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Amy F. Conrad MD
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Ask Doctor Amy

Join board certified pediatrician Dr. Amy Conrad each week as she teaches parents how to become the experts in relating, interpreting, and nurturing the personal needs of their children. Each episode explores an aspect of child development, breaking down the conflicting information about what is best, and teaches practical advice for simplifying parenting by tuning into what kids really need.

  1. 06/13/2023

    Should I give my baby the new RSV vaccine?

    An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision.

    15 min

  2. 05/23/2023

    Kailee Noland - Baby "Container "syndrome": how to avoid, how to correct, how to encourage healthy development

    Dr. Amy chats with pediatric physical therapist Kailee Noland all about Container Syndrome.

    46 min

  3. 05/02/2023

    Lyme disease in kids: What to know to stay safe this summer

    With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer.

    16 min

  4. 04/19/2023

    Our lead scare, and how you can prevent lead poisoning in your child

    Dr. Amy shares the scary experience of lead exposure in her own son, and talks about how an urban family can make sure to protect themselves against lead poisoning in children.

    14 min

  5. 04/04/2023

    3 things to know about treating a child's fever

    Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!

    11 min

  6. 03/28/2023

    Dr. David Bjorklund: Saving our kids' mental health through play and independence

    Dr. Amy chats with Dr. David Bjorklund, professor of developmental psychology and senior author of a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Pediatrics that links the mental health crisis in young children today to a decades-long trend in diminishing independence during childhood.

    44 min

  7. 03/14/2023

    Why does my child have a cough that won't go away?

    Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood.

    14 min

  8. 03/07/2023

    Melissa Fairhurst: A safe space for the mental journey of motherhood

    Recent tragedies in the news have put maternal mental health on our minds. What has the story of Lindsay Clancy taught us, and what are some practical ways to actually make a difference for moms hopefully before the breaking point? Dr. Amy chats with Melissa Fairhust, a therapist and mom of 3 who specializes in perinatal mental health, who is paving the way for accessible, inclusive help for moms through the entire journey of motherhood.

    50 min
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About

Join board certified pediatrician Dr. Amy Conrad each week as she teaches parents how to become the experts in relating, interpreting, and nurturing the personal needs of their children. Each episode explores an aspect of child development, breaking down the conflicting information about what is best, and teaches practical advice for simplifying parenting by tuning into what kids really need.

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  • Creator
    Amy F. Conrad MD
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Ask Doctor Amy

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