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You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Understanding the Mismatch with Your Child S2E16 Episode 51
We discuss the parent child mismatch and how that can lead to clashing, butting heads, and worry about your toddler and young elementary school child.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Strep Throat Again?! Breaking Down the Causes of Repeat Infections S2E15 Episode 50
Why does my child keep getting strep throat? Listen as our hosts describe the dreaded infection of Strep Throat. We talk about what it is and how it is treated. We also delve into the child that has recurrent strep throat and the possibility of being a strep throat carrier.
Resources:
Group A Streptococcal Infections https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/group-a-streptococcal-infections.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Inside Autism: Clinical Therapies & Treatment Options Explained S2E14 Episode 49
We welcome back our special guest Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Julia Jackson, MD. Listen as she discusses the therapies and treatments of Autism including her perspective on Leucovorin and nutraceuticals.
Resources:
CANMAT - Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments https://www.canmat.org/
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Special Guest - Julia Jackson, MD
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Bonus How to Create Meaningful Fall Traditions with Your Kids Ten Kids Two Docs S2E13 Episode 48
Happy Thanksgiving! Listen as our hosts share their fall family traditions
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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High Functioning Autism - What Parents Need to Know S2E12 Episode 47
We welcome back our special guest Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Julia Jackson, MD. Listen as she talks about her own personal experience raising a child with high functioning autism. She describes the presentation of symptoms of neurodiversity, living with autism, and gives her parenting tips.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Special Guest - Julia Jackson, MD
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Breaking Down Autism Diagnosis for Parents - Does my child have autism?
We discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder with a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr Julia Jackson, MD. We highlight the diagnostic criteria of Autism and ways that it can present.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Special Guest - Julia Jackson, MD
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Recap- Social Media and Special Education Ep 45
Our hosts recap the first 10 episodes of season two and discuss some recent newsworthy topics in pediatrics.
Resources:
Canas-Galvis MA, et al. The rise of “eco-influencers” and misinformation on child health. Presented at: AAP National Conference & Exhibition; Sept. 26-30, 2025; Denver. https://www.healio.com/news/pediatrics/20250927/tiktok-ecoinfluencers-promote-misinformation-about-child-health
HHS Autism Announcement Fact Sheet https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/autism-announcement-fact-sheet.html
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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As Halloween approaches we think about sugary snacks and their effects on teeth. Listen to our hosts discuss cavities, dental x-rays, and fluoride with special guest Dr. Robert Geiman
Resources:
The Tooth Bible: A Parents Guide to their Child’s Smile by Dr Robert Geiman and Dr Michael Sultan
American Nuclear Society Dose Calculator https://www.ans.org/nuclear/dosechart/
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDSpecial Guest - Robert Geiman DDS, MA, MS
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Should You Stop Thumb Sucking? The Answer Might Surprise You
Thumb Sucking Ep 43
Our hosts discuss the pros and cons of thumbsucking. We also talk about methods of how to stop your child from thumb sucking.
Resources:
Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking healthychildren.org https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Pacifiers-and-Thumb-Sucking.aspx
AAP News (2007) 28 (11): 29. https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/article/28/11/29/21483/Avoid-bottle-binky-and-thumb-battlesTaking-baby
Avoid bottle, binky and thumb battles: Taking baby steps can help children adjust when weaning from bottles, pacifiers and thumb sucking. by Trisha Korioth
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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The Difference Between 504s and IEPs—Made Simple Ep 42
Listen to our hosts discuss the meetings and the types of services children can get in the school classroom for different diagnoses and for special education.
Resources:
IEPs and 504 Plans: A Guide for ParentsBy: Rajapillai Pillai, MD, PhD & Jacqueline M. Branch, MD, FAAP https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/developmental-disabilities/Pages/Individualized-Education-Program.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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The Special Education Process, Step-by-Step Ep 41
We discuss Special Education services in America - How to recognize that your child needs testing for special education and how to go about requesting that testing.
Resources:
Learning Disabilities & Differences: What Parents Need To Know By: Jennifer Zubler, MD, FAAPHealthychildren.org https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/learning-disabilities/Pages/Learning-Disabilities-What-Parents-Need-To-Know.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Breast Feeding Realities: Advice from Pediatrician Moms Ep 40
Listen to our hosts discuss the realities of breastfeeding through their experiences and what they see in clinical practice.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Resources:
Breastfeeding: AAP Policy Explained By Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH, FAAP Healthychildren.org
Blue Lagoon Directed by Randal Kleiser, performances by Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. Columbia Pictures 1980.
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Teen Mental Health Raising Kids in a Social Media World: Timing and Tips Ep 39
Our hosts tackle the Parents Under Pressure topic of social media. In this second episode on social media we discuss what we did as parents. We review details of when we allowed social media and how we monitored our children’s social media use.
Resources:
AAP Family Media Plan https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Teen Mental Health Keeping Kids Safe Online: The Real Risks of Social Media Ep 38
Our hosts tackle the parents under pressure topic of social media. In this episode we discuss the pitfalls and dangers of social media that parents should be aware of when deciding to allow their children access to social media.
Resources:
The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary/Docudrama 2020 https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier
Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health: Pediatric Mental Health Minute Series from the American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/social-media-and-adolescent-mental-health/
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Detentions Suspensions and School Discipline - Advice from Pediatrician Moms Ep 37
Listen to our hosts talk about their own experiences with school discipline. They offer parenting advice on perspectives to have when your child has been disciplined and what you can do as a parent to help your child.
Resources:
Referenced previous podcasts:
S1E15 Gentle Parent: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8U5flvjsiWb
S1E23 Teen Mental Health - Make Good Choices: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/t1cK2ZfsiWb
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Opener S2E1 Released 9/3/25
In this first episode join a discussion on the US Surgeon General Advisory entitled Parents Under Pressure: The Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. Hear our hosts discuss the advisory and share the most stressful moments of their parenting.
Resources:
Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents August 2024 https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/parents/index.html
PBS Newshour August 28, 2024 Surgeon General addresses growing stress and mental heath struggles facing parents.
NYT Opinion May 30, 2025 There’s a link between therapy culture and childlessness
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/opinion/therapy-estrangement-childless-millennials.html
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Bonus Episode - All About Poop S1E35 8/27/25
Listen to our hosts tell additional stories about parenting experiences related to poop mysteries.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Many parents have been traumatized by head lice or are justifiably afraid of getting it. Join us in a discussion of what it is like to experience head lice in your home and recommendations on treatments and prevention. This episode has been digitally remastered for re-release. "Vivian's version"
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Bonus Episode - Teens Screens and Lice Oh My! S1E33 8/13/25
Listen to our hosts tell additional stories about parenting experiences with teenagers, screens, and lice.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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