Ask Doctor Amy
Ask Doctor Amy
Amy F. Conrad MD
Join board certified pediatrician Dr. Amy Conrad each week as she teaches parents how to become the experts in relating, interpreting, and nurturing the personal needs of their children. Each episode explores an aspect of child development, breaking down the conflicting information about what is best, and teaches practical advice for simplifying parenting by tuning into what kids really need.
Should I give my baby the new RSV vaccine?
An FDA panel just voted to approve the new RSV vaccine for babies and vulnerable toddlers. Dr. Amy gives her take on this potential new vaccine, the risks/benefits, and how we can approach making the decision.
Jun 13, 2023
15 min
Kailee Noland - Baby "Container "syndrome": how to avoid, how to correct, how to encourage healthy development
Dr. Amy chats with pediatric physical therapist Kailee Noland all about Container Syndrome.
May 23, 2023
46 min
Lyme disease in kids: What to know to stay safe this summer
With warmer weather, it's time to talk about tic awareness and lyme disease prevention. Dr. Amy shares her own experience, and talks through the steps to stay safe this summer.
May 2, 2023
15 min
Our lead scare, and how you can prevent lead poisoning in your child
Dr. Amy shares the scary experience of lead exposure in her own son, and talks about how an urban family can make sure to protect themselves against lead poisoning in children.
Apr 19, 2023
14 min
3 things to know about treating a child's fever
Dr. Amy discusses 3 things for parents to keep in mind when treating a child's fever, including the most common reason kids end up in the emergency room unnecessarily!
Apr 4, 2023
10 min
Dr. David Bjorklund: Saving our kids' mental health through play and independence
Dr. Amy chats with Dr. David Bjorklund, professor of developmental psychology and senior author of a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Pediatrics that links the mental health crisis in young children today to a decades-long trend in diminishing independence during childhood.
Mar 28, 2023
43 min
Why does my child have a cough that won't go away?
Answering a question submitted by a listener, Dr. Amy breaks down the common causes for a chronic cough in childhood.
Mar 14, 2023
14 min
Melissa Fairhurst: A safe space for the mental journey of motherhood
Recent tragedies in the news have put maternal mental health on our minds. What has the story of Lindsay Clancy taught us, and what are some practical ways to actually make a difference for moms hopefully before the breaking point? Dr. Amy chats with Melissa Fairhust, a therapist and mom of 3 who specializes in perinatal mental health, who is paving the way for accessible, inclusive help for moms through the entire journey of motherhood.
Mar 7, 2023
50 min
Feb 2023 Q&A: Is my 15 month old too big? My kid on social media; Croup and asthma in kids
Feb 28, 2023
11 min
How to save our children's brains and happiness from TikTok
Unchecked social media use is dangerous for our brains, and especially the young developing brains of children. Dr. Amy breaks down the biological and psychological harms of the social media world with a few calls to action for parents to prevent the addiction.
Feb 21, 2023
13 min
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