Season One Finale S1E31 7/30/25

We wrap up season one discussing relevant journal articles and medical discussions that we have had on topics that we have covered in Season 1.  Stay tuned in August for Digitally Remastered versions of previously released episodes and some Bonus Content Outtake stories that did not make the cut in our final versions. Join us in September 2025 as we launch Season Two of Ten Kids Two Docs.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources:

Life Vac https://lifevac.net/

Video of Vivian’s Daughter’s Life Saving Hemlich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2V7PdAQXQ4

Pediatric Skin Care Regimens on Tik Tok

⁠https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/156/1/e2024070309/202103/Pediatric-Skin-Care-Regimens-on-TikTok⁠

Guidelines for the Care and Management of Acne Vulgaris ⁠https://www.jaad.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0190-9622%2823%2903389-3⁠

Update on Special Circumstances: Resuscitation Following Drowning

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001274

Parents Tech Use May Take a Toll on Their Kids ⁠https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/115417⁠

Visit our webpage ⁠https://tenkidstwodocs.com⁠ Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

00:00 Season One Reflections

03:16 The LifeVac vs. The Heimlich

07:48 A Life-Saving Success Story

09:04 New Approaches to Acne Management

10:17 Drowning Resuscitation & Rescue Breaths

13:32 The TikTok Skincare Phenomenon

17:38 Parental Screen Use & Infant Interaction

19:24 Season Two Preview & August Break

Season One Finale S1E31 7/30/25

We wrap up season one discussing relevant journal articles and medical discussions that we have had on topics that we have covered in Season 1.  Stay tuned in August for Digitally Remastered versions of previously released episodes and some Bonus Content Outtake stories that did not make the cut in our final versions. Join us in September 2025 as we launch Season Two of Ten Kids Two Docs.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources:

Life Vac https://lifevac.net/

Video of Vivian’s Daughter’s Life Saving Hemlich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2V7PdAQXQ4

Pediatric Skin Care Regimens on Tik Tok

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/156/1/e2024070309/202103/Pediatric-Skin-Care-Regimens-on-TikTok

Guidelines for the Care and Management of Acne Vulgaris https://www.jaad.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0190-9622%2823%2903389-3

Update on Special Circumstances: Resuscitation Following Drowning

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001274

Parents Tech Use May Take a Toll on Their Kids https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/115417

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Encouraging Siblings to be Friends S1E30 7/23/25

Our hosts discuss methods of setting a family culture of friendliness instead of rivalry.  Listen as we review tricks on how to encourage your children to be friends.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

01:14 The Blessing and Curse of Proximity

02:45 Navigating "New Baby" Jealousy

04:06 The Teenage Pecking Order

06:16 Facilitating Indépendant Relationships

08:50 Tips and Hacks

12:15 Valuing Differences Over Competition

17:33 Avoiding Competition in Discipline

20:10 Final Advice

Teenage Acne 

Listen to our hosts discuss how to put together an acne regimen from products at your local grocery store or pharmacy.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/What-Causes-Acne.aspx

https://www.jaad.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0190-9622%2823%2903389-3

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00:00 Introduction to Teenage Acne

00:20 The Overwhelming Pharmacy Aisle

03:35 Expectations and Social Media Pressure

10:21 The Science of Clogged Pores

13:07 Step 1 Salicylic Acid Cleansers

15:15 Step 2 Benzoyl Peroxide

17:19 Step 3 Retinoids and Adapalene

21:20 Pimple Patches and Back Acne Treatment

We welcome a special guest this week to discuss the Adverse Childhood Experience - Death of a Parent.  We discuss the various ways loss of a parent trauma can affect a child and the ways those emotions can present.  Listen to our guest speaker describe the challenges of single parenthood.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDSpecial Guest - Cathy Parrish MD

Resources:

American Academy of Pediatrics Mental Health Minute: Supporting the Grieving Child and Family https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/supporting-the-grieving-child-and-family/

Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano 

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ACEs - Death of a Parent - Part One S1E27 7/2/25

We welcome a special guest this week to discuss the Adverse Childhood Experience - Death of a Parent.  We discuss the various ways loss of a parent trauma can affect a child and the ways those emotions can present.  Listen to our guest speaker describe the challenges of single parenthood.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Special Guest - Cathy Parrish MD

Resources:

American Academy of Pediatrics Mental Health Minute: Supporting the Grieving Child and Family https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/supporting-the-grieving-child-and-family/

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00:00 Introduction to ACEs and Parental Loss00:50 Meeting Dr. Cathy Parrish02:30 Personal Stories of Sudden Loss05:00 The Long-Term Impact on Children08:30 Gender Roles and the Absence of a Father10:15 Storytelling13:48 Understanding Grief as a Permanent Part of Self20:04 Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Baby Led Weaning - Pros and Cons 6/25/25 S1E26

Listen to our hosts discuss the pros and cons of this method of feeding your baby solid foods.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources: Baby-Led Weaning by Gill Rapley 

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00:01 Introduction and Series Recap

01:09 Debunking the Force Feeding Narrative

03:25 Gagging vs Choking

06:19 Safety Guidelines and Hazards

09:05 The Spoon Feeding Slurping Myth

12:31 Parental Anxiety and Daycare Logistics

16:43 Information Overload of Modern Parenting

20:55 What Would These Pediatricians Do

Baby Led Weaning - Introduction S1E25

Listen to our hosts introduce this hot new trend.  We discuss the different ways to introduce solid food to your baby.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources:

Baby-Led Weaning by Gill Rapley 
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00:00 Introduction to Baby-Led Weaning

03:08 The 3 Signs of Baby Readiness

09:31 Purees vs Baby-Led Weaning

11:18 Personal Experiences with Spoon-Feeding

14:51 Challenges with Gagging and Weight Gain

20:10 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Screen Time in School Aged Child S1E24

Join our hosts as we have a thoughtful discussion about limiting screen time  in the elementary aged children.  We review the American Academy of Pediatric recommendations and how we implemented those recommendations in our own homes.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/kids-and-screen-time-5-cs-questions-for-school-age-children.aspx

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx

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00:00 Introduction 

02:47 The Forbidden Fruit and Self-Regulation

03:31 The Zero Screen Philosophy

04:41 Dr. Bank’s Method: The 100-Minute Budget

09:28 Dr. Carlin’s Method: Pragmatism and Efficiency

13:50 Challenges of Screen Addiction and Access

14:47 Current AAP Guidelines and Common Sense Media

17:12 The First Things First Rule

19:10 Establishing Parental Authority

20:51 Summary and Final Thoughts

Teen Mental Health - Make Good Choices “Make Good Choices” is something that parents often say to their teens as they are doing something independently. In many parts of America this phrase is currently being uttered to our teens who have graduated from high school and are embarking on a senior week trip. Listen to our hosts break down how to guide your teens to engage in active decision making.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDVisit our webpage https://tenkidstwodocs.com Follow our show on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Youtube @TenKidsTwoDocs, and share your thoughts with us by emailing [email protected]

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Sylvia’s Story

04:15 Vivian’s Story

06:11 Identifying Barriers: Why Teens Struggle

10:18 Practical Advice

11:37 Passive to Active Decision Making

13:00 Advice: The Mirror Talk Strategy

15:43 Brain Development: Amygdala vs. Frontal Cortex

18:20 Advice: Silencing the Noise

20:36 Mitigating the Worst-Case Scenario

21:20 Summary and Conclusion