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Previously recorded in 2018: Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease has been very prevalent in our community this year so Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo discuss this common virus also known as the coxsackie virus. The following topics are discussed in this episode: Differences between Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease vs. Herpangina- both of which are caused by the Coxsackie Virus Signs and symptoms of the Coxsackie Virus What age group does it affect? Clinical presentation Incubation period When are children contagious? How is Coxsackie Virus transmitted? How can we prevent Coxsackie Virus? When can children can return to school Sequelae of coxsackie virus- peeling of the hands and feet, nail matrix arrest Complications of the virus-> Dehydration Adequate pain control & hydration as the treatment method Can sometimes affect adults More information can be found at: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease.aspx
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo talk about how and when to introduce screen time to infants, toddlers, and adolescents. This includes modalities such as Skype, Face Time, iPads and tablets, TV, and cell phones. In this episode, we discuss the health risks and dangers of early or inappropriate screen time use. Follow us at www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com Screen time information retrieved from www.healthychildren.org and www.aap.org
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo talk about techniques that will help you successfully sleep train your toddler or older child including how to manage nap times, transitioning out of the crib and into a toddler bed, executing schedule changes, and how to handle the child who still won't sleep. Infant sleep training was previously discussed in Episode 4. References for this podcast include Toddler 411 by Denise Fields and Ari Brown. Visit us at www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com for more resources or to schedule an appointment!
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo discuss newborn sleep patterns, sleep transitions, and how to sleep train your baby through the first year of life. Jean gives real life examples of how she sleep trained her two sons successfully using the methods discussed in the podcast. The two most popular methods: the Weissbluth method and the Ferber method are compared. Find us at https://www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com/about-us/podcast/ Book recommendations: Baby 411 by Dr. Ari Brown and Denise Fields Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Marc Weissbluth Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems by Dr. Richard Ferber
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo introduce the Kids First Podcast, an evidence-based educational discussion about pediatric health conditions and concerns designed for parents. Karen and Jean will discuss their backgrounds as pediatric healthcare providers and the goals of the podcast. Find us at www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com
We ran into some audio issues during the 'Before' segment of the episode. These were amended in time for the 'After' segment. Please bear with us for the first 13 minutes or so. Things clear up after the break. Thanks for your understanding and keep being awesome!Lee Hutchison of Filibuster fame makes his first Missing Frames appearance to watch and discuss a film neither he nor Shawn have seen before: Leon the Professional. By happy accident, Shawn ended up watching the theatrical cut while Lee watched the extended version. Join them as they discuss the pros and cons of each version, the film's controversial subject matter and whether or not composer Eric Serra ripped off his own soundtrack when he scored GoldenEye the following year. HOSTSShawn EastridgeLee Hutchison