July 28, 2026

Everything You've Always Wanted to Ask A Pediatrician, with Dr. Mary Martin

Got questions for your pediatrician that you forgot to ask last time? Dr. Mary Martin addresses parents' biggest concerns about vaccines, safe sleep, picky eating, screen time, teen health, and creating a strong, trusting relationship with your own pediatrician.

Show Notes

All too often, we leave our kids' pediatric appointments only to remember what we really wanted to ask when we're on the drive home. Fear not: Dr. Mary Martin is in, and she's answering all our burning pediatric-medicine questions.

Margaret and Dr. Mary Martin cover all the the topics most likely fill parents' search histories and social media feeds, separating medical facts from internet misinformation and offering practical, judgment-free advice.

You'll learn:

How to navigate vaccine misinformation
Why pediatricians continue to recommend the "ABCs" of safe sleep
When it's OK stop comparing your child to everyone else's
The babyproofing essentials that actually matter
Why reading to babies is so powerful, even before they can talk.
How to handle picky eating without turning every meal into a battle

The leading causes of preventable childhood injuries and simple ways to reduce risk
Practical guidance on screen time, social media, vaping, caffeine, and substance use
How to build trust so your child feels comfortable talking about difficult topics like sex, drugs, mental health, and body changes
Why finding a pediatrician you trust may be one of the best parenting decisions you make

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