Ask Doctor Amy
Amy F. Conrad MD
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ask Doctor Amy episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ask Doctor Amy for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ask Doctor Amy episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Screen time is not the enemy
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11/08/21 • 5 min
Instead of rigid guidelines and arbitrary time limits, Dr. Amy offers a realistic way to understand and approach screen time for kids, in a way that supports their development and mental health.
Parents have been warned for years that excessive screen time can be bad for kids. Indeed, it is linked to increased isolation and decreasing quality of mental health among children today. But screens and technology are an increasingly important part of modern life - more than ever now, since the pandemic created the necessity of learning through screens.
So how much screen time is too much? How should parents approach this confusing topic, once and for all?
As always, Dr. Amy approaches this topic in a practical way. Instead of focusing on counting the minutes, she encourages parents to ask different questions: what does screen time represent, in your family? What do kids need in order to flourish and have healthy mental development? In this episode, she explores a living guideline for screen time that reframes it to fit into the modern child's life. Instead of making screen time the enemy, she invites parents to shift towards maximizing the elements that foster healthy, creative, strong minds in children.
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Dr. Amy F. Conrad is a board certified pediatrician, and the founder of Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic. To learn more about getting personalized care for your child from your own pediatrician like Dr. Amy, visit Kinder's website for a free consultation, and find Kinder on Instagram @kinder.pediatrics.
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy for more tips and ideas, and to submit questions for future episodes.
For a full transcript of this episode and to find out more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com.
Should I give my baby the new RSV vaccine?
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06/13/23 • 15 min
An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision.
In this episode you will hear:
- Why is RSV a big deal, and how many kids get very sick from it?
- What is the new vaccine, and will it be available?
- What makes kids at high risk for RSV?
- Is this RSV vaccine really necessary?
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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.
Disclaimer: This show is for information and discussion purposes, not for medical advice and should never replace instructions from your own physician.
Kailee Noland - Baby "Container "syndrome": how to avoid, how to correct, how to encourage healthy development
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05/23/23 • 46 min
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.
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.
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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.
04/19/23 • 14 min
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!
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy and stay connected to the community of growth-minded parents.
3 things to know about treating a child's fever
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04/04/23 • 10 min
Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!
KidDose - the app that lets you always know your child's correct medication dose.
iPhone download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kiddose/id6446280175
Android Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiddoseapp
In this episode you will hear:
- Is there a temperature at which you should always worry about the fever?
- Why do we treat fever?
- How do we know when we need to treat a fever?
- How to accurately dose medication for fever
*Please note any information from this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice. Podcast information and KidDose guidelines should NEVER replace your physician's advice. Please check with your physician before giving ANY medications to a child.
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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 www.askdoctoramy.com 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.
03/28/23 • 43 min
Dr. Amy chats with Dr. David Bjorklund, professor of developmental psychology and senior author of a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Pediatrics that links the mental health crisis in young children today to a decades-long trend in diminishing independence during childhood. While many elements of an independent and roaming childhood of our ancestors might not be possible today, this conversation focuses on actionable tips that could help parents prioritize the important elements that are crucial to a strong and health mental foundation for kids.
In this episode you will hear:
- How could the mental health crisis be linked to the trends of decreasing independence for children
- What is true "play," why it's important for kids, and how to protect it
- Do we truly live in a more dangerous society today? How do we still protect our children's safety while prioritizing autonomy?
- Psychological importance of being a contributing member of a community
- How to be intentional about unstructured time
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, a mom, and an ally of the modern parent.
For bite sized monthly health tips, parenting ideas, mama hacks and more, please visit https://askdoctoramy.com 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.
Why does my child have a cough that won't go away?
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03/14/23 • 14 min
Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood.
In this episode you will hear:
- The most common causes of chronic cough
- What happens after RSV?
- Signs that a cough might be more than a viral illness
- Diagnosis and treatment
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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 www.askdoctoramy.com 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.
03/07/23 • 50 min
Recent tragedies in the news have put maternal mental health on our minds. What has the story of Lindsay Clancy taught us, and what are some practical ways to actually make a difference for moms hopefully before the breaking point? Dr. Amy chats with Melissa Fairhust, a therapist and mom of 3 who specializes in perinatal mental health and is paving the way for accessible, inclusive help for moms through the entire journey of motherhood.
Find Melissa and learn more about her work on Instagram here.
You can also reach Melissa directly at [email protected].
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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 www.askdoctoramy.com 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.
6 reasons to take your kid to the emergency room
Ask Doctor Amy
11/09/21 • 9 min
What is a true health emergency for kids that requires a trip to the emergency room (ER)?
It can be hard to tell, from all the day-to-day runny noses and falls and scrapes, when a true health emergency arises. Dr. Amy has always wanted to help parents avoid unnecessary trips to the ER, leading her to found Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic, where parents can get in touch easily with their own pediatrician to check if something is indeed an urgent problem.
However, it's also important to not miss the situations where such a trip is necessary. In this episode, Dr. Amy goes over 6 common child-specific conditions where a trip to the ER is always needed, and a speedy response might be crucial. They range from allergic reactions, breathing issues, mental changes and much more.
Disclaimer: the does not constitute an exhaustive list of relevant emergent situations, and cannot be used in place of a consultation with your own pediatrician. Information from this podcast are for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be taken as medical advice.
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Dr. Amy F. Conrad is a board certified pediatrician, and the founder of Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic. To learn more about getting personalized care for your child from your own pediatrician like Dr. Amy, visit Kinder's website for a free consultation, and find Kinder on Instagram @kinder.pediatrics.
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy for more tips and ideas, and to submit questions for future episodes.
For a full transcript of this episode and to find out more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ask Doctor Amy have?
Ask Doctor Amy currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does Ask Doctor Amy cover?
The podcast is about Mom, Health & Fitness, Parenting, Dad, Kids & Family, Child Development, Mental Health, Parenting Advice, Child Psychology and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Ask Doctor Amy?
The episode title 'Kailee Noland - Baby "Container "syndrome": how to avoid, how to correct, how to encourage healthy development' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ask Doctor Amy?
The average episode length on Ask Doctor Amy is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ask Doctor Amy released?
Episodes of Ask Doctor Amy are typically released every 7 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of Ask Doctor Amy?
The first episode of Ask Doctor Amy was released on Nov 8, 2021.
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