LINKS
Survey Finds Fewer Uninsured Children
Dissatisfaction With Appearance And Peer Group Problems
Brain Abnormality Found In Boys With ADHD
Some Preterm Births May Be Prevented By HPV-Vaccine

TODAY’S TOPICS
Online Threats - Are Your Kids Safe When They Surf the Web?
Peanut Butter and the Salmonella Outbreak
VitaminWater Is the Subject of a Class-Action Law Suit
Vick’s VapoRub: Should You Use It?
Respite Time for Parents With Medically-Fragile Kids
New Autism DVD Teaches Kids To Recognize Human Emotion
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Eye Blinking In a Two-Year-Old
Labial Adhesions and Fusion
Diaper Rash

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Transporters (Autism DVD)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Amazon)
Fun Brain Website

TODAY’S TOPICS
School Lunches
Teenage Smoking
Toilet Seats
Magnets
Vaccines - IM vs SC
Starting Solids
Baby Poop
Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Saturday Photo Hunt-Aftermath
The Amazing Dancing Sheep

TODAY’S TOPICS
New Crib Monitors Use Radar
Constipation
Holiday Safety Tips
Vaccine Cost
Appendicitis
Cry It Out Method
Flu Shots
Drinking Water Recommendations

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Wireless Crib Monitor Keeps Tabs On Baby’s Breathing
Childhood Constipation Deemed Significant Health Issue
Parents Should Stay Alert During Holidays
Recalls.gov
Vaccines Cause Financial Burden To Health Care Providers
The Power of Positive Parenting : A Wonderful Way to Raise Children

PEDIASCRIBE
28 Down, 2 To Go

BaggaChips
Twilight!

TODAY’S TOPICS
Cockroaches, Mice, and Asthma
Kids Coping With Economic Stress
Frequent Moves And Changing School
Soft Contact Lenses
Pediatricians Vs Family Doctors
Self-Gagging 12 Month-Old
Yawns and Hiccups
Urticaria Pigmentosa

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Association Between Cockroaches And Asthma
Helping Children Cope With Stress In Uncertain Times
Dealing With The Stress Of Frequent Moves During Elementary School
Soft Contact Lenses During Childhood
PediaCast 48: Contagious Yawning

PEDIASCRIBE
I’m Not So Odd!

BaggaChips
My Dad + Movie Theaters = ???
Cats Are Just Tubes…

TODAY’S TOPICS
Bisphenol A (again)
Breast-Milk Immunity
Vaccines and Autism
Anesthesia and Autism
Cough-Variant Asthma
Language Development
Molluscum Contagiosum

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Bisphenol A Found To Have No Reproductive And Developmental Effects
Study Shows How Breastfeeding Transfers Immunity To Babies
Researcher Says No Proven Link Between Vaccines And Autism
Anesthesia Exposure May Increase Risk For Childhood Developmental Disorders

PEDIASCRIBE
Here A Chad, There A Chad

BaggaChips
A New Kitty… Almost
Happy Halloween!

TODAY’S TOPICS
Bisphenol A
Vitamin D
Second-Hand Smoke
High-School Social Skills
Fluoride Recommendations
Flu Shot Recommendations
Facial Tics

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
SkyScape
Polycarbonate Baby Bottles Containing Bisphenol A To Be Banned In Canada
PediaCast 125: bisphenol A
Breastfed Babies Need Extra Vitamin D
Full Text - Vitamin D Report (AAP)
Children May Be More Affected By Second-Hand Smoke Than Adults
High-school Social Skills Predict Better Earnings Than Test Scores
Fluoride Supplementation Chart (ADA)
Fluoride Supplementation Policy Statement (AAP)
Influenza Vaccine Recommendations (CDC)

PEDIASCRIBE
I Still Can’t Incorporate It All
Lovely

BaggaChips
She Dyes Her Hair Brown!

TODAY’S TOPICS
Halloween News: Safety Tips, Allergic Reactions, Candy Gorging
Breast-Feeding and Guilt
Toddler ADHD
Extra Thumb
Girl Blind From Motrin?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Halloween Safety Tips
Trick-Or-Treat Your Way To An Allergy-Free Halloween
Never Fear: It’s Ok To Let Your Kids Gorge On Candy This Halloween
Girl Blind From Motrin? (News Article)

PEDIASCRIBE
This Vacuum Sucks!

BaggaChips
Our House Is Buried On A Burial Ground

TODAY’S TOPICS
Pregnancy and Alcohol
Bad-Tasting Medicine
Athletes Promote Junk Food
Crying It Out
Belly Buttons
Illness Frequency

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Alcohol Consumption Can Cause Cell Death Leading To Abnormalities
Helping The Medicine Go Down
Professional Athletes Asked To Reject Promotion of Processed Junk Food
The National Action Against Obesity
“Killer at Large” (Movie Site)
MeMe Roth’s Nutritional Counseling Site
PediaCast 108: Babies Rule
PediaCast 126: Crying It Out
Mommin’ It Up (belly button post)

TODAY’S TOPICS
Candidates Views On Sex Education
Stronger Bones
Medicine For Near-Sightedness
Dry Drowning
Foreskin Issues

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Differences Between McCain, Palin Over Discussion Of Condom Use In Schools
Jumping For Joy … And Stronger Bones
Medication Slows Progression Of Myopia In Children
Dry Drowning (WebMD)
Mean Mommies Club

PEDIASCRIBE
Taking A Break From Packing To Share…

BaggaChips
Do Not Put Corn Up Your Nose!

