Podcasts by Seattle Mama Doc
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson is a mom, pediatrician, blogger, Chief of Digital Innovation for Seattle Children’s Hospital, & news reporter for NBC KING5 in Seattle. She has over 38,000 followers on Twitter, & her feed, Seattle Mama Doc, was named one of Time's "Best Twitter Feeds of 2013". While a practitioner of pediatric healthcare in the traditional sense, she approaches all of her work from a far more holistic wellness perspective, as evident in the content of her blog as well as her award-winning book, Mama Doc Medicine. Dr. Swanson founded Digital Health at Seattle Children’s in 2013, leading a team in innovation by testing and creating new digital tools to leverage peer-to-peer education & the wisdom of patients, families & providers.
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What You Need to Know About the 2019 Measles Outbreak from 2019-05-16T22:37:16
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, highlights what you need to know about the current measles outbreak. Take solace if you and your family members have been vaccinated, the vaccine is wildly effe...
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Getting An Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis from 2019-04-02T16:00:32
What to do when waiting for an autism evaluation? Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and Jim Mancini, a speech-language pathologist and coordinator of parent education and support at the Seattle ...
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Teens: How To Treat Acne from 2019-03-26T16:16:15
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos, provide straight forward ways to treat teen acne. Lots of myth busting and over the counter recommendations for tr...
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Doctors: How To Treat Teen Acne from 2019-03-26T16:13:13
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos, review guidelines for treating mild, moderate, and severe teen acne.
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Teen Depression: What Parents May Not See from 2019-03-19T15:00:09
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights recent studies on teen depression and suicide ideation. The number of kids hospitalized for thinking about or attempting suicide doubled in less than ...
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Devices, Gaming, Smartphones & The Impact On Our Teens from 2019-03-12T17:40:01
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson dives deep into technology and the impact it’s having on our children’s developing brains and well-being. From Fortnight, to screen time, and smartphones, our tw...
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Surviving Tantrums from 2019-02-26T16:00:07
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares her tips for surviving and soothing toddler tantrums. When you come from a place of empathy and compassion, instead of anger, the outcome may surprise you.
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What to Know About Food Allergies in Adulthood from 2019-02-19T16:52:48
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights a recent study that found that more than 10% of U.S. adults have a food allergy -- and nearly double that believe they do. 50% of people with a food a...
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How To Prevent AND Treat Diaper Rash from 2018-12-18T16:18:51
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos explain diaper dermatitis (or diaper rash) and how to take care of your baby’s skin. Use the “cupcake” method by lay...
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How To Prevent Eczema & Ways To Treat It from 2018-12-04T16:18:46
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Markus Boos, explain causes of eczema and ways to treat flares. Protective, emollient barrier creams used daily are key to prev...
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No Age Limit For Rear-Facing Car Seats from 2018-10-09T15:33:02
Tips for parents on the new car seat guidelines out from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains that infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat as...
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2018/19 Flu Season Recommendations from 2018-10-02T15:21:48
The flu shot is your best shot at reducing the likelihood of influenza. Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains the 2018-2019 influenza vaccine recommendations and highlights a new Amazon Alexa...
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What To Know About Recurrent Pregnancy Loss from 2018-08-28T15:44:31
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Lora Shahine discuss the emotional and physical complexities of pregnancy loss, statistics, and steps you can consider taking if you have...
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Infertility and Secondary Infertility from 2018-08-21T16:37:19
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Lora Shahine discuss infertility & secondary infertility. If you’re less than 35 years old, almost 80% of women will become pregnant with...
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Belly Down! What Every Pregnant Mom Needs To Know from 2018-06-05T15:42:16
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses preeclampsia with expert, Dr. David Reuter. PSA to all pregnant moms out there: treat yourself (and your baby) to 4-6 hours of “belly down” time each d...
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Autism & Disruptive Behaviors from 2018-05-08T15:52:07
Parents can learn how to curb disruptive behaviors in their children with autism. Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, and Clinical Child Psychologist, Dr. Karen Bearss discuss autism and disruptiv...
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Redesigning Healthcare for Children with Disabilities from 2018-05-01T16:44:32
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses ways we can consider redesigning healthcare for children who have disabilities with bioethicist, Dr. Holly Tabor from Stanford University Medical Center. When we fix...
