Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses sun safety and how indoor tanning is still a concern for teens by increasing their chance of getting skin cancer. During this podcast, Dr. Swanson reviews the myth that obtaining a baseline tan can reduce the risk of sunburns; the importance of SPF over 30; and how to correctly use sunscreen.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses sun safety and how indoor tanning is still a concern for teens by increasing their chance of getting skin cancer. During this podcast, Dr. Swanson reviews the myth that obtaining a baseline tan can reduce the risk of sunburns; the importance of SPF over 30; and how to correctly use sunscreen.

Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist with Outpatient Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, talk (and practice) mindfulness. Dr. Mead explains what mindfulness is, walks Dr. Swanson (and you!) through a guided practice, and provides resources to help children and teens with emotional difficulties.

Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist with Outpatient Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, talk (and practice) mindfulness. Dr. Mead explains what mindfulness is, walks Dr. Swanson (and you!) through a guided practice, and provides resources to help children and teens with emotional difficulties.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses how family vacations throughout childhood are “anchors of happiness.” She reviews how (1) planning a vacation brings joy, (2) vacations increase bonds between kids and parents, (3) vacations even have the potential to advance brain development. Vacations don’t have to be expensive or extravagant – anything from a day trip or an out-of-the-country experience will do the trick!

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses how family vacations throughout childhood are “anchors of happiness.” She reviews how (1) planning a vacation brings joy, (2) vacations increase bonds between kids and parents, (3) vacations even have the potential to advance brain development. Vacations don’t have to be expensive or extravagant – anything from a day trip or an out-of-the-country experience will do the trick!

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks about four concerns parents have when it comes to vaccinating their children and explains why there’s little need to worry. The podcast includes a discussion about learning developments/autism, alternative/delayed vaccination schedules, parent’s choice, and vaccination ingredients.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks about four concerns parents have when it comes to vaccinating their children and explains why there’s little need to worry. The podcast includes a discussion about learning developments/autism, alternative/delayed vaccination schedules, parent’s choice, and vaccination ingredients.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and occupational and feeding therapist Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC, discuss breast milk supply and production. This podcast highlights the challenges of increasing breast milk production, how to overcome typical struggles and the importance of active sucking for newborns.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and occupational and feeding therapist Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC, discuss breast milk supply and production. This podcast highlights the challenges of increasing breast milk production, how to overcome typical struggles and the importance of active sucking for newborns.