TODAY’S TOPICS
Back To School: Stress, Asthma, Backpacks, Teeth
Baby Born With Teeth
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Waiting Room Times

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Back To School: More Stressful Than Parents Think
Time To Talk
Back To School Tips For Kids With Asthma
Partnership For Prescription Assistance: 1-888-4PPA-NOW
Rx Outreach
Select A Good Backpack When Returning To School
Back To School Preparations Need Some Teeth
Natal Teeth Resource
The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery

PEDIASCRIBE
KT Through The Years
Nick Through The Years
Yearbook Yourself

BaggaChips
Deep Fried Twinkies

TODAY’S TOPICS
Breast Milk Flavoring
Are Cell Phones Dangerous To Your Health?
Meagan Church Discusses Her New Book: Unique As Pete
16 month-old “She Devil”
7 year-old with anxiety
acne in an 11 year-old

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Diet Influences The Taste Of Breast Milk
Differential Transfer Of Dietary Flavor Compounds Into Human Breast Milk (ABSTRACT)
Cancer Institute Urges Caution With Cell Phones
SAR Ratings Cell Phones (GOOGLE)
The Case for Precaution in the Use of Cell Phones (PRIMARY SOURCE)
Cell Phone Facts (FDA)
Unique As Pete: How Autism Does Not Mean Different (AMAZON)
Appreciating Autism Series
Defining Motherhood (Meagan’s Blog)
PediaCast 44: Acne

PEDIASCRIBE
Friends Are Friends Forever

BaggaChips
My Birthday Cake!

TODAY’S TOPICS
Childhood Eczema / Asthma
Lipid Screening And Heart Health
Violence Prevention
Hypopigmentation
Toddler Sweat
Single Kidney

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Aggressive Treatment Of Childhood Eczema Could Help Prevent Asthma
New AAP Policy On Lipid Screening And Heart Health In Children
Pediatricians Can Help Prevent Violence

PediaScribe
One Man’s Junk

BaggaChips
Niagara Falls

TODAY’S TOPICS
Gastroschisis
Teenage Pregnancy / Reality Show
Traffic Pollution
Heat Rash
Whole Milk
Microwaves and Penis Skin

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
STD, Urinary Tract Infection May Be Bad Combination For Birth Defect
New NBC Reality Show Seeks To Deter Teenagers From Getting Pregnant
Higher Allergy Risk In Kids Due To Traffic Pollution
Microwave Effect On The Developing Fetus

PEDIASCRIBE
If They End Up In Therapy, It’s My Fault!

BaggaChips
The Music Truck

TODAY’S TOPICS
Golf Cart Injuries
Tweens Staying Home
Delayed School Start Times
INTERVIEW: Dr. Nina Shapiro - Tonsils and Adenoids

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
First National Study To Examine Golf Cart-Related Injuries
Is Your Tween Prepared To Stay Home Alone This Summer?
Is Your Child Ready To Stay Home?
Internet Safety Tips
Gun Safety Tips
Storm Safety Tips
Fire Safety Tips
Students With Delayed School Start Time Sleep Longer And Are Less Drowsy
Tonsil Facts

PEDIASCRIBE
Who Wants To See The Inside Of My Cat?

BaggaChips
Why All That and a BaggaChips?

TODAY’S TOPICS
Drug Warning Labels
Hurricane Katrina Kids
Childhood Obesity
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Impetigo

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
FDA Proposes Major Revision Of Breastfeeding And Pregnancy Drug Labels
Gulf Coast Children Who Lived In Trailer Units Are At Risk For Long-Term Illnesses
Childhood Obesity Growth Appears To Have Leveled Off, But Racial Disparities Remain
FDA Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling
Article Abstract From JAMA Regarding Childhood Obesity
DEET Information Sheet (Utah Poison Control Center)

PEDIASCRIBE
Please Remove Me From Your Mailing List

TODAY’S TOPICS
Iron Supplements
Teens With Asthma
Smoking Bans
Crying It Out
Toddler Discipline
Migraine Headaches

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Infants Could Be Harmed By Iron Supplements
New Approach To Treatment Benefits Teens Who Think They Have Asthma Under Control
Smoking Ban Deters Teens From Becoming Established Smokers
Taylor Mason’s Website

PEDIASCRIBE
Taylor Mason Is So Funny…

TODAY’S TOPICS
Type I Diabetes
Eyeglasses
Marijuana
Plastic Bottles
Cradle Cap
Peanut Butter

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Evidence Discovered For Suspected Cause Of Type 1 Diabetes
Comfort For Bespectacled Kids - Eyeglasses Make Them Look Smart
Depressed Teenagers Making Themselves Worse With Marijuana
Bisphenol A (Wikipedia)
Bisphenol A (American Chemistry Council)
Baby Bottles (National Geographic Green Guide)
Mixing Plastic And Food: An Urban Legend? (WebMD)

PEDIASCRIBE
Summarizing Two Weeks In One Post

TODAY’S TOPICS
Show Feedback
Home Births
Baby Wearing
Evidence-Based Medicine
Sleep Issues After Illness
Babies In The Home Office
Honey
Poop
Getting Sick FROM The Doctor’s Office
Co-Bathing

PEDIASCRIBE
Want to hear more from Karen?
Be sure to join her every day on PediaScribe

TODAY’S TOPICS
Baby Obesity
MMR Advice
Acne
Teething Tablets
Abnormal Uvula
Motion Sickness

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Exploring Infant Feeding And The Development Of Obesity
Pediatrician Advice Followed By Parents Concerning MMR Vaccinations
Acne Effects On Self Esteem
Acne Skin Guide
Hyland’s Teething Tablets Safety Information Page
Teething Troubles? (British Dental Journal)
Submucosal Cleft Palate

PEDIASCRIBE
I Be Going To Disney World!

PODCASTS I LISTEN TO
Manic Mommies
Jumping Monkeys
MacBreak Weekly
Mac OS Ken
Managing The Gray
Podcast 411
Podcasting Underground
RedBoy PodCast
HomeTown Tales
Radio Adventures Of Dr Floyd
GriddleCakes Radio
Comedy4Cast

TODAY’S TOPICS
“Madonna Adoptions”
Cold Medicine: Australia Follows Suite
Physically Active Girls
Teenage Ethnic Identity
Pumping At Work
Biters At Daycare
Doctor Phobia

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
March Of Dimes “March For Babies”
‘Madonna-Style’ Adoption Linked To Rise In Institutionalized Children
Restrictions On The Use Of OTC Cough And Cold Medicines In Children, Australia
Females In Sports At Record High, Yet Many Not Active Enough, U Of Minnesota Report Says
Tucker Center Report: Developing Physically Active Girls
Adolescents Have Better Mental Health When They Express Ethnic Identity In Clothing

PEDIASCRIBE
Babies Win, And You May Too!
The Tale That Will Take Days To Tell

TODAY’S TOPICS
Teen Tanning
Gymnastics Injuries
Backpack Dangers
Online Gaming
Breath-Holding
Lead Exposure
Singulair Warning

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Skin Cancer Foundation
A Tan To Die For
Pediatric Gymnastics Related Injuries A Concern
Backpack Straps Can Cause Problems
Link Between Online Gaming And Violence Killed Off
Breath-Holding Info Sheet (Pediatric Advisor)
Standard Lead Questionnaire
Can Singulair Cause Depression?

