Pediatrics Now for Parents
Episodes
Protecting Young Brains: Inside Concussion Care with the Spurs’ Team Surgeon
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, Holly Wayment speaks with Dr. Leah Brown, Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the San Antonio Spurs, about recognizing...
Concussion Red Flags Every Parent Should Know — with Spurs Team Doctor Dr. Leah Brown
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Holly Wayment speaks with Dr. Leah Brown of UT Health San Antonio about concussions and early identification of traumatic brain injury...
Artemis II: From the Moon to Medicine — Inside NASA's AVATAR Experiment with Dr. Lisa Carnell!
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Holly Wayment and Dr. Lisa Carnell of NASA discuss the Avatar bone marrow organ chips flown on Artemis II, personalized from astronaut blood to s...
USB-Sized Organ Chips: How Space Research Could Revolutionize Kids’ Health
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Artemis II NASA flew AVATAR bone marrow organ chips—USB-sized microphysiological systems made from astronauts’ own cells—to study space radia...
From Front Lines to Family: Benjamin Hall's Story of Survival and Resilience
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Benjamin Hall joins Pediatrics Now to recount his 2022 injury in Ukraine, the rescue and medical care that followed, and the vital role his...
“My Brain Feels Better”
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Parents Lisa and Craig recount their son Ryan’s sudden, devastating onset of PANS—extreme OCD, emotional contamination, refusal to leave home, or ...
Toilet Training & Tummy Troubles: Constipation and Belly Pain
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Holly Wayment talks to Pediatric GI specialist Dr. Anandini Suri who explains that constipation in children is common and often behavioral, frequ...
When to Worry About a Lump in Your Child’s Neck
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Host Holly Wayment talks with pediatric oncologist Dr. Shafqat Shah explains why most lumps and bumps in children’s necks are caused...
Listen to Your Gut: Practical GI Tips for Busy Parents
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sarah Marucci joins Pediatrics Host Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now for Parents to explain common gut symptoms, warning signs that need medical at...
Newborn Screening Explained: How a Few Drops Save Lives
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Holly Wayment interviewsDr. Alice Gong where she explains explains newborn screening: a few drops of blood (done at 24–48 hours and again at 7–...
Whooping Cough & Flu: What Every Parent Needs to Know Now
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Holly Wayment speaks with pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Deena Sutter about pertussis (whooping cough) and the approaching flu season. T...
Sunken or Pigeon Chest? Clear Answers on Pectus Treatment
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Ian Mitchell reviews pectus excavatum and carinatum — how they present, when to watch versus refer, and the role of imaging and ...
Sunken or Pigeon Chest? A Parent’s Guide to Pectus
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Holly Wayment interviews Dr. Ian Mitchell about common chest wall differences in children — pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and pect...
Goat Milk Formula FDA Approved: What Parents Should Know
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Host Holly Wayment and national feeding expert Dr. Cynthia Blanco, where Dr. Blanco explains the FDA approval of goat milk infant formula, how ...
Understanding motor and vocal tics
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to recognize tics, when to see your pediatrician, and why most tics are harmless and treatable. Videotaping movements and getting the right ...
Exploring the Science Behind Autism: What We Know and What We’re Learning
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Holly Wayment interviews this highly experienced pediatric psychiatrist . Dr. Boddapadi explains that autism has no single cause — it’s m...
Can Watching A Porcupine Eat a Pumpkin Help My Teen With Anxiety and Stress? Research Says YES!
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its back! Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment interviews Jacklynn Ware of Project YES, a free, evidence-based online mental health resource for ...
Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitos! What parents need to know!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Host Holly Wayment and UT Health San Antonio and University Health's Infectious disease specialist Dr. Deena Sutter. They discuss recent Chik...
How to Teach Self-Compassion to Teenagers
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now as she delves into the transformative power of self-compassion with expert Dr. Karen Bluth. Discover how self-com...
When Your Child Just Seems "Off": A Pediatrician's Guide to the Early Signs of Sepsis
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly Wayment and Dr. Ted Wu on Pediatrics Now for Parents as they delve into the critical topic of sepsis, a potential risk for children followi...
Preventing, drowning, and advancements in reducing brain damage, with Dr. Ted Wu
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, host Holly Wayment is joined by Dr. Ted Wu, a seasoned pediatric critical care physician, to discuss cr...
Covid and Flu Vaccine Update
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, host Holly Wayment explores essential vaccine insights with infectious disease expert, Dr. J.B. Cantye,...
The Measles Outbreak Update: "Its Heartbreaking"
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, hosted by Holly Wayment and the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio and University Health...
How to Motivate Your Kid: from Making the Bed to Taking Medication
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two Join Holly in this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents as she delves into the transformative practice of motivational interviewing with exp...
