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Paediatric Specialists talk child health, development and wellbeing. Our team of Paediatricians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists give their take on a range of child health and development topics. We provide information and practical tips about growth, sleep, nutrition, screen time, language and mental health. We offer tips to manage anxiety, learning problems and developmental differences like Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and more. We help children, parents and families every day - and now we're reaching out to help you too.

Paeds in a Pod


    • Aug 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Episode 21: Hypermobility

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 13:51


    This episode's topic is from one of our paediatricians, who commonly gets asked about hypermobility in kids.  We've brought in Lisa Blackburn our physio for some expert advice. 

    Episode 20: Clumsiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 9:57


    Our paediatric physio Lisa Blackburn is back again, this time to explain clumsiness in kids – what causes it and what families can do to help.

    Episode 19: Physical Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 15:41


    Is your child hitting their milestones?  Today our paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Blackburn is going to explain typical physical development, how to know if there's a concern, and what to do about it. 

    Episode 18: Fitting In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 19:30


    Life can be hard when you don't fit in!  Today Dr Ryan Eisemann talks with Leanne Tran about how to approach the school years when your child has trouble fitting in.  

    Episode 17: About Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 15:36


    Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition we frequently assess children for, and we provide lots of intervention to develop skills children need to go about their day.  Joanne Stephen joins us to talk about what Autism Spectrum is, and discuss assessment and early intervention.  

    Episode 16: Early Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 13:52


    Did you know the majority of problem behaviour in kids is related to communication? Speech and Language Pathologist Joanne Stephen joins us again to talk about developing communication in little kids.

    Episode 15: The importance of Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 15:40


    Did you know play is one of the most important pre-school skills?  Our Speech and Language Pathologist Joanne Stephen explains how to help develop your child's play skills. 

    Episode 14: Partnering with Families

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 20:43


    How can a paediatrician help your family?  Today Dr Ryan Eisemann talks about his approach to partnering with families to meet their goals.  

    Episode 13: Cognitive assessments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 17:57


    Cognitive assessments are one of the most common psychologists do at Paeds in a Pod.  Today psychologist Leanne Tran talks about what these assessments are, and how they can be helpful for your child. 

    Episode 12: Medications for attention and behaviour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 25:18


    Sometimes kids have attention and behaviour difficulties that affects their day to day life. Medication is one option to help. Today paediatrician Dr Megan Yap talks though some of the factors families can consider. 

    Episode 11: Preparing to see a Paediatrician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 23:38


    Today psychologist Leanne Tran is  talking to Paeds in a Pod reception superstar Tori, about the process of seeing a paediatrician for the first time and how to prepare. 

    Episode 10: Adjusting to parenthood - self care with Chelle Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 20:54


    In the last of our adjusting to parenthood series, Michelle Griffin from Lacuna Therapies talksabout self care, and how important relationship care is as well.

    Episode 9: Adjusting to parenthood - expectations with Chelle Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 17:13


    Michelle Griffin from Lacuna Therapies is back today, talking about adjusting to parenthood inmore detail, and how our expectations play a part.

    Episode 8: Adjusting to Parenthood - Losing Sleep with Chelle Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 17:02


    Losing sleep is the hardest part of early parenthood!  Today I'm talking with Gestalt Therapist from Lacuna Therapies, Michelle Griffin.  In the first of a short series of episodes, we're talking about adjusting to parenthood, specifically when losing sleep. 

    Episode 7: Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 14:15


    Need more sleep?  Dr Tommy Tran explains the ins and outs of sleep in children and lets parents know how to encourage good sleep, and what to do when it goes pear shaped. Brought to you by the team at Paeds in a Pod, Specialists in wrap around child development and wellbeing.  

    Episode 6: Visual Supports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 17:39


    Speech and Language Pathologist Sarah Nicholas explains what people mean when they talk about visual supports.  Tips and advice provided to help you know how to use these at home, or when you'll need some help.  Brought to you by the team at Paeds in a Pod, specialists in whole child development and wellbeing.  

    Episode 5: COVID-19 vaccinations in children

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 29:43


    We've learned a lot about adult COVID-19 vaccinations - but what should we do for our kids?  Our paediatrician Dr Megan Yap talks with Leanne Tran about the latest research and what it all means.  She explains a complex issue in a clear way that helps families make an informed decision.

    Episode 4: Language Assessments

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 16:19


    What is a language assessment anyway?  Speech and Language Pathologist Sarah Nicholas explains the process to Psychologist Leanne Tran.  Brought to you by the team at Paeds in a Pod, Specialists in wrap around child development and wellbeing - based in Brisbane. 

    Episode 3: Communication in kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 20:43


    How do you know if your child's language is normal?  Speech and Language Pathologist Sarah Nicholas talks to Psychologist Leanne Tran about communication development in kids.  Brought to you by the team at Paeds in a Pod, Specialists in wrap around child development and wellbeing based in Brisbane. 

    Episode 2: Why see a Paediatrician?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 14:30


    Why do kids need a Paediatrician?  Dr Tommy Tran talks about the role of a Paediatrician to Psychologist Leanne Tran.  Brought to you by the team at Paeds in a Pod, Specialists in wrap around child development and wellbeing - based in Brisbane.  

    Episode 1: Welcome!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 7:57


    Welcome to the podcast from Paeds in a Pod - specialists in paediatric developmental care based in Brisbane.  Psychologist Leanne Tran and Speech and Language Pathologist Sarah Nicholas from Paeds in a Pod explain how Paeds in a Podcast came about.  

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