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At the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatric Chest Wall Program, we empower children, adolescents, and adults to achieve optimal function and improved cosmetic outcomes for chest wall abnormalities. We offer the latest technologies to ensure safe and accurate diagnoses, and we employ enhanced treatment methods for exceptional results and quick recovery.  Learn more about Stephanie Chao, MD  Learn more about Marisa Schwab, MD

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Dudaney, a pediatrician with Stanford Medicine Children's Health, to discuss essential items that every parent should have in their child's medicine cabinet. From fever reducers to first aid supplies, learn the crucial tips on keeping your little ones safe and healthy at home. Don't miss these vital insights for every parent! For more resources, visit stanfordchildrens.org.  Learn more about Nicole Dudaney, MD

In this episode, Dr. Edith Haghnazarian, a pediatrician at Stanford Medicine Children's Health, discusses the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in children's healthcare. She explores essential elements like trust, communication, and mutual respect, emphasizing their roles in treatment outcomes. Discover practical tips for parents on how to effectively communicate with their child's doctor and understand their child's needs better. For more insights, check out stanfordchildrens.org. Learn more about Edith Haghnazarian, MD

Pediatrician Nadereh Varamini discusses the crucial issue of bullying. She will explore practical advice for parents on the signs of bullying, how to effectively communicate with your child and more.  Learn more about Nadereh Varamini, MD

Dr. Nadereh Varamini talks about water safety with the upcoming summer season.  Learn more about Nadereh Varamini, MD

Fever is a common occurrence in childhood. Patty Sabey, MD helps parents feel more confident in caring for their child during a fever episode by sharing when and how to treat fever and when to seek medical help.

Curious about the challenges your newborn may encounter? Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD, discusses the most frequent conditions seen in infants, empowering parents with knowledge to recognize symptoms early and seek appropriate care when necessary.

If you have ever looked at a red, bumpy, itchy rash on your child’s skin and wondered “Is this normal?” You are not alone. It can be hard to know which rashes need medical care and which ones can be treated at home. Lauren Strelitz, MD, a pediatrician at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, offers guidance to help parents figure out what kind of treatment is best for their child’s rash.

As a parent, one of the common health concerns you’ll probably encounter is pink eye (conjunctivitis). While pink eye can be unpleasant and sometimes contagious, it’s usually manageable. Learn more about what pink eye is, its causes, how to treat it, and when to worry from pediatrician Lauren Strelitz, MD.

Busy parents often struggle to carve out moments for themselves. In this episode, pediatrician Joelle Mcconlogue, MD, provides practical tips for integrating self-care, both physically and mentally, into daily routines, even amidst the chaos of parenting.

Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), is a disorder that causes a child’s connective tissues, joints, ligaments, and sinew that connect their muscles to stretch and be overly flexible. Their joints move beyond the normal range of motion. Not a lot is known about this generalized condition, which beyond joint flexibility can cause many complications and affect multiple body systems, and pediatrician Mekhla Varma, MD, is raising awareness about HSD.

Bringing home a new baby is an incredible, although sometimes overwhelming, experience. While you may be embarking on the wildest emotional rollercoaster of your life, you don’t have to go it alone. Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD, is here to reassure you with some expert advice for navigating this new phase.

It’s 9:00 p.m. and all is quiet, except for your young toddler who just won’t stay in bed. Or, maybe it’s your 12-year-old who is staying up late to watch one more TikTok video. There are many reasons kids don’t sleep well. Pediatrician Nora Fahden, MD, answers common questions about children’s sleep issues.

In this episode, Dr. Amina Ahmed leads a discussion focusing on the leading causes and treatment options for constipation in children.

Dr. Jon Moses discusses the different types of inflammatory bowel diseases that present in young children and adolescents, how IBDs are different from the more commonly known IBS, and why it is important for patients to be seen at a comprehensive IBD and Celiac Disease Center like the one at Stanford Medicine Children's Health.