PEDIASCRIBE
Can Someone Explain This?

TODAY’S TOPIC
We are joined by Dr Eric Schenkel, an allergy specialist and clinical investigator. He has lectured widely to fellow doctors, has appeared on CNN and in the Wall Street Journal, and has conducted hundreds of clinical trials studying the latest allergy medications. Today, Dr Schenkel joins us on PediaCast to answer everything you ever wanted to know about your child’s allergies!

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Valley Allergy & Asthma Treatment Center
Pollen.com
Nasal-Allergies.com (Nasonex)

PEDIASCRIBE
Babies Win, And You May Too!

TODAY’S TOPICS
MMR Doctor Faces Disciplinary Panel
Talking To Yourself
Chocolate-Flavored Milk
Bowlegged Baby
Community Bed
Soft Spots

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
MMR Doctor Denies Submitting Kids To Painful Tests Just To Prove His Theories
Encouraging Preschool Kids To Talk To Themselves
Children Benefit From Drinking Chocolate-Flavored Milk According To New Study
The Abnormal Fontanel (American Family Physician)

PEDIASCRIBE
Have I Taught Them Nothing About Nutrition?

TODAY’S TOPICS
This is a special presentation of PediaCast. You won’t find the typical menu of “News Parents Can Use” and “Answers To Listener Questions” today. Instead, the listeners FINALLY get their say with our long-awaited RANT AND RAVE show.

Karen (from PediaScribe) debuts as co-host — turning PediaCast, at least temporarily, into something Karen swore she’d never do: A CoupleCast!

But never fear, PediaCast will return to its regularly-scheduled format next time around. So be sure to stay tuned…

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Karen’s PediaScribe Blog
PediaCast 97 - Hip Dysplasia, Kyphosis, Pyloric Stenosis
PediaCast 107 - Autism, Autism, Autism
PediaCast 108 - Home Births, WTC Kids, Babies Rule
Great Things About Baby-Wearing
Baby-Wearing (Dr Sears)
Kozy Carrier Country
Sling Rings
The Dreaded Weigh-In (NYT)

TODAY’S TOPICS
Hostile Caregivers
Sports Training For Parents
Teen Drivers
Picky Eater
Potty Training (number 2)
Low Testosterone
Breast Feeding Trouble

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Caregivers Suffering Depression More Likely To Be Hostile To Children
Making Sports Fun Requires Training For Parents
Book: Way To Go, Coach! (Amazon)
Sprawling Cities Risky For Teen Drivers
WholeSoy & Company
Silk Soy Yogurt
Stonyfield Farm O’Soy
Lactaid Tablets
Building Blocks To Helping Toddlers Eat Well
Male Hypogonadism (Mayo Clinic)

PEDIASCRIBE
Skeeda Bags
Skeeda Winners And Another Chance To Win

TODAY’S TOPICS
Chronic Snoring
Reliability Of A Child’s Memory
Mouth Blister
Strep And Ibuprofen
Candle Carcinogens

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Chronic Snoring Remains After Surgery For Obese And African-American Children
A Child’s Memory May Be More Reliable Than An Adults’ In Court Cases
A Case-Control Study of Necrotizing Fasciitis During Primary Varicella
National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation
Lead In Candle Emissions (Abstract)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Bans Lead-Cored Wicks
Yankee Candle Statement On Lead-Cored Wicks
National Candle Association Wick Statement
Snopes: Getting The Lead Out
EPA Report On Candles And Incense
Candle Info From The Washington Chapter Of The American Lung Association

PediaScribe
I’m Sick Of Being A Grown Up

PEDIASCRIBE CONTEST
Paper Or Plastic? How About Skeeda?

TODAY’S TOPICS
Gene Therapy
Second-Hand Smoke
Infant Vision
Disposable Diapers And The Environment
Hirschsprung’s Disease
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Gene Therapy Could Save Kids From A Lifetime Of Eating Cornstarch
Don’t Smoke Around Your Kids
The Green Guide To Diapers
National Association Of Diaper Services
Acute Respiratory Effects Of Diaper Emissions
Disposable Diapers And The Environment (From Huggies)
Hirschsprung’s Info (Mayo Clinic)
Hirschsprung’s Info (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital - Stanford)
Hirschsprung’s And Motility Disorders Support Network

MUSIC
Drunken Sailor
Courtesy of Blaggards: Stout Irish Rock

TODAY’S TOPICS
Skipping Breakfast
Acne Education Programs
Alcohol Advertising
College Drinking Problems
Baby Burps
Hypoglycemia

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Teens Who Eat Breakfast Daily Found To Eat Healthier Diets Than Those Who Skip Breakfast
Knowledge About Acne For Teens: Education Programs Can Be Effective
Teens Learn To Say “No” To Alcohol Advertising And Peer Pressure
College Drinking Problems Could Be Curbed By Parental Supervision During High School
PediaScribe: 17 Inches

TODAY’S TOPICS
Tooth Fairy
Meningococcal Vaccine
Baby Won’t Play On His Own
Swallowing Gum

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
What Should U.S. Children Expect Under Their Pillows?
Protect Your Adolescents Against More Than Just A Cold This Winter
The National Meningitis Association
Swallowing Gum: Is It Harmful? (Mayo Clinic)
Does Swallowing Gum Cause Intestinal Problems? (KidsHealth)
How Is Chewing Gum Made?
MythBusters (Dare You Ask THE Question?)
PediaScribe: A Vegetarian In The Making?

