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The Pediatric Perspective
by Meggin Tallman & April Lawson
The Pediatric PerspectivePediatrics, Parenting, and Raising Healthy KidsThe Pediatric Perspective is a podcast for parents, caregivers, and clinicians who want thoughtful, evidence‑based conversations about what it really takes to raise healthy kids in the real world.Hosted by a dedicated Nurse Practitioner and Mental Health Counselor working at the intersection of clinical care, prevention, and family life, this podcast moves beyond quick fixes, diet culture, and one‑size‑fits‑all advice. Each episode explores children’s health through a whole‑child lens—recognizing that growth, nutrition, mental health, environment, family dynamics, and systems of care are deeply connected.Rather than focusing on numbers, labels, or fear‑based messaging, The Pediatric Perspective centers curiosity, context, and compassion. You’ll hear practical guidance grounded in medical evidence, paired with an hone
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Beyond the Phase: Picky Eating, Sensory Issues & Feeding Therapy
This episode of The Pediatric Perspective features two guests; Miranda Ainsworth, Occupational Therapist/Owner at Stepping Stone Pediatric Therapy, and Natalie Vickery, Occupational Therapy Assistant. Resources discussed in this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQ81NrYRE3iFuv16C8oQE-15usiQU3Gi/view?usp=share_linkThis podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU
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Fed Well from the First Bottle
This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, *under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleanerLicense code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EUMeggin Tallman MSN, APRN, [email protected] Lawson, MS, ALC, [email protected]
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Step 1: Opening the Door
This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EUSources: · Berge, J. M., Tate, A., Trofholz, A., Loth, K., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). First, do no harm: Understanding primary care providers' perception of risks associated with discussing weight with pediatric patients. Journal of Pediatrics, 236, 197–205. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8427925/ Budd, G. M., Mariotti, M., Graff, D., & Falkenstein, K. (2018). Barriers and facilitators to health care professionals discussing child weight with parents: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Child: Care, Health and Development, 44(5), 666–675. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6099303/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, November 22). Child and teen BMI categories. https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.htmlDietz, W. H., Benken, D. E., & Hunter, A. S. (2009). American Heart Association childhood obesity research summit. Circulation, 119(15), 2114–2123. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.109.192215Hampl, S. E., Hassink, S. G., Skinner, A. C., Armstrong, S. C., Barlow, S. E., Bolling, C. F., Edwards, K. C., Eneli, I., Hamre, R., Joseph, M. M., Lunsford, D., Menon, R., Milov, D. E., Mirza, S. A., Rhodes, E. T., Ridel, K., Santos, M., Shechter, M. S., Shillabeer, J., . . . Flinn, S. K. (2023). Clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity. Pediatrics, 151(2), e2022060640. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443Lundahl, A., Kidwell, K. M., & Nelson, T. D. (2022). Parents' experiences following conversations about their young child's weight in the primary health care setting: A study within the STOP project. BMC Public Health, 22, 1548. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-022-13803-8Puhl, R. M., Himmelstein, M. S., & Quinn, D. M. (2019). Talking about childhood obesity: A survey of what parents want. Academic Pediatrics, 18(7), 773–780. https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(18)30689-2/abstract
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Healthy Futures
This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC *Under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleaner License code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EUStatistics & Prevalencehttps://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/hestat112.htmhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijpo.70032https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570626/ AAP Guidelines & IHBLThttps://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190486/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-andhttps://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/obesity/treatment-of-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents/ Health Consequences & Comorbiditieshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570626/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11227473/ Weight Stigmahttps://www.obesityaction.org/resources/weight-bias-in-youth/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6565398/ Whole Child / Social Determinantshttps://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/2/e2023064697/196304https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/obesity/prevention-of-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents/ Global Datahttps://www.who.int/news/item/16-02-2024-new-who-report-shows-significant-increases-in-obesity-among-children-adolescents-and-adults-in-europe
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The Pediatric Perspective
This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/the-cleanerLicense code: NCYWEM43UU9P64EU
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The Pediatric PerspectivePediatrics, Parenting, and Raising Healthy KidsThe Pediatric Perspective is a podcast for parents, caregivers, and clinicians who want thoughtful, evidence‑based conversations about what it really takes to raise healthy kids in the real world.Hosted by a dedicated Nurse Practitioner and Mental Health Counselor working at the intersection of clinical care, prevention, and family life, this podcast moves beyond quick fixes, diet culture, and one‑size‑fits‑all advice. Each episode explores children’s health through a whole‑child lens—recognizing that growth, nutrition, mental health, environment, family dynamics, and systems of care are deeply connected.Rather than focusing on numbers, labels, or fear‑based messaging, The Pediatric Perspective centers curiosity, context, and compassion. You’ll hear practical guidance grounded in medical evidence, paired with an hone
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