Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips for decreasing antibiotic use through prescriptions, agriculture and soap. Roughly 50% of prescribed antibiotics are not needed or used effectively. Each year in America, 2 million people are infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and 23,000 people die from infections that can’t be treated with antibiotics. This stuff matters. You can help; these quick tips explain how. It’s time to get smarter about our antibiotic use!
Nov 15, 2016•11 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen, share specific, evidence-based steps to help your child or teen whom you suspect might be depressed. Step #1: don’t ever hesitate to make an appointment with a pediatrician, primary care doctor, psychologist or counselor.
Nov 08, 2016•25 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen about defining depression, who typically has depression, depression symptoms and risk factors and when parents should seek help for their depressed child.
Nov 01, 2016•22 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses a new report recommending that children play multiple sports. Children who specialize in a single sport early are at higher risk for overuse injuries, burnout, quitting sports altogether and even isolation and loneliness. Successful, even elite athletes are more likely to develop when our children don’t specialize in a single sport until late puberty, around age 15 or 16 years.
Oct 25, 2016•13 min
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a ban on chemicals/pesticides used in antibacterial soaps due to safety concerns. Companies now must comply with removing the chemicals within 1 year’s time or take the products off the market. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the ban, why reducing the amount of antibiotics in our environments is a good thing and why washing with plain old soap and water is best.
Oct 18, 2016•8 min
Many parents want to know if melatonin is safe to use in children. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses safety, dosing, and other non-medicinal ways to help your child sleep better.
Oct 11, 2016•11 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Erin Schoenfelder, Ph.D. discuss 4 interventions that can benefit children with ADHD: medication, diet, sleep and exercise. Spoiler: medications are helpful for roughly 80% of children with ADHD.
Oct 04, 2016•14 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Erin Schoenfelder, Ph.D. share 5 tips to help parent children with ADHD. Oftentimes typical parenting strategies that might work with most children, just don’t resonate with children who have ADHD. Things like consequences and windows of time are just plain different. This episode is full of great, data-driven tips and recommendations.
Sep 27, 2016•30 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses ADHD with Seattle Children’s Hospital clinical psychologist, Erin Schoenfelder, Ph.D. They cover topics including: what is ADHD, typical signs & symptoms and ways to get an appropriate & thorough evaluation for your child.
Sep 20, 2016•32 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains the 2016-2017 flu vaccine recommendations. The nasal flu spray is not recommended this flu season so the poke is unfortunately the option this year. Injected flu shots will be more effective in protecting us against influenza!
Sep 13, 2016•6 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and the co-founder of Great Conversations, Julie Metzger discuss what parents need to know when raising girls including the vagina, other female anatomy, menstruation and puberty.
Sep 06, 2016•24 min
Brace yourselves…it’s clearly that time of year again, back to school! Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares back to school reminders that include getting up to date on vaccines, understanding school anxiety and getting your children back on a regular sleep schedule.
Aug 30, 2016•13 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson provides the latest guidelines and recommendations out of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on the Zika Virus. She shares safety reminders for pregnant women and couples considering having a baby. She covers a recent radiology study that explains what Zika does to a developing brain that causes microcephaly.
Aug 30, 2016•14 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist & anxiety expert Dr. Kathy Melman share 6 tips for reducing anxiety. Genetics, how we model behaviors as parents and lots of other factors contribute to anxiety. We discuss what anxiety is and what’s normal.
Aug 23, 2016•28 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with clinical psychology expert Dr. Kathy Melman about anxiety among both children and adults. What behaviors are “normal” and what behaviors might be considered anxious. Where does anxiety come from? Getting tools and support early in life will help set your child up for success.
Aug 16, 2016•27 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Jonathan Swanson, a pediatric radiologist, share a personal story about their children, lessons on the importance of using a pediatric facility when diagnostic testing is needed, and ways to reduce radiation exposure for children. Sometimes less is more! They discuss "Imaging Gently" and dialing down radiation when using CT scans.
Aug 09, 2016•18 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson introduces the co-founder of Great Conversations, Julie Metzger to share her highly sought after expertise on how to talk to girls about sex.
Aug 02, 2016•32 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson welcomes back world renowned expert, Dr. Rob Lehman (famed from the Penis podcast episode). Rob provides inside information to help make sure puberty goes well for your son. He shares what he knows about puberty including bodily changes, romantic feelings, and provides simple answers to questions your children might ask.
Jul 26, 2016•24 min
A podcast episode about one thing…the penis. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Rob Lehman discuss what’s “normal”, circumcision, size, appropriate touching and erections.
Jul 12, 2016•27 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Maida Chen share tips to help improve and prioritize all parents’ sleep.
Jul 04, 2016•8 min
For many, having a dog isn’t just having a pet, they are clearly part of our families. But we do have to remember, dogs are animals and they act like it when provoked, frightened or activated. All dogs will bite given the right circumstance. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips to help prevent dog bites and shares a story from her own experience.
Jun 29, 2016•15 min
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses how to talk to boys about sex with expert Dr. Rob Lehman. They share tips for appropriate conversations by age.
Jun 21, 2016•25 min
Parents who don’t sleep well may mistakenly believe their children don't either. Good sleep is tied to a more positive outlook. Boom!
Jun 14, 2016•12 min
Are your baby’s eyes fluttering and lips grinning during sleep? Chances are, they are dreaming. We dream in all stages of sleep.
May 27, 2016•8 min
Roughly 80% of parents spank. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson reviews data that shows that spanking is an ineffective discipline tool & one with possible consequences.
May 27, 2016•15 min
Most babies wake up at night a lot. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with a sleep expert about why they wake and tips to help them sleep better.
May 27, 2016•17 min
Welcome to the Seattle Mama Doc podcast! I'm Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and I plan to share what I've learned throughout my career in pediatrics and years of parenting my own 2 boys. Podcast episodes will include interviews with pediatric experts, researchers and peers across the country who are working to prevent illness while raising children. The premiere episodes are focused around the topic I get asked about most: sleep. Enjoy listening!
May 27, 2016•2 min
