Seattle Mama Doc

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and the co-founder of Great Conversations, Julie Metzger discuss what parents need to know when raising girls including the vagina, other female anatomy, menstruation and puberty.

Brace yourselves…it’s clearly that time of year again, back to school! Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares back to school reminders that include getting up to date on vaccines, understanding school anxiety and getting your children back on a regular sleep schedule.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson provides the latest guidelines and recommendations out of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on the Zika Virus. She shares safety reminders for pregnant women and couples considering having a baby. She covers a recent radiology study that explains what Zika does to a developing brain that causes microcephaly.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist & anxiety expert Dr. Kathy Melman share 6 tips for reducing anxiety. Genetics, how we model behaviors as parents and lots of other factors contribute to anxiety. We discuss what anxiety is and what’s normal.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with clinical psychology expert Dr. Kathy Melman about anxiety among both children and adults. What behaviors are “normal” and what behaviors might be considered anxious. Where does anxiety come from? Getting tools and support early in life will help set your child up for success.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Jonathan Swanson, a pediatric radiologist, share a personal story about their children, lessons on the importance of using a pediatric facility when diagnostic testing is needed, and ways to reduce radiation exposure for children. Sometimes less is more! They discuss "Imaging Gently" and dialing down radiation when using CT scans.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson introduces the co-founder of Great Conversations, Julie Metzger to share her highly sought after expertise on how to talk to girls about sex.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson welcomes back world renowned expert, Dr. Rob Lehman (famed from the Penis podcast episode). Rob provides inside information to help make sure puberty goes well for your son. He shares what he knows about puberty including bodily changes, romantic feelings, and provides simple answers to questions your children might ask.

A podcast episode about one thing…the penis. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Rob Lehman discuss what’s “normal”, circumcision, size, appropriate touching and erections.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and Dr. Maida Chen share tips to help improve and prioritize all parents’ sleep.

For many, having a dog isn’t just having a pet, they are clearly part of our families. But we do have to remember, dogs are animals and they act like it when provoked, frightened or activated. All dogs will bite given the right circumstance. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips to help prevent dog bites and shares a story from her own experience.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses how to talk to boys about sex with expert Dr. Rob Lehman. They share tips for appropriate conversations by age.

Parents who don’t sleep well may mistakenly believe their children don't either. Good sleep is tied to a more positive outlook. Boom!

Are your baby’s eyes fluttering and lips grinning during sleep? Chances are, they are dreaming. We dream in all stages of sleep.

Roughly 80% of parents spank. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson reviews data that shows that spanking is an ineffective discipline tool & one with possible consequences.

Most babies wake up at night a lot. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with a sleep expert about why they wake and tips to help them sleep better.

Welcome to the Seattle Mama Doc podcast! I'm Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and I plan to share what I've learned throughout my career in pediatrics and years of parenting my own 2 boys. Podcast episodes will include interviews with pediatric experts, researchers and peers across the country who are working to prevent illness while raising children. The premiere episodes are focused around the topic I get asked about most: sleep. Enjoy listening!