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Wonder what to do if your child jammed their finger or stubbed a toe?  Today Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill talk about the growing pains of childhood. From jamming a finger to what the difference is between a sprain and a strain!
Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put podcast in the subject line.

What is irritable bowel syndrome? What causes IBS? Is there a treatment for IBS? These are all questions we have and Dr. Benjamin Schmidt with Esse Health St. Louis Gastroenterology Consultants is here to answer them!  Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill talk about IBS and what treatment options are available. 
Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.
 

Did you know that 95% of 13 to 17 year olds are using social media and 1/3 of them are using it constantly? Even more shocking 40% of 8 to 12 year olds are using social media despite 13 years old being the minimum age requirement to use social media. Listen as Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the importance of having safety standards for kids using technology.
Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line.

What do you do if you think your child is engaging in risky behavior and how do you approach the subject? Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill give their thoughts about how to begin the risky behavior discussion along with the dreaded “The Talk” conversation.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

Today Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill discuss tips to help you manage your child’s healthcare. Scheduling check-ups, changes to the MSHSAA form, and seasonal information regarding flu shots, COVID vaccines, and the different RSV vaccines are just a few of the topics we cover today! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line. 

How do you know your child is ready to start potty training? Well, Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill are here to help. Today we talk about how to know when your child is ready to start potty training along with tips on how to motivate your child and how to make potty training a success! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.