Hope and Will: A Parenting Podcast from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

What to Expect When Your Child Needs Surgery

When a doctor says your child needs surgery, it can feel overwhelming. Is it safe? Will my child need anesthesia? Will they be scared? In this episode, we pull back the curtain to the operating room to help you get a feel for what to expect if your child needs surgery. We hear from two people who have spent considerable time on both sides of the operating room doors.  The episode opens with Brittny, a proud mom of two. Brittny has ridden the pre-surgery emotional rollercoaster through three ear tube surgeries and one tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. She shares the fears she had before each procedure and what it was like to be in the waiting room. We then pivot to Dr. Jill Wilson, a pediatric anesthesiologist. Dr. Wilson addresses concerns that keep parents up at night and shares fascinating insight into what it’s like to call a pediatric operating room her workday home. The episode aims to leave parents feeling informed, reassured and mentally prepared for a child’s surgery, whether it’s one that has been planned for months or one that arises emergently due to illness or injury. For more about this episode and our podcast, visit www.choa.org/podcasts [http://www.choa.org/podcasts]. Follow Children’s: * Instagram @childrensatl [https://www.instagram.com/childrensatl/] * Facebook @ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta [https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta] * X @childrensatl [http://twitter.com/childrensatl] Created by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta www.choa.org [http://www.choa.org] This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be considered medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgments when making recommendations for their patients. Patients in need of medical or behavioral advice should consult their family healthcare providers. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. Product mentions are not endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eating Disorders: Warning Signs and What to Do

Eating disorders are becoming more common in younger kids, and the early signs are often easy to miss. Small changes in eating, routines or behavior can build over time and turn into something more serious. In this episode of Hope and Will, we talk with Dr. Anna Tanner and Ellen Ewing. Ellen shares her daughter’s experience, from noticing that something was off to getting a diagnosis after years of uncertainty and starting treatment. Dr. Tanner explains that eating disorders can show up in different ways and are not always obvious. She talks through common warning signs, the different types of eating disorders, and how they can affect both boys and girls. You’ll also hear what treatment can look like, including the role of parents and why support at home is important. Early action can make a big difference, and recovery is possible with the right help. Listen to hear real signs parents noticed and what helped along the way. For more about this episode and our podcast, visit www.choa.org/podcasts [http://www.choa.org/podcasts]. Follow Children’s: * Instagram @childrensatl [https://www.instagram.com/childrensatl/] * Facebook @ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta [https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta] * X @childrensatl [http://twitter.com/childrensatl] Follow Strong4Life: * Instagram @wearestrong4life [https://www.instagram.com/wearestrong4life] * Facebook @S4LGA [https://www.facebook.com/S4LGA] Created by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta www.choa.org [http://www.choa.org] This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be considered medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgments when making recommendations for their patients. Patients in need of medical or behavioral advice should consult their family healthcare providers. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. Product mentions are not endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the Frontline of Parenthood

When the scrubs come off, many of the people who care for kids in our halls go home to care for their own kids. The same men and women who are whizzes at fixing broken bones and calming pre-surgery jitters are the same ones who go home to get slime out of carpet and claw through calculus homework. In this episode, we pull back the curtain to share our staff’s parenting tips, tricks and honest moments from the frontline of medicine and parenthood. Being parents shapes how we care for patients, and caring for patients shapes how we show up at home. Grab your coffee, even if it’s reheated for the third time, and get ready for a listen that’s equal parts insightful and cathartic.  It’s a thoughtful wrap to our third season of this podcast, as well as a heartfelt thank you to the people who care for children in every sense of the word. For more about this episode and our podcast, visit www.choa.org/podcasts [http://www.choa.org/podcasts]. Follow Children’s: * Instagram @childrensatl [https://www.instagram.com/childrensatl/] * Facebook @ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta [https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta] * X @childrensatl [http://twitter.com/childrensatl] Follow Strong4Life: * Instagram @wearestrong4life [https://www.instagram.com/wearestrong4life] * Facebook @S4LGA [https://www.facebook.com/S4LGA] Created by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta www.choa.org [http://www.choa.org] This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be considered medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgments when making recommendations for their patients. Patients in need of medical or behavioral advice should consult their family healthcare providers. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. Product mentions are not endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than their Disability: Helping Kids Feel Seen

In this episode of Hope and Will: A Parenting Podcast from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, we’re joined by three incredible guests who are raising children with special needs. Together, they help us better understand what life is like for their families and provide insight to help parents harness kids’ natural curiosity and turn it into something positive. They share examples of big and little gestures that go a long way to help their kids feel loved and accepted. Jenn is Mom to Wyatt, who has dwarfism. Nicole is Mom to Ruby, who has Down syndrome. And Neil is Dad to Jack, who is on the autism spectrum and communicates through a tablet. You’ll hear what helps their kids feel supported in everyday settings like schools and sports, and what well-meaning people sometimes get wrong. They share advice for families starting their own special needs journeys, as well as support that makes a real difference for them as parents. Before the panel discussion, you’ll also hear from Dale Spivey, a school social worker, double amputee and former Children’s patient, who reflects on her own childhood and the message her parents taught her early on: When life knocks you down, you turn your foot around and get back up. This heartfelt conversation is an honest look at parenting and the small gestures that help every child feel like they belong. For more about this episode and our podcast, visit www.choa.org/podcasts [http://www.choa.org/podcasts]. Follow Children’s: * Instagram @childrensatl [https://www.instagram.com/childrensatl/] * Facebook @ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta [https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta] * X @childrensatl [http://twitter.com/childrensatl] Created by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta www.choa.org [http://www.choa.org] This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be considered medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgments when making recommendations for their patients. Patients in need of medical or behavioral advice should consult their family healthcare providers. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. Product mentions are not endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Signs of Diabetes in Kids

Type 1 diabetes often shows up without warning, and missed symptoms can put a child at serious risk. Parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers all play a role in noticing the early warning signs, like unusual thirst, fatigue and sudden weight loss. In this episode of Hope and Will: A Parenting Podcast from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, we chat with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Presley Nichols, diabetes educator Alison Higgins and parent guest Megan Bowman. They break down what type 1 diabetes is—and what it isn’t—while sharing practical tips for recognizing symptoms, supporting kids with the condition and creating environments where children can thrive. You might be raising a child with type 1 diabetes, teaching one, babysitting one or coaching one. Or maybe your child shares a classroom, dugout or birthday party circuit with one. Whether you're deep in this world already, or just want to be a more informed adult in an affected child’s life, this episode will give you the knowledge—and the confidence—to be a champion for kids with type 1 diabetes. For more about this episode and our podcast, visit www.choa.org/podcasts [http://www.choa.org/podcasts]. Follow Children’s: * Instagram @childrensatl [https://www.instagram.com/childrensatl/] * Facebook @ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta [https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensHealthcareofAtlanta] * X @childrensatl [http://twitter.com/childrensatl] Created by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta www.choa.org [http://www.choa.org] This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be considered medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgments when making recommendations for their patients. Patients in need of medical or behavioral advice should consult their family healthcare providers. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. Product mentions are not endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.