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The PediMom Podcast
by Dr. Free N. Hess
Pediatrician, child safety expert, and founder of PediMom.com sits down with other professionals, parents, and kids to discuss all things child safety related in this eye-opening and educational podcast. She covers the everyday dangers children face to the life altering tragedies that change families forever, and everything in between. Here you will laugh, cry, learn, and become empowered to keep your child as safe as possible in the busy, complex, and ever-changing world.
Episodes
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Ep #17: Mental Health & Suicide - A Mom's Perspective
Following the suicide of her 12-year-old daughter, her mom shares her story in hopes of helping other parents and kids and warn them of the dangers of social media and online communities. Find more resources at PediMom.com.
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Ep #16: The Dangers of Bedsharing: Ben's Story
In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by second-time mom, Amanda Saucedo, who lost her one-month-old infant son Ben to suffocation secondary to bed sharing. She now shares her story through her non-profit organization called Benny Bears with the hope that other parents and caregivers will never...
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Ep #15: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) And How They Affect Our Children
Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, have a monumental impact on future violence, victimization and perpetration, and long-term health of our kids. They are linked to chronic health issues, mental illness, substance misuse, and educational difficulties. In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by…
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Ep #14: Button Battery Ingestion. A Time Sensitive Emergency
Did you know that when a button battery is ingested time is of the essence to avoid dangerous and even life-threatening complications? In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. David Brumbaugh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, and Dr. Rajitha Venkatesh, a pediatric...
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Ep #13: The Truth About Vaping
Join us for a frank conversation about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes with pulmonologist and Director of Pulmonary Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. Learn the dangers and how to talk to your kids about the risks.
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Ep #12: The Poison Control Center, A Life-saving Resource For Parents
This life-saving resource can help guide parents through some of the scariest situations with their kids. From possible ingestion of medications, toys, batteries, plants, and magnets to topical and inhalant exposures, the Poison Control Center has you covered. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down...
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Ep #11: The Dangers of Magnet Ingestion in Kids
Listen to Dr. Sari Kay as she discusses her experiences with kids who've ingested magnets. Learn… How kids end up swallowing magnets Why they are so dangerous What you need to do immediately when you find out your kid swallowed a magnet!
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Ep #10: How To Talk To Your Child About COVID-19
How to talk to your child about COVID 19 with me, Dr. Free N. Hess, and psychiatrist Dr. Melissa Wheelock Welby.
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Ep #9: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. What You Need To Know To Protect Your Family
Did you know that carbon monoxide poisoning kills more than 400 people in the US every year? Do you know what you need to know to best protect your family and avoid becoming a victim of this "silent killer"? In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Physician and Toxicologist…
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Ep #8: App Ratings, Can You Trust Them When It Comes to Your Kids?
Many parents rely on app ratings when deciding which apps are appropriate for your child and to assure that your child will not encounter inappropriate content but you might be surprised to know that they are very rarely accurate and could be putting your child at risk. Many apps have grossly...
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Ep #7: When Cyberbullying Leads to Suicide in Kids
Recent studies show that bullying and Cyberbullying plays a large part in the dramatic increase in childhood suicides in recent years. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Dianne Grossman, the mother of Molly Grossman, a beautiful young girl who died by suicide at the age of 12 in 2017. Molly...
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Ep #6: Talking Safe Sex With Your Kids
Is your teen having sex? Studies show that over half of teens between the ages of 15-19 years old are having sexual intercourse, and only 30% of them are using contraception. Talking to kids about sex and how to remain as safe as possible can be a tough task for many parents, but we need to be...
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Ep #5: The Flu Vaccine: Truths and Myths
Half of all parents believe at least one common Flu Vaccine myth. Do you? The internet and social media are tricky places as anyone can claim to be an expert. Many times this leads to unnecessary fear and hesitancy surrounding vaccine, including the Flu Vaccine. In this episode Family Medicine...
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Ep #4: Safe Infant Sleep and SIDS
Safe sleep and SIDS is on the mind of every new parent, and we Pediatricians want it to be. In this episode Dr. Free N. Hess is joined by Dr. Natasha Agbai, Pediatrician and creator of SIDSRisk.org, to discuss all things safe sleep and SIDS related. They discuss what SIDS is, what increases and...
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Ep #3: The Dangers of Furniture Tip-Overs and Meghan's Story
In this episode, Dr. Hess speaks with Kim Amato, mother to Meghan who died at the age of 3 due to a furniture tip-over accident. They have an emotional discussion surrounding Meghan's tragic and preventable death and how it lead Kim to start Meghan's Hope, a go-to educational resource for…
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Ep #2: Halloween Safety Tips
In this episode of The PediMom Podcast Dr. Free N. Hess chats with fellow Pediatrician Dr. Jen Trachtenberg about how to best keep your children safe this Halloween. Kids love the magic and wonder of this wonderful holiday but parents are sometimes wary of the dangers lurking. Knowing how you can...
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Ep #1: Intro to The PediMom Podcast
In this very first episode of The PediMom Podcast I'll be introducing myself and discussing how and what you will learn here (hint: everything child safety related!). I'm thrilled that you're here and I look forward to learning with you. You can find a ton more info at PediMom.com. You can also...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pediatrician, child safety expert, and founder of PediMom.com sits down with other professionals, parents, and kids to discuss all things child safety related in this eye-opening and educational podcast. She covers the everyday dangers children face to the life altering tragedies that change families forever, and everything in between. Here you will laugh, cry, learn, and become empowered to keep your child as safe as possible in the busy, complex, and ever-changing world.
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Dr. Free N. Hess
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What is The PediMom Podcast about?
Pediatrician, child safety expert, and founder of PediMom.com sits down with other professionals, parents, and kids to discuss all things child safety related in this eye-opening and educational podcast. She covers the everyday dangers children face to the life altering tragedies that change...
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The PediMom Podcast is created and hosted by Dr. Free N. Hess.
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