An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision. 

In this episode you will hear: 
 

• Why is RSV a big deal, and how many kids get very sick from it?
• What is the new vaccine, and will it be available?
• What makes kids at high risk for RSV?
• Is this RSV vaccine really necessary? 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

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Disclaimer: This show is for information and discussion purposes, not for medical advice and should never replace instructions from your own physician. 

Dr. Amy chats with pediatric physical therapist Kailee Noland all about Container Syndrome - a scary term that leads to many misunderstandings. In this episode you will hear: 
 

• What is container syndrome?
• How to avoid container syndrome
• Does this mean all baby containers are bad? Which ones are the worst?
• How to encourage free play and normal development
• The 2:1 rule
• How to speak to nannies and day cares about avoiding container syndrome

To find out more about the best and most practical advice for parents who want to encourage healthy development in their little ones, check out Kailee's resources: 
Instagram: @themovementmama
Website: https://themovementmamablog.com/
Blog about container syndrome: https://themovementmamablog.com/post/crushing-container-syndrome?rq=container
Container free solutions: https://themovementmamablog.com/post/my-all-time-favorite-container-free-solutions?rq=container
More courses from Kailee: https://themovementmamablog.com/explore-the-courses
 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy  and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

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With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer. 

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In this episode you will hear: 

• What is lyme disease? 
• What to do if you find a tic on your child
• When do we give prophylactic treatment with antibiotics?
• What symptoms to look for if your child had a tic bite 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy  and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

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Dr. Amy shares the scary experience of lead exposure in her own son, and talks about how an urban family can make sure to protect themselves against lead poisoning in children. 

In this episode you will hear:

• Is there an acceptable lead level?
• How do you know if a child has been exposed to lead?
• Most common symptom of lead exposure
• What if you live in an old house that has already been "de-leaded?"

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit Ask Doctor Amy  and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

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Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily! 

KidDose - the app that lets you always know your child's correct medication dose. 
iPhone download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kiddose/id6446280175
Android Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiddoseapp

In this episode you will hear: 

• Is there a temperature at which you should always worry about the fever?
• Why do we treat fever? 
• How do we know when we need to treat a fever? 
• How to accurately dose medication for fever

*Please note any information from this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice. Podcast information and KidDose guidelines should NEVER replace your physician's advice. Please check with your physician before giving ANY medications to a child. 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

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Dr. Amy chats with Dr. David Bjorklund, professor of developmental psychology and senior author of a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Pediatrics that links the mental health crisis in young children today to a decades-long trend in diminishing independence during childhood. While many elements of an independent and roaming childhood of our ancestors might not be possible today, this conversation focuses on actionable tips that could help parents prioritize the important elements that are crucial to a strong and health mental foundation for kids. 

In this episode you will hear: 

• How could the mental health crisis be linked to the trends of decreasing independence for children
• What is true "play," why it's important for kids, and how to protect it
• Do we truly live in a more dangerous society today? How do we still protect our children's safety while prioritizing autonomy? 
• Psychological importance of being a contributing member of a community
• How to be intentional about unstructured time 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

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Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood. 

In this episode you will hear: 

• The most common causes of chronic cough 
• What happens after RSV?
• Signs that a cough might be more than a viral illness
• Diagnosis and treatment 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

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Recent tragedies in the news have put maternal mental health on our minds. What has the story of Lindsay Clancy taught us, and what are some practical ways to actually make a difference for moms hopefully before the breaking point? Dr. Amy chats with Melissa Fairhust, a therapist and mom of 3 who specializes in perinatal mental health and is paving the way for accessible, inclusive help for moms through the entire journey of motherhood. 

Find Melissa and learn more about her work on Instagram here. 
You can also reach Melissa directly at mfairhurstlpc@gmail.com. 

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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.

For health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com and subscribe to Dr. Amy's newsletter. Feel free to submit questions for future episodes!

Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.