Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls

Wonder what to do if your child jammed their finger or stubbed a toe?  Today Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill talk about the growing pains of childhood. From jamming a finger to what the difference is between a sprain and a strain! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put podcast in the subject line.

What is irritable bowel syndrome? What causes IBS? Is there a treatment for IBS? These are all questions we have and Dr. Benjamin Schmidt with Esse Health St. Louis Gastroenterology Consultants is here to answer them!  Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill talk about IBS and what treatment options are available.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.  

Did you know that 95% of 13 to 17 year olds are using social media and 1/3 of them are using it constantly? Even more shocking 40% of 8 to 12 year olds are using social media despite 13 years old being the minimum age requirement to use social media. Listen as Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the importance of having safety standards for kids using technology. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line.

What do you do if you think your child is engaging in risky behavior and how do you approach the subject? Listen as Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill give their thoughts about how to begin the risky behavior discussion along with the dreaded “The Talk” conversation.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

Today Dr. Putnam and Dr. Terrill discuss tips to help you manage your child’s healthcare. Scheduling check-ups, changes to the MSHSAA form, and seasonal information regarding flu shots, COVID vaccines, and the different RSV vaccines are just a few of the topics we cover today! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line. 

How do you know your child is ready to start potty training? Well, Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill are here to help. Today we talk about how to know when your child is ready to start potty training along with tips on how to motivate your child and how to make potty training a success! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line. 

Building healthy habits can be difficult especially when the goal may take some time to achieve. Today Dr. Pete Putnum and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss how making tiny changes over time can help your child achieve their goals no matter how difficult including starting a workout routine and even how to eat healthier. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

Having a newborn can be exhausting and may leave you with a lot of questions, especially about breastfeeding. Well you're in luck as Dr. Leanne DePalma with Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics has you covered! Listen as we talk about the many health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, the importance of skin to skin time and what to do if you think breastfeeding isn't working.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line.

Today we are joined by Esse Health Pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss why it’s important to teach your child to eat when they are hungry and to stop when they are full. We also talk about the 5-2-1-0 rule and the importance of teaching healthy eating habits at a young age. For more information about Health at Every Size visit https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/health-every-size/ Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line.

Now that the days are getting hotter you might find you’re spending more time at the lake and pool, but how can you keep your kids safe while swimming? Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam have the answer. In today’s podcast, they discuss the importance of teaching your child how to swim, when is the right time to introduce your child to swimming and how to protect your child when they are outside in the sun.  Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line.

Food allergies can run in families which result in some children having a higher risk of a peanut or food allergy. Today we are joined by pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. In this episode, Dr. Kremer talks about what we know about food allergies, how you can decrease your chances of having a food or peanut allergy, and when to introduce different foods to your child. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line.

Kids are playing outside more now that it's finally getting warmer. But what do you do about seasonal allergies? In today's episode, Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss allergy symptoms, how to treat allergies and provide tips on how to tell if it's an allergy or a cold. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put “Podcast” in the subject line.

For our latest podcast, we are joined by Esse Health Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Katie Wilson. The podcast covers Dr. Wilson’s thoughts on the recent CDC report and a discussion on how to help your child if they are experiencing chronic depression. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

The CDC recently released a report about depression in teens where they found that 1 out of 3 girls have thought about suicide. Listen as Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill discuss the CDC report and offer tips on ways you can communicate with your child. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

Picky eating is a concern for many of our Esse Health parents. Luckily, we have two excellent pediatricians who have an entire podcast episode about getting your child into good eating habits. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

Sleep is very important for adults and children. Today Dr. Terrill and Dr. Putnam answer questions about sleep including how much sleep does your child need, what kind of bedtime routine should children have and many other questions about sleep. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put "Podcast" in the subject line.

The great outdoors has many benefits! Even when it's cold outside. Listen as board certified pediatricians Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the importance of vitamin D and ways you and your family can get out and enjoy the great outdoors! Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put podcast in the subject line.

The viruses have started coming fast and furious! Listen as board certified pediatricians Dr. Kristen Terrill and Dr. Pete Putnam discuss the symptoms caused by the different viruses and what you can do to prevent your family from falling ill. Have a question you would like our pediatricians to answer? Send us an email at ehpediatrics@essehealth.com and put podcast in the subject line.

The Surgeon General has referred to vaping as an epidemic. In fact 45% of high school students are vaping. Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss the dangers of vaping and also what you should tell your children who are vaping. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. You can learn more about Esse Health by visiting www.essehealth.com 

Reflux, anyone who has taken care of a baby has experienced it at some point. But what causes babies to spit up? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as Dr. Kremer discusses what causes reflux and ways to help reduce spit up. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth and @essehealthpeds