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More Data That E-Cigarettes Are Not Safe For Teens from 2018-04-24T15:11:36
“My worry is many teens believe e-cigs are safe to use. More and more, I’m certain they are not,” Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson. We know that e-cigs pass along carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals) to tho...
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Are You Feeling Guilty About Using Your Phone? from 2018-04-16T18:34:13
Screen and smartphone addiction is becoming (or has already become) a real threat to all of us, I’m afraid, as we depend more and more on our devices for connection and organization. Smartphones ar...
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E-Cigarette Marketing To Teens from 2018-04-10T15:12:22
Clearly teens respond to what they read about e-cigs. Teens who engage with online tobacco marketing are more likely to try and use tobacco and are less likely to stop. Teens are clearly at risk. L...
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Don’t Teach Your Child To Diet from 2018-04-04T21:38:56
How we talk about eating and how we talk about dieting really changes how our kids eat and how they feel. Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, explains a recent study that found there are serious, ...
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Teen Voices & Firearm Safety from 2018-03-27T15:49:14
Teens are changing our awareness of what we can do to help prevent tragedies. In the wake of recent school shootings, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson gets personal and discusses the importance of gun safety ...
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What I’m Doing Now – January from 2018-01-30T21:24:55
My podcast typically features parenting advice, but I’m often asked about all the different hats I wear: mom, doctor, Chief of Digital Innovation at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Chief Medical Offic...
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How To Treat Head Lice & The New Resistant Bugs from 2018-01-17T22:17:54
Head lice…yuck. All parents fear it and it inevitably happens to many families. Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson reviews how lice spread, how to treat them with over-the-counter medications and ...
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The New Year and Tiny Habits from 2018-01-10T20:27:45
Happy New Year! Don’t have your resolutions totally planned out yet? Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares what she’s learned from BJ Fogg about creating “tiny habits” to help drive change.
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7 Tips From A Concussion Expert from 2017-12-26T17:10:22
Here are 7 concussion tips from expert Dr. Sara Chrisman and Pediatrician, Wendy Sue Swanson. We aren’t just talking football here; lots of other sports may put your child at risk for concussion. T...
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Concussion & The Road To Recovery from 2017-12-19T16:32:15
More than 1 million children get concussed every year. The recommendations for recovery after concussion have changed over the years and are confusing, they share the latest tips for parents! Pedia...
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Mixing Baby Formula from 2017-12-12T16:18:23
Trying different baby formulas is ok! Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains the differences between certain types of formulas the not-so rigid rules for feeding your baby.
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How To Help Your Gassy Baby from 2017-12-05T16:21:39
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares ways to reduce painful gas in babies and highlights other tips from gastroenterologist, Dr. Bryan Vartabedian’s book: Looking Out For Number Two.
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What To Know If Your Child Faints from 2017-11-28T19:13:16
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson & cardiologist, Dr. Jack Salerno discuss what happens when a child faints, it’s terrifying for most parents. We help you sort out when it’s concerning and when ...
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The Science Behind Resiliency from 2017-11-21T16:47:14
Learning how to manage stress productively, and develop resilience in the face of ongoing challenges, is a set of skills all families need. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and psychologist, Dr. James McKeeve...
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Using Antibiotics With Smarts from 2017-11-14T16:35:05
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use. Animal agriculture uses 4x the amount of antibiot...
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Self-Harm: What To Do If Your Teen Is Hurting Themself from 2017-11-07T16:09:58
Self-harm is used as a way to regulate intense negative emotions and puts you at an elevated risk for suicide. This can be an extremely scary situation for both parents and their children, but ther...
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Is It Moodiness Or Something More? from 2017-10-31T15:18:15
Ahem….children and teens can be moody. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Hilt discuss when it’s moodiness or when it might be something more.
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Medications To Treat Depression & Anxiety from 2017-10-24T15:35:37
It’s chemical! Which is why SSRIs (i.e. Prozac) can help with anxiety and depression. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Hilt discuss a variety of approaches and highlight...
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How To Talk To Your Children About Guns from 2017-10-17T23:43:37
What you do today could contribute to preventing a mass shooting. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips for talking to children and teens about guns and violence in age-appropriate terms. If there is a...
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Magnets, Batteries & Other Things Kids Swallow from 2017-10-10T15:18:32
Magnets, batteries and other small object can cause serious harm and even death. Pediatricians, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson & Dr. Julie Brown share what you need to know about what happens when toddlers ...
