AAP Updates a Safe Sleep Environment for Infants (Announcement)
In October 2011, the AAP published an update on what they consider the best sleep environment for infants. Their recommendations are based on information collected in the US and Europe. The new...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of DocSmo –“Safe Sleep for Infants” circa 2011
As our understanding of safe sleep practices have been evolving over the past 30 years, I have joked that when we finally figure out what the “safest” sleep environment is for infants, it will probably...
View ArticleLunchroom Lowdown- Safe Sleep Guidelines for Infants 2011 (Article)
I convened a “lunchroom lowdown” the other day on the topic of new AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines, and my partners eagerly offered their opinions and impressions when it comes to safe sleep for infants....
View ArticleSafe Sleep Environment for Infants 2011 (Pedcast)
This podcast is part of the Essential Series for parents with newborns and infants. Knowing the dos and don’ts when it comes to safe sleep environment for infants is something that parents must...
View ArticleWet Hair at Night, Right on Grandma! (Pedcast)
Grandma often said that going to bed with wet hair can make a child sick. Is this true? Does this condition matter to your child’s health? Dr. Smolen discusses this subject in today’s podcast and gives...
View ArticleEssential Info about your Baby’s Head Shape (Pedcast)
Subscribe on iTunes or follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Transcript: Essential Info about your Baby’s Head Shape (Pedcast) -Welcome to another edition of DocSmo.com, your reliable source of...
View ArticleBook Review: Bringing up BeBe by Pamela Druckerman(Book Review Pedcast)
Help support DocSmo.com by buying this reviewed book using this affiliate link. You get Amazon’s best price and DocSmo.com earns a small affiliate marketing fee. Thank you. Bringing up BeBe...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Infant Positioners (Pedcast)
As always, thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to listen to this edition of DocSmo.com… the pediatric blog that makes pediatrics portable, practical and fun… from the bassinette to the...
View ArticleBrain Rules for Baby- (Book review Pedcast)
Help support DocSmo.com by buying this reviewed book using this affiliate link. You get Amazon’s best price and DocSmo.com earns a small affiliate marketing fee. Thank you. Brain Rules for Baby by,...
View ArticleHappiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, by Harvey Karp, M.D. (Book Review Pedcast)
Help support DocSmo.com by buying this reviewed book using this affiliate link. You get Amazon’s best price and DocSmo.com earns a small affiliate marketing fee. Thank you. Happiest Baby Guide to...
View ArticleMore, Winterizing Your Children (Pedcast)
It’s getting cold outside and the little ones are starting to get sick at an alarming rate. I thought it might be timely to pass on some tips I have learned about how to keep your little Janie or …...
View ArticleSafe Sleep Advice (Pedcast)
As a pediatrician who spends most of his or her time giving advice to parents with young children, I often wonder how much of what I tell parents really has an effect on their behavior? I try so …...
View Article“Beyond the Sling” by Mayim Bialik (Book Review Pedcast)
Help support DocSmo.com by buying this reviewed book using this affiliate link. You get Amazon’s best price and DocSmo.com earns a small affiliate marketing fee. Thank you. I’m always looking for...
View ArticleThe Collapse of Parenting, by Leonard Sax MD (Book Review Pedcast)
Help support DocSmo.com by buying this reviewed book using this affiliate link. You get Amazon’s best price and DocSmo.com earns a small affiliate marketing fee. Thank you. Topic Introduction Doc...
View ArticleInteresting Conversations w/ Parents (Pedcast) May 2017
Introduction Doc Smo here. Thanks for joining me today. I was looking at the stats for my blog the other day and noticed something interesting; 3 of the top 7 downloaded pedcasts for 2016 were my...
View ArticleStraight Talk About Sleep in Infancy-Updated (Pedcast)
Introduction Welcome, I am your host, Dr. Paul Smolen. At the time of this recording, it will have been my honor to practice general pediatrics for the past 35 years. Today we are going to talk about...
View Article4 Parenting Tasks Vital for Your Child’s Academic Success (Pedcast)
Introduction Welcome. Doc Smo here, your pedcast host. I had an amazingly gratifying experience recently that I want to share with you, especially if your child is struggling in school. In today’s...
View Article4 Parenting Tasks Vital for Your Child’s Academic Success ( Archived Pedcast)
Introduction Welcome. Doc Smo here, your pedcast host. I had an amazingly gratifying experience recently that I want to share with you, especially if your child is struggling in school. In today’s...
View ArticleStartling Health News About Babies and Preschoolers Every Parent Needs to...
Introduction Long time listeners know that I think good sleep and nutrition are incredibly important issues for a child’s well being. In today’s pedcast, I am going to bring you some really exciting...
View ArticleMany Crib Deaths are Preventable–Here’s How (Pedcast)
Introduction Doc Smo here with another edition of Portable Practical Pediatrics. I don’t know how I let this one slip by me but apparently I missed the fact that experts at the AAP put out new updated...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts of Raising Smart/Successful Children (Pedcast)
Looking for ways to increase your children’s chances of success in life? Look no more. The following is an archived pedcast, first published in April 2019. Feature image by Ludi of Pixabay...
View ArticleHave You Optimized Your Children’s Sleep? (Pedcast)
Photo by Angela Ferguson, Pixabay Images If you want healthy smart children, and who doesn’t, it is vital, imperative, crucial, fundamental, even axiomatic that you ensure that they get the...
View ArticleMany Crib Deaths are Preventable-Here’s How (Archived Pedcast)
I don’t know how I let this one slip by me but apparently I missed the fact that experts at the AAP put out new updated Safe Sleep Guidelines in 2016 based on the latest studies. These guidelines...
View ArticleAre Your Children’s Brains Getting the Sleep They Need? (Pedcast)
Who would have thought a generation ago that lack of sleep would be a huge health issue for children? I certainly didn’t but the reality is that many children today struggle with insomnia. Stay tuned...
View ArticleDr. M’s SPA Newsletter Volume 11 Issue 24
Did you ever suffer from a cold sore caused by the herpes virus? If so, this audio newsletter is for you. We go through all of the current data regarding cause and treatment. Herpes Labialis is a...
View ArticleStraight Talk About Sleep in Infancy, (Updated Pedcast)
Good sleep is essential for the entire families well-being. Let's get off to a good start with easy, practical sleep habits for your young child. Doc Smo gives some practical advice for getting your...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know about Infant Temperature Control (Pedcast)
Let's explore how babies control their temperature and use this knowledge to discuss current recommendations about clothing, ambient temperature of the house and related topics Continue reading → The...
View ArticleSleepless Nights…Beyond the Crib (Pedcast)
Sleep problems are common with preschoolers as well as elementary age children. Here is a simple but effective strategy to deal with the majority of children who have separation difficulties at night....
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Let Sleeping Babies Lie (Pedcast)
In this pedcast, Doc Smo explains why parents shouldn't let their sleeping babies lie. Although sleep seems like a good thing, it can be an indicator that your baby is not getting the nutrients he or...
View ArticleTeething, Just the Facts Ma’am (Pedcast)
Transcript: Welcome to another edition of DocSmo.com, your source for mp3s about pediatric topics. This is your host, Dr. Paul Smolen–pediatrician by day, blogger by night–on location in the Low...
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