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#253 Title:
Easy Pediatrics:
8 Symptoms to Never Ignore
Special Guest: Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann, nationally recognized author, parenting expert, media spokesperson and pediatrician
Description: We made an appointment with Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann to ask about the 8 top symptoms a parent (or any adult) should never ignore. Doubt and anxiety are minimized with Dr. Tanya's easy-to-understand advice for common medical concerns.
Duration: 42:14
Related Podcasts:
Mommy Calls
You and the Flu
Easy Pediatrics Series
Index:
00:12 Commercial: Ubooly
00:41 Intro: 8 Symptoms to Never Ignore
03:34 Fever Phobia
10:06 Rashes … What to Know
14:56 A-B-C-D-E Moles
19:15 Tummy Troubles
22:40 About Dr. Tanya
24:36 Headaches are a Headache
27:33 Cuts & Scrapes
29:49 Falls & Head Boo-Boo's
33:15 Dehydration Signs
37:17 Closing Comments
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About Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, FAAP
A leading medical authority for the popular press and entertainment industry, Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann is a nationally recognized author, parenting expert and media spokesperson. A working mother and UCLA-trained pediatrician who practices in Southern California, Dr. Tanya is a designated spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, communicating complicated medical issues into easily understood concepts.
As a child health expert for NBC’s Today Show and PBS parenting show A Place of Our Own, Dr. Tanya has discussed breaking medical news stories and controversial parenting issues. She has reported for stations including KTLA (CW, Los Angeles) and KEYT (ABC, Santa Barbara) and served as a nutrition expert on the Food Network program Weighing In. When parenting questions arise, Dr. Tanya is also called to appear on a variety of popular news programs and talk shows including Good Morning America Now (ABC), The Doctors (CBS) and The Tyra Banks Show.
Quoted in more than one hundred periodicals, including Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times and Parents magazine, Dr. Tanya is currently on the advisory boards for LA Parent and Healthy Children magazines. Watch television segments here.
In addition to Mommy Calls, she is Editor-in-Chief of the AAP parenting book The Wonder Years and Associate Medical Editor of their best selling parenting book Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5.
Dr. Tanya has served on the board of the National Association of Medical Communicators and is currently on the board of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Communications and Media. She completed her internship and residency at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, received her medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Claremont McKenna College.
For more information about Dr. Tanya, go to www.DrTanya.com.
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Dr. Tanya's Tip
When it comes to doctor visits, don't lie to your children, or tell them things like their shots won't hurt. Instead, explain to them that shots will help keep them from getting sick. Tell them that a shot will feel like a quick pinch. But then it'll be over. Let them know that Mommy and Daddy get shots, too. And again, if you're strong and relaxed, your child will be, too.
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About the Book
Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents’ Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers
Beginning in her residency and continuing throughout her years in practice, Dr. Altmann has kept track of the various questions asked by new and experienced parents. Mommy Calls represents what she considers to be the top 101 most common questions parents ask their pediatrician. Sample questions include:
• How can I be sure that my newborn is getting enough to eat?
• What should I do if I think my child swallowed a coin?
• Should I worry that my child has a fever after getting his shots today?
• She feels better – is it safe to play with other children now?
• Does his cut need stiches?
• And most importantly: How do I know when to call the pediatrician?
Organized by category and age group, Mommy Calls is filled with clever tips and fun facts, along with Pediatric Points designed to quickly and clearly communicate important recommendations in easy-to-understand language.
Chapters Include:
• Basic Baby Care
• Breastfeeding
• Formula Feeds
• Solids, Milk, and Other Feeding Issues
• Pooping
• Stomachaches and Vomiting
• Fever
• Illnesses
• Skin
• Ingestions, Injuries, and First Aid
• Growing Up
• Sleep
Get it on Amazon.
Dr Tanya's Tip
A common mistake parents make with toddlers is putting them in a big kid bed too soon. When is it time to get rid of the crib? When your child asks for a bed or starts climbing out of the crib. For most kids, that comes between the ages of 2 and 3, or when your child reaches a height of about 35 inches. Read other common mistakes.
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Dr. Tanya's Related Blogs
• When Your Child Runs a Fever
• Over the Counter Cough Cold and Fever Reducer Medications
• Summertime Injuries: When to Call Your Pediatrician
• How to Determine When to Take a Trip to the ER
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