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What To Know About The 2017-2018 Flu Shot from 2017-10-03T15:23:25
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses what parents need to know about this year’s flu shot. Your entire family (all those over 6 months of age) should get a flu shot before Halloween. No nasal flu mist a...
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Allergies & Anaphylaxis from 2017-09-26T15:28
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Emergency Medicine expert, Dr. Julie Brown discuss food allergies and the importance of knowing how to dose & use epinephrine. Their mantra: “epi first and ...
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Compassion For Children With Food Allergies from 2017-09-19T15:18:20
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights the importance of extending support, compassion and understanding to children and families with food allergies. Special guest, Dr. Julie Brown who wor...
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6 Tips for Healthier Teeth from 2017-09-12T15:23:17
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Mary Jennings, Director of the Odessa Brown Dental Clinic share 6 tips to keep your entire family’s teeth cleaner and healthier. Easy ways to master the ...
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What To Do With Bad Lab Results from 2017-09-05T15:19:53
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Medical Director of Laboratories, Dr. Mike Astion explain what you should do if you get bad or potentially inaccurate lab res...
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What To Know When You Need Labs from 2017-08-29T16:15:36
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Medical Director of Laboratories, Dr. Mike Astion explain when labs are medically necessary, where to get them done and what...
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Staying Safe In The Heat from 2017-08-22T15:37:57
Pediatrician, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips to keep your family safe in hot weather. Here's how to avoid heat stroke, stay safe with hot cars, open windows and keep up with hydration during spo...
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What Parents Should Know About Pediatric Dental Sedation & Anesthesia from 2017-08-15T15:14:36
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses child sedation in the pediatric dental space. Child sedation is different than adult sedation and can be riskier. Ask about who will administer sedation and who will...
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6 Tips to Help a Child with Autism Eat Better from 2017-08-08T15:07:42
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Danielle Dolezal of the Pediatric Feeding Program at Seattle Children’s Autism Center share 6 tips to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders have a ...
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Why Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggle with Eating from 2017-08-01T16:56:21
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with Dr. Danielle Dolezal, clinical supervisor of the Pediatric Feeding Program at Seattle Children’s Autism Center about the struggles Autism Spectrum Diso...
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The Truth Behind Dry Drowning from 2017-07-25T16:04:29
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses what submersion injuries are including what people call “dry drowning” and “secondary drowning.” These submersion injuries are exceedingly rare, accounting for only ...
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Liar, Liar: What to Do When Your Child Lies from 2017-07-18T15:46:17
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and psychologist Dr. Tyler Sasser talk about lying and how parents should respond in these situations. They also discuss the age lying typically begins and common...
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Parenting the Child that's Hard to Parent from 2017-07-04T16:12:32
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and psychologist Dr. Tyler Sasser provide tips on what to do when your child misbehaves. (1) Positive reinforcement (2) Strategic, planned ignoring (3) Logical co...
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Distracted Driving: Risks, Washington’s New Law and Family Time in the Car from 2017-06-27T15:56:20
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and injury expert Dr. Beth Ebel discuss risks when driving, the new distracted driving law in Washington and how and why laws change behaviors. Make the car as i...
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No Exceptions: Car Seats Then Booster Seats Until 4 Feet 9 Inches Tall from 2017-06-20T15:34:59
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and injury expert Dr. Beth Ebel discuss car seat safety. Why you need rear-facing car seats until babies are at least 2 years old, the transition to booster seat...
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Benefits of IUDs and Birth Control for Your Teen from 2017-06-13T16:16:48
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and adolescent expert Dr. Cora Breuner talk about contraceptive options for teen girls (and boys) and the benefits. They share why starting early, ensuring your t...
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Avoiding Shame and Talking About Weight with Your Teen from 2017-06-06T18:39:49
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and adolescent expert Dr. Cora Breuner discuss the difficult topic of talking with your teen about healthy weight. Dr. Breuner shares her personal expertise on he...
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4 Ways to Reduce Chemical Exposure in Your Home from 2017-05-30T17:09:20
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana share 4 tips on how to reduce chemical exposure for your family: (1) buy fresh/frozen fruits and veggies (2) take shoes off at home...
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BPA and Phthalates in Everyday Life from 2017-05-23T16:07:10
Pediatricians Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana talk chemical exposures in everyday life. Specifically they discuss BPAs and phthalates, the effects they have on pregnant/nursing ...
