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![Tackling Child Poverty: The Rx Kids Initiative](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PM-233-scaled.jpg)
Discover how Dr. Britney Tayler’s advocacy journey began with a phone call and then blossomed into changing outcomes for children…
![And to My Pediatric Friends](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/232PM-Image-scaled.jpg)
Dr Lia reveals the hidden struggles pediatricians face with corporate healthcare. Discover why these brave doctors stay dedicated to children…
![Raising Good Citizens](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PM-231-Audiogram.png)
Explore conscious parenting and the vital role of safe, stable relationships. Dr. Robert Saul offers insights from his journey and…
![Payment Challenges for Pediatric Mental Healthcare](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/230cvrArt.png)
Explore the landscape of child healthcare coverage, focusing on Medicaid and CHIP, and discuss payer challenges for pediatricians with Dr.…
![What Parents Need To Know About Suicidal Thoughts](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/229CvrArt-scaled.jpg)
Explore how brain development impacts behavior, using emotional assessment tools to guide conversations about mental health, and supporting children with…
![Balancing Life & Loss](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/228-CvrArt-scaled.jpg)
Join Dr. Lia as she gets up close and personal with some insights about self-care
![Relationships with Others](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PM127CVRART-scaled.jpg)
Facing trauma head-on: Dr. Lia Gaggino shares resilience strategies and personal challenges. Discover how to find hope and joy in…
![Youth Concussion](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PM-225-Audiogram-scaled.jpg)
Struggling with mood changes after a concussion? Tune in to Pediatric Meltdown for expert insights on personalized assessment and effective…
![Adult ADHD](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Title-Adult-ADHD-Diagnosis-and-Treatment.png)
Adult ADHD: Diagnosis and Treatment Ever wondered how to smoothly transition pediatric patients with complex conditions like ADHD into adult…
![ADHD and the Anxiety Monster](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Copy-of-PM223-AG03-scaled.jpg)
Explore the necessity of personalized strategies for neurodivergent children. The Doctors talk about ADHD, anxiety, and embracing a child's unique…
![Physician Heal Thyself](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PM222cvrart-scaled.jpg)
Tackle "negativity bias" with Kathy Stepien as she shares insights on self-compassion, systemic changes in medicine, and the benefits of…
![Reach Out and Read](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PM221-CvrArt-1-scaled.jpg)
Claudia Aristry shares her immigrant experience and emphasizes literacy's role in family well-being. Dr. Gaggino discusses the benefits of storytelling…
![220. Bipolar Disorder in Youth Part 2: Medications and Monitoring](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CvrArtPM220--scaled.jpg)
Dr. Jeanette Scheid discusses the prolactin-raising effects of risperidone and the sedation and other side effects tied to antipsychotics in…
![Bipolar Disorder in Youth](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PM219-CvrArt1-scaled.jpg)
This episode explores child bipolar disorder and trauma, focusing on accurate diagnosis and primary care's role in early assessment and…
![Vote For Kids](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PM218-CvrArt-scaled.jpg)
![217. Inside the Toddler Mind: What Adults Can Learn from Tots](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PM217CoverArt3-scaled.jpg)
Explore how toddlers excel at teamwork and why adopting their play habits can enhance adult well-being. Dr. Hasan Murali shares…
![Fostering Curiosity](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PM216EpArt-scaled.jpg)
Learn about the crucial role of safety in nurturing curiosity, leading to better academic success. Explore ways to promote curiosity…
![Pediatric Social Influencers of Health](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Copy-of-215-PM-CVRART-scaled.jpg)
Discover why creating networks in the medical field is vital for childcare, especially in rural areas, and how AAP resources…
![Autism and Sexuality](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PM-214-CVRARTx-scaled.jpg)
Explore how autistic traits impact abuse risk and the essential role of early sexual education. Join Dr. Lia Gaggino and…
![Vaccine Hesitancy](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM213-CvrArt3-scaled.jpg)
Covid -19 and the evolving science is this week's topic with Host Dr. Lia Gaggino and her guest, Robert Frenck.…
![Chronic School Absenteeism](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PM212-covrArt-scaled.jpg)
Explore school attendance's vital role in child health, pandemic challenges, and public health advocacy with Dr. Heidi Schumacher on this…
![Medicine, Mountains and Meditation](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MP211CvrArt.png)
Dr. Nitin Ron discusses the power of pranayama breathing techniques, blending ancient wisdom with modern medicine for pediatric care.
![Understanding Suicide: The Loss of a Mother](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/210CvrArt-scaled.jpg)
Join Dr. Nancy Rappaport and Dr. Lia as they talk about the complexities of family therapy childhood trauma due to…
![The Magic in the Room](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PM209CvrArt-scaled.jpg)
Celebrate the 4th anniversary of Pediatric Meltdown with Dr. Lia, discussing the joy of pediatrics, and how to make time…
![Life Outside of Medicine](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PM208-cvrArt.png)
Listen to Lia in this short yet impactful Pediatric Meltdown episode, as she emphasizes the need for physicians to have…
![Am I Smart Enough?](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PM207CoverArt1-scaled.jpg)
Dr. Lia discusses imposter syndrome in this episode, highlighting strategies for pediatricians/healthcare providers to continue learning and confidently seek assistance.
![Pediatric Meltdown: Reflections](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PM206-CoverArt-scaled.jpg)
Dr. Lia gives us her thoughts on pediatric care, where she highlights the importance of providing reassurance and support to…
![Social Media and Families](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM205-coverArt2.png)
Dr. Ripudaman Singh Minhas on how OUR KIDS HEALTH NETWORK tackles misinformation and supports diverse families on social media, with…
![Perinatal Mood Disorders](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM204CvrArt-1.png)
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Dr. Lia Gaggino’s Personal Story What life-saving benefits can psychopharmacology offer for mental health disorders postpartum? In…
![Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://pediatricmeltdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PM203CoverArt-scaled.jpg)
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Coping Strategies for New Parents Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to support…