When a doctor says your child needs surgery, it can feel overwhelming. Is it safe? Will my child need anesthesia? Will they be scared? In this episode, we pull back the curtain to the operating room to help you get a feel for what to expect if your child needs surgery. We hear from two people who have spent considerable time on both sides of the operating room doors.

The episode opens with Brittny, a proud mom of two. Brittny has ridden the pre-surgery emotional rollercoaster through three ear tube surgeries and one tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. She shares the fears she had before each procedure and what it was like to be in the waiting room. We then pivot to Dr. Jill Wilson, a pediatric anesthesiologist. Dr. Wilson addresses concerns that keep parents up at night and shares fascinating insight into what it’s like to call a pediatric operating room her workday home.

The episode aims to leave parents feeling informed, reassured and mentally prepared for a child’s surgery, whether it’s one that has been planned for months or one that arises emergently due to illness or injury.

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Eating disorders are becoming more common in younger kids, and the early signs are often easy to miss. Small changes in eating, routines or behavior can build over time and turn into something more serious.

In this episode of Hope and Will, we talk with Dr. Anna Tanner and Ellen Ewing. Ellen shares her daughter’s experience, from noticing that something was off to getting a diagnosis after years of uncertainty and starting treatment.

Dr. Tanner explains that eating disorders can show up in different ways and are not always obvious. She talks through common warning signs, the different types of eating disorders, and how they can affect both boys and girls.

You’ll also hear what treatment can look like, including the role of parents and why support at home is important. Early action can make a big difference, and recovery is possible with the right help. Listen to hear real signs parents noticed and what helped along the way.

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When the scrubs come off, many of the people who care for kids in our halls go home to care for their own kids. The same men and women who are whizzes at fixing broken bones and calming pre-surgery jitters are the same ones who go home to get slime out of carpet and claw through calculus homework. In this episode, we pull back the curtain to share our staff’s parenting tips, tricks and honest moments from the frontline of medicine and parenthood. Being parents shapes how we care for patients, and caring for patients shapes how we show up at home. Grab your coffee, even if it’s reheated for the third time, and get ready for a listen that’s equal parts insightful and cathartic.

It’s a thoughtful wrap to our third season of this podcast, as well as a heartfelt thank you to the people who care for children in every sense of the word.

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This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be considered medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgments when making recommendations for their patients. Patients in need of medical or behavioral advice should consult their family healthcare providers. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. Product mentions are not endorsements.

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