Not So Gentle Reminder
Empowering parents with evidence-based pediatric information. Wish your child had the courtesy to come with an instruction manual? Confused by conflicting recommendations? Want to buy the whole internet to make your child’s problems go away? We hear you, and we want to help. We are Dr. Kristina and Dr. Vicky, two board-certified pediatric subspecialists, and we went to med school (and residency, and fellowship). We did the research so we can empower you to ignore the nonsense, navigate the medical system, and do the best for your family. Join us for a discussion of the evidence for common pediatric conditions, product reviews, and answers to parent questions. Call us at (917) 426-6908 with questions, email us at notsogentlereminder@gmail.com, and check out our website www.notsogentlereminder.com for show notes.
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
S1E2: What’s the best kind of thermometer for your child?
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Think your child has a fever, but you aren't sure? Having a hard time picking what kind of thermometer to use for your child? Noticed the sea of options available in stores and online? There are many kinds of thermometers out there, but only one kind you should be using for babies. Learn why we need different thermometers for infants vs. older children, and how to pick the right kind for your child.

Monday Aug 01, 2022
S1E1: Fever in children: is it a big deal? (Not usually)
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Have you ever worried when your child has a fever? Do you know what a fever is and what the body is doing when it has a fever? Let us explore the science behind fevers in children, what to be worried about and how to think about helping your child with a fever. We break it down from the physiology behind the immune response to the details of weight-based dosing of medications to treat fevers. Join us to learn more!