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A podcast hosted by Dr. Alina Boelman, board certified pediatrician and IBCLC at Tanque Verde Pediatrics. We get to know local Tucson specialists and start conversations in topics that are their areas of expertise. Music: "Seascape" by Pamela Yuen https://linktr.ee/pamelayuen Licensed under CC-BY-4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episodes

  1. 11/21/2025

    School Psychologists and Evaluations

    In this episode we talk with Jennifer Arenas-Cárdenas, EdS, a school psychologist with 10 years of experience, to learn more about the role of a school psychologist and how the evaluation process works. 504? IEP? We break it all down for you! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your child’s pediatrician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your child’s health. References mentioned: School District Child Find Phone Numbers Tucson Unified (TUSD) 520-232-7034 or 520-232-7035 Sunnyside Unified (Ocotillo Preschool) 520-545-3600 & 520-545-2096 Amphitheater (Amphi) Unified 520-696-6860 & 520-696-6420 Tanque Verde Community Preschool 520-749-4244 x30802 Marana Unified - Play and Learn Center 520-682-4815 Vail Inclusive Preschool 520-879-1777 Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center 520-209-7650 Flowing Wells Child Find & Emily Meschter Early Learning Center 520-696-8909 Santa Cruz Valley School District #35 Special Education Office 520-375-8289 Nogales School District #1 Student Services/Child Find 520-397-7913 University of Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (ArizonaLEND) https://arizonalend.peds.arizona.edu/

    26 min

  2. 10/17/2025

    What is a Child Life Specialist? with Jenna Beatty, CCLS

    In this episode we chat with my dear friend, Jenna Beatty, a Certified Child Life Specialist. Jenna has over 12 years of experience as a Child Life Specialist and is a mom to 3 kids herself. She shares what exactly a Child Life Specialist does and where you can expect to see them. She draws from her unique expertise to help guide us on how to talk with our children about difficult subjects and prepare them for medical visits and procedures. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your child’s pediatrician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your child’s health.

    26 min

  3. 07/24/2025

    Pediatric Physical Therapy with Dr. Naty Brus

    In this episode we talk with Dr. Naty Brus, pediatric physical therapist and owner of Bloom Pediatric Therapy In Tucson. We review: - The role of a pediatric physical therapist in your child's care. - The importance of achieving developmental milestones and what to do when your child is not progressing as expected in their gross motor skills. - Torticollis and plagiocephaly in infants. For more information on Bloom Pediatric Therapy: https://www.bloomtherapytucson.com Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your child’s pediatrician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your child’s health.

    28 min

  4. 09/12/2023

    Speech In The Early Years

    In this episode we chat with TVP’s own speech language pathologist, Natalie Clausen. We cover SO much great info in this podcast, with a focus on speech development in the first years of life. Natalie reviews signs that a child would benefit from a speech evaluation, why we shouldn’t “wait and see” when it comes to speech, how parents can support their child’s development and more!

    39 min
  5. All Things Breastfeeding with Milk & Honey

    08/07/2023

    All Things Breastfeeding with Milk & Honey

    In our very first episode, we chat with Crissi Blake, BSN, RN, IBCLC and Nina Isaac, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC of Milk and Honey. We learn about Milk and Honey, a comprehensive breastfeeding and postpartum center located in Tucson, and talk about all things breastfeeding including: common referrals they get, how can a mom prepare prenatally for breastfeeding success, is nipple pain normal in breastfeeding, tips for breastfeeding moms returning to work and more!

    34 min
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A podcast hosted by Dr. Alina Boelman, board certified pediatrician and IBCLC at Tanque Verde Pediatrics. We get to know local Tucson specialists and start conversations in topics that are their areas of expertise. Music: "Seascape" by Pamela Yuen https://linktr.ee/pamelayuen Licensed under CC-BY-4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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