TODAY’S TOPICS
Induced Labor
Preschool Injuries
Dog Allergy
Introduction Of Whole Milk
Nurse Practitioners

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
MythBusters
Avoiding Induced Labor Is More Beneficial To Moms And Babies
Labor Begins On Its Own
Tips For Avoiding Induced Labor
Lamaze International
More Injuries Sustained By Preschool Children Who Have Insufficient Sleep
PediaScribe: Saturday Photo Hunt — Wooden

INTERVIEW EDITION
Dr Diep Nguyen joins us today to talk about Kick Counting.
No, it’s not a new fitness program… Kick Counting is a simple
non-invasive way to monitor the health of your unborn baby.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
babykick.com
babykickalliance.org
Kick Counting Chart
Monitoring Prenatal Health (ACOG)
Kick Counting Article (Miami Medicine)
Kick Counting Info (New Jersey Health Consortium)
PediaScribe: It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

TODAY’S TOPICS
Fetal Pain and Abortion Policy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Glue Ear
Contagious!

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
New York Times Magazine Examines Views About Fetal Pain, Effects On Abortion Policy
National Partnership For Women And Families
Technique Discovered For Repairing Gene Defect That Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy
PediaScribe: Mushrooms and Onions and Tape… Oh My!

TODAY’S TOPICS
Saint Valentine’s Day
Difficult Infants
Adolescent Peers
Nursing At Night
When To See A Dentist?

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Valentine’s Day (Wikipedia)
Difficult Infants Perform Well Or Better In First Grade–But Only With Good Parenting
The Significance Of Peers During Adolescence
Baby-Teeth Basics (Parents Magazine)
Guideline On Fluoride Therapy (AAPD)

TODAY’S TOPICS
Home Births
World Trade Center Attacks
Baby Rules Meal Time
Baby Rules The Night

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Lifetime Registration For VladStudio
ACOG Statement On Home Births
Behavioral Problems In Preschool Children Linked To World Trade Center Attacks
PediaScribe: Saturday Photo Hunt - Heavy

TODAY’S TOPICS
MMR and Autism
Autism and Fever
What Causes Autism?

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
New Study Of MMR Vaccine Finds No Link To Autism
Fever May Cause Temporary Changes In Autism Symptoms
The Immune Response In Autism: A New Frontier For Autism Research
PediaScribe: My Critical Health Numbers May Be The Only Normal Thing About Me

TODAY’S TOPICS
Childhood Obesity
Parental Alienation Syndrome
Long-Term Antibiotic Use
Do Doctors Favor Some Patients Over Others?
Jet Lag

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Obese Children Show Early Signs Of Heart Disease
Parental Alienation Syndrome Common In Children Of Divorce
Advancing Circadian Rhythms Before Eastward Flight: A Strategy To Reduce Jet Lag
Advancing Circadian Rhythms With Afternoon Melatonin And Intermittent Bright Light
PediaScribe: I Spent The Weekend With Influenza A

TODAY’S TOPICS
Cough And Cold Medication
Saline Nasal Wash
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Bedwetting
Caffeine and ADHD

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
AAP Joins Call To Discontinue Use Of Cough And Cold Medicine
Saline Nasal Wash Relieves Cold Symptoms
Relieving The Symptoms Of A Virus (AAP)
Caffeine (How Stuff Works)
PediaScribe: Happy Blogaversary To Me
PediaScribe: Win a $100 Amazon Gift Certificate!

TODAY’S TOPICS
Childhood Leukemia
Circumcision
Shopping Cart Head Injuries
Growth Slumps And Food Allergies
Fever

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
UK Researchers Find Stem Cells Which Cause Childhood Cancer
Circumcision Rates Highest In Midwest, Lowest In West
Concussion Information (Mayo Clinic)
Food Allergy Information (KidsHealth)
PediaScribe: Why My House Smells Like Fish

TODAY’S TOPICS
Dr Michelle joins us again!
We continue our discussion of the classic childhood exanthems.
Today’s focus is 2nd Disease, better known as Scarlet Fever.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: Saturday Photo Hunt - Important

TODAY’S TOPICS
Barriers In Asthma Treatment
Effects On Teens From NOT Having Sex
Stranger Anxiety
Stomach “Flu”
Testicular Temperature

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Children With Asthma Not Receiving Medicine Due To Lack Of Insurance
Teen Benefits Of Not Having Sex Decline With Age
Separation And Stranger Anxiety (Dr Greene)
Infectious Forms Of Diarrhea (KidsHealth)
Scrotal Temperature Is Increased In Disposable Plastic-Lined Nappies
Critical Evaluation Of The Diaper Study (Dr Spock)
PediaScribe: Someday They’ll Be Cooking For Me

TODAY’S TOPICS
Jaundice
Pediatric Cancer
Technical Issues With The Show And Feed
Long Bone Fractures
Skin Tags

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Risk Of Serious Jaundice Accurately Predicted By Simple Test
Helping Siblings Cope With Cancer
Sibling Support Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Diagrams And X-Rays Of Salter-Harris Type Fractures
X-Rays of Torus Fractures
X-Rays of Toddler Fractures
PediaScribe: Why Can’t People Behave?

TODAY’S TOPICS
Ear Tubes
Eating Disorders
Vanilla Extract On Nipples
Baby Shoes
Tuberculosis
Child Panics Before Doctor Appointment

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Ear Tube Use Not Consistent With Expert Guidelines
Diagnosis And Management Of Acute Otitis Media (AAP)
Management Of Otitis Media With Effusion (AAP)
Regular Family Meals Lower Risk Of Adolescent Eating Disorders
Pediatrician Attitudes Concerning Infant Shoes (Abstract)
Shoes For Children: A Review (Abstract)
Stride Rite
Preschoolians
Overview Of Tuberculosis (Mayo Clinic)
PediaScribe: The Round Hair Episode
PediaScribe FlashBack: The Pointy Episode

TODAY’S TOPICS
Sex Education
Anti-Bullying Laws
Eye Rolling
Scary Nights
Plastic Bottles

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Teen Sexual Behavior Is Linked To Sex Education
Clearer Anti-Bullying Laws Needed To Address Children’s Health
BullyPolice.org
PediaCast 35: Plastic Discussion
PediaScribe: We Are Not Dog People

TODAY’S TOPICS
Dolphin-Assisted Therapy
Hib Booster Deferment
Are The Antibiotics Working?
Coffee For Kids
Drug Rep Rant

