Caring Well with Dr. Michael Middleton

Often the issues that affect our children’s health the most get the least amount of attention at the typical visit to the pediatrician. Join Orlando-based pediatrician Dr. Michael Middleton, his team members and special guests for conversations discussing what it looks like for children to flourish in every way. Because, after all, being healthy is so much more than simply not being sick.

Fluoride & First Visits: A Parent's Guide to Pediatric Dentistry - Dr. Troy King 05/08/2025

Fluoride & First Visits: A Parent's Guide to Pediatric Dentistry - Dr. Troy King In this episode of the Caring Well podcast with Dr. Michael Middelton, we sit down with Dr. Troy King, DDS, a seasoned pediatric dentist, to explore essential topics around children's dental health. From the importance of early oral care and the realities of dental insurance to tips on brushing, flossing, fluoride, nutrition, and emergency care, Dr. King shares both professional insights and practical advice for parents on navigating your child’s first tooth or managing teenage dental habits, offers valuable guidance to help families build strong, lifelong dental habits - and much more. WATCH EPISODE: LEARN MORE: Send us a Question: TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Caring Well Podcast with Dr. Troy King 04:44 Understanding Dental Insurance vs. Medical Insurance 06:57 Early Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers 10:26 Tips for Infant Gum Care and Oral Hygiene 14:00 Effective Toothbrushing Techniques: Pressure and Duration 17:26 Importance of Saliva in Oral Health 20:54 Tips for Encouraging Kids to Brush Teeth 24:21 Impact of Sipping on Teeth Health 28:00 Understanding Early Orthodontic Intervention 31:37 Effective Teeth Whitening Methods for Kids 35:01 Assessing Dental Injuries in Toddlers 38:32 Emergency Steps for a Knocked-Out Tooth 42:36 Impact of Fluoride Removal on Dental Health 45:52 The Evolution of Public Health Initiatives 49:35 Innovative Dental Treatments: SDF and Sealants 53:14 Halloween, Candy, and Dental Tips 56:38 Rapid-fire Questions --- FOLLOW ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/36480825

Sun, Swim & Safety: Your Pediatric Summer Survival Guide - with Dr. Von Edwins 04/24/2025

Sun, Swim & Safety: Your Pediatric Summer Survival Guide - with Dr. Von Edwins In this episode of Caring Well with Dr. Middleton, Dr. Von Edwins joins for a wide-ranging conversation on pediatric health topics just in time for Summer. From his unique background as a Disney puppeteer to practical advice on common seasonal concerns like hand, foot, and mouth disease, swimmer’s ear, and sunscreen safety - Dr. Edwins brings insight and humor. The episode also covers important topics like water safety, swim lessons, and the office's clear stance on vaccinations. Whether you're a seasoned parent or preparing for your first summer with little ones, this episode is packed with useful info. Watch Episode: Send us a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W39w6aJj5Y4C_RDzzRsnmt7JGs1ZHI3FzBikkobPkjs Learn More About Aquatic Safety: Free Door Alarms: TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Von Edwins 03:33 Transition to a Medical Career 06:54 Identifying Hand Foot Mouth Disease in Children 09:59 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease 13:23 Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease 16:25 Preventing Swimmer's Ear: Tips and Treatments 19:41 Understanding SPF and Sunscreen Choices 23:17 Sunscreen Guidelines for Infants Under Six Months 26:53 Essential Water Safety Tips for Parents 30:32 Importance of Supervised Summer Pool Parties and Safety Measures 34:38 Importance of Clear Supervision Communication 37:57 Understanding Vaccine Policy in Pediatric Care 42:06 The Importance of Shared Values in Pediatric Care 45:43 Fluoride, IQ Levels, and Dental Health Debate 49:41 The Rise of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 53:45 Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle 56:53 Closing Remarks --- FOLLOW ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/36297365

Brooke Simmons on Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges 04/10/2025

Brooke Simmons on Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges In this episode of Caring Well, Dr. Middleton sits down with Brooke Simmons, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, to explore the ins and outs of breastfeeding. Brooke shares her personal journey into lactation consulting, the emotional and physical challenges many new moms face, and practical advice for both parents and support systems. From understanding milk supply and breastfeeding techniques to busting common myths and navigating feeding expectations, Brooke offers compassionate, expert insight for families looking to care well for both baby and mother. Watch Episode: Learn More: TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro & Brooke's Journey to Becoming an IBCLC 03:34 A Day in the Life of a Lactation Consultant 06:56 Creating a Comfortable Environment for Breastfeeding 10:25 The Significance of Milk Coming In for Newborns 13:59 Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges: Emotions and Guilt 17:26 Emotional Aspects of Breastfeeding 21:08 Nutritional Tips for Nursing Mothers 24:22 Understanding Colostrum: The Original Liquid Gold 27:56 Managing Anxiety During Breastfeeding 31:28 Choosing the Right Breast Pump: Tips for Moms 34:27 Proper Breast Milk Storage Techniques 37:56 Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges and Mom Shaming 41:17 Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges: Personalized Approaches 45:54 Debunking Common Breastfeeding Myths 48:20 Societal Changes and Breastfeeding Trends 51:42 Supporting Fathers in Early Parenthood 53:14 Rapid-Fire Questions Round & Outro --- FOLLOW ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/36084220

