Episodes 70
Avg. Duration 20m
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Apple Rating 4.0 (4)
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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News from top medical experts isn’t just for pediatricians. Health news in small bites for your family from top pediatric experts.

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Concussion Care: what does the Spurs team orthopedic surgeon want you to know?

Jun 03, 2026 13m Transcript

This episode host Holly Wayment interviews spurs orthopaedic surgeon Leah Brown and she explains how to recognize and initially assess concussions in youth, including common early signs such as…

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Scare: What Parents Should Know

May 22, 2026 30m Transcript

In this episode Host Holly Wayment and infectious disease doctor Deena  Sutter explain the recent cruise outbreak involving the Andes strain of hantavirus, why public risk is considered low, and what…

Artemis II: From the Moon to Medicine — Inside NASA's AVATAR Experiment with Dr. Lisa Carnell

Apr 21, 2026 19m Transcript

Host Holly Wayment and Dr. Lisa Carnell of NASA discuss how the recent moon mission will improve pediatric care.  The  Avatar bone marrow organ chips flown on Artemis II, personalized from astronaut…

👉 How to Build Resilience — with Fox News Host and Former War Correspondent Benjamin Hall | Hosted by Holly Wayment

Mar 25, 2026 37m Transcript

Journalist Benjamin Hall joins Host Holly Wayment of  Pediatrics Now from London to recount his 2022 injury in Ukraine, the rescue and medical care that followed, and the vital role his family played…

“My Brain Feels Better”

Mar 10, 2026 44m Transcript

Parents Lisa and Craig recount their son Ryan’s sudden, devastating onset of PANS—extreme OCD, emotional contamination, refusal to leave home, or even the couch. Today we’re talking about PANS and…

Constipation, Stomach Pain and other Tummy Troubles

Feb 25, 2026 8m Transcript

Host Holly Wayment talks to Pediatric GI specialist Dr. Anandini Suri who explains that constipation in children is often behavioral, frequently starting with rushed toilet training. She recommends…

What’s that lump or bump in my child’s neck?

Feb 02, 2026 14m Transcript

In this episode Host Holly Wayment talks with pediatric oncologist Dr. Shafqat Shah explains why most lumps and bumps in children’s necks are caused by common infections and usually resolve with time…

Listen to Your Gut: Practical GI Tips for Busy Parents

Jan 07, 2026 16m Transcript

Dr. Sarah Marucci joins Pediatrics Host Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now for Parents to explain common gut symptoms, warning signs that need medical attention, and why everyday choices matter more…

Newborn Screening Explained: How a Few Drops Save Lives

Dec 29, 2025 7m Transcript

Host Holly Wayment interviews Dr. Alice Gong where she explains explains newborn screening: a few drops of blood (done at 24–48 hours and again at 7–14 days in Texas) detect dozens of conditions…

Whooping cough outbreak and a tough flu season predicted

Dec 01, 2025 20m Transcript

Host Holly Wayment speaks with pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Deena Sutter about pertussis (whooping cough) and the approaching flu season. They explain how pertussis spreads, why maternal…

Sunken or Pigeon Chest? A Parent’s Guide to Pectus

Nov 24, 2025 22m Transcript

In this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, I’m talk with Dr. Ian Mitchell about two common chest wall differences in children—pectus excavatum (a sunken chest) and pectus carinatum (a chest that…

Goat Milk Formula FDA Approved: What Parents Should Know

Nov 14, 2025 10m Transcript

Join Host Holly Wayment and national feeding expert Dr. Cynthia Blanco,  where Dr. Blanco explains the FDA approval of goat milk infant formula, how it compares to cow's milk and human breast milk,…

Understanding motor and vocal tics

Nov 03, 2025 4m Transcript

Learn how to recognize tics, when to see your pediatrician, and why most tics are harmless and treatable. Videotaping movements and getting the right diagnosis are key first steps. Dr. Sheldon Gross…

Exploring the Science Behind Autism: What We Know and What We’re Learning

Oct 27, 2025 12m Transcript

Host Holly Wayment interviews this highly experienced pediatric psychiatrist .  Dr. Boddapadi  explains that autism has no single cause — it’s multifactorial, involving strong genetic risks and…

Can Watching A Porcupine Eat a Pumpkin Help My Teen With Anxiety and Stress? Research Says YES!

Oct 07, 2025 13m Transcript

Its back! Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment interviews Jacklynn Ware of Project YES, a free, evidence-based online mental health resource for teens with short, anonymous modules that cover…

Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitos! What parents need to know!

Sep 01, 2025 28m Transcript

Join Host Holly Wayment and UT Health San Antonio and University Health's Infectious disease specialist Dr. Deena Sutter.   They discuss recent Chikungunya outbreaks, how mosquito-borne viruses…

How to Teach Self-Compassion to Teenagers

Jul 29, 2025 44m Transcript

Join Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now as she delves into the transformative power of self-compassion with expert Dr. Karen Bluth. Discover how self-compassion can help teens combat anxiety,…

When Your Child Just Seems "Off": A Pediatrician's Guide to the Early Signs of Sepsis

Jul 29, 2025 21m Transcript

Join Holly Wayment and Dr. Ted Wu on Pediatrics Now for Parents as they delve into the critical topic of sepsis, a potential risk for children following viral infections. Dr. Wu, a seasoned…

Preventing, drowning, and advancements in reducing brain damage, with Dr. Ted Wu

Jul 08, 2025 18m Transcript

In this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, host Holly Wayment is joined by Dr. Ted Wu, a seasoned pediatric critical care physician, to discuss crucial topics surrounding child safety and health.…

Covid and Flu Vaccine Update

Jun 17, 2025 13m Transcript

In this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, host Holly Wayment explores essential vaccine insights with infectious disease expert, Dr. J.B. Cantye, who is also a father of three. Discover updated…

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