Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls

Today Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill tackle caffeine. Listen as they discuss the importance or knowing how much caffeine is in your drink, what impact it can have on your body, and how long caffeine can stay in your system.

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Eating healthy in the summer can be difficult especially if your family is busy with summer activities. In this podcast, Dr. Terrill and Dr. Putnam discuss healthy foods vs. unhealthy foods along with the importance of eating together as a family and why it's important not to use food as a reward.

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There are many benefits when it comes to kids playing sports, but it can also raise a lot of questions. Should my child only focus on one sport? Can they weight lift? Are they able to take any supplements? These are just a few questions that come up when your child is playing sports. Luckily, Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam with Esse Health Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine at Watson Road are here to help. Listen as they answer these and many other sport questions. 

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"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 [email protected] and put "Podcast" in the subject line. 

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!

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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. 

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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.

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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 [email protected] and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

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 [email protected] and put "Podcast" in the subject line. 

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 [email protected] and put "Podcast" in the subject line.