Let’s talk about talking to kids! What is motivational interviewing?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly and Dr. David Roberts, a tenured associate professor of psychiatry at UT Health, as they dive into the transformative approach of motivatio...
Medical Misinformation: How to Get the Facts, Advice From the Head Customer Service for Paypal and Venmo?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing Fatherhood and Leadership: Insights from Paypal and Venmo's Head of Customer Service Join mother and host Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now fo...
Social Media Dermatology: Facts vs. Fiction Part 2
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, host Holly Wayment sits down with Dr. Emily Becker, a triple board-certified pediatric dermatologist an...
Social Media Dermatology: Facts vs. Fiction: Tips from Dr. Emily Becker
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly Wayment and pediatric dermatologist Dr. Emily Becker as they offer practical tips for parents. Learn about the different types of sunscreen...
Surviving Pollen Season: Tips From a Doctor Dad
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Holly Wayment on "Pediatrics Now" as she welcomes back Dr. Ed Brooks. In this episode, they dive deep into the world of pollen allergies, ...
A Heart to Heart with Dr. Ginnie Abarbanell
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, host Holly Wayment is joined by Dr. Ginnie Abarbanell, the head of the pediatric cardiology ...
Pediatric Plastic Surgery: Operating in 4D
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of Pediatrics Now as we dive into the impactful world of pediatric plastic surgery with Dr. Richard Thomson, an esteemed surge...
Why is this Flu Season so Fierce? What to Do to Protect You and Your Family
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment is joined by Dr. J.B. Cantey from University Health and UT San Antonio to discuss the challenges...
Ear Health: The Inside Scoop with Dr. Marisa Earley
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Pediatrics Now features Dr. Marisa Earley from University Health and UT Health San Antonio. Join host Holly Wayment as they delve into...
Respiratory Viruses Update
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Holly Wayment explores the challenges and solutions during the peak of respiratory virus season. Joining Holly is Dr. Tess Barton, a pediatric in...
Ear Infection Insights
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host and executive producer Holly Wayment and Dr. Marisa Earley, head of pediatric ENT at UT Health San Antonio and University Health, as they de...
Navigating Teen Depression: Insights from Dr. Jessica Sandoval
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, Host and Executive Producer Holly Wayment talks to Dr. Jessica Sandoval, child psychiatrist at UT Health San Antoni...
What you Need to Know About Atypical Pneumonia
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment is joined by Dr. Tess Barton, an infectious disease expert at the University of Texas Health Sci...
Understanding the Teenage Brain: Insights and Strategies for Parents
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Pediatrics Now for Parents," host Holly Wayment dives into the complexities of the teenage brain with expert Dr. David Yeager, a p...
Factors Behind Rising Anxiety in Young People: What Parents and Educators Can Do
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly Wayment on Pediatrics Now as she interviews Dr. David Yeager, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin and author of the book 10 to...
COVID, Flu, Bird Flu, and Vaccine Updates
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Holly Wayment in this insightful episode of Pediatrics Now, where Dr. Tess Barton shares her recent experiences at the annual Barbie convent...
Oh No! My Child Doesn't Want to Go to School!😩
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pediatrics Now, hosted by Holly Wayment from UT Health San Antonio's Department of Pediatrics. In this episode, we delve into the topic o...
😢My Child's Ear Hurts: What Now?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pediatrics Now with Holly Wayment, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics and University Health's New Women's and Children's Hospit...
Helmets and Sunscreen: ‘Battles worth Fighting,’ Advice from a Pediatric ER Doc
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pediatrics Now, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. I'm your host, Holly Wayment, and today we have a ...
The Future of Vaccines: An Interview with the Doctor Who Created Mice with Fully Human Immune Systems
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this fascinating episode of Pediatrics Now as we sit down with Dr. Paolo Casali, University of Texas Asheville Smith Professor and Distingu...
Pediatric Surgery Update from a Surgeon Dad
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Holly Wayment in this episode of Pediatrics Now for Parents, as she interviews Dr. Ian Mitchell, Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief at University Hospita...
A 24-Minute-Listen that Could Help Save Your Child's Life
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this episode of Pediatrics Now as we delve into essential choking, water and heat safety tips as host Holly Wayment interviews a doctor on ...
The Headache Diet: Part Two
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pediatrics Now for Parents, the go-to podcast for health news in small bites for busy parents. In this episode, host Holly Wayment sits dow...
The Headache Diet: A Pediatric Neurologist's Approach to Migraine Prevention
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Headache Diet: A Pediatric Neurologist's Approach to Migraine Prevention Welcome to Pediatrics Now for Parents, your go-to podcast for the latest ...