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Dolphin Therapy Is A Dangerous Fad
CDC Defers Hib Vaccine Booster Due To Supply Problems
Hib Disease Information From CDC
PediaScribe: Christmas Recap

LISTENER EDITION
Ear Infections
Developmental Hip Dysplasia
Kyphosis
Pyloric Stenosis
TV Exposure

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Chit Chat Moms
PregTASTIC Podcast
Developmental Hip Dysplasia (AAOS)
Kyphosis of the Spine (AAOS)
Pyloric Stenosis (eMedicine and WebMD)
PediaCast 07: TV Viewing Habits in School Age Kids
PediaCast 15: TV and Rainfall Related to Autism
PediaCast 40: TV Viewing for Babies and Toddlers
PediaCast 89: TV Violence is a Public Health Threat

LISTENER EDITION
Difficulty Weaning from Breast
What is Buckwheat Honey?
Exercise Saucers
Nipple Confusion
Salad Bar Comment
Flat Feet

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 92: Honey and Salad Bars
Monofloral Honey (Wikipedia)
Flat Feet in Children (familydoctor.org)
Flat Feet Info from Pediatric Advisor
PediaScribe: Cast Photos

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Parental Views on Cough and Cold Medication
Watch Out for Noisy Toys!
How to Get Kids More Active on the Playground
Kids Still Feeling Aftermath of 2005 Hurricane Season
Fewer U.S. Teens Taking Illegal Drugs

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Hib Vaccine Recall
Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Developmental Milestones

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: I Laughed Myself Silly (KT’s YouTube Video)
Hib Vaccine Recall (WebMD)
Questions and Answers on the Recall (CDC)
Information from Merck

LISTENER EDITION
Toddler Eating Habits
Stinky Urine
Umbilical Hernia
Humidifiers

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Medline Plus)
Umbilical Hernia (Mayo Clinic)
PediaScribe: Gas Station Rules
MythBusters (Discovery Channel)

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
When Schools Offer Salad Bars, Kids Eat More Fruits And Vegetables
Concern Over Toy Safety And Disappointed Kids Impacts Holidays For Parents
FDA Issues Alert On Bed Wetting Drug
Prescribing Honey For Childhood Cough
Teaching Kids The Science Of Alcoholism

ADDITIONAL LINKS
Parents and Teachers Page–National Institute on Drug Abuse
PediaScribe: We’re All In This Together

LISTENER EDITION
Voiding Dysfunction
Sign Language
Time Outs
View Masters and Drug Reps

LINKS
Attack on Pearl Harbor (Wikipedia)
PediaCast 54: Vaginal Pain
Voiding Dysfunction in Children (Cleveland Clinic)
Signing Time DVD (Amazon)
Signing Time Web Site
PediaCast 82: Time Out For A Kid Who Steals
PediaScribe: Tales From The Scales—The Wrong Direction

THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Dr Philip Hall is a licensed psychologist with 34 years of experience working with troubled children and adolescents. Today, Dr Hall stops by PediaCast to talk about his new book, Parenting a Defiant Child: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Finally Stopping the Bad Behavior.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Parenting A Defiant Child (Amazon)

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Active Parents Raise Active Children
Adolescent Alcohol Use Influenced By Both Gender and Friendship
Tamiflu Warning To Include Psychiatric Effects Could Be Due To Flu
Tobacco Marketers Targeting Teens Near Schools
Violent TV, Games Pack A Powerful Public Health Threat

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: What’s That Ucky Stuff On Yours Pants?

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Getting Rid of the Pacifier
The Diaper War: Plastic vs. Cloth
Undigested Food in Poop
Chordee
Diarrhea

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 41: Thinking Inside The Box (Pacifier discussion)
Diapers: Plastic or Cloth - From The New Parents Guide
Chordee Information (Penn State Children’s Hospital)

THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Today, we are joined by Becka Marsch, a certified parent educator and licensed baby and toddler sign language instructor at Learn and Grow Together in Durham, North Carolina. We’ll talk about the nuts and bolts of infant sign language and the ways it brings parents and their infants together.

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Learn and Grow Together
Positive Toddler Parenting
WeeHands
PediaScribe: Can Lazy People Homeschool?

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Babies Prefer Helpful To Unhelpful Social Types
Even Minute Levels of Lead Cause Brain Damage In Children
Contact Lens Wear Improves How Children And Teens Feel About Their Appearance
Impact Of Family Conditions On Puberty In Girls
Canadian Teens Using Prescription Painkillers For Recreational Purposes

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: If I’m Not Here, Look For Me In…

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Is it Atelectasis or Pneumonia?
What is a Hydrocele?
Inhaled Steroids in Winter
Milk Protein Allergy
Color Blindness

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
What is a Hydrocele?
Color Vision Testing Page
PediaScribe: A Trip Down Memory Lane

THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Today, Mark Boomershire drops by to discuss his new invention, a car safety device called SuddenStop.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
SuddenStop Web Site

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Get Your Child Vaccinated Or We Will Lock You Up
USA Today Examines Increase Of Diabetes Cases Among Children
Children’s Readiness For School Largely Impacted By Environment
Study Finds White Children More Positive Toward Blacks After Learning About Racism
Ohio Decides To Apply For Federal Funds Aimed At Preventing HIV Among Teenagers

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Diabetes and Diet (USA Today)
Research on a Diabetes Cure (USA Today)
Oral Insulin for Young Children Predisposed to Type I Diabetes (ABC News)
PediaScribe: Thanksgiving in a Parking Lot

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
How Old is Too Old to See a Pediatrician?
Stashing Behavior
Flat Heads
Yeast Infections
Lazy Eye Comment

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Positional Plagiocephaly
Craniosynostosis
PediaCast 25: Torticollis
Molding Helmet Therapy

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Caffeine for Apnea of Prematurity
Video Educates Preschoolers About Fighting Infections
Effects of Poverty on Young Children
Gesturing Helps Grade-Schoolers Solve Math Problems
Gaps Found in the Professional Values of Pediatricians

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaScribe: Family Traditions That I’ve Killed

THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Today, Dr Bob Sears drops by to talk about his latest writing project: The Vaccine Book.

