Episodes

  • Ep. 88: Medical Mysteries: The Case of the Floppy Foot & Other Spooky Stories

    Ep. 88: Medical Mysteries: The Case of the Floppy Foot & Other Spooky Stories
    Oct 30 2024
    Boo! Ever wondered if losing weight could turn into a real-life horror story? In this spooky Halloween episode, we’ve got two eerie medical tales that’ll make you think twice before shedding those pounds. Forget about being thin—this Halloween, embrace your candy stash like your life depends on it! Find out why losing your "protective padding" could be scarier than a haunted house. Don’t let the scale haunt you—enjoy those treats and stay safe from the real fright night lurking in the world of weight loss! Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Ep. 87: Stress-Free Shots: Make Vaccines Easy for Your Child

    Ep. 87: Stress-Free Shots: Make Vaccines Easy for Your Child
    Oct 23 2024
    Reduce fear and stress, while helping your child build confidence for handling other challenges with these 4 easy steps to make your child's next vaccine a breeze! Stefan Friedrichsdorf, MD from the UCSF Stad Center shares his expert tips to calm nerves and turn the experience into a positive one. Use Numbing Cream: Buy Aspercreme 4% or any generic works fine Distract with fun toys Don’t hold the child down Give Sugar Water or Breastfeed: make your own sucrose solution by mixing one packet of sugar with two teaspoons of water. You can also buy a tube of 24% sucrose without a prescription. When to give: Give the solution one or two minutes before the procedure. For multiple immunizations, give the solution throughout the procedure. How to give: You can squirt one to two drops onto the front of your baby's tongue, or place one drop at a time onto the front of their tongue with a syringe or dropper. You can also squeeze or place one or two drops of the solution onto a pacifier and let your baby suck on it. Who it's for: Sweet-Ease is most often given to infants 6 months and younger. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Ep. 86: Appendicitis or Gas Pain? Medical Mysteries and Dumb Parenting Moments - with The Dumb Dads

    Ep. 86: Appendicitis or Gas Pain? Medical Mysteries and Dumb Parenting Moments - with The Dumb Dads
    Oct 16 2024
    Evan and Kevin from The Dumb Dad Podcast join forces with Dr. Wendy to explore the mysteries of modern medicine. Dr. Wendy helps the dads make sense of kids' quirks and figure out what happens behind the scenes at a hospital. Dr. Wendy joins in the Dumb Dads’ weekly ritual of sharing a "dumb" parenting moment. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 85: Conquering Parenting (One Diaper Wipe at a Time) - with The Dumb Dads

    Ep. 85: Conquering Parenting (One Diaper Wipe at a Time) - with The Dumb Dads
    Oct 9 2024
    Why did Dr. Wendy start this podcast and what does she secretly wish every parent knew? Find out when the tables are turned as comedy duo *The Dumb Dads* take over the show and put Dr. Wendy in the hot seat. Hosts of The Dumb Dad Podcast, Kevin and Evan, explore the highs and lows of raising kids from both the pediatrician’s office and the living room floor with tips you never knew you needed! Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Ep. 84: Helping Kids Move Better – with Pediatric Physical Therapy

    Ep. 84: Helping Kids Move Better – with Pediatric Physical Therapy
    Oct 2 2024
    Have you heard of torticollis or W-sitting? Pediatric physical therapists Jill Mall and Kris Fought explain common issues kids face, like toe-walking, in-toeing, and flat heads. You’ll learn how physical therapy helps treat these conditions and what parents can do at home to support their kids' development. This episode was made possible by our sponsor Begin Health. Begin the journey to a happier and healthier future for your little one with Begin Health’s tasteless and textureless Daily Growing Up Prebiotics. Visit beginhealth.com/NEXTDOOR or use code NEXTDOOR for 25% off your first order. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 83: Missed Milestones: Does Your Child Need Physical Therapy?

    Ep. 83: Missed Milestones: Does Your Child Need Physical Therapy?
    Sep 25 2024
    What if your baby isn’t hitting their milestones or seems to walk a little funny? Dr. Wendy chats with pediatric physical therapists Jill Mall and Kris Fought about sitting up and rolling over. What should parents expect at a physical therapy evaluation and what happens during therapy. Plus, you’ll learn fun ways to play with your baby to help them stay on track! This episode was made possible by our sponsor Begin Health. Begin the journey to a happier and healthier future for your little one with Begin Health’s tasteless and textureless Daily Growing Up Prebiotics. Visit beginhealth.com/NEXTDOOR or use code NEXTDOOR for 25% off your first order. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 82: Are Smartphones and Social Media Bad for Kids?

    Ep. 82: Are Smartphones and Social Media Bad for Kids?
    Sep 18 2024
    Dr. Wendy explores the heated debate over smartphone use in schools: should they be banned outright, or can students be trusted with an honor system? How should parents handle social media? Apps like YouTube and Instagram offer both connection and educational tools, but also poses risks like distraction and mental health challenges for teens. Experts weigh in on the pros and cons and what the latest research says about the impact on learning and well-being. The Achievery Educational Activities Be Internet Awesome Curriculum Common Sense Media Parenting Tips Videos TechnoSapiens Newsletter This episode was made possible by our sponsor Begin Health. Begin the journey to a happier and healthier future for your little one with Begin Health’s tasteless and textureless Daily Growing Up Prebiotics. Visit beginhealth.com/NEXTDOOR or use code NEXTDOOR for 25% off your first order. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ep. 81: A Pediatrician and Comedian Walk Into a Podcast.... Parenting Challenges Solved with Evan Berger (“Dumb Dad”)

    Ep. 81: A Pediatrician and Comedian Walk Into a Podcast.... Parenting Challenges Solved with Evan Berger (“Dumb Dad”)
    Sep 11 2024
    In this unfiltered episode, Dr. Wendy solves parenting’s biggest challenges with stay-at-home dad and comedian Evan Berger, co-host of The Dumb Dad podcast. From unraveling the mystery of why an 8-year-old has a pierced ear to using a YouTube video to fix a dislocated elbow, no challenge is too big when a pediatrician teams up with a “Dumb Dad.” This episode was made possible by our sponsor Begin Health. Begin the journey to a happier and healthier future for your little one with Begin Health’s tasteless and textureless Daily Growing Up Prebiotics. Visit beginhealth.com/NEXTDOOR or use code NEXTDOOR for 25% off your first order. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins