Childhood Trauma and Family Connection
In pediatrics, we often meet families during their most vulnerable moments such as illness, transition, fear and change. While pediatricians are trained to diagnose and manage disease, some of the mos...
24 Feb 35min
Adolescent Contraception 101
Adolescence is full of firsts. Big questions about bodies, safety and choices rise to the surface. Contraception can feel intimidating for teens and complex for pediatricians. However, it's also a pow...
17 Feb 27min
Sports Physicals for Young Athletes
Before the Friday night lights and before the season even begins, there's one appointment that can determine athletic eligibility: the pre-participation sports physical. For pediatricians, it's often ...
10 Feb 29min
Prescribing GLP-1 Medications in Pediatric Practice
GLP-1 medications have become an important part of adult obesity treatment and are now increasingly relevant in pediatric care. As new approvals emerge and clinical guidance continues to evolve, pedia...
3 Feb 33min
Circumcision Conversations
Circumcision is one of the most common procedures performed in newborns. For such a frequent procedure, it can stir up big conversations in the primary care office. How do you help families make infor...
27 Jan 34min
Growing Pains or Growth Problems?
A growth charts tell a story long before a child can. A sudden dip, a stubborn plateau, a pubertal spurt that arrives too early, or too late, can spark big questions. From short stature to rapid puber...
20 Jan 29min
Preventing Childhood Obesity
When addressing obesity in the clinic, it's common to ask patients to focus on food and exercise. But what if we think upstream of the clinical problem and consider the environments, habits and system...
13 Jan 33min
Assessing Pediatric Joint Pain
Joint pain is a common concern in pediatric practice. If a child is limping after sports or describes vague aches and pains, it often points to a minor injury or a self-limited condition. But in some ...
6 Jan 24min
