Explore every episode of the podcast The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health

Family meals are supposed to be good for kids—but what if getting everyone to the table feels like the most stressful part of your day? Join Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN, host of the Managing Mealtime Madness podcast to hear realistic, judgment-free advice for busy parents: how to plan meals around your schedule, make dinnertime less chaotic, and more fun.     Check out my favorite Kids Cooking/Baking set – it's a great gift idea!    Listen to Sarah Schlichter’s podcast:  Managing Mealtime Madness and read blog: Bucket List Tummy      Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or message me online here.  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: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast   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

Is your child still wetting the bed? You’re not alone—and there is help. In this episode, pediatric urologist Dr. Andrew Kirsch from Georgia Urology joins me to explain why bedwetting happens, when it’s normal, and when it might be a sign of something more. We talk about what causes bedwetting, and why common treatments don’t always work. Dr. Kirsch also shares his brand-new approach to treating bedwetting.  If your child is over age 5 and still struggling with nighttime accidents, this episode will give you the facts, the hope, and a better plan for moving forward.  Buy the book: The Ultimate Bedwetting Survival Guide  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

What if the best tools for managing your child’s anxiety, sadness, or stress weren’t found at the pharmacy—but in your daily routine? Dr. Julia Krankl, a psychiatrist and author of The 21st Minute, shares the powerful and often overlooked role of lifestyle in treating mental health issues in children and teens. We explore why meditation works (yes, even for squirmy kids!), how to sneak mindfulness into a busy family schedule, and why movement and gratitude can be just as powerful as medication. Learn easy to use tips that can make a real difference in your child’s emotional well-being.    Read The 21st Minute: Everything you Wished Doctors Explained about Mental Health by Julia Krankl, MD     Try these Guided Self-Compassion Practices – Kristen Neff at self-compassion.org    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

Why are sports injuries different in kids compared to adults? Dive into a discussion with Dr. Wendy and orthopedic expert Dr. Andy Pennock as they explore the unique challenges of treating student athletes. Discover the reasons behind the rising number of sports injuries and strategies for effective pain management. For more information on Andrew Pennock, MD please visit: www.rchsd.org/doctors/andrew-pennock-md This episode is brought to you by Road Runner Sports, the world’s largest running and walking store. Shop your favorite brands, experience a personalized shoe fitting at one of our 48 stores and enjoy amazing benefits when you join the VIP program. Find your best fit ever today at roadrunnersports.com Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Parents and orthodontists agree that thumb sucking needs to stop. But how do you break the habit? Dr. Wendy shares a successful step-by-step method that parents can use at home.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Why didn’t our human ancestors need braces? Their jaws and oral cavities were much larger! Modern society causes smaller, weaker mouths. The foods we eat, the use of pacifiers and sippy cups leads to snoring, drooling, mouth breathing and sleep apnea. Dr. Wendy explores myofunctional therapy, an easy treatment for these dysfunctions.  Visit Suzanne Robertson at Myofunctional Therapy of La Jolla Today’s episode of The Pediatrician Next Door is brought to you by our sponsor Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy. Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy is a Pediatrician’s Solution® for Cradle Cap, Neonatal Acne, Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Eczema.  Now you can FIGHT FLAKES LIKE A PEDIATRICIAN with Happy Cappy—available on Amazon and nationwide in stores at Walmart and Walgreens. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Are frequent night wakings or long bedtime routines preventing everyone in your house from sleeping? The solution to most sleep problems is to teach your child how to fall asleep on their own. In this episode Dr. Wendy interviews The Baby Sleep Engineer, Michelle Glenn, to help you move from bedtime chaos to peaceful sleep routines.  For more about Michelle Glenn and her services please visit: thebabysleepengineer.com Today’s episode of The Pediatrician Next Door is brought to you by our sponsor Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy. Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy is a Pediatrician’s Solution® for Cradle Cap, Neonatal Acne, Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Eczema.  Now you can FIGHT FLAKES LIKE A PEDIATRICIAN with Happy Cappy—available on Amazon and nationwide in stores at Walmart and Walgreens. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Are sports drinks best for hydration? How much protein does an athlete need? Dr. Wendy explains optimal nutrition for student athletes and the best hydration options.  This episode is brought to you by Road Runner Sports, the world’s largest running and walking store. Shop your favorite brands, experience a personalized shoe fitting at one of our 48 stores and enjoy amazing benefits when you join the VIP program. Find your best fit ever today at roadrunnersports.com Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