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Vaccine Book Web Site

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Prevalence of ADHD Following Divorce
Which Viruses are More Likely to Cause Febrile Seizures?
Baby Swimming Lessons - The Hidden Dangers

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 72: Febrile Seizures
PediaScribe: Tales From the Scales - Sell Your Sugar Stock

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Next Step Formulas
Cold Milk and Colic
Type I Diabetes
Seizures and Brain Damage
Dealing with Biters

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Genetics of Diabetes (American Diabetes Association)

THE IN-DEPTH EDITION
Among the vaccine-preventable diseases, this one is the leading kid killer, claiming over 100,000 young lives each year–mostly in undeveloped countries. Today, Dr Michelle stops in to join me for a chat regarding the disease in question: Measles.

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Measles Discussion from KidsHealth
Measles Article from Mayo Clinic
Measles Information for Travelers (CDC)

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Babies May Be Harmed By Common Drug For Stopping Preterm Labor
Down Syndrome Babies Helped To Walk Months Earlier With Treadmill Training
Safest Way To Fight Colds And Flu? Ditch The OTC Meds
In Wake Of Dirty Bomb Children Would Require Different Medical Care
Ohio Not Applying For Federal Funds Aimed At Preventing HIV Among Teenagers

TOMORROW
Dr Michelle stops by to discuss Measles

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Comments on International Adoption
Nitrates and Carrots
MRSA
Raw Eggs
Blocked Tear Ducts

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
International Adoption Statistics (U.S. State Department)
Nitrate Information from the AAP
Nitrate Article from Wholesome Baby Foods
Living with MRSA
Raw Egg Safety (USDA)
PediaScribe: Trick or Treat

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Do Stimulant Medications Stunt Growth?
Long-Term Follow-Up of Children with ADHD
Child Maltreatment Increases when a Parent is Deployed for Combat

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Listener Comment (Thinking Inside the Box)
Expired Medication
Epidurals and Breast Feeding
Asthma Questions
Lead Poisoning

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 41: Thinking Inside the Box
Using Expired Medications: A Murky Issue
Drug Expiration Dates: How They Benefit the Pharmaceutical Companies
Lead Information from the National Safety Council
Christmas Cards for the Hip Family (cardmychristmas.com)
PediaScribe: Bloggy Giveaway (Christmas Cards)

THE IN-DEPTH EDITION
Today, we discuss febrile seizures. What causes them? Are they dangerous? How do you treat febrile seizures? Can you prevent them? Answers to these questions–and MUCH MORE–on today’s episode of PediaCast!

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Febrile Seizure Fact Sheet

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Pregnancy and Alcohol - How Much is Safe?
FDA Grant To Study An Emerging Health Issue for U.S. Infants
MRSA Confirmed in Dead New York Student
Older Brothers Increase Aggressive Behavior in Younger Siblings
Innovative Teaching Involves Students in Science

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Community Superbug is a Growing Danger Across US
EPA Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against MRSA
MRSA in Schools (CDC)

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Dissatisfaction With Body Image Pervades All Cultures
IBM To Pay For Obesity Prevention Efforts For Children of Employees
EnergyNow! Announces Grants To Combat Childhood Obesity
Schools Gain Ground in Battle Against Junk Food
Pharmacists Ask FDA to Improve Pediatric Labeling

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
PediaScribe: KT’s LunaPad Review
PediaScribe: LunaPad Contest Information
EnergyNow.com

THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Dr Karen McCoy is a Pediatric Pulmonologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Today, she stops by PediaCast to discuss vocal cord dysfunction and its confusion with asthma.

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Breathing Disorder Can Be Difficult To Detect (USA Today)
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (Medscape)

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
When To Treat Ear Infections
Do Your Kids Supersize?
MySpace 411

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
When, Exactly, Do I Squeeze In “Mom Time?”

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Hungry All the Time
Good Eater, Slow Growth
Skimpy Eater, Slow Growth
Picky Eater

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
FDA Expands Age Range For Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine
Alarming Findings in Obese Children
Watching Funny Shows Helps Children Tolerate Pain
Maine School Hands Out Birth Control Pills–To Eleven Year Olds!
Deterrent Effect of Drug Testing Among High School Athletes

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Maine School to Offer Contraception (AP)
Kids on Birth Control (ABC)
Middle School Adds Birth Control Options (Portland Press Herald)

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LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
A Listener Rants about Diet and Behavior
Baby ONLY wants to nurse
Using Food as a Reward
Hormones in Milk
Gardasil Safety Concern

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PediaCast 47: Does Candida Yeast Affect Behavior?
BabyTime Podcast
PediaCast 57: Anemia, Breast Milk, Herpes
MedicCast 86: Pediatric Sports Injuries

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Early Day Care Attendance May Protect Infants From Asthma
Toddlers Are More Physically Aggressive Than Adults
Update on Bicycle-Related Injuries
NFL Players Combat Childhood Obesity
Easing Pain During Medical Procedures

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
NFLRush.com
smallstep.gov

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Evening Stuffiness (Nasal Congestion)
Pink Eye
Kawasaki Disease
Molluscum Contagiosum
Peanut Allergy

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Pink eye information from the Mayo Clinic
KidsHealth information on Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease (American Heart Association)
Kawasaki Disease Foundation
Molluscum Contagiosum (WebMD)
KidsHealth information on Peanut Allergy

THE INTERVIEW EDITION
Dr Dwight Powell, chief of pediatric infectious and director of the International Adoption Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, joins us for a discussion about the growing trend of adopting babies from distant countries.

