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Charting Pediatrics

Charting Pediatrics

Children's Hospital Colorado 492 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

Now in its 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. It also sheds light on current challenges facing the pediatric healthcare community. The podcast provides relevant insights for pediatricians, primary care providers, medical students, and anyone passionate about child health.

Episodes

Is It Really Asthma?
Is It Really Asthma? Sep 15, 2026 26:40 Wheezing, cough and increased work of breathing are common pediatric presentations that can quickly lead clinicians to consider asthma. But not every child with lower -airway symptoms has asthma. Viral illness, tracheomalacia, aspiration and other conditions can mimic asthma, making the underlying cause difficult to recognize based on symptoms alone. In this episode, we take a closer look at the
Building Systems for Better Pediatric Primary Care
Building Systems for Better Pediatric Primary Care Sep 8, 2026 35:24 Fifteen minutes. That's about all the time most pediatricians have to care for an entire child and family. In that brief visit, they are expected to address preventive care, developmental concerns, chronic conditions, behavioral health, documentation, and countless questions from parents, all while building meaningful relationships. It's a lot to ask of both clinicians and the healthcare system.
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Kids
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Kids Sep 1, 2026 31:25 Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in children and adolescents, but it can sometimes be easy to miss. From the toddler who drinks almost exclusively milk to the adolescent athlete struggling to keep up with their peers or the teen with heavy menstrual bleeding and persistent fatigue, these patients may present differently while sharing the same underlying di
Tics and Tourette Syndrome in Children
Tics and Tourette Syndrome in Children Aug 25, 2026 32:00 Tics are common in childhood, but recognizing when they are part of typical development, and when they may indicate Tourette syndrome or another tic disorder, can be challenging for pediatricians. A child repeatedly blinks during a well visit. A parent mentions a new throat-clearing sound that has been happening for weeks. Soon comes the question pediatricians hear often: "Should I be worried?" 
The Health Benefits of Recess for Kids
The Health Benefits of Recess for Kids Aug 18, 2026 27:59 When adults look back on school, they often remember more than lessons and worksheets. They remember recess — the playground, movement, friendships, laughter and freedom. Yet in many schools today, recess can be one of the most negotiable parts of the school day. It may be shortened, delayed or withheld in favor of academics, structure or behavior management. But research continues to show that r
Childhood Leukemia in Primary Care
Childhood Leukemia in Primary Care Aug 11, 2026 29:17 Some of the most serious diagnoses in pediatrics begin with common pediatric symptoms. A child comes in looking pale or with a febrile illness. They've been more tired than usual. Maybe they're bruising easily or complaining their legs hurt. Individually, none of these symptoms are unusual. Together, or with persistence, they can tell a different story. Leukemia is the most common childhood cance
Pediatric Tick Bite Management
Pediatric Tick Bite Management Aug 4, 2026 40:59 Tick bites used to be a seasonal nuisance, something you might mention briefly at a well visit in late spring. But that's no longer the reality. With emergency department visits for tick bites climbing to their highest levels in nearly a decade and tick populations expanding into new regions, pediatricians are now seeing the ripple effects of a changing environment in real time. In this episode,
Evaluating Precocious Puberty
Evaluating Precocious Puberty Jul 28, 2026 27:49 Puberty doesn't always follow the expected timeline. What happens when it shows up ahead of schedule? For pediatricians, the early appearance of breast development, pubic hair or accelerated growth can trigger a cascade of questions. Is this a normal variant? Should we investigate further? When is it time to refer? In this episode, we unpack the complexities of precocious puberty and explore how
First 1,000 Days of Brain Building
First 1,000 Days of Brain Building Jul 21, 2026 30:21 A child's future begins long before the first words, first steps or even the first smile. In the span of just 1,000 days, billions of neural connections are formed, and the foundation for lifelong health, learning, and resilience quietly takes shape. Pediatricians understand the critical nature of early development, and they translate that message to parents, helping guide, nurture, recognize ri
When is a Curve a Sign of Scoliosis?
When is a Curve a Sign of Scoliosis? Jul 14, 2026 28:51 The human spine is designed to support, balance and adapt through a lifetime of growth. But what happens when that growth starts to bend in an unexpected direction? Scoliosis often emerges during periods of rapid development, turning what should be a normal growth spurt into a race against progression. The challenge isn't just finding the curve. It's predicting what that curve will do next.  T
Helping Parents With Discipline
Helping Parents With Discipline Jul 7, 2026 38:34 When most people hear the word "discipline", they think consequences, punishments or stopping bad behavior in the moment. But what if we've been thinking about discipline too narrowly? We are reframing discipline in toddlers through a completely different lens. One rooted in connection, development and emotional regulation. Because toddler "misbehavior" isn't usually about manipulation or defi
Making Sense of BRUE
Making Sense of BRUE Jun 30, 2026 18:48 It's one of the most unsettling calls a pediatrician can get: a baby who turned blue, stopped breathing or suddenly went limp, only to appear completely normal moments later. Welcome to the clinical gray zone of BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event). It sits at the intersection of alarm and ambiguity, where the history is often dramatic, but your clinical exam is reassuring. We are going to go

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