How can you prevent your student athlete from an injury? Dr. Wendy asks sports medicine surgeon Dr. Andy Pennock what parents can do to keep kids out of his orthopedic office and on the playing field.  For more information on Andrew Pennock, MD please visit: www.rchsd.org/doctors/andrew-pennock-md Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Why are autism rates increasing? How is autism diagnosed? Dr. Wendy explains the cutting-edge investigations from researcher Karen Pierce, PhD who is using eye-tracking software to identify kids on the spectrum and what this means for the future of autism diagnosis and treatment. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode and our guest Dr. Pierce please visit the website for UCSD Autism Center of Excellence (neurosciences.ucsd.edu) & Karen Pierce, PhD’s UCSD profile (profiles.ucsd.edu/karen.pierce). Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Kids won’t eat their veggies, but they eat everything else! Dr. Wendy shares stories of kids who have swallowed everything from coins to plants and medication overdoses and what to do about accidental ingestions. Don’t feel bad if you’ve accidentally poisoned your child, we’ve all done it!  Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

New research links childhood trauma as a hidden cause of children’s mental and physical health problems and adult diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity, drug use and suicide. In this episode Dr. Wendy explains the revolutionary new science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how parents can protect their children from the health effects of “toxic stress” and heal from their own childhood trauma. Take the ACEs Survey and learn more: numberstory.org Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

There’s no cure for the common cold, but there are treatments that prevent kids from getting sick and can help them get better faster. Dr. Wendy explains which supplements are helpful and how to keep kids healthy this school year.  Follow for more great stories like this and please leave a review.  This episode is brought to you by Avenova, the #1 doctor-recommended Lid & Lash Cleanser. Address, relieve and prevent eye frustrations like dry eye, styes, contact lens irritation and more with just two sprays a day. See the difference Avenova can make for your eyes here. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

It’s not just you—seasonal allergies really are getting worse. In this episode, Dr. Wendy explains why allergy season is lasting longer, why more kids are affected, and what simple steps you can take at home to bring relief. Plus, the surprising ways allergies can affect your child.    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

Sleep problems like refusing naps, climbing out of the crib, and bedtime battles can be fixed! Dr. Wendy and sleep consultant Lexi Rupert solve kids’ most common sleep problems. Learn how to have an easy bedtime and a great night’s sleep for kids and parents.  For more on Lexi Rupert and her services please visit www.littlebirdsleepconsulting.com. Please visit Pediatric Sleep Council Advice - www.babysleep.com for additional resources. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Please be advised that this episode contains content that may not be appropriate for all ages. Are your kids begging to sit in the front seat, stay home alone or have a sleepover? Dr. Wendy shares her experience and knowledge to help you find the right time for little kids to do big kid things…and how to talk to kids about difficult topics.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Dr. Wendy reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age. Listen to the most helpful potty talk you’ll find on any podcast.  Be sure to check out our most recent episode on this topic from earlier this week where Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues. Check out the video we reference in this episode here: The Poo in You Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

What do bedwetting, poop accidents and UTIs have in common? Potty problems are no joke. Dr. Wendy and pediatric urologist Steve Hodges, MD reveal the often overlooked, but simple cause of kids’ toileting issues.  And join us this Friday for a special bonus episode where Dr. Hunter continues the discussion and reveals the 3 simple steps to alleviate potty problems at any age. Be sure to check out bedwettingandaccidents.com for more information on Steven Hodges, MD and his books! In the episode we reference The Ins and Outs of Poop by Thomas DuHamel. Click the link to check it out! Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Have you ever wanted to learn how doctors think? Dr. Wendy shares scary stories from behind the clinic walls…and they all have a medical twist. Join us as we bring you 3 tales from the bedside and take you into the mind of a physician. Can you guess the diagnosis before it’s too late? Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Apps and games are designed to keep kids online. There’s only so much a parent can do on their own. Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of “Digital Advertising to Children” shares solutions to make the online world safer and healthier for kids. If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out the previous episode (Ep. 23: Solving the Screen Time Problem - with Jenny Radesky, MD) where Dr. Radesky and Dr. Hunter discuss letting go of your guilt and shame about screen time. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. For more information on Dr. Radesky and her research please visit: Common Sense Media Screenagers Movie  Jenny Radesky, MD - see her work on PBS Kids Twitter: @jennyradesky  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

Let go of your guilt and shame about screen time. Dr. Wendy explains why it’s time to re-think recommendations about screen time - with Dr. Jenny Radesky, author of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policies on children and media. Together, we can learn with our kids how we can all enjoy media and balance our digital lives.  And be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Radesky. The conversation continues as she discusses how apps and games are designed to keep kids online while sharing solutions to make the online world safer and healthier for kids. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. For more information on Dr. Radesky and her research please visit: Common Sense Media Screenagers Movie  Jenny Radesky, MD - see her work on PBS Kids Twitter: @jennyradesky  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

