Welcome to PediaCast
A Pediatric Podcast for Parents
Join Dr. Mike in the PediaCast Studio for the latest news parents can use, answers to listener questions, and interviews with pediatric and parenting experts. PediaCast has been an evidence-based, award-winning podcast since 2006. And with hundreds of episodes, millions of downloads and listeners in all 50 states and over 100 countries, more parents trust PediaCast than any other audio source.
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Recent Episodes
- Youth Suicide Prevention: Connection, Support, and Hope – PediaCast 617 - Show Notes Description Dr John Ackerman and Erica Mellinger join Dr Mike as we explore youth suicide prevention. We discuss warning signs in teens and preteens, how to ask about suicide, what to do when a child needs help, and […]
- Lead Exposure in Kids: Prevention Starts at Home – PediaCast 616 - Show Notes Description Angela Mingo, Alicia Smith, and Candace Buckley visit the studio as we consider lead exposure in children. This toxic metal often hides in homes, where it can leave a lasting impact on health and wellness. We explore […]
- Exercise Is Medicine: Movement for Every Body – PediaCast 615 - Show Notes Description Exercise is more than recreation. It can be powerful medicine for a child’s body, mind, confidence, and long-term health! Dr Amy Valasek, Jodi Kuri, Beth Gibson, and Will Gibson visit the studio as we explore exercise as […]
- Risky Social Media Challenges: Keeping Kids Safe – PediaCast 614 - Show Notes Description Social media challenges can inspire creativity and encourage generosity, but some of these challenges involve dangerous stunts, substance exposure, or self-harm. Dr Leah Middelberg, Dr Lara McKenzie, and Dr Anne Elizabeth Mason explain how these trends spread, […]
- Teen Driving Safety: Technology, Citations, and Parent Coaching – PediaCast 613 - Show Notes Description Handing a teenager the car keys brings pride, freedom, and plenty of worry. Dr Mike talks with injury-prevention researcher Dr Ginger Yang about why new drivers face elevated crash risk, how a traffic citation can become a […]
