Podcasts by Kids First Podcast
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile discusses pediatric health conditions and parenting concerns in an evidence-based educational podcast aimed at parents and other pediatric healthcare providers. Powered by Kids First Pediatric Partners, one of the leading pediatric practices in the Northshore and located in Skokie, Illinois.
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Farewell Episode from 2020-02-06T22:00
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile recounts her birth experience and discusses preeclampsia. She also wraps up the podcast as she sadly leaves Kids First Pediatric Partners to move out ...
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Depression with special guest Dr. Denise Gardner, PhD from 2019-09-24T14:00
Pediatric depression is a relatively common psychiatric condition that can continue episodically into adulthood. In this podcast episode PNP Karen Gentile talks with Dr. Denise Gardner, a licen...
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Vaping and E-Cigarettes from 2019-09-10T14:00
In this episode Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile discusses vaping. The FDA has recently declared an epidemic number of pre-teens and teens vaping, similarly the CDC has released new d...
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from 2019-08-27T14:00
Do you think your child may have ADHD? In our most recent podcast, Pediatric NP Karen Gentile sits down with psychology intern Edessa Mirzapolos to discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disord...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder from 2019-08-13T20:38:32
Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile is joined today with special guest Carly Lapin, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and our very own Medical Assistant Patsy Sotelo! Patsy's son has ASD and she ...
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Pediatric Pearl: Sunscreen from 2019-07-30T14:00
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile reviews the risks of early sun damage and the rising incidence of skin cancer in adolescents and young adults. To learn how to protect our kids from s...
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Discipline from 2019-07-16T14:00
If you've raised a toddler you know how difficult it can be navigating their mood swings, temper tantrums, and temperaments. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile sits down with Pediatrici...
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Developmental Milestones from 2019-06-11T14:00
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile reviews developmental milestones for each new stage of your child's growth starting at 2 months through ages 5 years of life. Learn what to expect you...
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease from 2019-05-28T14:00
Previously recorded in 2018: Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease has been very prevalent in our community this year so Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo discuss this common virus also k...
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The Immune System&Fevers with Dr. Karina Gobin from 2019-05-14T14:00
Special guest Dr. Karina Gobin, a Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist, joins Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile to discuss our children's immune system! In this episode we will c...
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Safe Infant Sleep Practices- Product Recalls and SIDS reduction from 2019-04-30T14:00
In this short pediatric pearl episode, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile discusses the recent recall of the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper and how to get a refund if you own the prod...
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Food and Drug Allergies with Special Guest Dr. Karina Gobin from 2019-04-16T14:00
Dr. Karina Gobin, a Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist, joins Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile to talk about food and drug allergies. In this episode Dr. Gobin discusses some ...
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Pediatric Pearl: Exercise from 2019-04-02T14:00
In this episode Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile discusses safe forms of exercise for children and how the AAP views weight training. Exercise safety and observing for red flags are a...
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Environmental Allergies With Special Guest Dr. Karina Gobin from 2019-03-19T14:00
Dr. Karina Gobin, a Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist, joins Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile to talk about environmental allergies. In this episode she discusses the differe...
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Pediatric Pearl- Public Tantrums from 2019-03-05T15:00
In this episode Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile provides a quick pediatric pearl on how to hand the dreaded public tantrum! Karen provides quick tips on how to handle the situation a...
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Constipation from 2019-02-19T15:00
Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jessica Fanucchi discuss one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in children: constipation! In this episode we discuss the signs and symptoms of con...
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Pediatric Pearl: 2018-2019 Influenza Update from 2019-02-05T20:00
In our latest Pediatric Pearl podcast episode, Nurse Practitioner Karen Gentile provides an update on the current status of the 2018-2019 Influenza Season in Illinois. It's not too late to get ...
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Picky Eating from 2019-01-22T15:00
Do you struggle getting your child to eat their fruits or vegetables? Does your child protest food until he gets what he or she wants? Will your child only eat carbs or "beige" foods? This is a ...
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Pediatric Pearl: Healthy Snack Ideas from 2019-01-08T15:00
Welcome to the first of our Pediatric Pearl series with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Karen Gentile! Pediatric pearls are quick tips that aim to discuss the most challenging parenting problems ...
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Car Seat Safety from 2018-12-18T15:00
Our very own Sarah Nussbaum, RN is an expert at car seat safety and it's a good thing because there is SO MUCH to learn about how to keep your little ones safe while in the car. In this episode...
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Potty Training from 2018-12-04T15:00
Potty training your toddler is a wonderful new developmental milestone for both parent and child! Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jessica Fanucchi discuss the theory of potty training whi...
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Ear infections from 2018-11-20T15:00
One of the most common secondary infections caused by the common cold is a middle ear infection. In this episode we talk about middle ear infections ...
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Cold and Flu from 2018-10-23T14:00
The 2018 and 2019 cold and influenza season is just getting underway. This episode, recorded for the 2017...
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Fever with Pediatrician Dr. Jenny Kim from 2018-10-09T14:00
Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile & Jean Russo are joined by a special guest and of our very own pediatricians Dr. Jenny Kim! Dr. Kim explains one of ...
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Nutrition Basics- With Special Guest Gia Diakakis, RD from 2018-09-25T14:00
Registered Dietician Gia Diakakis from Feed to Succeed in Glenview, IL joins us for an informative discussion on pediatric nutrition basics. Gia answers our long burning questions about how we ...
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Introducing Solid Foods to Infants from 2018-09-11T14:00
Experts recommend that infants start eating solid foods between ages 4-6 months of age, but where do we start? This new journey in an infants life can be confusing for new parents, not to menti...
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Social Media Use in Youth from 2018-08-28T14:00
Do you think your child may have a social media addiction? Is social media use preventing your child from sleep or giving them poor self esteem? Do you think your child may be bullied on socia...
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Screen Time from 2018-08-14T14:00
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo talk about how and when to introduce screen time to infants, toddlers, and adolescents. This includes modalities such as Skype, Face T...
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Toddler Sleep Training from 2018-07-31T14:00
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo talk about techniques that will help you successfully sleep train your toddler or older child including how to manage nap times, transi...
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Summer Safety Tips from 2018-07-17T14:00
Learn how to keep your little one safe this summer with safety tips from our very own Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Jessica Fanucchi. In this episode we talk about pool safety and drowning prev...
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Breastfeeding Basics from 2018-07-03T14:00
Dr. Mimi Boren, one of our Pediatricians and Lactation Consultants discusses breastfeeding basics. She reviews the health benefits of breastfeeding to both the baby and the Mom, including the e...
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Travel Health Clinic from 2018-06-19T14:00
Are you traveling out of the country soon? Guest Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Pat Lawrence discusses the Kids First Travel Health Clinic. Listen
Sleep Training from 2018-06-06T12:00
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo discuss newborn sleep patterns, sleep transitions, and how to sleep train your baby through the first year of life.Listen
Seasonal Allergies from 2018-05-17T03:43:24
Spring has sprung! Chicago’s seasonal allergy season is in full swing, and our patients are feeling the pollens in the air.Listen
Introducing the Kids First Podcast from 2018-04-19T16:18:05
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Karen Gentile and Jean Russo introduce the Kids First Podcast, an evidence-based educational discussion about pediatric health conditions and concerns designed for ...
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