Esse Health Pediatric Housecalls

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 to have a higher risk of having a peanut or food allergy. Tooday 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. Dr. Pete Putnam and Dr. Kristen Terrill can help. In today’s episode, they talk about allergy symptoms, how to treat allergies and also 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 woudl 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

You notice your child is getting older. They are starting to crawl and walk. But when is it time to transition them from a bottle to a cup? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss why it's important to make the transition, negatives to using a bottle when children are older and tips to help make the transition easier. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth.

With winter in full swing you might start hearing more about the respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. But what exactly is RSV and what does it cause? Today we are joined by Dr. Theodore Kremer who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Hazelwood Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what causes RSV, the symptoms you can expect and how to treat it. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth). You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @essehealth.

Dr. Theodore Kremer, you might be asking yourself who is he on our podcasts and what is his background? In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Kremer who is a pediatrician at Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics and learn more about him and his office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth.

Now that the summer vacation is at an end and the school year is gearing up you might notice your child seems anxious and stressed. Today we are joined by pediatrician Dr. Theodore Kremer with Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss signs and symptoms that your child might be feeling anxious along with tips on how to put them at ease. If there is a topic you would like us to cover please send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth.

En los últimos meses hemos recibido preguntas en nuestros podcasts sobre quién es la Dra. Keaney y cuál es su origen. En este podcast nos sentamos con la Dra. Karla, que es pediatra certificada por la junta de Esse Health Mason Road para aprender más sobre ella y su consultorio. Asegúrese de seguirnos en Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/essehealth),  Twitter e Instagram @essehealth. También puede seguir a la Dr. Keaney en Twitter @doctorkarla o Facebook @Karla Keaney MD.

Over the past few months we received questions asking who is Dr. Keaney on our podcasts and what is her background. In this podcast we sit down with Dr. Karla who is a board certified pediatrician at Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics and learn more about her and her office. Be sure to follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter, and Instagram @essehealth. You can also follow Dr. Karla on Twitter @doctorkarla.

Vaping, we have heard it more and more over the last few years but how dangerous can it be? Today we are joined by board certified pediatrician Dr. David Hartenbach with Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics. Listen as we discuss what vaping is and the health risks that come along with it. Have a suggestion for a topic? Send us a message on Facebook (www.facebook.com/essehealth), Twitter or Instagram @essehealth. Learn more at www.essehealth.com.