How long are you planning to see your medically complex teen? 18, 26, 35, or even 60? Recorded live at the 2026 AMPP (Association of Med-Peds Physicians) National Conference, the team sits down with Dr. Megumi “Megi” Okumura (UCSF) to discuss Transitions of Care from pediatric to adult providers. Dr. Okumura unpacks the difference between transition and transfer, navigates the practical landmines around insurance and legal decision-making, and reminds us that the only wrong thing is to do nothing. Bring your bamboo — we’re bending, not breaking.

Hip, hip, hooray - it’s time to click into developmental dysplasia of the hip! In this episode, the Cribsiders break down how to spot hips that slip, slide, or simply don’t sit right in the socket. From mastering your Ortolani to knowing when to harness the moment (hello, Pavlik), we’ve got you covered from newborn exam to walking woes. Tune in for can’t-miss pearls that will keep your hip exams on point and your clinical skills in alignment.

In this episode, we break down biliary atresia from bilirubin metabolism basics and the differences between conjugated and direct bilirubin. We cover practical and novel screening tools for the primary care provider to ensure prompt diagnosis, as well as next steps for confirmatory diagnosis. We finally dive into the Kasai Procedure, which if done early, is a life saving procedure which can delay and even prevent liver transplantation. 

Recorded live at Grand Rounds at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center—our first episode from the stage! In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Green joins the team to discuss the rapidly evolving treatment landscape for pediatric obesity. We discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists, focusing on how these medications work, when they should be used, and how clinicians can integrate them into comprehensive obesity care.

Uh oh, your patient answered yes to Question #9 on the PHQ-9? We join John Ackerman, PhD, ABPP and Elizabeth Kleinhenz, MSW, MPH, LISW from the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital to shed light on non-suicidal self-injury, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning in adolescents. From universal screening to individualized safety plans, this episode will leave you feeling more confident and equipped to handle mental health crises.