Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls

Searching for the answer to a question about your child? Look no further! Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls has the answers. Join us as our board certified pediatricians discuss important topics and answer everyday questions. For more information visit us online at www.essehealth.com.

ADHD 04/19/2024

ADHD "Does my child have ADHD?" That's a question many of us as parents have asked. But how do you know if they truly have ADHD. Listen as Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss ADHD, the importance of establishing habits, when medication is needed and so much more! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/30906133

Aches and Pains of Childhood 04/02/2024

Aches and Pains of Childhood Wonder what to do if your child jammed their finger or stubbed a toe? Today Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill talk about the growing pains of childhood. From jamming a finger to what the difference is between a sprain and a strain! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put podcast in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/30650233

Irritable Bowel Syndrome 02/12/2024

Irritable Bowel Syndrome What is irritable bowel syndrome? What causes IBS? Is there a treatment for IBS? These are all questions we have and Dr. Benjamin Schmidt with Esse Health St. Louis Gastroenterology Consultants is here to answer them! Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill talk about IBS and what treatment options are available. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/29912798

Technology 01/16/2024

Technology Did you know that 95% of 13 to 17 year olds are using social media and 1/3 of them are using it constantly? Even more shocking 40% of 8 to 12 year olds are using social media despite 13 years old being the minimum age requirement to use social media. Listen as Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the importance of having safety standards for kids using technology. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put “Podcast” in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/29519193

Risky Behavior 12/08/2023

Risky Behavior What do you do if you think your child is engaging in risky behavior and how do you approach the subject? Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill give their thoughts about how to begin the risky behavior discussion along with the dreaded “The Talk” conversation. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/28993378

Tips To Help Manage Your Child’s Healthcare 10/25/2023

Tips To Help Manage Your Child’s Healthcare Today Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill discuss tips to help you manage your child’s healthcare. Scheduling check-ups, changes to the MSHSAA form, and seasonal information regarding flu shots, COVID vaccines, and the different RSV vaccines are just a few of the topics we cover today! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/28419509

Potty Training 10/11/2023

Potty Training How do you know your child is ready to start potty training? Well, Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill are here to help. Today we talk about how to know when your child is ready to start potty training along with tips on how to motivate your child and how to make potty training a success! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/28287473

Building Healthy Habits 09/08/2023

Building Healthy Habits Building healthy habits can be difficult especially when the goal may take some time to achieve. Today Dr. Pete Putnum and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss how making tiny changes over time can help your child achieve their goals no matter how difficult including starting a workout routine and even how to eat healthier. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/27980553

Breastfeeding 08/22/2023

Breastfeeding Having a newborn can be exhausting and may leave you with a lot of questions, especially about breastfeeding. Well you're in luck as Dr. Leanne DePalma with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics has you covered! Listen as we talk about the many health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, the importance of skin to skin time and what to do if you think breastfeeding isn't working. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put “Podcast” in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/27821802

Health at Every Size 08/04/2023

Health at Every Size Today we are joined by Esse Health Pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss why it’s important to teach your child to eat when they are hungry and to stop when they are full. We also talk about the 5-2-1-0 rule and the importance of teaching healthy eating habits at a young age. For more information about Health at Every Size visit https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/health-every-size/ Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put “Podcast” in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/27661587

Summer Safety 07/10/2023

Summer Safety Now that the days are getting hotter you might find you’re spending more time at the lake and pool, but how can you keep your kids safe while swimming? Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam have the answer. In today’s podcast, they discuss the importance of teaching your child how to swim, when is the right time to introduce your child to swimming and how to protect your child when they are outside in the sun. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put “Podcast” in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/27424290

Food Allergies 06/08/2023

Food Allergies Food allergies can run in families which result in some children having a higher risk of a peanut or food allergy. Today we are joined by pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. In this episode, Dr. Kremer talks about what we know about food allergies, how you can decrease your chances of having a food or peanut allergy, and when to introduce different foods to your child. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put “Podcast” in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/27086250

Seasonal Allergies 05/10/2023

Seasonal Allergies Kids are playing outside more now that it's finally getting warmer. But what do you do about seasonal allergies? In today's episode, Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss allergy symptoms, how to treat allergies and provide tips on how to tell if it's an allergy or a cold. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put “Podcast” in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/26799414

Depression in Adolescence 04/06/2023

Depression in Adolescence For our latest podcast, we are joined by Esse Health Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Katie Wilson. The podcast covers Dr. Wilson’s thoughts on the recent CDC report and a discussion on how to help your child if they are experiencing chronic depression. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/26470533

