Kids Considered™

In this episode replay, we revisit a past episode on bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis. Bedwetting is common, but can be a source of anxiety for many parents. We discuss causes for bed wetting, possible evaluations in the office. We also review the most evidence based treatment options from limiting nighttime fluids to bedwetting alarms and medications. ResourcesBedwetting: 3 Common Reasons & What Families Can Do - HealthyChildren.orgBedwetting in Children & Teens: Nocturnal Enuresis - HealthyChildren.orgFor Parents & Families – International Children’s Continence Society

In this episode replay, just in time for summer vacation we revisit a past episode on sun protection.  We are joined by Dr. Samantha Goggin to talk about the importance of sun protection for kids, we review sunscreen and how to choose an SPF, timing for reapplication. We also review chemical vs. mineral sunscreen options and debunk some common myths.Resources Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen - HealthyChildren.orgWhat's the best way to protect kids’ skin from sunburn? - HealthyChildren.orgSun Protection | Society for Pediatric DermatologyPatient Education Videos | Society for Pediatric DermatologyHow to apply self-tanner | American Academy of Dermatology

Transcripts are available for this episode on Apple Podcasts (iPhone, iPad, Mac) and Spotify.Talking to your child and teen about healthy relationships and sexuality is never an easy conversation, but it is an important one. In this podcast replay we visit a past episode where we talk with psychologist Dr. Brandi Lilies about discussing and modeling healthy relationships, teaching the importance of consent, exploring healthy sexuality and the very difficult topic of sexual abuse and trauma. Supplemental information:Dating & Sex - HealthyChildren.orgLove is RespectOne Love FoundationFamily Acceptance ProjectParenting in the Digital World: A Step-by-Step Guide to Internet Safety: Cranford, Clayton: 9781514162798: Amazon.com: BooksNo Shame: Real Talk With Your Kids About Sex, Self-Confidence, and Healthy Relationships: Lis, Lea: 9781989603352: Amazon.comAbstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Policies and Programs: An Updated Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine - PubMedRAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline

Talking to your child and teen about healthy relationships and sexuality is never an easy conversation, but it is an important one. In this podcast replay we visit a past episode where we talk with psychologist Dr. Brandi Lilies about discussing and modeling healthy relationships, teaching the importance of consent, exploring healthy sexuality and the very difficult topic of sexual abuse and trauma. Supplemental information:Dating & Sex - HealthyChildren.orgLove is RespectOne Love FoundationFamily Acceptance ProjectParenting in the Digital World: A Step-by-Step Guide to Internet Safety: Cranford, Clayton: 9781514162798: Amazon.com: BooksNo Shame: Real Talk With Your Kids About Sex, Self-Confidence, and Healthy Relationships: Lis, Lea: 9781989603352: Amazon.comAbstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Policies and Programs: An Updated Position Paper of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine - PubMedRAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline

In this episode,  Dr. Lena, Dr. Dean and Dr. Julia Magana - three physicians from different specialties and stages of practice come together for an honest and engaging conversation about what medical training really looks like, and how doctors learn to think through complex clinical situations. From medical school and residency to years in practice, the discussion highlights how medical decision-making evolves over time while remaining grounded in the same core principles of collaborative patient care, critical thinking, and evidence-based medicine.Throughout the episode, listeners get a glimpse into our thought processes behind medical work-ups and why different specialties may approach the same problem from slightly different perspectives. Resources HealthyChildren.orgKidsDoc- from the AAP app

In this podcast we are joined by pediatric emergency medicine physician Dr. Julia Magana, to discuss fever in newborns. Specifically from birth to 3 months old. Any fever over 100.4 this age group is considered an emergency. In this episode we discuss why fevers are more dangerous in this young age group, what a typical work-up for infections may look - usually with blood and urine testing. We also dive into a new study that provides strong evidence that not all newborns under the age of 28 days need a lumbar puncture, a previously universal recommendation to rule out meningitis. Resources Prediction of Bacteremia and Bacterial Meningitis Among Febrile Infants Aged 28 days and Younger | JAMA  Prediction Rule to Identify Febrile Infants 61-90 Days at Low Risk for Invasive Bacterial Infections | Pediatrics  Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network Fever and Your Baby | HealthyChildren.org How to Take Your Child's Temperature | HealthyChildren.org

In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mallika Iyer-Horiuchi to discuss urinary tract infections in children including why they develop, who is at the greatest risk, common signs and symptoms, and treatment and prevention.This episode was written by Dr. Iyer-Horiuchi and Dr. van der List. Dr. van der List takes responsibility for any errors or misinformation.ResourcesDetecting UTIs in Children | HealthyChildren.orgPreventing UTIs in Children | HealthyChildren.orgUTIs in Teens | HealthyChildren.org