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Hot Topics in Pediatrics - Social Media and Special Education Episode 45 S2E10:

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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00:00 Introduction

01:18 Back to School Stories

04:38 Upcoming Series A Deep Dive into Autism

08:03 Vaccine Updates and New HHS Recommendations

10:46 Tylenol and Autism

13:45 The Rise of Medical Misinformation

15:54 Navigating Social Media

21:24 New Age Based Playlists

Pediatric Dentistry Episode 44 S2E9: 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, MD

Special Guest - Robert Geiman DDS, MA, MS

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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Bobby German

02:45 Understanding Cavities

03:52 Dental X-Rays in Children

06:14 Baby Teeth

09:36 The Three Pillars of Dental Health

11:44 Parenting Without the "Dental Fear"

15:41 The Dentist’s Guide to Halloween Candy

20:51 The Facts on Fluoride

Thumb Sucking - Pros and Cons Episode 43 S2E8

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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00:00 Introduction to Thumb Sucking

01:42 The Trade-off

03:28 Personal Stories

06:11 Growing Up as a Thumb Sucker

08:02 Advice: A Strategy for Success

11:31 Medical Risks

16:03 Practical Tools

18:03 AAP Guidelines and Summary

Special Education Services- 504s and IEPs Episode 42 S2E7:

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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00:00 Introduction to Special Education

01:23 Understanding the ARD Meeting

04:36 Frequency of Meetings and Re-evaluations

07:06 Support Outside of Special Education

09:13 504 Plans vs. IEPs

11:50 Least Restrictive Environments

15:04 Recommended Resources for Parents

17:00 Conclusion: The Power of Early Intervention

Special Education Process - An Introduction Episode 41 S2E6

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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00:00 Introduction to Special Education

02:16 Understanding Eligibility Categories

03:31 Why Focus on Learning Disabilities?

04:26 Storytelling

06:38 How to Initiate Testing

10:12 The Value of Early Intervention

12:07 The Evaluation Timeline

15:48 Trusted Resources

Breast Feeding Realities - Advice from Pediatrician Moms Episode 40 S2E5:

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 

⁠https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Breastfeeding.aspx⁠

Blue Lagoon Directed by Randal Kleiser, performances by Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins.  Columbia Pictures 1980.

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00:00 Introduction

01:13 The Blue Lagoon Myth

02:37 Pain and Learning Curve

05:06 Leaking, Bras, and the 24/7 Routine

06:03 Waiting for Milk to Come In

09:44 AAP and WHO Guidelines

11:11 Guilt and Nipple Confusion

13:53 Permission to Stop

17:10 The Joys

Social Media Parenting - When and How Episode 39 S2E4:

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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00:00 Introduction: The Social Media Discussion Continues

01:08 The "Non-Seeker": Navigating a Son’s Late Start

03:17 The Extroverted Daughter & Peer Pressure

06:07 The Family Spreadsheet & Promoting Peace

08:41 The Goal of Self-Regulation by Senior Year

11:51 A Lesson in Restricted Networks & Lowered Grades

13:54 Parenting Trends: Social Media Fasts & School Bans

17:10 The Pediatrician’s Advice: Holding Out Until 16

Social Media Dangers - Teen Mental Health Series Episode 38 S2E3:

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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00:00 Introduction: Tackling Social Media

01:15 FOMO vs Addictive Design

02:41 The Rule of 16 Strategy

04:40 Vulnerability in the Middle School Years

08:58 The Freedom and Responsibility Spreadsheet

12:10 Preparing for the Launch into Adulthood

14:00 Defining Metrics for Success

18:20 Final Advice and the Family Media Contract

School Discipline - Calls, Detentions and Suspensions - Episode 37 S2E2:

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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00:00 Introduction: When the School Calls

01:16 Sylvia’s Storytelling

03:50 Vivian's Storytelling

12:04 The Root Causes: Frustration, Impulsivity, and Anxiety

15:42 Parenting Advice: One-Time Incidents vs. Patterns

18:56 Partnering with the School

22:42 Conclusion: Discipline as a Teaching Opportunity

Season 2 Opener Episode 36 S2E1:

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.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/surgeon-general-addresses-growing-stress-and-mental-health-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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00:00 Introduction to Season 2

01:24 The Surgeon General’s Advisory

04:54 The Comparison Culture of Social Media

08:36 Self-Care as Family Care

11:38 The Hardest Transition: Zero to One

14:07 Navigating Special Education and Learning Disabilities

15:22 Parenting Through Chronic Diagnosis

19:25 Building a Supportive Community