Learning how to manage stress productively, and develop resilience in the face of ongoing challenges, is a set of skills all families need. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and psychologist, Dr. James McKeever discuss the science behind resiliency. “Resiliency is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity or trauma or tragedy.”
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use. Animal agriculture uses 4x the amount of antibiotics as human medicine! One thing you can do is buy antibiotic-free meat and an antibiotic-free turkey this Thanksgiving. Here are a few quick reminders for better use in our homes knowing that up to 50% of all the antibiotics prescribed for people are not always needed.
Self-harm is used as a way to regulate intense negative emotions and puts you at an elevated risk for suicide. This can be an extremely scary situation for both parents and their children, but there are ways to work with a therapist to learn new communication strategies and skills for coping with stress & pain. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. James McKeever, a pediatric psychologist explain more about self-harm.
Ahem….children and teens can be moody. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Hilt discuss when it’s moodiness or when it might be something more.
It’s chemical! Which is why SSRIs (i.e. Prozac) can help with anxiety and depression. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Hilt discuss a variety of approaches and highlight the importance of psychotherapy.
What you do today could contribute to preventing a mass shooting. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips for talking to children and teens about guns and violence in age-appropriate terms. If there is a gun in your home, keep it locked, unloaded & separate from ammunition. Safe storage leads to a 75% reduction in the risk of firearm suicide & unintentional shootings.
Magnets, batteries and other small object can cause serious harm and even death. Pediatricians, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson & Dr. Julie Brown share what you need to know about what happens when toddlers and teens swallow magnets or batteries.
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses what parents need to know about this year’s flu shot. Your entire family (all those over 6 months of age) should get a flu shot before Halloween. No nasal flu mist again this year, so don’t promise a no-poke visit!
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Emergency Medicine expert, Dr. Julie Brown discuss food allergies and the importance of knowing how to dose & use epinephrine. Their mantra: “epi first and epi fast.”
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights the importance of extending support, compassion and understanding to children and families with food allergies. Special guest, Dr. Julie Brown who works in Emergency Medicine at Seattle Children’s provides her clinical expertise on anaphylaxis and anecdotal knowledge from parent support groups for children with life-threatening allergies.
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Mary Jennings, Director of the Odessa Brown Dental Clinic share 6 tips to keep your entire family’s teeth cleaner and healthier. Easy ways to master the mouth!
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Medical Director of Laboratories, Dr. Mike Astion explain what you should do if you get bad or potentially inaccurate lab results. Tip: always repeat the test if the result is surprising.
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Medical Director of Laboratories, Dr. Mike Astion explain when labs are medically necessary, where to get them done and what questions to ask. There are many labs and lab companies that are less reputable than others. The bottom line: when you’re not sick the less labs, the better.
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips to keep your family safe in hot weather. Here's how to avoid heat stroke, stay safe with hot cars, open windows and keep up with hydration during sports.
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses child sedation in the pediatric dental space. Child sedation is different than adult sedation and can be riskier. Ask about who will administer sedation and who will be there to rescue your child if something goes wrong. Work to ensure that there is someone administering sedation who is different than the person doing the procedure.
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Danielle Dolezal of the Pediatric Feeding Program at Seattle Children’s Autism Center share 6 tips to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders have a healthy relationship with food. (1) Create a team (2) Take a parenting class (3) Find an occupational therapists / speech and language pathologist (4) Know the role constipation plays (5) Work with what you have (6) Try adventure bites.
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with Dr. Danielle Dolezal, clinical supervisor of the Pediatric Feeding Program at Seattle Children’s Autism Center about the struggles Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) patients and families face when it comes to eating. Nearly 90% of children with ASD have feeding difficulties & struggle with chronic constipation.
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses what submersion injuries are including what people call “dry drowning” and “secondary drowning.” These submersion injuries are exceedingly rare, accounting for only 1-2% of all drowning deaths. The best way to keep your child safe is to always watch them when they’re near water.
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and psychologist Dr. Tyler Sasser talk about lying and how parents should respond in these situations. They also discuss the age lying typically begins and common reasons why children may lie.
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and psychologist Dr. Tyler Sasser provide tips on what to do when your child misbehaves. (1) Positive reinforcement (2) Strategic, planned ignoring (3) Logical consequences (4) Time out to calm down.
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and injury expert Dr. Beth Ebel discuss risks when driving, the new distracted driving law in Washington and how and why laws change behaviors. Make the car as important as the dinner table!
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and injury expert Dr. Beth Ebel discuss car seat safety. Why you need rear-facing car seats until babies are at least 2 years old, the transition to booster seats for toddlers and the importance of sitting in the back seat until they’re 13 years old.
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and adolescent expert Dr. Cora Breuner talk about contraceptive options for teen girls (and boys) and the benefits. They share why starting early, ensuring your teen is equipped with all safeguards, and the importance of using condoms even if your daughter is on the pill or a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) are the best ways to protect them from STIs and unplanned pregnancies.
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and adolescent expert Dr. Cora Breuner discuss the difficult topic of talking with your teen about healthy weight. Dr. Breuner shares her personal expertise on healthy weight for teens, how to approach conversations, and common confusions and excuses for overeating.
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana share 4 tips on how to reduce chemical exposure for your family: (1) buy fresh/frozen fruits and veggies (2) take shoes off at home (3) decrease use of plastics (4) do not microwave foods/beverages in plastic.
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana talk chemical exposures in everyday life. Specifically they discuss BPAs and phthalates, the effects they have on pregnant/nursing women and infants, and where they’re found.
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the rising concern of irreversible hearing loss especially during teen years due to headphone and earbud use. Enforce the 60/60 rule (turn the volume down, listen no longer than 60 minutes) and invest in good noise-cancelling headphones!
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, bring you to the middle of the jungle to go down a waterslide. This podcast is meant to help you and your family incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Fun exercise to escape! Good for all ages.
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, have you breathing similar to how a jellyfish swims. In the 5th episode of their imagery and meditation series, Dr. Mead shares this patient-developed guided imagery to help you focus on your breath. Good for all ages!
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, share their 4th episode in a series of imagery and meditation. During this podcast, Dr. Mead helps you wake up your body as you imagine yourself as a toy robot that’s been sitting on the shelf. Good for all ages and for the morning!
