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...
May 16, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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...
May 15, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 79
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...
May 14, 2024•7 min•Season 4Ep. 78
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...
May 13, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 77
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Friday, May 3, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “How Often Should I Launder My Kids' Stuff?,” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ How often is it really necessary to change their clothes? Is daily washing overkill? ➡️ Detergent residues on child's clothes. Are there gentler options, and could this affect how often I need to wash things? ➡️ How often should I be changing and washing their sheets? ➡️ My child's clothes (especially ...
May 03, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 76
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Thursday, May 2, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Handwashing 101,” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ My kids hate washing their hands! Do you have any tips to make handwashing more fun or engaging for little ones? ➡️ I see "antibacterial" soaps everywhere. Do I need those to get my child's hands really clean? ➡️ Should I use warm water or cold water when washing my child's hands? Does the water temperature matter for germ rem...
May 02, 2024•6 min•Season 7Ep. 75
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Wednesday, May 1, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Hand Sanitizers: Do They Work?,” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ What alcohol percentage should I look for to make sure it's effective? ➡️ Is using hand sanitizer a good substitute for handwashing with soap and water? ➡️ Sometimes my child uses hand sanitizer, and their hands still feel sticky. Does that mean it's not working? ➡️ What kind of germs are hand sanitizers not ef...
May 01, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 74
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Tuesday, April 30, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “The Importance of Pasteurization,” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ What is pasteurization and why is it important? ➡️ What are the dangers of drinking raw milk? ➡️ Are there any benefits to drinking raw milk? ➡️ I've heard raw milk can help with lactose intolerance. Is that true? ➡️ What tips can you give parents for choosing safe milk products for their children? Bytes of ...
Apr 30, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 73
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Monday, April 29, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Bird Flu (H5N1) In The News,” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ Should I be worried about my child getting bird flu? ➡️ How does bird flu spread to humans, and how can I protect my child? ➡️ What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans? ➡️ I've heard about bird flu spreading to cows. Does this mean our milk supply is unsafe? ➡️ Where can I find reliable and up-to-date informati...
Apr 29, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 72
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Friday, April 26, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “The EWG's Dirty Dozen List” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ What is the MMR vaccine schedule? ➡️ Why might a pediatrician recommend an early MMR dose? ➡️ When is the soonest might child can get the vaccine? ➡️ Is the additional dose considered early or just an extra dose? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for par...
Apr 26, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 71
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Thursday, April 25, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “MIS-C: A Complication of COVID-19” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics include: ➡️ What exactly is MIS-C and how does it differ from COVID-19 in children? ➡️ What are the warning signs that a child might have MIS-C, and how soon after a COVID-19 infection might they appear? ➡️ How concerned should parents be about MIS-C, consid...
Apr 25, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 70
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Wednesday, April 24, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “The EWG's Dirty Dozen List” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ Should I be scared of the produce on the Dirty Dozen list? ➡️ Why is the Dirty Dozen methodology flawed? ➡️ Is conventional produce dangerous? ➡️ Is organic produce superior? 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 sh...
Apr 24, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 69
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Tuesday, April 23, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Should We Worry About Myocarditis after COVID-19 Vaccination?” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics include: ➡️ What is myocarditis and what are the typical symptoms parents should look out for in children? ➡️ How common is myocarditis in children, and are there any risk factors that make them more susceptible? ➡️ We've heard abo...
Apr 23, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 68
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Monday, April 22, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Why You Shouldn't Delay Your Child's Vaccines,” Dr. Jess Steier discusses the following topics: ➡️ Can you overwhelm a child's immune system? ➡️ Why should you delay vaccines? ➡️ How is the timing of vaccines determined? ➡️ Is there evidence that alternative schedules are beneficial? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of...
Apr 22, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 67
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Friday, April 19, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “What To Pack in Your Labor Bag,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ The essentials ➡️ What to pack for mom ➡️ Toiletries ➡️ Snacks! 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...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 66
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Thursday, April 18, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Sephora Try-Ons: A Viral Trend,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Ellen Gendler ( @ellengendlermd on IG) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Skin Health Concerns ➡️ Are products that concerning or unsuitable for preteen and early teen skin? ➡️ Psychological Impacts ➡️ Are there increased risks of spreading skin infections or other health concerns within these makeup stores? Bytes of He...
