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The Simply Pediatrics Podcast
Hosted by Simply Pediatrics · EN
Jennifer Zethner, Holistic Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (since 1995) and Holistic Mom (since 2002), brings you holistic pediatric primary care with a passion on The Simply Pediatrics Podcast.
In each episode, Jennie delves into a specific topic or concern, offering parents evidence-based insights, practical strategies and actionable steps to support their child’s health & well-being from a holistic viewpoint.
The Simply Pediatrics Podcast is proud to empower you as parents to take an active role in your children’s health and to build a brighter, healthier future for your families.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Season Of Indulgence Part 2
Oct 30Tap to summarizeSeptember to December is the season when we are simply doing too much! With that, and the changing weather and light, many families find themselves getting sick. In today’s episode, Jennie continues her discussion about the Season of Indulgence, with a focus on sleep and diet and how that can assist us in staying healthier during this challenging season. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Links for this week’s episode: Simply Pediatrics Blog: Season of Indulgence/How To Stay Healthy This Season https://simplypediatrics.com/season-of-indulgence/ Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - Season of Indulgence Part 1 https://youtu.be/kYqNNfUPKy0 Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - The Pillars of Sleep https://youtu.be/lhqra853CtE ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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Season of Indulgence
Sep 25Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, Jennie talks about how to stay as healthy as possible in preparation for the inevitable cold and flu season - or as she calls it: The Season of Indulgence! Tune in to get ideas and tools to help your whole family navigate these next few months without getting sick. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Links for this week’s episode: Simply Pediatrics Blog: Season of Indulgence/How To Stay Healthy This Season https://simplypediatrics.com/season-of-indulgence/ Is the Era of the Overscheduled Kid Gone for Good? https://www.parents.com/health/coronavirus/is-the-era-of-the-overscheduled-kid-gone-for-good/ Overscheduled Kids: How Much is Too Much? https://childrenswi.org/at-every-turn/stories/overscheduled-kids-how-much-is-too-much Overbooked Kids: The Overscheduled Crisis https://www.solutionhealth.org/2024/06/04/overbooked-kids-the-overscheduled-epidemic/ ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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Put Your Phone Down!
Aug 12, 2025Tap to summarizeThe message of this short but powerful podcast is simple - Parents, Put Your Phones Down! Jennie gives all of us a strong reminder of why it is so important to focus on our children, not our technology, and why we need to set an example for our children. Live life, don’t watch life! ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Links for this week’s episode: Here's Why Steve Jobs Never Let His Kids Use an iPad https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-why-steve-jobs-never-let-his-kids-use-ipad-apple-social-media-2017-3 The Real Reason Tech Moguls Don't Let Their Kids On Social Media https://www.thelist.com/677684/the-real-reason-tech-moguls-dont-let-their-kids-on-social-media/ The Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Under 12 Years Old https://youtu.be/a0s3gR-mUYo?si=UQqTQ3wVS8xetA5W The Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Over 12 Years Old https://youtu.be/uPPKbAlBOLg?si=yysexTZ5cPUlXXWg Are You Too Distracted to Parent? https://screenstrong.substack.com/p/are-you-too-distracted-to-parent Why Kids Binge on Screens https://screenstrong.substack.com/p/why-kids-binge-on-screens Screen Time and Emotional Problems in Kids: A Vicious Circle? https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/06/screen-time-problems-children ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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The Pillars of Sleep
Aug 7, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jennie addresses the all-important issue of sleep. She looks at the key pillars to have in place to help get a child to go to sleep easily, and to help them to sleep through the night. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Links for this week’s episode: Cosleeping: Cultural Norms Around the World and in the U.S. https://heysleepybaby.com/cosleeping-cultural-norms-around-the-world-and-in-the-us/ How Much Sleep Do Children Need? https://simplypediatrics.com/how-much-sleep-children-need/ Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Optimizing your Child https://simplypediatrics.com/episode-11-optimizing-your-child/ Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Over 12 Years Old https://simplypediatrics.com/episode-12-screens-over12/ Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Under 12 Years Old https://simplypediatrics.com/screens-under-12/ ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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ADD & ADHD Basics
Aug 5, 2025Tap to summarizeToday Jennie shares the essential things parents need to cover if they are being told their child has an ADD & ADHD diagnosis, or if they are concerned that their child has ADD or ADHD. These basic check points are important before deciding if the diagnosis is correct and before launching into the many avenues of healing to address the diagnosis of ADD or ADHD. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Links for this week’s episode: How Much Sleep Do Children Need? https://simplypediatrics.com/how-much-sleep-children-need/ Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Optimizing your Child https://simplypediatrics.com/episode-11-optimizing-your-child/ Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Over 12 Years Old https://simplypediatrics.com/episode-12-screens-over12/ Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Under 12 Years Old https://simplypediatrics.com/screens-under-12/ ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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Welcoming a New Sibling
Jul 31, 2025Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, Jennie imparts some wise advice about how to welcome a new baby into the family to make the transition easier and sweeter for both the siblings and parents. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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Constipation Under 1 Year Old
Jul 22, 2025Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, Jennie helps parents understand some of the possible causes of constipation in babies under 1 year old and shares invaluable ideas for regulating their digestive system to function optimally. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Links for this week’s episode: The Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - Milk https://youtu.be/k0Gzgi8y8rw?si=uJ5BHLVJS4mA_Q0Z The Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - First Foods https://youtu.be/IbzdE1pCREg?si=uwMPeVZ-9oyVQH3g ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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Talking With Your Toddler - Part 2
Jul 15, 2025Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, Jennie shares more wisdom, tips and tools for talking with your toddler to get better results and fewer tantrums. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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Talking With Your Toddler - Part 1
Jul 8, 2025Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, Jennie shares some key teachable moments to help parents when talking with their toddlers. These tools and tips are likely to change your experience of the often challenging toddler years! ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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Picky Eaters
Jun 24, 2025Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, Jennie discusses how to prevent your child becoming a picky eater, and shares some insightful information on how to remedy the situation if they already reject certain foods. ________________________________________________________ Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast! Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’! ________________________________________________________ Links for this week’s episode: Simply Pediatrics Blog Post https://simplypediatrics.com/dealing-with-picky-eaters/ ________________________________________________________ Website: www.simplypediatrics.com Join the Mailing List & receive a free PDF - Holistic Health Essential to Have on Hand: https://tinyurl.com/3797xect Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks ________________________________________________________ Follow Jennie & Simply Pediatrics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplypeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplypeds/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/smplypediatrics Mewe: https://mewe.com/simplypediatrics.77 Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/ ________________________________________________________ Theme Music ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition specific to your children and/or family member. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency service.
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