Teen Depression 03/01/2023

Teen Depression The CDC recently released a report about depression in teens where they found that 1 out of 3 girls have thought about suicide. Listen as Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss the CDC report and offer tips on ways you can communicate with your child. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/26097705

Picky Eating 02/16/2023

Picky Eating Picky eating is a concern for many of our Esse Health parents. Luckily, we have two excellent pediatricians who have an entire podcast episode about getting your child into good eating habits. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/25956174

Sleep Dreams 01/27/2023

Sleep Dreams Sleep is very important for adults and children. Today Dr. Terrill and Dr. Putnam answer questions about sleep including how much sleep does your child need, what kind of bedtime routine should children have and many other questions about sleep. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put "Podcast" in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/25748961

The Great Outdoors 01/06/2023

The Great Outdoors The great outdoors has many benefits! Even when it's cold outside. Listen as board certified pediatricians Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the importance of vitamin D and ways you and your family can get out and enjoy the great outdoors! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at and put podcast in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/25525785

The Triple Threat: A Convergence of Flu, Covid and RSV 12/15/2022

The Triple Threat: A Convergence of Flu, Covid and RSV The viruses have started coming fast and furious! Listen as board certified pediatricians Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the symptoms caused by the different viruses and what you can do to prevent your family from falling ill. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at [email protected] and put podcast in the subject line. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/25342884

Vaping Epidemic 02/17/2020

Vaping Epidemic The Surgeon General has referred to vaping as an epidemic. In fact 45% of high school students are vaping. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss the dangers of vaping and also what you should tell your children who are vaping. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. You can learn more about Esse Health by visiting www.essehealth.com /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/13189514

Reflux 03/07/2019

Reflux Reflux, anyone who has taken care of a baby has experienced it at some point. But what causes babies to spit up? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as Dr. Kremer discusses what causes reflux and ways to help reduce spit up. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth and @essehealthpeds /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/8905058

Transitioning from a Bottle to a Cup 02/06/2019

Transitioning from a Bottle to a Cup You notice your child is getting older. They are starting to crawl and walk. But when is it time to transition them from a bottle to a cup? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss why it's important to make the transition, negatives to using a bottle when children are older and tips to help make the transition easier. Be Sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @essehealth. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/8546348

RSV 01/18/2019

RSV With winter in full swing you might start hearing more about the respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. But what exactly is RSV and what does it cause? Today we are joined by Dr. Theodore Kremer who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what causes RSV, the symptoms you can expect and how to treat it. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/8308073

Meet Dr. Kremer 09/24/2018

Meet Dr. Kremer Dr. Theodore Kremer, you might be asking yourself who is he on our podcasts and what is his background? In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Kremer who is a pediatrician at Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics and learn more about him and his office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/7085562

Back To School Anxiety In Kids 08/20/2018

Back To School Anxiety In Kids Now that the summer vacation is at an end and the school year is gearing up you might notice your child seems anxious and stressed. Today we are joined by pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss signs and symptoms that your child might be feeling anxious along with tips on how to put them at ease. If there is a topic you would like us to cover please send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/6948221

Conoce al Dr. Karla 07/18/2018

Conoce al Dr. Karla En los últimos meses hemos recibido preguntas en nuestros podcasts sobre quién es la Dra. Keaney y cuál es su origen. En este podcast nos sentamos con la Dra. Karla, que es pediatra certificada por la junta de Esse Health Mason Road para aprender más sobre ella y su consultorio. Asegúrese de seguirnos en Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter e Instagram @essehealth. También puede seguir a la Dr. Keaney en Twitter @doctorkarla o Facebook @Karla Keaney MD. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/6825364

Meet Dr. Karla 05/08/2018

Meet Dr. Karla Over the past few months we received questions asking who is Dr. Keaney on our podcasts and what is her background. In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Karla who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics and learn more about her and her office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Karla on Twitter @doctorkarla. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/6571165

Vaping 04/16/2018

Vaping Vaping, we have heard it more and more over the last few years but how dangerous can it be? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what vaping is and the health risks that come along with it. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth. Learn more at www.essehealth.com. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/6487477

Bedwetting 04/03/2018

Bedwetting What to do if your child is wetting the bed? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Karla Keaney with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss possible causes of bedwetting and tips on how to prevent it. Don't forget if you would like to suggest a topic send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Keaney on Twitter @doctorkarla. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/6439814

Postpartum Depression 03/19/2018

Postpartum Depression We have all heard about postpartum depression at one time or another but how do you know if you are suffering from it? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Carolyn Smith with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics. Listen as Dr. Smith discusses possible symptoms a parent might experience and how to treat postpartum depression. /episode/index/show/essehealthpediatrichousecalls/id/6381224

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