Dr. Jim Fortenberry helps parents better understand common conditions in kids such as febrile seizures, impetigo and pneumonia.
If parenting had a secret menu, these conditions could get top billing: febrile seizures, nursemaid’s elbow, toxic synovitis, pneumonia, impetigo. These conditions often fly under parental radars—until their sudden arrival sends parents into panic mode. Having a general understanding of these conditions can go a long way in making you feel more prepared as a parent.
For this eye-opening episode, we start with a personal story from a mom who was home alone with her kids when her toddler suffered a minutes-long febrile seizure. We then shift to an insightful conversation with Dr. Jim Fortenberry, our beloved Chief Medical Officer, who discusses common but not often talked about conditions kids can experience from infancy through teenage years. You’ll leave the conversation with insight to help you power through such scenarios with more confidence.
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