The Owner’s Manual: A Podcast for Parents

Episode 110: Constipation in Children with Sabina Ali, MD

In this episode, I visit Sabina Ali, MD a pediatric gastroenterologist from UCSF/Benioff Children's Hospital at her satellite office in Walnut Creek.  We have an in-depth discussion regarding constipation in children. We talk about causes, treatment and prevention of this very common pediatric malady.  I continue the segments "Pediatric Fun Facts" and "Parenting Horror Stories."  Phone in questions regarding use of local bee pollen honey for allergies and febrile seizures.

Episode 109: Pediatric Dental Issues with Josh Twiss, DDS

In this episode, I visit Dr. Josh at his office "Iron Horse Pediatric Dentistry" to discuss issues relevant to pediatric dental health. We discuss preventative care, what to expect at the first few visits and when sedation of a patient might be appropriate. We also discuss what to do in the event of dental trauma in your child.  We continue the segment "Pediatric Fun Facts" and introduce a new feature "Parenting Horror Stories!"  Phone in questions are answered regarding toddler's oral fixation and the HPV vaccine in adolescents.

Episode 108: Infant and Childhood Nutrition with Kathleen Smith, MD

In this episode, my friend and colleague Kathleen Smith, MD comes in to discuss nutritional issues for infants, toddlers and older children.  We talk about starting solid foods in babies, making healthy food choices for your kids and creative snack ideas. We also discuss when vitamin supplementation and choosing organic food are important.  In addition, I introduce "Pediatric Fun Facts" as a new weekly feature on the show.  Phone in questions address whether to buy another crib for the 2nd baby on the way and the hazard of "vaping." 

Episode 107: Pediatric Potpourri with Marianne Borden, MD

In this Episode, my friend and colleague Marianne Borden returns to the show to discuss 3 common symptoms/illnesses in pediatrics: fever, the common cold (URIs), and gastroenteritis.  We discuss what to expect when your child gets sick, what you can do at home to help alleviate symptoms, and when to worry.  After the discussion, I answer some phone in questions about tantrums and behavior issues in toddlers and young children.

Episode 106: Food Allergies with Matthew Lodewick, MD

In this episode, my guest, Matt Lodewick, MD and I have an in depth discussion about food allergies in infants and children. We discuss recent changes in recommendations regarding how potentially allergenic foods are introduced to infants and the research behind these recommendations. We also delve into what is being done to help reduce the level of allergies in children who are affected.

Phone in questions about food allergies and hives are answered.

Episode 105: Anxiety in Children with Cynthia Corbett, Psy. D.

In this episode, my guest Dr. Cynthia Corbett and I discuss the recent surge in the incidence of anxiety in children and adolescents. We discuss what we perceive as triggers for this increase.  Dr. Corbett goes into detail regarding strategies that she employs in her office to help children deal with their problems and re-establish self-regulation. Phone in/email questions are answered regarding a vegan diet in children and whether spanking a toddler is appropriate.

Episode 104: The Picky Eater with Debra Weiss-Ishai, MD

In this episode, Debra Weiss-Ishai, MD joins me for an in-depth discussion of how to deal with and prevent picky eaters.  Phone in questions about a picky toddler as well as how to deal with seasonal allergies.

Episode 103: The Fussy Infant with Marianne Borden, MD

In this, our second full episode of The Owner's Manual: A Podcast for Parents Marianne Borden, MD stops by to discuss the Fussy Infant. We discuss the causes of fussy babies, what is normal and when to worry.  Call in questions about teething and colic.

Episode 102: Infant and Children's Sleep with Bob Kadas, MD

This is the first full episode of The Owner's Manual: A Podcast for Parents.  In this episode I interview my mentor, Bob Kadas, MD a Pediatrician with almost 50 years experience in giving advice on sleep issues.  At the end, there are call in questions regarding infant sleep and SIDS.

Episode 101: Introduction

This is the intro/trailer for The Owner's Manual: A Podcast for Parents where I describe the format of the show and give info for the "call in" line for questions.