The Colic Survival Guide: Feeding, Soothing and Staying Sane - Episode 94 S3E7

If you have a baby with colic, you already know how exhausting and overwhelming the constant crying can be. In this episode of Ten Kids Two Docs, Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin break down what colic actually is, what parents can try at home, which commonly recommended remedies don't have strong evidence behind them, and—perhaps most importantly—how parents can make it through this incredibly difficult season.

Resources:

Crying and Colic https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/default.aspx

Colic Relief Tips for Parents https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx

How to Calm a Fussy Baby: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Calming-A-Fussy-Baby.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 What Is Colic?

02:15 How to Approach a Colicky Baby

02:50 Feeding and Maternal Diet

06:20 Formula Options and Probiotics

08:33 Movement, Sound, and Soothing

11:05 Pacifiers, Swaddling, and Safe Sleep

12:20 Treatments That May Not Help

14:30 Surviving the Season of Colic

Infant Colic: When Your Baby Won’t Stop Crying - Episode 93 S3E6

In this episode of Ten Kids Two Docs, Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin explain what infant colic is, when it typically starts, and how long it lasts. They take a candid look at colic through the lived experience of parenting a baby who cries inconsolably for hours.

Resources:

Crying and Colic https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/default.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Welcome to Ten Kids Two Docs

00:34 What Is Infant Colic

01:03 The Medical Definition of Colic

03:03 Living With a Colicky Baby

06:05 What Colic Crying Sounds Like

08:54 When Crying Could Signal Illness

13:03 When Parents Feel Overwhelmed

15:09 The Importance of Taking a Break

18:51 Colic Does Not Predict Future Sleep Problems

Suicide Prevention: A Pediatrician's Guide to Building Resilience Episode 92 S3E5

In episode, pediatricians Dr. Vivian Carlin and Dr. Sylvia Bank focus on proactive suicide prevention and building mental health resilience in youth. Navigating a sobering reality—where suicide is the second leading cause of death among preteens and teens—the hosts unpack critical warning signs, the realities of universal screening in pediatric offices, and environmental risk factors like chronic stress and bullying. Moving beyond the statistics, they share practical advice for parenting with a "mental health wellness" mindset from an early age, emphasizing the power of parental acceptance, open communication, and fostering a strong sense of individual identity. Finally, they cover essential home safety measures, such as locking away firearms and safely disposing of medications, while reminding listeners of the immediate accessibility of the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Resources:

Suicide: Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention https://www.aap.org/suicideprevention

Teens and Suicide: What Parents Should Know https://afsp.org/teens-and-suicide-what-parents-should-know/

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction and scope of issue

05:59 Identifying Warning Signs & Environmental Risk Factors

09:08 Preventative Parenting & Building Resilience

10:10 Recognizing and Celebrating Your Child's Unique Strengths

11:25 Teaching Kids to Identify and Register Their Emotions

11:43 The Power of Parental Acceptance vs. Frustration

13:20 Strengthening Identity, Faith, and a Sense of Belonging

14:55 Starting Deeper Conversations and Open Communication Without Judgment

18:32 Means Prevention: Securing Firearms, Medications, and Substances

20:42 Utilizing the 988 Lifeline & Taking Care of Parental Mental Health