💡On this episode titled, “Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss HFM— something that every parent fears! Topics covered: ➡️ What is HFM? ➡️ How is it transmitted? ➡️ What are the symptoms? ➡️ Can we treat it? ➡️ How long does it last and when can kids return to school? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone tha...
Feb 15, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
💡On this episode titled, “Valentine’s Day Ideas For Our Kiddos,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to share some ideas inspired by Valentine’s Day! Topics covered: ➡️ Ways to show love ➡️ Spending time together ➡️ Patience and forgiveness ➡️ Choosing words with care ➡️ Activities and ideas Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free...
Feb 14, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
💡On this episode titled, “Vegetarian Diet for Kids?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto to discuss factors to keep in mind for those considering a vegetarian diet for their little ones. Topics covered: ➡️ Factors to consider when making the decision ➡️ Ensuring adequate nutrition ➡️ Ways to involve your pediatrician ➡️ Tips for those considering Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a s...
Feb 13, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
💡On this episode titled, “How To Care For Baby Teeth,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss things related to dental health and hygiene for our littles! Topics covered: ➡️ When to expect the first baby tooth ➡️ When to start brushing (and how) ➡️ Fluoride varnish ➡️ Making the first dental appointment ➡️ Dental visit timing and periodicity Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of ki...
Feb 12, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
💡On this episode titled, “Fatty Liver in Kids and Teens,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto to discuss the possible reasons why our kiddos have a stomach ache— and what to do about it. Topics covered: ➡️ What is fatty liver? ➡️ Who’s at high risk? ➡️ Symptoms and diagnosis ➡️ Treatments available Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of y...
Feb 09, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 16
💡On this episode titled, “When It Comes To Newborns, What’s Normal?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss things that new parents might be worried about but are actually totally normal and to be expected! Topics covered: ➡️ Stools (poop!) ➡️ Congestion ➡️ Hiccups ➡️ Skin ➡️ Temperature Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to ta...
Feb 08, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 15
💡On this episode titled, “Vitamin D: Are Supplements Necessary?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto (our resident pediatric GI doc) to discuss all things related to vitamin D. Topics covered: ➡️ Why vitamin D is important ➡️ Sources of vitamin D ➡️ How much is needed? ➡️ All about supplements Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your ...
Feb 07, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
💡On this episode titled, “What To Do When Your Kid Is Vomiting,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by a guest pediatrician bestie, Dr. Lauren Boehm, to discuss all things related to VOMITING! Topics covered: ➡️ Causes of vomiting ➡️ Stomach viruses ➡️ Preventing dehydration ➡️ When to seek medical care Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worr...
Feb 06, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
💡On this episode titled, “RSV: Tis The Season,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss the RSV and how to prevent and manage it in children, specifically. Topics covered: ➡️ What is RSV? ➡️ How is it transmitted? ➡️ What are the symptoms? ➡️ Can we treat it? ➡️ How can we prevent RSV? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a...
Feb 05, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
💡On this episode titled, “Abdominal Pain in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto to discuss the possible reasons why our kiddos have a stomach ache— and what to do about it. Topics covered: ➡️ Signs and symptoms to look out for ➡️ Colic and excess gas ➡️ Constipation ➡️ Milk protein allergy ➡️ More serious causes Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to t...
Feb 02, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
💡On this episode titled, “Potty Training 101,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss ways to begin the potty training process with little ones! Topics covered: ➡️ Signs of readiness ➡️ When to begin the process ➡️ Motor skills needed ➡️ Emotional and cognitive skills needed Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" ou...
Feb 01, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
💡On this episode titled, “Fever in Children,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by a guest pediatrician bestie, Dr. Lauren Boehm, to discuss all things related to FEVER! Topics covered: ➡️ How high does a fever have to be considered dangerous? ➡️ Fever in newborns ➡️ Managing fever ➡️ When to seek care for a fever Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your...
Jan 31, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
💡On this episode titled, “Lactose Intolerance,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto (our resident pediatric GI doc) to discuss all things related to lactose intolerance. Topics covered: ➡️ Differentiating between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy ➡️ Signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance ➡️ Diagnosing lactose intolerance ➡️ Managing lactose intolerance ➡️ Milk alternatives for kids Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advic...
Jan 30, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode titled, “Picking a Pediatrician,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss the flu and how to navigate the flu in children, specifically. Topics covered: ➡️ Ways the flu is spread ➡️ Flu symptoms in kids ➡️ When the flu becomes an emergency ➡️ Ways to treat the flu ➡️ Ways to prevent the flu Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone...
Jan 29, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss ways to handle a colicky baby! The discuss causes, how to manage and medication options. Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Bytes of Health on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
Jan 26, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto to discuss the pediatric subspecialty of gastroenterology! We discuss what a GI doc is, what they treat and when to seek one. Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Bytes of Health on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever...
Jan 25, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss ways to find a pediatrician who is right for your family! They talk timing, important questions to ask and more! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Bytes of Health on...
Jan 24, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss ways to properly introduce solid foods to our little ones! They talk timing, food recommendations and more! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Bytes of Health on Appl...
Jan 23, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this episode of Bytes of Health, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss five popular baby items that they do NOT recommend! They walk through the reasons why these items may pose a risk to children's health, safety, and development. Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent...
Jan 22, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On this (very first!) episode of Bytes of Health, you'll meet your hosts! Dr. Jess Steier is a public health scientist and founder/co-host of Unbiased Science. Dr. Dina DiMaggio is a practicing general pediatrician and Dr. Anthony Porto is a practicing pediatric gastroenterologist. Brought together by their love for their kiddos and dedication to evidence-based science and medicine, these docs share a bit about their backgrounds and what led them to start this podcast. Bytes of Health is a daily...
Jan 21, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Bytes of Health on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. And find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bytesofhealthpod/ Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to [email protected], with “Byt...
Jan 12, 2024•1 min