Are fevers dangerous? When should you treat a fever and how? When is everything really just OK? In this episode Dr. Wendy explains everything you need to know about fevers.  You won’t fear fevers when you understand them.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Are you concerned about a child’s mental health but not sure what to do? How can you get help for a behavior issue? Dr. Wendy talks with pediatric behavioral health specialist, Hilary Bowers, MD, about the signs that doctors look for. Learn the surprising ways parents can access support for kids with behavioral issues.  For more information on Dr. Hilary Bowers please visit her page on cpcmg.net. Show Resources Kazdin: Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing online course Triple P: Positive Parenting Programs Yoga with Adriene Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Has your child had those skin-colored bumps called molluscum contagiosum? Dr. Wendy explains why they happen, what to do and when parents can ignore them.  How dangerous is it for a baby to drink another mom’s milk? Mothers share their stories of daycare mix-ups and Dr. Wendy takes us through the CDC guidelines for formula and milk management at childcare centers. What to Do if an Infant or Child Is Mistakenly Fed Another Woman’s Expressed Breast Milk (CDC) Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Think it’s all about diet and exercise? Think again. Explore the surprising lifestyle factors that play a powerful role in childhood obesity and healthy weight—like sleep and even friendship. Guest pediatrician Dr. Natalie Digate Muth shares what science says about how things like social connection and sleep routines affect your child’s metabolism and long-term health. Learn how small, simple changes in your family’s daily habits can make a big difference—no calorie counting required.      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

Want to avoid midnight runs to the drugstore when your kid is sick? Which medicines and supplies should you pack for your family trip? Listen as Dr. Wendy and pediatrician/bestselling-author Dr. Tanya Altmann, share their insider tips on the essential products to keep in your home medicine cabinet and take on the road.  For more information on Dr. Altmann please visit her website: www.drtanya.com Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Traveling with kids this summer and worried that illness will interrupt your plans? Dr. Wendy shares insider tricks for diagnosing and treating common summer ailments at home and while on vacation.  Be sure to listen to next week's episode where Dr. Hunter and her guest, Dr. Tanya Altmann, share their insider tips on the essential products to keep in your home medicine cabinet and take on the road. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Is the Covid-19 virus passed through breast milk? This question plagued parents and doctors early in the pandemic. Listen to the incredible story of how the Mother-Milk-Infant Center of Research Excellence (MoMI-CoRE) at UC San Diego was able to answer this question in record time. Their work has set the stage for expediting research in the face of another pandemic.  If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to check out “Ep. 17: The Surprising Health Benefits of Human Milk - with Dr. Lars Bode” where Dr. Hunter and Dr. Bode discuss how discoveries about human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may be the key to developing new treatments for adult diseases and how formula-fed babies can benefit too. For more information on Dr. Bode and his research please visit: bodelab.com Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Why do women with arthritis get better when they are pregnant? Why do breastfed babies get sick less often? The answer is a mysterious group of molecules found only in breast milk. Even the platypus makes these molecules called oligosaccharides. Scientists are only beginning to uncover the mysteries of this essential ingredient to both mom’s and baby’s health. Listen as Dr. Wendy Hunter and Dr. Lars Bode discuss how discoveries about human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may be the key to developing new treatments for adult diseases and how formula-fed babies can benefit too.  Be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Bode provides insight to the question that plagued parents and doctors early in the pandemic: Does Covid-19 pass through breast milk? For more information on Dr. Bode and his research please visit: bodelab.com Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

What challenges do kids in foster care face when they age out of the system?  Dr Nancy Graff explains how we can advocate to support these kids when they don’t have a “forever family.” If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to check out “Ep. 16: Building a Healthy Community for All Kids - with Dr. Nancy Graff” where Community Pediatrician Dr. Nancy Graff joins Dr. Wendy to explore the most significant health issues affecting kids and what parents can do to create a community where all kids can thrive.  For more information about Dr. Graff please visit her profile on USCD.edu here: Nancy Graff, MD, FAAP Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