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4 Tips for Reducing Your Teen’s Hearing Loss from 2017-05-16T16:08:57
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the rising concern of irreversible hearing loss especially during teen years due to headphone and earbud use. Enforce the 60/60 rule (turn the volume down, listen no...
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Mindfulness: Water Slide in the Middle of the Jungle from 2017-05-12T15:43:24
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, bring you to the middle of the jungle to go down a waterslide. This podcast is ...
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Guided Imagery: Be a Jellyfish from 2017-05-12T15:39:37
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, have you breathing similar to how a jellyfish swims. In the 5th episode of thei...
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Meditation: Waking Up as a Toy Robot from 2017-05-11T15:30:29
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, share their 4th episode in a series of imagery and meditation. During this podc...
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Five Senses Guided Meditation from 2017-05-10T15:06:31
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, finish off their series on mindfulness with a guided meditation. Dr. Mead walks...
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Swinging Meditation: Mindfulness for All from 2017-05-10T14:54:29
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, walk you through guided imagery to focus on your breath. While imagining yourse...
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Guided Imagery: Spend 15 Minutes Mindfully as a Tree from 2017-05-09T15:41:57
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, continue their series of mindfulness guided practices. Listen as Dr. Mead walks...
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Send Love, Feel Better! Loving Kindness Meditation from 2017-05-08T16:13:11
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, kick off their series of guided meditation and imagery. In the 1st of 7 episode...
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5 Tips For Practicing Mindfulness Every Day from 2017-05-02T15:30:11
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist with Outpatient Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, discuss 5 tips for practicin...
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Sun Smarts: UV Radiation, Tanning, and Decreasing Skin Cancer Risk from 2017-04-25T15:45:41
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses sun safety and how indoor tanning is still a concern for teens by increasing their chance of getting skin cancer. During this podcast, Dr. Swanson reviews the myth t...
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Mindfulness: Why and How to Practice with Children from 2017-04-18T18:21:59
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Hilary Mead, a child clinical psychologist with Outpatient Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, talk (and practice) mindfuln...
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3 Reasons to Plan a Vacation Now from 2017-04-11T15:55:14
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses how family vacations throughout childhood are “anchors of happiness.” She reviews how (1) planning a vacation brings joy, (2) vacations increase bonds between kids a...
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The Big 4: Worry No More About These Common Vaccination Concerns from 2017-04-04T18:20:44
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks about four concerns parents have when it comes to vaccinating their children and explains why there’s little need to worry. The podcast includes a discussion about learn...
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Breastfeeding: Breast Milk Supply and Production from 2017-03-28T17:14:55
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and occupational and feeding therapist Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC, discuss breast milk supply and production. This podcast highlights the challenges of increasing breast milk ...
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Breastfeeding: Common Challenges and What To Do from 2017-03-21T15:33:47
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and occupational and feeding therapist Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC, highlight breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be challenging – from infants seeming like they are ...
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5 Easy Ways To Master Parenting from 2017-03-14T15:59:03
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses five tips that help parents know they can master parenting. (1) Get children outside (2) keep them up to date with vaccinations (3) prioritize sleep for the entire f...
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What To Know About Tongue Ties and Breastfeeding from 2017-03-07T16:47:12
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and occupational and feeding therapist Lynn Wolf, MOT, OTR, IBCLC, discuss tongue ties and some challenges that can come up for babies feeding. A tongue tie is wh...
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What Parents Need To Know About Genetic Testing from 2017-02-28T17:11:28
Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Bonnie Rochman, author of The Gene Machine: How Genetic Technologies Are Changing the Way We Have Kids—And the Kids We Have, do a deep dive into the complex w...
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What’s The Right Age For A Cell Phone? from 2017-02-21T16:30:56
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares her tips, recommendations and great resources for helping your family decide when is the right time for a child or teen to get a cell phone. Top considerations include:...
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Chest Pain? Not Likely A Heart Problem from 2017-02-14T16:43:23
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and pediatric cardiologist Dr. Amy Schultz discuss chest pain. Chest pain is understandably something parents worry about, but the likelihood that your child’s chest pain bein...
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5 Things To Stop Worrying About from 2017-02-07T16:37:59
As parents we are constantly worrying about caring for our children. There is guilt and fear and anxiety lurking around every decision we make. This podcast highlights 5 things you can take OFF you...