Dr. Michael Keating on What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Urology 03/26/2025

Dr. Michael Keating on What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Urology In this episode of the Caring Well podcast, Dr. Michael Keating shares his inspiring journey from overcoming the challenges of living with hemophilia to becoming a renowned pediatric urologist at Advent Health in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Keating shares his passion for helping children with complex urological conditions, why some children wet the bed and others don't, the importance of building trust with young patients and their families, and how his personal experiences have shaped his compassionate approach to healthcare, and much more. Watch Episode: Learn More: TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:18 Dr. Keating's Passion for Pediatric Urology 06:46 Advances in Pediatric Kidney Transplants 10:05 Understanding Bladder Dysfunction in Children 13:06 Child Bathroom Habits and Health Tips, Bedwetting 16:02 Understanding Bladder Relaxation Medications 19:10 Effective Techniques for Children's Urination Issues 22:34 Importance of Self-Examination for Testicular Health 25:53 Importance of Self-Examination for Testicular Health 29:16 The Importance of Human Connection in Healthcare 32:37 Addressing Dehumanization in Modern Healthcare 36:05 The Importance of Valuing All Hospital Staff 39:29 Challenges in Coordinating Pediatric Care in Central Florida 42:46 Collaborative Efforts in Pediatric Care 46:09 Effective Communication and Parenting Strategies 48:42 Rapid Fire Questions 49:34 Meeting Elton John and Celebrity Encounters 52:32 Outro --- FOLLOW ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ https://x.com/middletonpeds /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/35870080

Dr. Alejandro Jordan on Pediatric Infectious Diseases: What Parents Need to Know 03/11/2025

Dr. Alejandro Jordan on Pediatric Infectious Diseases: What Parents Need to Know In this episode of the Caring Well podcast, Dr. Alejandro Jordan, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Orlando Health, shares with Dr. Middleton his journey from Colombia to the United States and how he found his passion for pediatric infectious diseases, as well as the challenges of managing infectious diseases like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, the importance of vaccines, antibiotic stewardship, and combating misinformation. Dr. Jordan also reflects on the future of pediatric infectious disease care, including the potential role of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and treatment, and much more. Watch Episode: https://youtu.be/KY17vjcAg7o Learn More: TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Caring Well Podcast 02:57 Rise in Pediatric Influenza Cases and Complications 05:56 Understanding Vaccine Efficacy and Misconceptions 08:52 Animal to Human Virus Transmission 11:48 Declining RSV Hospital Admissions and Emerging Vaccines 14:54 Educating Parents on Vaccination 18:03 Eradicating Diseases with Vaccines 21:06 Modernizing Medical Communication for Better Patient Education 24:18 Public Mistrust in Post-Pandemic Medical Community 27:29 Viral Infections and Their Connections 30:23 Understanding Clinical Immunity in Children 33:25 Antibiotic Resistance: A Growing Threat 36:13 The Importance of Targeted Medical Imaging 39:09 Balancing Medicine and Parenthood 42:21 Prevalent Tropical Diseases in Florida 45:29 The Role of AI in Future Diagnostics 47:05 Rapid-fire questions --- FOLLOW ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/middleton_pediat... ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/middletonpediatrics ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@middletonpeds ➡️ https://x.com/middletonpeds /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/35633220

Episode 15: COVID Update and Common Questions about Newborns 02/08/2021

Episode 15: COVID Update and Common Questions about Newborns We begin this episode with an encouraging update on COVID, including information about vaccines and mutations. Then, back by popular demand, Christine May and Dr. Middleton answer some FAQ's from parents of newborns including feeding questions, sleeping for newborns and favorite resources for parents in this stage. Mentioned in this episode: “Angst is a robber of joy.” Dr. by Robert Bucknam Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ This podcast is edited and produced by Angie Elkins Media. /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/17845112

Episode 14: Reflecting on Ten Years of Middleton Pediatrics 01/25/2021

Episode 14: Reflecting on Ten Years of Middleton Pediatrics Dr. Middleton and original team member, Christine May, reflect on 10 years of Middleton Pediatrics. Today you'll get a glimpse into the beginnings of the practice, the growth of a team and the heart behind the staff at Middleton Pediatrics. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/17648858

Episode 13: Meet Our Staff with Christine May 01/18/2021

Episode 13: Meet Our Staff with Christine May On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member Christine May. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16918505

Episode 12: Conversations You Should Be Having with Your Kids but You Probably Are Not- Money with John Cortines 01/11/2021

Episode 12: Conversations You Should Be Having with Your Kids but You Probably Are Not- Money with John Cortines In the coming months on “Caring Well”, Dr. Middleton will have a few conversations that should be happening with our kids but probably aren’t. On this week's episode, Dr. Middleton talks with John Cortines about how kids can develop a healthy perspective on money. Mentioned in this episode: by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ Connect with John Cortines: /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16918424

Episode 11: Healthy Eating with Alice Baker 01/04/2021

Episode 11: Healthy Eating with Alice Baker On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton talks with Alice Baker. Alice is a nutritionist and mental health counselor. She works mainly with teenagers and young adults with eating disorders. Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ Connect with Alice Baker: /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16918397

Episode 10: Meet Our Staff with Briana McLain 12/14/2020

Episode 10: Meet Our Staff with Briana McLain On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Brianna McLain. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16918346

Episode 9: Covid Updates with Dr. Alejandro Jordan 12/07/2020

Episode 9: Covid Updates with Dr. Alejandro Jordan On this week’s episode of “Caring Well”, Dr. Middleton interviews Dr. Alejandro Jordan. Dr. Jordan is a pediatric infectious disease doctor in Orlando. He shares what we currently understand about Covid, what we’ve learned about Covid, and what we can expect to see when the vaccines roll out. This episode was recorded on December 3, 2020. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/17064308

Episode 8: Nutrition Talk with Meghan Moran 11/30/2020

Episode 8: Nutrition Talk with Meghan Moran On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton chats with Meghan Moran, a licensed nutritionist in Orlando. Issues related to eating such as picky eating and choosing healthy foods are discussed. Mentioned in this episode: Meghan recommends reading by Ellyn Satter Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16838642

Episode 7: Exploring Adolescent Health with Neal Salzman 11/23/2020

Episode 7: Exploring Adolescent Health with Neal Salzman On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews Neal Salzman. Neal is a licensed mental health counselor who resides in Atlanta, GA and previously practiced in Orlando. He’s worked with many patients at Middleton Pediatrics. Various aspects of adolescent mental health are discussed. Most of this conversation focuses on teenagers, but the principles discussed are just as true for parents of younger children. Mentioned in this episode: by Dan B. Allender Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16838576

Episode 6: Meet the Staff with Kelsey Haber 11/16/2020

Episode 6: Meet the Staff with Kelsey Haber On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member Kelsey Haber. Kelsey has been on the team for about 8 months and we are happy to let you get to know her today. Mentioned in this episode: by John Piper by Brene Brown by Lois Lowry Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16707281

Episode 5: The Education and Parent Responsibility with Carla and Will Hardy 11/09/2020

Episode 5: The Education and Parent Responsibility with Carla and Will Hardy This week on Caring Well, Dr. Middleton talks to a mother and son, Carla and Will Hardy, about navigating the educational journey on the homefront. For better or for worse, “school work” isn’t just something that happens at school, and it can have a tendency to dominate family life. Carla and Will share some perspectives on how to make this large aspect of our kids’ lives a wonderful and enjoyable part of the home. Mentioned in this episode: by Tim Stafford Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16336937

Episode 4: Cheering on Our Children with Sara Glover 11/02/2020

Episode 4: Cheering on Our Children with Sara Glover On this week’s episode of “Caring Well”, Dr. Middleton talks with Sara Glover. Sara has served as a teacher in a low-income, underserved urban school, has been a principal of a local elementary school, and currently is an administrator with Florida Virtual School. This vast array of experiences coupled with her boundless passion for kids has given her some wonderful insights that listeners will find helpful for their child’s educational journey. Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16336862

Episode 3: Meet Our Staff with Joanie Gavin 10/26/2020

Episode 3: Meet Our Staff with Joanie Gavin Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16428155

Episode 2: The Academic Journey with Grace Brown 10/19/2020

Episode 2: The Academic Journey with Grace Brown This week, Dr. Middleton interviews Grace Brown- a mom of 3, former Young Life volunteer, and teacher turned college planning advocate. Grace is passionate about helping students and parents discover the child's unique talents and gifts and then taking that information to help them map out a future. Grace currently works at The College Map, a college planning center located in Orlando. You will love the insight she brings to this week's discussion! Mentioned in this episode: by Wendy Mogel by Wendy Mogel by Florence Littauer by Frank Bruni Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16336775

Episode 1: Engage the Brain with Jennifer Disch 10/12/2020

Episode 1: Engage the Brain with Jennifer Disch In this episode of Caring Well, Jennifer Disch shares some perspectives and strategies for helping children in all their uniqueness flourish when it comes to learning. Jennifer has a long history in education and started the organization “Engage the Brain” to help children with learning differences. Mentioned in this episode: by Carl Honore by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff by Vanessa Lapointe Connect with Engage the Brain: ~ ~ ~ Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/16336703

Introducing Caring Well from Middleton Pediatrics 07/30/2020

Introducing Caring Well from Middleton Pediatrics Many of the issues that affect our children’s health the most get the least amount of attention at the typical visit to the pediatrician. We invite you to join members of our team and some special guests for conversations as we try to discuss what it looks like for children to flourish in every way. Because, after all, being healthy is so much more than simply not being sick. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: ~ ~ ~ /episode/index/show/caringwell/id/15412514

Caring Well with Dr. Michael Middleton

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