What can adults do to make our neighborhoods, environment and schools safe and supportive for all children? Community Pediatrician Dr. Nancy Graff joins Dr. Wendy to explore the most significant health issues affecting kids and what parents can do to create a community where all kids can thrive.  And as Dr. Nancy Graff says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Be sure to tune in on Friday for a bonus episode with Dr. Nancy Graff where she explains how we can advocate to support these kids when they don’t have a “forever family.” For more information about Dr. Graff please visit her profile on USCD.edu here: Nancy Graff, MD, FAAP Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Your adorable bundle of joy has grown up, and smells like it! Dr. Wendy shares pediatrician’s tips for how to handle body odor in kids. And we talk about when to worry and what to do about early puberty.  Listener Question #2: We solve the mystery of the baby with the smelly scalp. Did you know that cradle cap in babies is treated the same as dandruff? Here’s how to get rid of the flakes for good. Discover the best hygiene products and how to use them for babies to pre-teens and teenagers.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Babies recognize their parents’ faces in the first week after birth. Dr. Wendy interviews vision researcher Dr. Lisa Oakes - her research examines how having a pet dog or cat enhances kids’ learning and how people recognize faces of races other than their own from an early age.  Want to learn more about Dr. Lisa Oakes and her research? Head over to the Center for Mind and Brain website for more information as well as an extensive list of recent publications. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Have you wondered what a baby can see? Dr. Wendy interviews vision researcher Dr. Lisa Oakes. She explains the “blooming buzzing of color” that babies experience when they enter our world. Dr. Oakes studies how babies learn to recognize faces and how what they can see depends on their milestones like sitting and reaching for objects. What can a parent do to help kids’ development? We cover that too! Be sure to check your feed in a few days for a bonus episode discussing Dr. Oakes' research in examining how having a pet dog or cat enhances kids’ learning and how people recognize faces of races other than their own from an early age. Want to learn more about Dr. Lisa Oakes and her research? Head over to the Center for Mind and Brain website for more information as well as an extensive list of recent publications. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Part 2 of Dr. Wendy’s interview with picky eating specialist Jennifer Anderson, RD continues as they discuss strategies for easier mealtimes. Learn the importance of the words we use about food, and simple steps for kids to like veggies. This episode reframes the picky eating problem: it’s not a parent’s job to make kids eat - it is to reduce the stress kids feel about eating. Learn how a book about carrots can help.   Be sure to listen to Part 1 (episode 12) of the interview. Dr. Hunter and Jennifer Anderson, RD explain why picky eating is so common and tips to raise a healthy eater.  Learn more about Jennifer Anderson and her team over at kidseatincolor.com. Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Weight loss drugs are all over the news—and your social media feeds! But are they safe for teens? And when are they actually used? Pediatrician and registered dietitian Dr. Natalie Digate Muth explains how doctors are combining lifestyle changes with new medications to help adolescents manage their weight and avoid long-term health problems.    Learn more from Dr. Natalie Digate Muth   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

Want to raise kids who are happy at the dinner table? Dr. Wendy interviews picky eating expert Jennifer Anderson, RD. She shares tips parents can use from pregnancy through the teen years to shape kids’ eating habits. Help your family eat better with ideas like “flavor training” and learn the tricks for limiting junk food.  Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 where Dr. Hunter and Jennifer Anderson continue their discussion on picky eaters and explore creative and fun ways to get your kiddo eating more adventurously. Learn more about Jennifer Anderson and her team over at kidseatincolor.com. Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

In this episode Dr. Wendy answers the most asked question on her blog: “When should a child roll over?” The surprising answer helps parents develop their child’s physical skills. And a parent asks what to do about her 2 ½ year old who pretends to be a dog. How can you stop the behavior, and should you? What does a toddler’s pretend play tell us about development? Visit the Shop Page for my recommended tummy time toys Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com 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

What happened to my skin after I became a mom? In Part 2 Dr. Wendy asks dermatologist Dr. Vi Gigler the smart questions you wouldn’t know to ask. In this episode we learn the surprising (and easy!) approach to stretch marks, the best treatments for dark spots and which nutritional supplements work to heal our skin - and which ones don’t.  Be sure to check out Part 1 where Dr. Wendy and Dr. Vi Gigler cover the tricks to getting the most out of sunscreen, retinoids, and botox. For more information on Dr. Vi Gigler please visit comprehensivederm.com Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Pregnancy and raising kids changes our skin. This episode uncovers dermatologist’s secrets for protecting our skin while we take care of our kids. Dr. Wendy asks dermatologist Dr. Vi Gigler the smart questions you don’t know to ask. This episode covers the tricks to getting the most out of sunscreen, retinoids, and botox. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 where Dr. Hunter and Dr. Vi Gigler discuss stretch marks, dark spots and as well as which nutritional supplements work to heal our skin - and which ones don’t. For more information on Dr. Vi Gigler please visit comprehensivederm.com Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Have you wondered if a child you know has autism? Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD explains how you can tell the difference between normal weird kid behavior and signs that a child is on the autism spectrum. Find out which other diagnoses can look like autism and what treatments are available. Plus she gives resources for getting an autism evaluation.  Find your state’s Early Intervention program Programs to treat behavior problems: Triple P (Positive Parenting Programs), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and The Incredible Years  Predictive Value of Early Autism Detection Models Based on Electronic Health Record Data Collected Before Age 1 Year. Engelhard MM, Henao R, Berchuck SI, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(2):e2254303. Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

