Pediatrician shares advice to help fight fall viruses

Concerns continue over an increase in invasive group A strep. Dr. Krupa Playforth says parents don't need to panic.

With Doreen Gentzler
How can you treat mild cold, flu and respiratory symptoms in children? Here are tools to keep in the medicine cabinet

As respiratory viruses spread across our region, so is the misinformation about medicine and supplements for kids.

With Adrienne Bankert

Why are children are having more infections? Has Covid isolation impacted immunity?

With Ashleigh Banfield

Thoughts on the nationwide formula shortage and what it means for parents plus recommendations

By Melinda Moyer

Tips for how to handle the formula shortage, resources that we recommend, and how to keep your baby safe.

By Meghan Leahy

“We are isolating our baby because of the pandemic. Are we hurting their development?” Thoughts from a pediatrician

With Doreen Gentzler

Discussion about the Pfizer vaccine delay and what it means for children under age 5 yrs

With Doreen Gentzler

Discussing the viruses that are currently circulating in the DC, MD and Northern VA communities

With Jacqueline Howard

What will the COVID-19 vaccine rollout look like for kids aged 5+ & how do parents prepare?

What you should know about your kids’ summer nutrition so they stay happy, hydrated, & healthy

By Catherine Pearson
4 powerful benefits of sports for kids (that have nothing to do with the sport itself)

By Monica Humphries
Pediatricians reveal 24 things they would never have in their homes, and give childproofing tips

By Kait Hanson
Sleep is crucial for everyone, but toddlers eventually stop napping.

By Marissa Miller
The best sustainable baby essentials to consider for your newborn, according to experts.

By Lois Alter Mark
Traveling With Your Baby This Summer? Here’s How To Keep Them Safe In The Sun And Water

By Celia Shatzman
Everything to Know About Newborn and Baby Congestion

By Deanna Pai
8 highly rated diaper bags that make parenthood easier

By Lambeth Hochwald
From Scrubs to Screens: Growing Your Patient Base With Social Media

DR. CASSIDY’S HOLDING SPACE
On the first day I dropped my daughter off at preschool, she came home and said "Mommy, there are ouchies in my mouth." -- as it turned out, she had the hand foot mouth disease & I had to call her daycare on DAY ONE to let them know! If your child is in daycare…

JUNA WOMEN PODCAST
On this episode Sarah chats with Krupa Playforth from The Pediatrician Mom. Krupa does a great job of equipping parents to confidently navigate the complexities of raising tiny people. In this episode, the girls cover topics like how to treat fevers, viruses, when to call the Doctor, when to freak out, and when not to…

MOTHERHOOD MEETS MEDICINE PODCAST
Today’s guest, Dr. Krupa Playforth, answers questions surrounding a current hot topic: Children and the Covid-19 vaccine. Given the recent announcement of the Pfizer vaccine for 5-12 year olds…

STAY PODCAST
In this episode we hear from Dr. Krupa Playforth of The Pediatrician Mom, about the parent-pediatrician relationship, navigating postpartum, and information overload in parenting…

PRESSURE COOKER
When it comes to feeding infants their first foods, American parents are divided into two camps: those who favor spoon feed their infants purées and those who adhere to “baby led weaning,” which encourages babies to feed themselves. If this doesn’t seem all that complicated or controversial…think again. Who’s right? Liz and Jane talk to Amy Bentley, a professor at NYU about how we have fed babies through the ages, and to Dr. Krupa Playforth about the latest science to understand why it has come to this and how parents can make the best decision for their babies.

THE PARENTING TRANSLATOR
Today we discuss the research on supplements, vitamins, and probiotics. What should parents think about in general when we're thinking about supplements and vitamins (non-medical treatments), the stuff you can buy off the shelf of a drugstore. There's a lot of misleading information led by huge marketing machines, so we asked Dr. Krupa Playforth (aka "The Pediatrician Mom") to give us answers on what's effective and what's harmful to our children.

THE MOM ROOM
Krupa Playforth, aka The Pediatrician Mom, is Instagram's go-to for evidence-based, practical, and compassionate child-health information! In this episode she tells us why information overload (i.e. Dr. Google) is not helping parents, everything we need to know about fevers, coughs, infections, and more! We also get into some honest motherhood topics because, that's what we do here. Enjoy!

YOU, THE MOTHER
This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Krupa Playforth! Dr. Playforth is a pediatrician and mom of 3 who believes every parent deserves clear, evidence-based, nuanced answers to common child health questions to help them feel empowered and equipped on their parenting journey. She walks us through how to navigate this cold and flu season, how to support illnesses at home, and how to know when to escalate care. Dr. Playforth helps guides us through what to expect this year. This conversation is for educational purposes and cannot be considered medical advice. Are you in the thick of it this cold and flu season? Let’s talk about it!

PRESSURE COOKER
Americans spend almost a billion dollars each year on children’s dietary supplements: a category which, today, includes not just daily multivitamins but an increasingly exotic array of gummies aimed at promoting immunity, digestion, mood, and sleep. Liz and Jane unspool the history of our national obsession with vitamins with the science journalist and Vitamania author Catherine Price – then talk to pediatrician and educator Dr. Krupa Playforth, aka The Pediatrician Mom, to get to the bottom of which gummies your kids might actually need, and which they don’t.

THE WOMED
D and Jac are joined by their favorite pediatrician, Dr. Krupa Playforth, to explore the sensitive topic of discussing world events with young children. Together, they acknowledge the difficulty of finding the right words and the instinct to shield children from tragedy, while also recognizing that young ears are always listening and processing.

THE WOMEND
Covid changed a lot for the world of pediatrics, and healthcare workers are working tirelessly to bounce back. This week, your hosts are joined by Dr. Krupa Playforth, aka The Pediatrician Mom, to discuss RSV and connecting parents with the information they need most. Dr. Playforth is a wealth of knowledge, offering a rundown of what RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is, the influx of cases this year, and what she says to parents when they find out their child has it.