When you think of HIV, do you breathe a sigh of relief thinking “well, at least we don’t have to deal with THAT anymore”? Has it completely fallen off your radar as a medical issue that is “under control”? Well, then it’s important that you listen...
Do you have a picky eater in the house? Then this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Lia Gaggino’s guest this week is Dr. Natalie Prohaska where they’ll discuss avoidant, restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), which was previously referred to as feeding disorder of...
Today, host, Dr. Lia Giggino talks with Dr. Sara Bode about the benefits of a SBHC and the challenges they face in ensuring that every child has access to quality care.
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.
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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