Our hosts recap the first 10 episodes of season two and discuss some recent newsworthy topics in pediatrics.
Resources:
Canas-Galvis MA, et al. The rise of “eco-influencers” and misinformation on child health. Presented at: AAP National Conference & Exhibition; Sept. 26-30, 2025; Denver. https://www.healio.com/news/pediatrics/20250927/tiktok-ecoinfluencers-promote-misinformation-about-child-health
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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As Halloween approaches we think about sugary snacks and their effects on teeth. Listen to our hosts discuss cavities, dental x-rays, and fluoride with special guest Dr. Robert Geiman
Resources:
The Tooth Bible: A Parents Guide to their Child’s Smile by Dr Robert Geiman and Dr Michael Sultan
American Nuclear Society Dose Calculator https://www.ans.org/nuclear/dosechart/
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDSpecial Guest - Robert Geiman DDS, MA, MS
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Thumb Sucking
Our hosts discuss the pros and cons of thumbsucking. We also talk about methods of how to stop your child from thumb sucking.
Resources:
Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking healthychildren.org https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Pacifiers-and-Thumb-Sucking.aspx
AAP News (2007) 28 (11): 29. https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/article/28/11/29/21483/Avoid-bottle-binky-and-thumb-battlesTaking-baby
Avoid bottle, binky and thumb battles: Taking baby steps can help children adjust when weaning from bottles, pacifiers and thumb sucking. by Trisha Korioth
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Decoding Special Education Services
Listen to our hosts discuss the meetings and the types of services children can get in the school classroom for different diagnoses and for special education.
Resources:
IEPs and 504 Plans: A Guide for ParentsBy: Rajapillai Pillai, MD, PhD & Jacqueline M. Branch, MD, FAAP https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/developmental-disabilities/Pages/Individualized-Education-Program.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Does My Child Need Special Education Services
We discuss Special Education services in America - How to recognize that your child needs testing for special education and how to go about requesting that testing.
Resources:
Learning Disabilities & Differences: What Parents Need To Know By: Jennifer Zubler, MD, FAAPHealthychildren.org https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/learning-disabilities/Pages/Learning-Disabilities-What-Parents-Need-To-Know.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Breast Feeding Realities
Listen to our hosts discuss the realities of breastfeeding through their experiences and what they see in clinical practice.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Resources:
Breastfeeding: AAP Policy Explained By Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH, FAAP Healthychildren.org
Blue Lagoon Directed by Randal Kleiser, performances by Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. Columbia Pictures 1980.
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Teen Mental Health Social Media - When and How
Our hosts tackle the Parents Under Pressure topic of social media. In this second episode on social media we discuss what we did as parents. We review details of when we allowed social media and how we monitored our children’s social media use.
Resources:
AAP Family Media Plan https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Our hosts tackle the parents under pressure topic of social media. In this episode we discuss the pitfalls and dangers of social media that parents should be aware of when deciding to allow their children access to social media.
Resources:
The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary/Docudrama 2020 https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier
Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health: Pediatric Mental Health Minute Series from the American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/social-media-and-adolescent-mental-health/
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Listen to our hosts talk about their own experiences with school discipline. They offer parenting advice on perspectives to have when your child has been disciplined and what you can do as a parent to help your child.
Resources:
Referenced previous podcasts:
S1E15 Gentle Parent: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8U5flvjsiWb
S1E23 Teen Mental Health - Make Good Choices: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/t1cK2ZfsiWb
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Opener S2E1 Released 9/3/25
In this first episode join a discussion on the US Surgeon General Advisory entitled Parents Under Pressure: The Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. Hear our hosts discuss the advisory and share the most stressful moments of their parenting.
Resources:
Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents August 2024 https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/parents/index.html
PBS Newshour August 28, 2024 Surgeon General addresses growing stress and mental heath struggles facing parents.
NYT Opinion May 30, 2025 There’s a link between therapy culture and childlessness
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/opinion/therapy-estrangement-childless-millennials.html
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Bonus Episode - All About Poop S1E35 8/27/25
Listen to our hosts tell additional stories about parenting experiences related to poop mysteries.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Many parents have been traumatized by head lice or are justifiably afraid of getting it. Join us in a discussion of what it is like to experience head lice in your home and recommendations on treatments and prevention. This episode has been digitally remastered for re-release. "Vivian's version"
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Bonus Episode - Teens Screens and Lice Oh My! S1E33 8/13/25
Listen to our hosts tell additional stories about parenting experiences with teenagers, screens, and lice.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Bonus Episode: Community Connections
Listen to our hosts describe interactions we have had in our community from our podcasting experience thus far.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Season One Finale S1E31 7/30/25
We wrap up season one discussing relevant journal articles and medical discussions that we have had on topics that we have covered in Season 1. Stay tuned in August for Digitally Remastered versions of previously released episodes and some Bonus Content Outtake stories that did not make the cut in our final versions. Join us in September 2025 as we launch Season Two of Ten Kids Two Docs.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Resources:
Life Vac https://lifevac.net/
Video of Vivian’s Daughter’s Life Saving Hemlich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2V7PdAQXQ4
Pediatric Skin Care Regimens on Tik Tok
Guidelines for the Care and Management of Acne Vulgaris https://www.jaad.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0190-9622%2823%2903389-3
Update on Special Circumstances: Resuscitation Following Drowning
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001274
Parents Tech Use May Take a Toll on Their Kids https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/115417
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Encouraging Siblings to be Friends S1E30 7/23/25
Our hosts discuss methods of setting a family culture of friendliness instead of rivalry. Listen as we review tricks on how to encourage your children to be friends.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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Teenage Acne
Listen to our hosts discuss how to put together an acne regimen from products at your local grocery store or pharmacy.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Resources:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/What-Causes-Acne.aspx
https://www.jaad.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0190-9622%2823%2903389-3
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We welcome a special guest this week to discuss the Adverse Childhood Experience - Death of a Parent. We discuss the various ways loss of a parent trauma can affect a child and the ways those emotions can present. Listen to our guest speaker describe the challenges of single parenthood.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDSpecial Guest - Cathy Parrish MD
Resources:
American Academy of Pediatrics Mental Health Minute: Supporting the Grieving Child and Family https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/supporting-the-grieving-child-and-family/
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
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ACEs - Death of a Parent - Part One S1E27 7/2/25
We welcome a special guest this week to discuss the Adverse Childhood Experience - Death of a Parent. We discuss the various ways loss of a parent trauma can affect a child and the ways those emotions can present. Listen to our guest speaker describe the challenges of single parenthood.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MDSpecial Guest - Cathy Parrish MD
Resources:
American Academy of Pediatrics Mental Health Minute: Supporting the Grieving Child and Family https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/supporting-the-grieving-child-and-family/
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Baby Led Weaning - Pros and Cons 6/25/25 S1E26
Listen to our hosts discuss the pros and cons of this method of feeding your baby solid foods.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Resources:
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Baby-Led Weaning by Gill Rapley