An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision.

Dr. Amy chats with pediatric physical therapist Kailee Noland all about Container Syndrome.

With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer.

Dr. Amy shares the scary experience of lead exposure in her own son, and talks about how an urban family can make sure to protect themselves against lead poisoning in children.

Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!

Dr. Amy chats with Dr. David Bjorklund, professor of developmental psychology and senior author of a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Pediatrics that links the mental health crisis in young children today to a decades-long trend in diminishing independence during childhood.

Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood.

Recent tragedies in the news have put maternal mental health on our minds. What has the story of Lindsay Clancy taught us, and what are some practical ways to actually make a difference for moms hopefully before the breaking point? Dr. Amy chats with Melissa Fairhust, a therapist and mom of 3 who specializes in perinatal mental health, who is paving the way for accessible, inclusive help for moms through the entire journey of motherhood.

Dr. Amy answers all your questions, rapid fire style.

Unchecked social media use is dangerous for our brains, and especially the young developing brains of children. Dr. Amy breaks down the biological and psychological harms of the social media world with a few calls to action for parents to prevent the addiction.

Being a brand new parent can feel like a catch-22, you don't know what you don't know. In this episode, Dr. Amy gives her advice (as a pediatrician and a mom) about 6 things to think about and prepare for BEFORE giving birth.

Ever get confused by your pediatrician's reaction to your child having a fever? Get inside your pediatrician's brain with Dr. Amy and learn how they approach the topic.

Welcome to the monthly Ask Doctor Amy Q&A! This month, we talk about diarrhea in a 6 month old, night potty training, and whether it's safe to have peanuts around newborns!

This week we have Caley, also know as @Learnwithchatterboxes on Instagram, as a guest! You know her best as the speech & language mom offering fun and practical tips to help YOU help your little ones communicate. Enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Caley and Dr. Amy as they talk about milestones, learning to speak, modern motherhood, and so much more.

A recent update from the AAP outlines childhood obesity as one of the most serious chronic conditions facing our kids today. Dr. Amy discusses 5 steps to prevent childhood obesity and align the family to work together towards a healthy future.

Learn the top 5 ways to support your child's immune system this winter. Decrease illness duration and support their long term health with Dr. Amy's top 5 tips for a balanced immune system.

Welcome to the last episode of 2022! In this rapid fire Q&A, Dr. Amy answers your top 3 questions: Eczema, Lead Poisoning, and ADHD.

Stressed about designing the perfect holiday for your family? Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to provide every possible nice experience for the kids? Dr. Amy shares 5 personal tips to help you focus on doing less, while actually being there more in connection.

Ever wonder how parents in other cultures do things? Dr. Amy shares and discusses 5 parenting practices around the world that might be surprising, and what we can learn from them.

Giving kids melatonin for sleep issues is becoming a very popular practice. Even though melatonin is lauded as a safe sleep aid and available over the counter, is it safe to give on a long term basis for kids? Dr. Amy weighs in with her concerns for the practice, and suggests 5 natural things you can do today to improve children's sleep without giving any medication.