The PediMom Podcast Dr. Free N. Hess

Following the suicide of her 12-year-old daughter, her mom shares her story in hopes of helping other parents and kids and warn them of the dangers of social media and online communities. Find more resources at PediMom.com.

In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by second-time mom, Amanda Saucedo, who lost her one-month-old infant son Ben to suffocation secondary to bed sharing. She now shares her story through her non-profit organization called Benny Bears with the hope that other parents and caregivers will never suffer the same tragedy and loss. Visit Pedimom.com for more evidence-based safe sleep education.
https://www.facebook.com/bennybearsfoundation/ 

Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, have a monumental impact on future violence, victimization and perpetration, and long-term health of our kids. They are linked to chronic health issues, mental illness, substance misuse, and educational difficulties. In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. Karli Okeson, a board-certified pediatrician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, who is a passionate advocate for children and is working diligently to keep children safe and heal from trauma. Together we will explain what ACEs actually are, how they affect children, and what can be done to keep kids safe from trauma. We will also discuss the pivotal role parents play in avoiding these experiences and helping those children who are at high risk.  

Did you know that when a button battery is ingested time is of the essence to avoid dangerous and even life-threatening complications? In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. David Brumbaugh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, and Dr. Rajitha Venkatesh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the dangers of button battery ingestion, what you should do if you suspect your child has ingested a battery, and what you can do to prevent it. Both Dr. Venkatesh and Dr. Brumbaugh are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics Button Battery Task Force and work tirelessly to educate the public about this common, but dangerous, hazard. Together we'll give you the information and tools you'll need to keep your children safe.
Checkout the full show notes and parent resources at https://pedimom.com/button-battery-ingestion-time-sensitive-emergency

Join us for a frank conversation about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes with pulmonologist and Director of Pulmonary Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. Learn the dangers and how to talk to your kids about the risks.

This life-saving resource can help guide parents through some of the scariest situations with their kids. From possible ingestion of medications, toys, batteries, plants, and magnets to topical and inhalant exposures, the Poison Control Center has you covered. 
 
In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Physician and Toxicologist Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss exactly what the Poison Control Center does, how it works, and how they help assist parents and Emergency Medicine Physicians with some of the most dangerous situations. 
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You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode HERE.