Febrile Seizures: A Calm Clear Guide - Episode 96 S3E9

When a child suddenly has a seizure, it can be one of the most frightening moments a parent will ever experience. In this episode of Ten Kids, Two Docs, Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin break down febrile seizures—what they are, why they happen, what parents should do in the moment, and why they are usually much less dangerous than they look.

They explain how common febrile seizures are, which ages they typically affect, why they aren't simply caused by a fever getting “too high,” and why aggressively treating every fever does not prevent them. Dr. Vivian also shares the personal stories of her child's febrile seizures.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

00:33 Understanding Febrile Seizures

01:54 What Is a Febrile Seizure

04:03 Vivian’s Experience With Febrile Seizures

08:23 A Second Febrile Seizure

11:17 Fever, Causes, and Prevention

14:26 What to Do During a Seizure

17:05 Long Term Outlook and Epilepsy Risk

Demystifying Pediatric Fever: When to Treat, When to Wait, and How to Safely Choose Medication Episode 95 S3E8

In this episode of Ten Kids Two Docs, hosts Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin are joined by pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Lori Handy from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to demystify childhood fevers. The pediatricians share personal and stressful parenting stories and their medical perspective. The discussion covers practical advice for parents, including how to choose and use different types of thermometers, when and how to treat fever, and why a fever can actually benefit a sick child. Finally, they highlight key warning signs that warrant a call to the pediatrician while providing trusted resources.

Resources:

Treating a fever: What to consider – Healthy at Home with Dr. Handy | CHOP

https://youtu.be/7D9_4Ab58Mo?si=H1QQEZjdd4nZL9FO

Healthy at Home with Dr Handyhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUv9oht3hC6RPYvvs_3AnMVdiQ-3vEeC2&si=hn7bc3TBXPIbh98a

Acetaminophen Dosing Tables for Fever and Pain in Childrenhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Acetaminophen-for-Fever-and-Pain.aspx

Ibuprofen Dosing Tables for Fever and Pain in Childrenhttps://www.healthychildren.org/english/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/pages/ibuprofen-for-fever-and-pain.aspx

Fever Without Fear: Information for Parentshttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/Pages/Fever-Without-Fear.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Special Guest - Dr Lori Handy, MD, MSCE

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00:00 Introduction and Overview of Fever

02:12 Real-World Parenting Stories: Navigating Fever

05:45 What is a Fever? Definitions and Thresholds

07:35 Choosing and Using the Right Thermometer

09:08 The Biological Benefits of Fever

11:09 How and When to Treat Fever with Medication

The Colic Survival Guide: Feeding, Soothing and Staying Sane - Episode 94 S3E7

If you have a baby with colic, you already know how exhausting and overwhelming the constant crying can be. In this episode of Ten Kids Two Docs, Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin break down what colic actually is, what parents can try at home, which commonly recommended remedies don't have strong evidence behind them, and—perhaps most importantly—how parents can make it through this incredibly difficult season.

Resources:

Crying and Colic https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/default.aspx

Colic Relief Tips for Parents https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx

How to Calm a Fussy Baby: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Calming-A-Fussy-Baby.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 What Is Colic?

02:15 How to Approach a Colicky Baby

02:50 Feeding and Maternal Diet

06:20 Formula Options and Probiotics

08:33 Movement, Sound, and Soothing

11:05 Pacifiers, Swaddling, and Safe Sleep

12:20 Treatments That May Not Help

14:30 Surviving the Season of Colic