<![CDATA[The Pediatric Perspective]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-pediatric-perspective-pod1 The Pediatric Perspective

Pediatrics, Parenting, and Raising Healthy Kids

The Pediatric Perspective is a podcast for parents, caregivers, and clinicians who want thoughtful, evidence‑based conversations about what it really takes to raise healthy kids in the real world.

Hosted by a dedicated Nurse Practitioner and Mental Health Counselor working at the intersection of clinical care, prevention, and family life, this podcast moves beyond quick fixes, diet culture, and one‑size‑fits‑all advice. Each episode explores children’s health through a whole‑child lens—recognizing that growth, nutrition, mental health, environment, family dynamics, and systems of care are deeply connected.

Rather than focusing on numbers, labels, or fear‑based messaging, The Pediatric Perspective centers curiosity, context, and compassion. You’ll hear practical guidance grounded in medical evidence, paired with an honest acknowledgment of how kids actually live—and how families actually parent.

Topics span the full spectrum of pediatric and family health, including:

· Healthy growth and development beyond the scale and the chart

· Nutrition without shame or extremes

· Mental and emotional health in childhood and adolescence

· Parenting in a culture of comparison, pressure, and misinformation

· Prevention‑focused care and why early health matters long term

· How stress, sleep, screens, school, and community shape kids’ health

· The gaps between clinic visits—and what families need in between

Episodes include solo reflections, conversations with experts, and story‑driven discussions that bridge the gap between medical knowledge and everyday life. The tone is warm, calm, and conversational—designed to feel like sitting down with a trusted clinician who listens first, explains clearly, and respects families as partners in care.

The Pediatric Perspective is for:

· Parents who want reliable guidance without judgment

· Caregivers navigating complex health questions

· Clinicians interested in whole‑child, preventive, and family‑centered care

· Anyone who believes children’s health is shaped by more than a single visit or diagnosis

At its core, this podcast is about raising healthy kids by seeing the whole child—and supporting the families and systems that help them thrive.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Health Collaboration. Your hosts are Meggin Tallman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC, under the supervision of David McCullough, LPC-S.

The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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April Lawson, MS, ALC, NCC

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The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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Sources: ·

Berge, J. M., Tate, A., Trofholz, A., Loth, K., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). First, do no harm: Understanding primary care providers' perception of risks associated with discussing weight with pediatric patients. Journal of Pediatrics, 236, 197–205. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8427925/

Budd, G. M., Mariotti, M., Graff, D., & Falkenstein, K. (2018). Barriers and facilitators to health care professionals discussing child weight with parents: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Child: Care, Health and Development, 44(5), 666–675. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6099303/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, November 22). Child and teen BMI categories. https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html

Dietz, W. H., Benken, D. E., & Hunter, A. S. (2009). American Heart Association childhood obesity research summit. Circulation, 119(15), 2114–2123. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.109.192215

Hampl, S. E., Hassink, S. G., Skinner, A. C., Armstrong, S. C., Barlow, S. E., Bolling, C. F., Edwards, K. C., Eneli, I., Hamre, R., Joseph, M. M., Lunsford, D., Menon, R., Milov, D. E., Mirza, S. A., Rhodes, E. T., Ridel, K., Santos, M., Shechter, M. S., Shillabeer, J., . . . Flinn, S. K. (2023). Clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity. Pediatrics, 151(2), e2022060640. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443

Lundahl, A., Kidwell, K. M., & Nelson, T. D. (2022). Parents' experiences following conversations about their young child's weight in the primary health care setting: A study within the STOP project. BMC Public Health, 22, 1548. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-022-13803-8

Puhl, R. M., Himmelstein, M. S., & Quinn, D. M. (2019). Talking about childhood obesity: A survey of what parents want. Academic Pediatrics, 18(7), 773–780. https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(18)30689-2/abstract

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The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or mental health advice. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and are not affiliated with or representative of any other agency or organization.

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Statistics & Prevalence

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/hestat112.htm

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijpo.70032

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570626/

AAP Guidelines & IHBLT

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190486/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/obesity/treatment-of-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents/

Health Consequences & Comorbidities

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570626/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11227473/

Weight Stigma

https://www.obesityaction.org/resources/weight-bias-in-youth/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6565398/

Whole Child / Social Determinants

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/2/e2023064697/196304

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/obesity/prevention-of-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents/

Global Data

https://www.who.int/news/item/16-02-2024-new-who-report-shows-significant-increases-in-obesity-among-children-adolescents-and-adults-in-europe

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