In this episode we welcome Dr. Kathleen Timme, MD, MEd to the show. Dr. Timme is a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Utah, Co-Director of Educational Scholarship & Innovation for the Department of Pediatrics, GME Director of Educational Development, and Fellowship Program Director for Pediatric Endocrinology.  She loves medical education and hosts the "Teaching in Medicine" podcast.

Tall, short or somewhere in-between, there seems to be a fascination with height in our communities. In this episode we tackle what is 'short stature'.  Your child is in on the shorter side. When should you be worried that there is something wrong with his or her growth? Can this just be normal? 

What does a medical work up look like? What diagnoses is my doctor considering when ordering these tests? 

When should I see a specialist like an Endocrinologist? 

Just because we can provide therapies to increase final height, should we? Does this make any meaningful difference in a child's ultimate happiness or success? 

We often think of second and even third opinions when it comes to things like fixing plumbing or household issues. What goes through your head when choosing a primary care doctor for your kids? 

In this episode Beth and Joe break down what they think are important things to consider when seeking out a physician. Of utmost importance is the personal connection and synergy you feel with the individual and office. 

Make sure you interview your child's doctor in the same way you would interview other professions - do you share similar values regarding health recommendations? Is there an office policy on vaccines? What is the atmosphere of the office for issues relating to gender identity and LGBTQ+? Would you prefer a male or female doctor? All important and worth considering when searching for a doctor. 

It is so important to find the right doctor for child and your family and we are here to talk about how to go about it. 

We are excited about our upcoming episodes!

-"More ADHD with Dr. Molly McVoy, MD". We will talk about a very underrecognized population-- girls and those with inattentive type ADHD. 

-"Growing pains?" What are they? When should I be worried about something more?

-"Why is my child not growing?" A discussion of short stature with Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Kathleen Timme, MD

Let's face it, kids hurt and get hurt, a lot. "My tummy hurts." "My head hurts." Any parent of young children is all too familiar with these complaints. What is the best way to address this and how do we know when it might be something more? Because a diagnosis can be made in most situations by a history taking alone, knowing the right questions to ask is crucial. 

In this episode we talk about how to address common pain complaints using 'I have a tummy ache" as an example.  Listen along as we make suggestions on how to approach the child in pain.  What questions should you ask. We talk about the importance of teaching kids to 'listen' to their body and develop vocabulary to describe the various sensations they feel. We touch on common benign issues that cause belly pain. We give you some language to help you and your child talk to your doctor about it if you are concerned. 

In this episode of Real Talk, we welcome our very first guest to the show - Dr. Molly McVoy. Dr. McVoy is a a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Training Director for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve. 


We talk about the perception of a 'rise' of ADHD in children. Dr. McVoy walks us through the common presenting symptoms and diagnosis of ADHD all while peeling away stigma and demystifying this common condition. Learn about the wiring of the child brain and what symptoms may be suggestive of ADHD from both the parent and child perspective.

In this episode we are again joined by our esteemed colleague Dr. Molly McVoy. Dr. McVoy is a a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the training director for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve. 


We talk about standard treatment of ADHD with stimulant medicine. We discuss the profound efficacy and safety profile of these medications as well as common side effects. Additionally, we discuss what other therapies and school resources can help children with ADHD function. 

The weather is warming up and kids are getting outside. Then, ouch! A splinter!  Here is our quick tip on how to remove it as easily and with the least amount of discomfort for you and your child. 

On episode 10, we reflect on the last 9 episodes and what we have learned while making this podcast. 

Why did we start Real Talk? How has being a pediatrician impacted the way we parent? Similarly, how has being a parent affected the way we practice medicine? 

We share our struggles with parenting and our vulnerabilities in knowing how to best practice medicine so that, when you are having a hard day, you will know that you are not alone. 

In this episode we discuss why we think parenting is so hard and why we constantly doubt our parenting decisions.  Are the expectations we have for ourselves as parents reasonable? Are they driven by our values or what we see on the internet and social media? Parenting is hard AND thats okay. 

Here are our real thoughts.

Spring is in the air. So is the pollen! Does my child have seasonal allergies?

In this episode, we go over the symptoms of seasonal allergies and how to treat them.

Symtoms:

Common
-watery eyes
-clear runny nose
-sniffles

Sometimes:
-sore throat (especially in the morning)
-hoarse voice

Treatments:
-allergen removal or avoidance
-oral antihistamines: cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), fexofenadine (Allergra)
-nasal steroid: fluticasone (Flonase)
-sinus rinses
-oxymetazoline (Afrin)