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Kids Considered™ Podcast Kids Considered
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- Kids & Family
Kids Considered™ is a UC Davis Children’s Hospital podcast, featuring two pediatricians who discuss child health topics of interest to parents in plain, non-medical language. New subjects are considered in every episode, discussing issues that apply from healthy pregnancy to birth to teen years. We have different styles of practice and viewpoints, but our goals are the same: we want to optimize children’s health and development, and help parents understand current recommendations and why policies are the way they are. We aim to provide accurate and timely information in an entertaining manner to increase the confidence of parents as they address the sometimes confusing parenting issues of our day. Although our podcast is aimed mainly for parents, pediatricians and other health care providers might find our discussions of interest. And children might want to get a behind the scenes look at what their parents are listening to.
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Temperament & Parenting Big Reactors - Part 2
In this 2-part episode we are joined by developmental pediatrician Dr. Scott Akins, to talk about temperaments. Specifically, those big reactor kids- the high energy, high demand, boundary pushers. We talk about strategies for caregivers and kids around discipline, boundaries, self-regulation and building strong and supportive bonds. We also discuss when there may be something like ADHD or sensory processing differences at play and when it is worth checking in with your child's medical provider about behaviors that may benefit from more therapies or supports.
We would like to thank Dr. Akins for joining us in this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Resources
Infant Toddler Temperament Tool
Zone of Regulation Program
The Alert Program: How Does Your Engine Run?
0 to 3 - temperament
The Incredible Years
Understanding and Adapting to Individual Temperaments | Child Care Technical Assistance Network
Books for parents
The Incredible Years by Carolyn Webster-Stratton
Raising Your Spirited Child and the companion Raising Your Spirited Child Workbook by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka.
Books about emotional self-regulation for young children
The Very Frustrated Monster by Andi Green,
Cool Down and Work Through Anger (Learning to Get Along) by Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed.
Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story by Lori Lite
When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry… by Molly Bang
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Temperament & Parenting Big Reactors - Part 1
In this 2-part episode we are joined by developmental pediatrician Dr. Scott Akins, to talk about temperaments. Specifically, those big reactor kids- the high energy, high demand, boundary pushers. We talk about strategies for caregivers and kids around discipline, boundaries, self-regulation and building strong and supportive bonds. We also discuss when there may be something like ADHD or sensory processing differences at play and when it is worth checking in with your child's medical provider about behaviors that may benefit from more therapies or supports.
We would like to thank Dr. Akins for joining us in this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Resources
Infant Toddler Temperament Tool
Zone of Regulation Program
The Alert Program: How Does Your Engine Run?
0 to 3 - temperament
The Incredible Years
Understanding and Adapting to Individual Temperaments | Child Care Technical Assistance Network
Books for parents
The Incredible Years by Carolyn Webster-Stratton
Raising Your Spirited Child and the companion Raising Your Spirited Child Workbook by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka.
Books about emotional self-regulation for young children
The Very Frustrated Monster by Andi Green,
Cool Down and Work Through Anger (Learning to Get Along) by Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed.
Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story by Lori Lite
When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry… by Molly Bang
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Head Injury
In this episode we talk to pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Julia Magana about pediatric head injury. Head bonks and falls are common in toddlers. As kids age, sports and other risky behaviors can also put them at risk for head injury. In this episode we review head injuries across pediatric age groups. We talk about how to respond to a head injury, mechanisms of injury and symptoms that warrant an evaluation, as well as when it may be appropriate to monitor at home. We also discuss the evidence based research from the pediatric emergency care applied research network that has helped develop guidelines about which pediatric head injuries require imaging.
We thank Dr. Julia Magana for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Lena and Dean take responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Resources
Head Injury in Children: How to Know If It's Minor or Serious - HealthyChildren.org
Concussions: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org
Identification of children at very low risk of clinically-important brain injuries after head trauma: a prospective cohort study
PECARN - California ACEP
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Hospitalization- what to expect when your child is admitted
In this episode Dr. Lena is joined by Dr. Kelli Derrah, a pediatric resident physician at UC Davis. We discuss what to expect in the event your child is hospitalized. We review the most common reasons for hospitalization, procedures including getting an IV, imaging or blood work and how to make these as pain-free as possible. We review different members of the care team- from doctors and nurses, to respiratory therapists and child life specialists- each person has an important role in helping your child get better. We review some tips for making the whole process easier for you and your child. We also highlight what a typical day will look like from morning rounds to ensuring your child is ready to go home.
Resources
What to Expect if Your Child is Admitted to the Hospital - HealthyChildren.org
Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department | UC Davis Children's Hospital
Preparing For Your Child's Hospital Stay - Child Life | UCLA Health
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NICU parent experience
In today's episode we have the honor of talking to a parent and friend, Lori Leib about the experience of preterm delivery and being a parent in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Lori’s son, Jones, was born at 25 weeks gestation after a placental abruption and spent 4 months in the NICU before coming home. While we normally talk from the physician experience, we wanted to highlight the family centered side of medicine. In this episode Lori shares her own personal experience, tips for parents or family members who are navigating the NICU, we discuss breastfeeding and pumping challenges and the importance of self care.
Resources
NICU Journal
NICU parent network
HealthyChildren.org- Caring for a premature baby
Hand to hold NICU parent support
Lori’s Instagram
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Climate Change and Pediatric Health - Part 2
In this 2-part episode we review the impacts that climate change has on pediatric health. We are joined by Dr. Sonja Swenson and Dr. Naomi Bardach; two amazing pediatricians, climate activists and co-chairs the climate change and child health committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics CA- Chapter 1. We spend part 1 discussing the known impacts that climate change is having on pediatric health. Ranging from severe weather events, to air pollution and changes in disease patterns. In part 2 we provide practical tips for what individuals can do personally to reduce their impact on climate change and highlight current advocacy work to help ensure a better future for our planet and our kids.
We thank Dr. Swenson and Dr. Bardach for joining us for this episode, although Drs. Dean and Lena take full responsibility for any errors or misinformation.
Resources
Talking with children about climate change- HealthyChildren.org
Climate Checkup for Children's Health: Little Changes With Big Impact - HealthyChildren.org
AirNow.gov
Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World: Hayhoe, Katharine
Climate Change and Child Health Committee - American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter 1
Climate-Resilient California Schools
Greenhouse gas tracker
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