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?