Lyme disease in kids: What to know to stay safe this summer

05/02/23 • 15 min

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.

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.

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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.

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!

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

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Our lead scare, and how you can prevent lead poisoning in your child

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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Kailee Noland - Baby "Container "syndrome": how to avoid, how to correct, how to encourage healthy development

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!

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