk.
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Ep #14: Button Battery Ingestion. A Time Sensitive Emergency
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Most of us have an array of devices in our homes that contain button batteries. Did you know that they can be extremely dangerous if swallowed by a child? Together we'll give you the information and tools you'll need to keep your children safe.
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Ep #13: The Truth About Vaping
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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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Ep #12: The Poison Control Center, A Life-saving Resource For Parents
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This life-saving resource can help guide parents through some of the scariest situations with their kids. From ingestion of medications, toys, batteries, plants, & magnets to topical & inhalant exposures, the Poison Control Center can help. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Doctor & Toxicologist, Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss exactly what they do, how it works, and how they help parents & Emergency Medicine Physicians with some of the most dangerous situations.
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Ep #11: The Dangers of Magnet Ingestion in Kids
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Listen to Dr. Sari Kay as she discusses her experiences with kids who've ingested magnets.
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Ep #10: How To Talk To Your Child About COVID-19
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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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Ep #9: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. What You Need To Know To Protect Your Family
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning kills over 400 people in the US every year! Do you know how 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 & Toxicologist Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss how carbon monoxide poisoning occurs, how to recognize if you are being exposed to this deadly gas, and what to do if you think you might have a CO leak in your home. Notes: https://pedimom.com/carbon-monoxide-poisoning
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Ep #8: App Ratings, Can You Trust Them When It Comes to Your Kids?
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Many parents rely on app ratings when deciding which apps are appropriate for your child and assure that they won't encounter inappropriate content, but you might be surprised to know that they're rarely accurate and could put your child at risk. Dr. Hess sits down with the Founder & 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. Show notes https://pedimom.com/app-ratings/
info_outlineIn 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. :)
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