Welcome to the Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast, where your child's health is our top priority! Join us each week as our team of experienced pediatricians and experts delve into the most important topics shaping children's healthcare today. From newborn care to adolescent health, we cover it all with expert insights, practical advice, and the latest medical advancements. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or healthcare professional, our podcast offers invaluable information to help you navigate the journey of raising happy, healthy, and safe kids.
Tune in to stay informed, empowered, and inspired to make the best decisions for your child's well-being. Subscribe now to the Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast and join our growing community dedicated to children's health excellence.
Discover more about Blueberry Pediatrics:
https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/ (https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/)
@BlueberryPediatrics (https://www.instagram.com/blueberrypediatrics/) (IG)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Colds, Fevers & Home Remedies: What Pediatricians Actually Want You to Know
When your kid gets sick for the first time, it's terrifying — but most parents are doing more than they need to and missing a few key things that actually matter. In this episode, Blueberry Pediatrics doctors Dr. Lyndsey Garbi, Dr. Allison Payne, and Dr. Marisa Quattrone break down everything parents need to know about colds, fevers, coughs, pink eye, and home remedies — including what's a real emergency and what isn't.
Topics covered:
When to go to the ER vs. stay home
Fever thresholds by age (especially under 3 months)
How to treat congestion in babies
The truth about antibiotics and viruses
Croup, stridor, and cough red flags
Pink eye — viral vs. bacterial
Home remedies: what works, what doesn't, and what's just fine anyway
How Blueberry Pediatrics has helped families avoid unnecessary ER visits — and catch emergencies in time
Have a question for our pediatricians? Ask in the Blueberry app.
Connect with Dr. Lyndsey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/) (Linkedin)
@lyndseygarbimd (https://www.instagram.com/lyndseygarbimd/#) (Instagram)
Discover more about Blueberry Pediatrics:
https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/ (https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/)
@BlueberryPediatrics (https://www.instagram.com/blueberrypediatrics/) (IG)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
6 Mar 2026
Feelings, Fevers, and Facts: Making Smarter Parenting Decisions with Emily Oster
In this episode, we sit down with Emily Oster, economics professor and founder of ParentData, to examine the tension between parental anxiety and statistical reality. Most parents operate in a state of "information overload," yet often struggle to distinguish between a genuine medical emergency and a statistically common childhood milestone.
We explore:
The Panic Threshold: Why parents "overspend" their worry budget on rare complications while overlooking common risks.
The "Action Bias" in Medicine: Analyzing why 29% of outpatient antibiotics for children are prescribed inappropriately and the psychological pressure to leave a doctor’s office with a "fix."
The Economics of Youth Sports: Does early specialization actually lead to elite success, or does the 85% higher risk of overuse injury outweigh the potential ROI?
Decision Frameworks: How to move from "doom-scrolling" to thoughtful decision-making, specifically during the "3 AM reality check."
The goal of this discussion isn’t to find a "perfect" way to parent, but to provide a process for making choices with clarity. By combining the pediatric clinical perspective of Blueberry Pediatrics with Oster’s economic frameworks, we aim to help families distinguish between fear and danger. Ultimately, having the right data doesn't just change the medical outcome—it changes the psychological experience of parenting, trading late-night "doom-scrolling" for the confidence that you’ve made a thoughtful decision for your family.
Connect with Emily Oster
https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster (https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster) (Instagram)
https://parentdata.org/grown-ups/four-books-by-emily-oster-on-pregnancy-and-parenting/ (https://parentdata.org/grown-ups/four-books-by-emily-oster-on-pregnancy-and-parenting/) (Emily's Books on Parenting and Pregnancy)
https://parentdata.org/ (https://parentdata.org/ )(Website)
Connect with Dr. Lyndsey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/) (Linkedin)
@lyndseygarbimd (https://www.instagram.com/lyndseygarbimd/#) (Instagram)
Discover more about Blueberry Pediatrics:
https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/ (https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/)
@BlueberryPediatrics (https://www.instagram.com/blueberrypediatrics/) (IG)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Feb 2026
Establishing a Foundation for Oral Health: Prevention, Trauma, and Clinical Guidance with Dr. Ashley Lerman | Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast
Oral health is a critical, yet often overlooked, pillar of systemic pediatric wellness. In this episode of the Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast, Dr. Lyndsey Garbi, MD, sits down with board-certified pediatric dentist and First Grin founder, Dr. Ashley Lerman, to discuss the clinical realities of early childhood dental care.
We will discuss:
Preventive Milestones: The clinical rationale behind the "Age One" dental visit.
Trauma Management: Acute protocols for avulsed (knocked-out) primary vs. permanent teeth.
Evidence on Fluoride & Sealants: Reviewing the gold standard for caries prevention and addressing current public health discourse.
Developmental Concerns: Evaluating the impacts of mouth breathing, tongue ties, and bruxism (grinding) on pediatric development.
Behavioral Positioning: Clinical techniques for effective at-home oral hygiene for young children.
Dr. Ashley Lerman is a board-certified pediatric dentist specializing in early intervention and health equity. Through her platform, First Grin, she works to reduce the incidence of childhood caries by providing families with high-quality educational resources and oral care kits.
Connect with Dr. Ashley Lerman
https://www.instagram.com/pediatric.dentist.mom (https://www.instagram.com/pediatric.dentist.mom) (Instagram)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylerman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylerman/) (LinkedIn)
Connect with Dr. Lyndsey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/) (Linkedin)
@lyndseygarbimd (https://www.instagram.com/lyndseygarbimd/#) (Instagram)
Discover more about Blueberry Pediatrics:
https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/ (https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/)
@BlueberryPediatrics (https://www.instagram.com/blueberrypediatrics/) (IG)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Who has been a guest on The Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Jennifer Sternbach
Dr Kristen Borchetta
Dr Tiffanie Noonan
Mary Jane Beeson
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
601,371
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
61
Social presence
97
YouTube
82
Engagement
32
Contact The Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of The Blueberry Pediatrics Podcast?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