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Tips For Clean & Healthy Teeth from 2017-01-31T17:09:03
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights the importance of oral health. Oral health care starts at your child’s first tooth eruption and lasts a lifetime. Make sure you’re always using fluoride toothpaste ...
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Worried About Concussion? Here’s What To Look For… from 2017-01-24T16:31:28
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson takes the Mama Doc podcast on the road to Children’s of Alabama to highlight ways to reduce risk factors for concussion in children & teens. This episode features concussion e...
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Save Lives, Become An Organ Donor from 2017-01-17T17:37:38
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Evelyn Hsu discuss the importance of organ donation. Over 95% of Americans believe in donation, but only 52% are registered. Visit: www.donatelife.net and register today!
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Hepatitis B: Protect Your Child from 2017-01-10T16:15:05
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and hepatology expert, Dr. Evelyn Hsu discuss the importance of the Hepatitis B vaccine. Hepatitis B attacks the liver and can cause cancer and chronic disease. It’s easily pr...
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Teens Are Using E - Cigarettes At Record Numbers from 2017-01-03T17:36:51
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights a new report out from the U.S. Surgeon General on e-cigarettes. Use is up 900% among high school students from 2011-2015. If you’re a parent to a teen, this is a mu...
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Fairness: Not Always Same from 2016-12-27T17:06:44
Fairness when parenting twins and multiples does not always mean everyone getting the same things. Fairness is about equity while serving the needs to each child differently. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson ...
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10 Ways To Reduce SIDS Risk from 2016-12-20T03:39:28
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson highlights brand new, updated tips to help reduce risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and suffocation in babies from the Ame...
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Mumps? An Outbreak & Things To Know from 2016-12-16T18:03:01
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson covers what you need to know about mumps, including updated outbreak numbers, symptoms and what you can do during an outbreak.
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Tips To Help Feed Twins & Multiples from 2016-12-15T21:26:07
Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding 1 child can be difficult and the task is magnified when twins and multiples are involved. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with special guest, Dr. Heather Henne about ti...
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How To Manage Sleep Schedules When Parenting Twins & Multiples from 2016-12-13T03:00:17
Double the fun! Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the many challenges sleep can present for parents of twins and multiples with special guest, Dr. Heather Henne. Heather is a mom to twin girls and th...
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Screen Time from 2016-12-06T10:52:50
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains newly released refreshed screen time and media guidelines for children & adolescents. Co-viewing, curation and compartmentalization are key. No more guilt! Just make ...
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Teens Who Get HPV Vaccine On Time Only Need 2 Shots from 2016-11-29T02:35:15
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares an update from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention(CDC): if children and teens get their HPV vaccine on-time, they only need 2 doses (versus 3). This is base...
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What To Do If Your Kid Is Suicidal from 2016-11-22T06:03:17
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen discuss risk factors , warning signs and protective factors to help prevent suicide. Perhaps the most important thing: creat...
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Smarter Parenting: Ways To Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics from 2016-11-15T02:55:13
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips for decreasing antibiotic use through prescriptions, agriculture and soap. Roughly 50% of prescribed antibiotics are not needed or used effectively. Each year in A...
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So You Think Your Kid Is Depressed - Here’s What To Do from 2016-11-08T16:04:25
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen, share specific, evidence-based steps to help your child or teen whom you suspect might be depressed. Step #1: don’t ever he...
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How Do You Know If Your Kid Is Depressed from 2016-11-01T15:42:23
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen about defining depression, who typically has depression, depression symptoms and risk factors and when parents should...
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Playing Multiple Sports May Be Better from 2016-10-25T15:23:36
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses a new report recommending that children play multiple sports. Children who specialize in a single sport early are at higher risk for overuse injuries, burnout, quitt...
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No More Antibacterial Soap from 2016-10-18T01:45:02
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a ban on chemicals/pesticides used in antibacterial soaps due to safety concerns. Companies now must comply with removing the chemicals wit...
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Is Melatonin Right For Your Child from 2016-10-11T01:12:50
Many parents want to know if melatonin is safe to use in children. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses safety, dosing, and other non-medicinal ways to help your child sleep better.
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Interventions For Children With ADHD from 2016-10-04T05:41:06
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Erin Schoenfelder, Ph.D. discuss 4 interventions that can benefit children with ADHD: medication, diet, sleep and exercise. Spoiler: medications are helpful for roughly 8...
