Mama Med School

In this continuation on sleep, we talk about our teens and how they are not getting the number of hours needed for good health, behavior and good grades!

In today’s episode we discuss….zzzzz…wake up!  We know you are sleep deprived.  Let’s talk about how you can get your baby (and you) to sleep better!

Do you take breathing for granted? From asthma action plans to making sense of all the different meds, we want to help you understand this most common chronic pediatric condition and how you can succeed in managing it!

 Today we discuss the importance of vaccines and some of the common post immunization reactions. Vaccines save lives.  Do it.

Bonk!  Today’s episode is all about your noggin and more importantly what’s inside: your brain! From sports to just unfortunate falls, concussions are not to be taken lightly.

From cracking voices to cramps to “what’s that smell?” Ah yes, puberty. There is no escape!

From infancy to middle age this skin condition just won’t leave us alone! Today we talk about acne and what you can do to help out your skin for the long haul.

Problems with pediatric plumbing department.  It’s shows up a bit different than in grown ups.  Listen to learn how we diagnose and treat UTI’s.

So glad I’m not a giraffe.  Can you imagine their sore throat?  Ugh.  In this episode we discuss the most common types of sore throat and how to cope.  Poor giraffes….

Today’s episode is all about breastfeeding starring Julia Giammona, our lactation guru.  She will help you get through this!

Umm…what was that noise coming out of my sweet child?  Today’s episode is about croup and it’s classic “seal bark”.  What’s a mama to do?  We will talk about the science and actually the wisdom of grandma on this one!

Sneezy, drippy, puffy, itchy…aren’t adjectives wonderful?  Yes, unless they are describing your head. Today’s topic has lots of them because we are talking about allergies and how you can wage war on them!

It’s the itch that rashes.  Dry, red, flaky skin that just won’t stop? That would be eczema. Today we talk about this mean recurrent rash and the war you will wage on it and win! Moisturizer anyone?

Kids and colds go together like PB&J.  Just not as fun or delicious.  Today we talk about the symptoms of this oh so common illness and what you can do to help your little slime ball.

Crash boom bam part 2!  Bubble wrap anyone? This episode will focus on sprains, strains, a certain sneaky fracture, head bonks, critter bites and poison control info.  Man these kids keep us busy!

Ouch!  Today we start a 2 parter on some common injuries and how you can manage them at home and when you need to get help.  From burns to splinters, kids keepin’ us busy!

Not another ear infection!  This episode will explain why your child gets them, what we are now doing about them and we will give you a great big virtual hug because we know how frustrating they can be!

Yellow ducky you’re the one.  Why is my baby yellow?  We will explain the types of newborn jaundice and how it’s handled.

In today’s episode we go over the exciting time of bringing baby home and figuring out “is that normal?”  From peeling skin to what’s going on in that diaper area, we will help a new mama get a grip on the newborn! Plus you will hear some helpful tips on those first days of breastfeeding. … Continue reading "Ep 2: Oh Baby!"

In our very first episode we discuss the very important topic of constipation!  From infancy through childhood we discuss what is it and is not, who has it and what a mama can do about it.  Plus, we drink champagne, talk about Julia’s less than perfect eating habits and encourage my son to give me … Continue reading "Episode 1: Poop!"