Parents often turn to their child’s primary care physician for guidance on illnesses, developmental delays, or other health concerns. ADHD is no exception. In this episode, we’re diving into the crucial role pediatricians play in recognizing and managing ADHD. We’re giving you real-world tools to support real-world kids. This episode was recorded on the exhibit floor at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joining us for this episode is Jennifer Walton, MD, the Section Chief of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, and an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miler School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: The most common signs of ADHD that get overlooked Differentiating between ADHD and other behavioral or mental health concerns How to use a standardized rating scale to assess ADHD symptoms Talking to families about starting medication Charting Pediatrics is in the running for a People’s Choice Podcast Award, and we need your help to get nominated! Starting July 1, you can head to www.podcastawards.com and nominate us for the ”science and medicine” category. Listeners like you are the reason we have become one of the top pediatric podcasts for providers around the world. Your nomination could make all the difference in receiving this recognition! Nominate us by July 31st and help Children’s Hospital Colorado lead the way in pediatric podcasting. Thank you for your support! For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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Bloody Diapers and Worried Parents
Picture this: A new parent is changing the diaper of their one-month-old infant when they notice streaks of blood. That’s when panic sets in, followed by frantic calls to the pediatrician’s office. But is this always a cause for alarm? In this episode, our gastroenterologists are on the case. We’re talking about allergic proctitis in infants. They will help you recognize and manage this common newborn issue so you can support families. Joining us for this episode is Mason Nistel, MD. He specializes in gastroenterology at Children’s Hospital Colorado and is an Assistant Professor of pediatric GI, hepatology and nutrition at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: How a typical case of allergic proctitis presents Key differences between problematic blood and ‘normal’ blood in the stool The importance of tapping into empathy as this can be a scary experience for parents Additional considerations for primary care providers when evaluating blood in stool For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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Behind Their Behavior
Every kid is unique with their own distinct personality and behavior. But at what point should a child’s behavior become a cause for concern? From anxiety and tantrums to challenges at school and issues with sleep, pediatricians frequently encounter a wide range of behavioral concerns. This episode was recorded at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. In this episode of Charting Pediatrics, we are joined by Stephanie Weber, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital who specializes in working with children with behavioral concerns. Dr. Weber is the Associate Director of the Cincinnatti Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program and an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnatti. Some highlights from this episode include: Utilizing the right language to get a full picture of a patient’s behavioral concerns Deciphering between “regular” and “irregular” Opportunities for modeling How pediatricians can work with families whose strategies they don’t agree with For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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The Current Pediatric Pipeline Problem
Pediatricians are superheroes in scrubs, baby whisperers, teen translators and guardians of growing minds and bodies. But even heroes need reinforcements. The pediatric workforce crisis has made a prominent impact on the healthcare community including staff shortages, jam-packed schedules, long wait times, frustrated patient families and fewer new doctors joining the ranks. In this episode, we examine what’s really going on. If we understand what's driving the shortage and discuss what we can do about it, we can begin to create change. This episode was recorded at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joseph St. Geme, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and the Physician in Chief at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Some highlights from this episode include: Breaking down the current crisis and why it’s different than any other point in pediatrics history What doctors, practices and specialties are most impacted How this crisis could negatively affect quality, continuity of care and outcomes for kids Steps pediatricians can take to help shift this moment For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
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A Trauma-Informed Approach
Charting Pediatrics has created a space where community care meets real-world challenges. Whether we realize it or not, trauma-informed care touches everything we do as pediatricians. What does it mean to really be trauma-informed? How do we create safer, more supportive environments for everyone, especially those carrying invisible wounds? In this episode, we explore how community providers can be a powerful part of healing, not harm. This episode was recorded on the exhibit floor at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joining us for this episode is Audrey Brewer, MD, a pediatrician at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Some highlights from this episode include: How a trauma-informed approach can completely change outcomes for kids The types of trauma pediatricians are most likely to encounter in their practice The role of the pediatrician in the larger support network for a child dealing with trauma Opportunities for systemic change within the medical field to improve care for traumatized children For more information on Children’s Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.
Now in our eighth season, Charting Pediatrics empowers medical professionals to care for kids with confidence. Brought to you by multidisciplinary experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado, this weekly show shares the latest innovations, groundbreaking research and educational resources in pediatric medicine, while also shedding light on current challenges facing the pediatric healthcare community.
Whether you’re seeking candid conversations about tough topics or evidence-based clinical information, Charting Pediatrics provides relevant insights you can trust. Pediatricians, primary care providers, medical students and anyone passionate about child health can learn from the stories on our show, which are told with humility, compassion, thoughtfulness and even humor.
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