I just want my son to sleep on our vacation! Can we give melatonin for jet lag in kids? I spent $300 on soccer for my 3 year-old but he just falls down on the field. When is the right time to start team sports? My 4 year-old keeps blinking and the doctor said it’s Tourette Syndrome. What do we do about tics?  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Melatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements: Presence of Serotonin and Significant Variability of Melatonin Content. Erland LA, Saxena PK. J Clin Sleep Med 2017; 13:275. Quality-supplements.org NatureMade Natrol  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

Has your child ever been so sick that you took them to the ER only to have them feel better and run around the waiting room? Have you ever taken your child to the doctor two weeks after an injury only to find out that they have a broken arm? How do you know what is an emergency and what’s not? A pediatrician and pediatric ER doctor share their tips and tricks in this episode.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Kids and babies make some crazy movements that fool parents into thinking they are having a seizure - and most of them are total fake-outs. Learn to tell the difference as Dr. Wendy tells some of the funniest seizure fake-out stories and child neurologist Dr. Michael Zimbric explains what is really going on.  Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. 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

Got a question you think is too simple or too embarrassing to ask your kid’s doctor? Dr. Wendy’s answers to even the simplest questions will make you feel smart for asking. In this episode you’ll learn why lips can get ultra chapped and how to find the right ingredients to treat them, how to address bedwetting in big kids and why little kids masturbate. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  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

Have you ever rushed to the ER or doctor’s office because you worried about your kid’s symptoms only to find nothing was wrong? In this episode of Scary Symptoms Dr. Wendy explains why normal babies can have orange skin, purple lips, green poop or make breast milk! Send your stories to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com 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

Worried something might be wrong—but not sure what to do? Learn to recognize the signs of abuse in kids. If you ever feel uneasy about a situation, you don’t need proof to take action—just a gut feeling is enough. Learn how to report suspected abuse, when to speak up, and how your concern could make all the difference in keeping a child safe.    Resources: Childhelp: 1-800-4-A-CHILD - 1-800-422-4453.  childhelphotline.org  rainn.org for sexual abuse support  Or stopitnow.org, which is a great site with resources for families and educators.    Videos: Tea and Consent  My Body Belongs to Me    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

Why are pediatricians afraid of popped balloons, cut up hot dogs and grandma’s purse? But not afraid of their kids eating food off the ground or falling down stairs? Find out what dangers are really worth worrying about from two mothers who know: Dr. Wendy Hunter and pediatric emergency medicine specialist Dr. Joelle Donofrio Odmann.  Dr. Joelle's recommended Window safety latches and window cord anchors Safekids Water Watchers: https://www.safekids.org/poolsafety Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 For more information about guest Dr. Donofrio Odmann 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 *as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your kid barely eats, or only eats white foods. Maybe your diet isn’t so great either. If you’ve ever wondered whether multivitamins are necessary, we’ll tell you. In this episode Dr. Wendy Hunter walks you through the history of the vitamin industry and interviews pediatrician and registered dietician Dr. Natalie Muth.  Visit USP Quality Supplements Verified Products Listing. Any baby who gets more than half of their milk from breast milk needs a daily vitamin D supplement. The USP has very few products for kids, but these Vitamin D supplements are third party tested: Nordic Naturals Baby's Vitamin D3 Carlson Baby's Super Daily Vitamin D3 Mommy's Bliss Organic Baby Vitamin D For adults: NatureMade Vitamin D3 More from Dr. Natalie Muth The Picky Eater Project Eat Your Vegetables and Other Mistakes Parents Make *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Submit a question to Dr. Wendy 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

Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD answers the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask at the doctor’s office. She mixes the science of medicine with the reality of parenting to make you laugh as you get satisfying answers to your questions. You’ll learn surprising things about your own adult body too!  Read more on my blog: Why does a fever come back? Can Breastfeeding Moms Drink Responsibly? More from Dr. Natalie Muth The Picky Eater Project Eat Your Vegetables and Other Mistakes Parents Make *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Submit a question to Dr. Wendy 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