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
OTC Infant Cough and Cold Medication Taken off American Shelves
Good Nutrition Improves Learning and Memory in School Children
Going Back To School Can Trigger Eating Disorders
To Give or Not To Give: Antidepressants and Young People
Over 1 Million Young Californians Have Sexually Transmitted Diseases

ADDITIONAL LINKS
Pictures of cough and cold products removed from store shelves
OTC cough and cold medicines and children (CHPA)
Public healthcare advisory for nonprescription cough and cold medicine use in children (FDA)
Common colds and young children (AAP)
Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders
Talking to kids about sexual relationships

INFANT COUGH AND COLD MEDICINES WITHDRAWN FROM SHELVES
Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops
Dimetapp Decongestant Infant Drops
Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough
Little Colds Multi-Symptom Cold Formula
Pediacare Infant Drops Decongestant (containing pseudoephedrine)
Pediacare Infant Drops Decongestant & Cough (containing pseudoephedrine)
Pediacare Infant Dropper Decongestant (containing phenylephrine)
Pediacare Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough
Robitussin Infant Cough DM Drops
Triaminic Infant & Toddler Thin Strips Decongestant Plus Cough
Tylenol Concentrated Infants’ Drops Plus Cold
Tylenol Concentrated Infants’ Drops Plus Cold & Cough

THE INTERVIEW EDITION
We are pleased to welcome Cat Schwartz to the program to talk about tech gadgets for moms and dads.

Cat is a well-known technology guru who has appeared on the Today Show and Live with Regis and Kelly. She also provides a catchy mix of tech spiced with personal musings on parenting at hitechmommy.com.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Graco Touch Free Diaper Disposal
Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair
KidsSmart Vocal Fire Alarm
Smart Shopper
WhyCry Analyzer
MobiCam Video Monitor
UBI Baby Changing Table
BooBoo Birdy
Angelcare Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor
4Moms Digital Bath Thermometer
Toilet Paper Saver
UV Monitor

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Lazy Eye
Hand Washing
Vaginal Pain
Transitioning from Crib to Toddler Bed
Batting Helmets

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
NOCSAE (National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment)
NOCSAE Certification and recertification documents and procedures
NOCSAE Frequently Asked Questions

NAERA (National Athletic Equipment Reconditioners Association)
NAERA List of Members

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Update on Combination Vaccines
Children Should Drink More Milk
Dog Bites: Most Come From First-Time Biters
Pitching Causes Arm and Shoulder Problems
Soccer Players Side-Lined by Ingrown Toenails

ADDITIONAL LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Ingrown Toenail Information from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

LISTENER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Infant Anemia
Antibodies in Breast Milk
Herpes Outbreak

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
California Recalls 350,000 Lunch Boxes - Possible Lead Contamination
Gardasil Protects Against More HPV Types Than Previously Thought
Physical Fitness Improves Asthma Management in Children
Toddlers Can Identify with Storybook Characters
The Hazards of Bumper Pads in Baby Cribs

OTHER RELATED LINKS
Photos of Recalled Lunch Boxes (CDPH)
Childhood Lead Poisoning Information (CDPH)
New HPV Vaccine Study (WebMD)
More HPV Information (CDC)

THE IN-DEPTH EDITION
Childhood Alopecia (Hair Loss)

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Alopecia Areata (BabyCenter)
Questions and Answers About Alopecia Areata (NIH)
National Alopecia Areata Foundation - Kids Connect
Children’s Alopecia Project
Book: Understanding and Coping with Alopecia Areata
Book: The Girl with No Hair
Book: Princess Alopecia
Information on the Effluviums (WebMD)
Trichotillomania

ANSWERS TO LISTENER QUESTIONS
The Importance of Hand Washing
Sacral Dimples and Tethered Spinal Cords
Vaginal Pain in a Three Year-Old

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Salmonella (CDC)
Hepatitis A (CDC)
E. Coli O157:H7 (CDC)
Tethered Spinal Cord Info (Neurosurgery4Kids.net)
Labial Adhesions (DrGreene.com)

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Second-Hand Smoke Exposure Leads To Test Failure in School
Simplicity, Inc. Recalls One Million Baby Cribs
Simplicity For Children Web Site
Baby Crib Recall Information From The Consumer Product Safety Commission
FDA Lowers Approved Age For FluMist Down To Age Two
New Guidelines For The Management Of Infant Milk Protein Allergy
Background Noise Helps Kids With ADHD

IN DEPTH
Introduction to Rashes
with Dr Michelle

Today, we kick off a series on the six “classic” childhood exanthems (widespread rashes). In this first installment, Dr Mike and Dr Michelle discuss the approach doctors take when examining and diagnosing rashes in kids. Stay tuned, because in October, Dr Michelle will return to talk about the first of the classic childhood exanthems: Measles.

TODAY’S INTERVIEW
Dr Tom Pommering
Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Program
Columbus Children’s Hospital
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Football Safety

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Community-Acquired MRSA
Preparing Kids for Disaster
Update on Teenage Suicide
Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Long-Distance Speech Therapy

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Community-Acquired MRSA (CDC)
Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Long-Distance Speech Therapy

NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Best Study Strategy for School
Teenage Texters Alter Language
Under-Diagnosis of ADHD
Over-Diagnosis of Asthma
Kids ARE Eating Healthier Foods!
Children CAN Learn From Television!
Safety Tips for Student Athletes

LISTENER QUESTIONS
Nuking Food: Are Nutrients Affected?
Does the Circumcision Need Re-Done?
Do Babies Need Water?

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
School-Based Program Decreases Diabetes Risk
Using Tap Water for Wound Irrigation

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Bundlo - Password Protected Online Baby Books!
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Microwave Information from the FDA
Microwaves and Nutrients (New York Times)
PediaScribe: 15 Ways I Save Money

FEATURED MUSIC
Bitter:Sweet
“Salty Air” (mp3)
from “The Remix Game”
(Quango)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Lack of Contagious Yawning as a Marker for Autism
More States Allow Kids to Carry and Self-Administer Rescue Medicine
Lead Exposure - When to Get a Blood Test
Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
How to Pack a Healthy Lunch for School

LISTENER SEGMENT
Vegetarian and Vegan Diet
Polycystic Ovaries
Napping and Sleeping
Cold Sores
Plastic Bottles

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Antibiotic Use Early in Life Increases Asthma Risk Later
Relationship of Obstructive Sleep Apnea to ADHD

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
The Devil in the White City - by Erik Larson
State-by-State Self-Carry Laws
Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Campaign
MyPyramid.gov
Vegetarian Diet Info - KidsHealth.org
The Vegetarian Resource Group
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Mayo Clinic)
PediaCast 35 - Plastic Baby Bottles
PediaScribe - Hold the Quechup
PediaScribe - When Your Husband is a Computer Geek…

FEATURED MUSIC
Ray Lynch
“Celestial Soda Pop / Ray Lynch” (mp3)
from “Deep Breakfast”
(Ray Lynch Productions)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
The Benefit of Pigs (and other farm animals)
Which Parent Stays Home with Sick Kids?
High School Football Safety
BB Gun Injuries on the Rise
Pregnant and Nursing Mothers Should Pass on Junk Food
Codeine Warning for Breast-Feeding Moms

INTERVIEW
Mark Barry
Creator of bundlo.com

IN DEPTH
Should Kids Use Splenda?

LISTENERS
Warm vs Cold Milk
Growing Pain
Does Candida Yeast Affect Behavior?

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Official Splenda Site
Everything You Need To Know About Sucralose
Growing Pain (from KidsHealth.org)
Beware of Live Electrical Lines in Your Yard!

FEATURED MUSIC
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
“Complicated Life” (mp3)
from “Made in New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions”
(Preservation Hall)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Young Children Prefer McDonald’s
Fewer Vaccines Available for Vulnerable Kids
Computer-Based Safety Advice
Diet Food + Kids = Fat Adults
Single Fathers Score Poorly on Health Care for Kids

IN DEPTH
Jose Morcuende, MD, PhD
University of Iowa
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Discussion on Club Foot

LISTENERS
Synagis and RSV Vaccine
Leg Bowing
Baby Shoes
Care of the Uncircumcised Penis

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
HPV Vaccine vs. Cervical Cancer

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Bundlo.com
United States Physicians Qualified in the Ponseti Method
Yahoo! Group: NoSurgery4Club Foot
Six-Feet Blog
Synagis Information from Med-Immune
Bowed Legs - Info from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
PediaCast 8: Baby Shoes
Care of the Uncircumcised Penis
AAP Policy Statement on Circumcision
HPV Vaccine Study from the New England Journal of Medicine

FEATURED MUSIC
Rick Braun
“Cadillac Slim” (mp3)
from “Sessions volume 1″
(ARTizen Media Group)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Infant Hearing Test May Predict Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Steroids Don’t Help Kids with RSV
AAP Revises School Transportation Recommendations
Sports-Related Traumatic Head Injuries
Improving Heart Health in Kids with Diabetes
Growth Hormone Adds Height, But Kids Stay Short
Sun Exposure May Prevent Multiple Sclerosis

INTERVIEW
Erin from Manic Mommies stops by to discuss the upcoming “Escape”

IN DEPTH
Botulism

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Appendicitis
The ART of Medicine

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Mattel Toy Recall - Product Information
AAP Thoughts on School Transportation Safety
“Head’s Up” Toolkit from the CDC
Manic Mommies Escape
Dog vs Fun Noodle

FEATURED MUSIC
Los Lonely Boys
“Heaven” (mp3)
from “Live At Blue Cat Blues - Dallas Texas”
(Blue Cat Blues Records)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Chili Sauce Linked to Botulism
Food Industry Makes Marketing Pledge
When Bad Behavior is Good
Little League Elbow
Tobacco Tax Hike
Teenage Self-Injury Rates
Benefits of Drama Club

IN DEPTH
A Discussion on Acne with Dr. Suzanne Spadafora

LISTENERS
Prenatal Drug Exposure
Too Many Vitamins?
Ozone Effects on Kids

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Manic Mommies Escape
Bundlo
Mother Approves!
Castleberry’s Canned Food Recall List
Prenatal Drug Exposure: What Parents Need To Know
Vitamin Information from Dr. Greene
More on Vitamins from Web MD
Even More on Vitamins–This one from Oprah!
Ozone Problem Areas By County - USA
Making Memories With Your Kids–Be Crazy, Be Unpredictable

FEATURED MUSIC
Gary Primich
“Daddy, Let Me Hitch A Ride” (mp3)
from “Ridin’ The Darkhorse”
(Electro-Fi Records)

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LISTENER QUESTION AND COMMENT
Feedback from a Dermatologist
Infant Sleep: How Much?
Toddler Violence
Allergies to Cat Dander
Folic Acid and Prenatal Vitamins
Evaluating Vitamin Content
Swimmer’s Ear

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Treatment Options and Deliberation
Deaths Caused by Computerized Order Entry?
Daily Antibiotics to Prevent UTI: Still a Good Idea?

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
Childhood Overweight at obesity.org
Gerber Baby Food Recall
8 Infant Sleep Facts Every Parent Should Know
Cat Allergy Info Sheet
Folic Acid and Pregnancy
ConsumerLabs.com
PediaCast #2: Swimmer’s Ear (begins at 26:00)

FEATURED MUSIC
The Re-Bops
“Isy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” (mp3)
from “Funny 50’s & Silly 60’s”
(Re-Bop Records)

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NEWS PARENTS CAN USE
Video Game Addiction
Surgeons Benefit from Video Games
Don’t Eat Veggie Booty Snack Food
Safe Firearm Storage
Text Messaging in a Health-Care Setting

LISTENER QUESTION AND COMMENT
Cuts and Scrapes
Asperger Syndrome
Immunizations and Autism
Injury Prevention
Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Feedback

RESEARCH ROUND-UP
Automated External Defibrillators in the High School Setting
School Backpacks - How Much Weight Is Too Much?
Teletubbies are Poor Language Teachers

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE
PodcastAwards.com
Klean Bath and Body Products
Cuts and Scrapes: First Aid Sheet
LD Podcast

TIPP: The Injury Prevention Program
Birth to 6 months
6 to 12 months
1 to 2 years
2 to 4 years
5 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
About Bicycle Helmets
Bicycle Safety: Myths and Facts
Getting Your Children to Wear Helmets
Safe Biking Starts Early
Children as Passengers on Adult Bikes
Protect Your Home Against Fire
Firearm Injury Prevention
Four Steps to Disaster Readiness
When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services
Lawn Mower Safety
Poison Prevention
Crib Safety
Home Playground Safety

FEATURED MUSIC
Galaxy - US Air Force Band of the Golden West
“America the Beautiful” (mp3)
from “Three Day Pass”
(Altissimo!)

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