Apr 18, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Wednesday, April 17, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Suicide in Teens,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What are some risk factors for suicide? ➡️ Whom should be screened for suicide? ➡️ What are some symptoms that may be concerning? ➡️ If I suspect my child is having suicidal ideation, what do i do? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance a...
Apr 17, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 64
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Tuesday, April 16, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Myocarditis in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What is myocarditis? ➡️ What causes myocarditis? Vaccines?? ➡️ How does a viral infection cause myocarditis? ➡️ What are the symptoms of children with myocarditis? ➡️ How is myocarditis diagnosed and treated? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcas...
Apr 16, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 63
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Monday, April 15, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “15-18 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What social/emotional milestones can we expect at this age? ➡️ What are language development at this age? ➡️ How about cognitive development and motor milestones? ➡️ What if a child isn't doing some of these things? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides...
Apr 15, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 62
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Friday, April 12, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “How To Handle Animal Bites,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How common are animal bites? ➡️ Why do we worry about animal bites? ➡️ How do we manage the most common bite from a dog? ➡️ What do you do if you get a cat bite? and more! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for paren...
Apr 12, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 61
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Thursday, April 11, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Heart Murmurs in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What is a heart murmur? ➡️ How common are heart murmurs in kids? ➡️ How does a pediatric cardiologist evaluate kids with heart murmurs? ➡️ What kinds of heart problems can cause a heart murmur? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provi...
Apr 11, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 60
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Wednesday, April 10, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Ear Tube Surgery,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos (Pediatric ENT) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Why does my child need ear tubes? ➡️ What are the risks involved with ear tube surgery? ➡️ How long will the procedure take and what is recovery like? ➡️ Can my child still swim with ear tubes in? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides...
Apr 10, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 59
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Tuesday, April 9, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “6 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What motor milestones should parents look out for at this age? ➡️ What should parents expect in terms of their baby's social development at 6 months? ➡️ What are some typical developments that parents should observe in their 6-month-old baby's language skills? ➡️ What cognitive develop...
Apr 09, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 58
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Monday, April 8, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Chronic Cough in Kiddos,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What is a chronic cough? ➡️ How will your doctor evaluate your cough? ➡️ What are common causes of a chronic cough? ➡️ What is the treatment? 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 sha...
Apr 08, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 57
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Friday, April 5, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “4 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What are some of the key milestones we should be looking for? ➡️ What advancements can we expect to see in a 4-month-old baby's cognitive abilities? ➡️ What can we expect for language and communication development? ➡️ What are some red flags at this age to look out for? Bytes of Health is a d...
Apr 05, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 56
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Thursday, April 4, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Food Allergies in Children,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Malina Malkani (@healthy.mom.healthy.kids) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How do I know if my baby is at high risk or low risk for food allergies? ➡️ Can we prevent food allergies from developing in babies? ➡️ What does it mean to offer top allergens “early, often, and consistently?” Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long po...
Apr 04, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 55
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Wednesday, April 3, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “0-3 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What key milestones to expect in terms of physical growth and motor skills? ➡️ How about their sensory development? ➡️ What milestones do infants typically reach in terms of their communication skills? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance ...
Apr 03, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 54
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Tuesday, April 2, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Chest Pain in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How common is chest pain in kids? ➡️ How does a cardiologist evaluate a patient with chest pain? ➡️ What testing may a pediatric cardiologist perform for a patient with chest pain? ➡️ When should a child see a cardiologist for chest pain? Bytes of Health is a daily, f...
Apr 02, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 53
🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Monday, April 1, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Tonsillectomy and Recurrent Strep,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos (Pediatric ENT) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Why do some children get recurrent strep throat? ➡️ How many episodes of strep throat are considered too many? ➡️ Are there any potential risks or complications associated with tonsillectomy? ➡️ Will a tonsillectomy guarantee my child won't get strep throa...
Apr 01, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 52
💡On this episode titled, “How To Handle Picky Eating,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Malina Malkani (@healthy.mom.healthy.kids) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Why is picky eating so common during early childhood? ➡️ What is the most important step parents can take to prevent picky eating behaviors? ➡️ How can I make sure my picky eater is getting enough nutrition? ➡️ How can I help my picky eater accept a wider variety of foods? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast tha...
Mar 29, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