What Types of Cancer Are Becoming More Common in Teens?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this insightful episode of Pediatrics Now, where we discuss the journey of pediatric cancer survivors with Dr. Shafqat Shah from the Univer...
When Cancer Runs in Families: Genetic Testing and Support for Pediatric Oncology
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, we delve into the complexities of cancer in children, particularly when it runs in families. Joining us are Dr. Gai...
Bug Bites and Stings: Part 2 with Dr. Tess Barton
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pediatrics Now for Parents with your host, Holly Wayment. In this episode, Dr. Tess Barton, a pediatric infectious disease expert, talks ...
Bug Bites and Stings: Part 1
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment welcomes back Dr. Tess Barton, a pediatric infectious disease expert at University Hospital and ...
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Substance Use
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode, Holly welcomes Dr. Jennifer Sharp Potter, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center and ...
A Wake Up Call About Melatonin and Healthier Sleep Habits with Dr. Karen Hentschel-Franks
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Holly Wayment talks with the esteemed Dr. Karen Hentschel-Franks, a fellow at the Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Sleep Medicin...
A Concussion Crash Course for Parents
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to “Pediatrics Now”. In this podcast episode, Host Holly Wayment talks to Dr. Kenneth Nwosa, a renowned sports medicine specialist and hea...
NF-1: Early Detection, Coping Strategies, and Comprehensive Care
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of 'Pediatrics Now', distinguished healthcare experts join us to delve deep into the intricate aspects of Neurofibromatos...
New Asthma Guidelines: with Dr. Ed Brooks
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pediatrics Now: We're joined by Dr. Ed Brooks, the Division Chief of Allergy, Immunology, and Infectious Disease at the University ...
The Next Healthcare Crisis?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host Holly Wayment on a riveting episode of "Pediatrics Now" featuring Dr. Will Border, a renowned professor of pediatrics at Emory Universit...
Measles Madness: 🤒A Discussion with Dr. J.B. Cantey
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pediatrics Now for Parents. In this episode, Host Holly Wayment talks to Dr. J.B. Cantey, a double board certified neonatologist and infe...
The Science of Nurturing Our Children❤️
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Host and author Holly Wayment in a conversation with Dr. Alice Gong, a pediatrician with 40 years of experience and president of the Texas Pediat...
Improving Your Relationship with Your Child
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Holly Wayment for an enlightening conversation with veteran pediatrician, Dr. Alice Gong, in the episode titled 'Raising Compassionate Child...
Prescribing Balance: time management strategies for 2024
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this intriguing episode, Host Holly Wayment and our guest , Dr. Dina Tom, a wife, mother, and hospitalist at the University of Texas Health Science...
Fentanyl Facts
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fentanyl Facts FACULTY: Glen Medellin, MD, is double boarded in pediatrics and palliative medicine. He sees patients at University Hospital. OVER...
ADHD Update plus Warning Signs
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host and author Holly Wayment interviews a pediatric psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience about ADHD, the drug shortage, and what to loo...
New Weight Loss Drugs for Kids and Healthy Eating Part Two
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Weight Loss Drugs for Kids Part Two: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In FACULTY: Luisa Rodriguez, MD, is a Professor of Endocrinology and Pediatric Wel...
Weight Loss Drugs for Kids Part One: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weight Loss Drugs for Kids Part 1: Our Wellness Doctor Weighs In FACULTY: Luisa Rodriguez, MD, is a Professor of Endocrinology and Pediatric Wellness ...
When to Worry: Perspective from a Heart Doc
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When to Worry: Perspective from a Pediatric Cardiologist Ginnie Abarbanell, MD, is a Professor of Cardiology at UT Health San Antonio and University H...
Antibiotics & Children: An Interview with J.B. Cantey, M.D.
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Antibiotics & Children: An Interview with J.B. Cantey, M.D. Host and author Holly Wayment, talks to leading pediatric experts in the field....
Surgery for Underfunded Children? Yes, It Really Is Free!
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surgery for Underfunded Children? Yes, It Really Is Free! FACULTY: Ian Mitchell, MD is Pediatric Surgeon in Chief at University Hospital and the Unive...
The Difference Between Allergies and Colds
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Difference Between Allergies and Colds FACULTY: Edward G. Brooks, MD serves on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Expert Panel...
The RSV Vaccine and More
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatrics Now Host Holly Wayment brings parents an update on the new RSV vaccine and more. Wayment interviews neonatologist and infectious disease do...
Got Vaccines?
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why Vaccinate? Answers from Infectious Disease Doctor J.B. Cantey FACULTY: JB Cantey, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at UT Health Sa...