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5 Tips For Parenting A Child With ADHD from 2016-09-27T04:10:17
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Erin Schoenfelder, Ph.D. share 5 tips to help parent children with ADHD. Oftentimes typical parenting strategies that might work with most children, just don’t resonate wi...
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Recognizing ADHD In Children from 2016-09-20T15:31:10
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses ADHD with Seattle Children’s Hospital clinical psychologist, Erin Schoenfelder, Ph.D. They cover topics including: what is ADHD, typical signs & symptoms and ways to...
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What To Know About Flu Vaccine 2016 - 2017 from 2016-09-13T03:02:49
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson explains the 2016-2017 flu vaccine recommendations. The nasal flu spray is not recommended this flu season so the poke is unfortunately the option this year. Injected flu shot...
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The Vagina Dialogue from 2016-09-06T05:44:54
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and the co-founder of Great Conversations, Julie Metzger discuss what parents need to know when raising girls including the vagina, other female anatomy, menstruation and pube...
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Prepping For Back-To-School from 2016-08-30T15:24:30
Brace yourselves…it’s clearly that time of year again, back to school! Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares back to school reminders that include getting up to date on vaccines, understanding school anxiet...
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What To Know About The Zika Virus from 2016-08-30T02:18:04
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson provides the latest guidelines and recommendations out of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on the Zika Virus. She shares safety reminders for pregnant women ...
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6 Tips For Reducing Anxiety from 2016-08-23T03:14:49
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist & anxiety expert Dr. Kathy Melman share 6 tips for reducing anxiety. Genetics, how we model behaviors as parents and lots of other factors contribute...
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Do You Have An Anxious Child? from 2016-08-16T15:19:59
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with clinical psychology expert Dr. Kathy Melman about anxiety among both children and adults. What behaviors are “normal” and what behaviors might be considered anxious...
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Things To Know If Your Child Needs A CT Scan from 2016-08-09T05:21:59
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Jonathan Swanson, a pediatric radiologist, share a personal story about their children, lessons on the importance of using a pediatric facility when diagnostic testing...
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How To Talk To Girls About Sex from 2016-08-02T03:17:03
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson introduces the co-founder of Great Conversations, Julie Metzger to share her highly sought after expertise on how to talk to girls about sex.
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Insider Advice: Boys and Puberty from 2016-07-26T01:55:59
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson welcomes back world renowned expert, Dr. Rob Lehman (famed from the Penis podcast episode). Rob provides inside information to help make sure puberty goes well for your son. H...
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The Penis Podcast from 2016-07-12T01:06:21
A podcast episode about one thing…the penis. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Rob Lehman discuss what’s “normal”, circumcision, size, appropriate touching and erections.
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5 Tips For Improving Parents Sleep from 2016-07-04T23:05:39
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Maida Chen share tips to help improve and prioritize all parents’ sleep.
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All Dogs Bite from 2016-06-29T02:20:30
For many, having a dog isn’t just having a pet, they are clearly part of our families. But we do have to remember, dogs are animals and they act like it when provoked, frightened or activated. All ...
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How To Talk To Boys About Sex from 2016-06-21T05:42:50
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses how to talk to boys about sex with expert Dr. Rob Lehman. They share tips for appropriate conversations by age.
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Importance Of Parents' Sleep from 2016-06-14T15:41:43
Parents who don’t sleep well may mistakenly believe their children don't either. Good sleep is tied to a more positive outlook. Boom!
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When Children Dream from 2016-05-27T03:22:54
Are your baby’s eyes fluttering and lips grinning during sleep? Chances are, they are dreaming. We dream in all stages of sleep.
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To Spank Or Not To Spank from 2016-05-27T03:15:29
Roughly 80% of parents spank. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson reviews data that shows that spanking is an ineffective discipline tool & one with possible consequences.
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Why Do Babies Wake Up At Night from 2016-05-27T03:07
Most babies wake up at night a lot. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with a sleep expert about why they wake and tips to help them sleep better.
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About The Seattle Mama Doc Podcast from 2016-05-27T02:54:53
Welcome to the Seattle Mama Doc podcast! I'm Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and I plan to share what I've learned throughout my career in pediatrics and years of parenting my own 2 boys. Podcast episodes wi...
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