Aggression in children is a complex issue that can leave parents feeling helpless and desperate for a solution. Many turn to medication as a quick fix, but according to Dr. Lia Gaggino’s guest, Dr. Peter Jensen, multiple medications are not always the answer.
Childhood can be a challenging time for many young individuals. As they try to navigate the world around them, they often display aggressive behaviors in different situations. But not all aggression is harmful, as it can be a normal part of development.
Dr. Gaggino’s guest is Cindy Marble, who retired from the US Secret Service after 27 years, including two tours in the protective intelligence division. Cindy now trains individuals across various sectors on behavioral threat assessment and prevention, including K-12 schools, campuses, and private industry.
Join your host, Dr. Lia Gaggino, on this episode of Pediatric Meltdown as she chats with Dr. Danny Mallen, a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical educator at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Center.
As an educator and administrator, Meadow Nuyen acknowledges the challenges faced due to the pandemic, such as staffing shortages and virtual learning for early childhood education. Meadow talks about the importance of empowering parents and recognizing them as the first educators during a child's developmental years.
Childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on mental health and well-being, but addressing it in therapy requires a careful and compassionate approach. In this episode, child psychologist, Conni Lutes, shares her unique strategies on working with young children who may be experiencing behavior issues or…
Dr. Brooks Keeshin, a triple-board trained child psychiatrist with a focus on trauma, shares his journey into child psychiatry, and discusses the idea of it being a subspecialty of pediatrics.
The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Trainees is an active group that offers a variety of leadership roles for medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Madeleine Norris shares her journey from child neurology to pediatric mental health and her involvement in the AAP.
The medical world is accomplishing great things; for example - Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing. A cutting-edge concept that has cut diagnoses of rare diseases from weeks and months to days and hours. It’s called Project Baby Deer and it’s focused on implementing evidence-based precision medicine and…
Patient Confidentiality is a complex subject and more times than not, the answer to the questions will begin with “Well, it depends….” Dr. Elizabeth Alderman, a pediatrician, shares her journey into pediatrics and how she has handled this issue in her own practice in the state…
Dr. Lia Gaggino has worked as a pediatrician for over 30 years on the west side of Michigan. During her career as a primary care physician, she has been privileged to care for children and adolescents, and know that their success is closely tied to mental wellness.
Dr. Lia Gaggino has worked as a pediatrician for over 30 years on the west side of Michigan. During her career as a primary care physician, she has been privileged to care for children and adolescents, and know that their success is closely tied to mental wellness.
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