Executive Functioning in ADHD: A Detailed Look at Unique Challenges S2E27 #62

Our hosts explore how executive functioning challenges manifest in children with ADHD and practical strategies to support them. This episode offers hope and practical guidance for fostering growth, self-awareness, and resilience in children with ADHD, showing that progress is possible with patience, structure, and empathy.

Resources:

Cleveland Clinic Executive Function: What It Is, How To Improve & Types

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/executive-function

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

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Divorce Adverse Childhood Experience - Best Divorce Tips #61

We welcome special guest divorce mediator Joe Dillon from Equitable Mediation to the show. With 28 years of experience in divorce mediation, Joe shares his best divorce tips.

Resources:

Equitable Mediation https://www.equitablemediation.com/

Childhood Adversity: Buffering Stress & Building Resilience https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/ACEs-Adverse-Childhood-Experiences.aspx

Sesame Workshop Dealing with Divorce https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/dealing-with-divorce/

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

Special Guest: Joe Dillon of Equitable Mediation

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Divorce an Adverse Childhood Experience - Child Viewpoint and Parenting Plan S2E25 #60

We welcome special guest divorce mediator Joe Dillon from Equitable Mediation to the show. He shares his story as a child of divorce and describes the first step of divorce mediation - formulation of the parenting plan.

Resources:

Equitable Mediation https://www.equitablemediation.com/

Childhood Adversity: Buffering Stress & Building Resilience https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/ACEs-Adverse-Childhood-Experiences.aspx

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

Special Guest: Joe Dillon from Equitable Mediation

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Executive Functioning in Neurotypical Kids: Middle School Challenges and Practical Strategies S2E24 #59

We explore executive functioning in neurotypical children, focusing on the tricky middle school years. Using real-life stories from their own families, they break down common challenges—like remembering homework, staying organized, and controlling impulses—and explain how these reflect normal brain development.

We share practical tips for parents, including setting realistic expectations, scaffolding skills, encouraging your child to develop their own organizational strategies, and celebrating small victories. Learn how to support your child without creating unnecessary stress, and gain reassurance that struggles with executive functioning are often a normal part of growing up.

This episode is packed with relatable anecdotes, actionable advice, and gentle guidance for helping children thrive as they develop these essential life skills.

Resources:

Cleveland Clinic Executive Function: What It Is, How To Improve & Types

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/executive-function

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

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Celebrating One Year S2E23 #58

Join our hosts as we celebrate our podcast's 1st birthday. We discuss our favorite episodes thus far and our most challenging moments.

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

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HIB, Pneumococcus, and Pertussis - Why Vaccine Prevention Still Matters S2E22 Episode 57

In this third part of our three-part vaccine series, Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin are joined by Dr. Scott Krugman, Johns Hopkins-trained pediatrician and Dean of a George Washington University medical school campus. Together, they dive into the real-life impact of vaccine-preventable diseases—many of which parents today may never have seen.

Dr. Krugman shares his firsthand experiences caring for children before vaccines like Hib and Prevnar were widely available, painting a vivid picture of the fear, rapid deterioration, and life-altering consequences these infections could cause. From invasive Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) meningitis to pneumococcal disease and pertussis (whooping cough), he explains why early vaccination is critical for infants and young children.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or just curious about the history and science of vaccines, this episode provides clear, evidence-based insights and real stories from pediatricians on the front lines.

Resources:

Dr Scott Krugman’s hib Facebook Post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1cNJvLbSTF/

Dr Scott Krugman’s Pertussis Facebook Post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1L8pvYMGCU/

VAERS - Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System https://vaers.hhs.gov/

VSD - Vaccine Safety Data Link https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety-systems/vsd/index.html

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

Special Guest - Dr Scott Krugman, MD

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Measles and Diphtheria - Why Vaccine Prevention Still Matters S2E21 Episode 56

In this second episode of our three-part vaccine series, Drs. Sylvia Bank and Vivian Carlin sit down with Dr. Scott Krugman, Johns Hopkins-trained pediatrician and Dean at George Washington University School of Medicine, to discuss the history, impact, and life-saving importance of vaccines.

Dr. Krugman shares his expertise on vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and diphtheria, highlighting the real risks children face without immunization. From the devastating complications of measles, like hospitalization and subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), to the heroic story of Balto and the race to deliver diphtheria antitoxin in Alaska, this episode underscores why vaccines have been called one of the greatest public health achievements in history.

Resources:

Measles: A Dangerous Illness by Roald Dahl https://www.roalddahlfans.com/dahls-work/essays-and-articles/measles-a-dangerous-illness/

Balto. Directed by Simon Wells, Universal Pictures, 1995.

Kimmel, Elizabeth Cody. Balto and the Great Race. Random House, 2002.

Dr Scott Krugman’s Diphtheria Facebook Post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BzXua96VW/

Dr Scott Krugman’s Measles Facebook Post https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17pGkH6foZ/

VAERS - Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System https://vaers.hhs.gov/

VSD - Vaccine Safety Data Link https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety-systems/vsd/index.html

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

Special Guest - Dr Scott Krugman, MD

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Vaccines 101:A Pediatrician’s Guide to Immunization Basics S2E20 Episode 55

Vaccines are one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in parenting today. We tackle vaccines head-on, not just as pediatricians, but as moms who have made these decisions for their own families.

Drawing from decades of clinical experience and personal stories, Sylvia and Vivian discuss why vaccines have been one of the most transformative advances in pediatrics, how vaccine safety is monitored, and how misinformation has shaped public perception over the last few decades.

This is an open, honest, and evidence-based conversation designed to help parents understand the why behind vaccines—so they can feel informed and confident in their decisions.

Resources:

VAERS - Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System https://vaers.hhs.gov/

VSD - Vaccine Safety Data Link https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety-systems/vsd/index.html

HHS Autism Announcement Fact Sheet https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/autism-announcement-fact-sheet.html

Vaccines Don't Cause Autism. Why Do Some People Think They Do? How a retracted study from the 1990s undermined trust in vaccines and led to a persistent myth.

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/the-evidence-on-vaccines-and-autism

Murch SH, Anthony A, Casson DH, Malik M, Berelowitz M, Dhillon AP, Thomson MA, Valentine A, Davies SE, Walker-Smith JA Retraction of an interpretation Lancet. 2004;363(9411):750.

Madsen KM, Hviid A, Vestergaard M, Schendel D, Wohlfahrt J, Thorsen P, Olsen J, Melbye M A population-based study of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination and autism N Engl J Med. 2002;347(19):1477

Hviid A, Hansen JV, Frisch M, Melbye M Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination and Autism: A Nationwide Cohort Study Ann Intern Med. 2019;170(8):513. Epub 2019 Mar 5. Fombonne E, Zakarian R, Bennett A, Meng L, McLean-Heywood D Pervasive developmental disorders in Montreal, Quebec, Canada: prevalence and links with immunizations Pediatrics. 2006;118(1):e139.

DeStefano F, Bhasin TK, Thompson WW, Yeargin-Allsopp M, Boyle C Age at first measles-mumps-rubella vaccination in children with autism and school-matched control subjects: a population-based study in metropolitan Atlanta Pediatrics. 2004;113(2):259.

Iqbal S, Barile JP, Thompson WW, DeStefano F Number of antigens in early childhood vaccines and neuropsychological outcomes at age 7-10 years Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2013;22(12):1263.

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

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