Hot Topics in Pediatrics: Hearing Restoration, ADHD Insights and Social Media S2E43 Episode 78

In this episode, Johns Hopkins-trained pediatricians Dr. Vivian Carlin and Dr. Sylvia Bank examine the critical medical and socio-behavioral headlines currently shaping the field of pediatrics. From pioneering genetic interventions for hearing loss to unprecedented neuroimaging data for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the complex litigation surrounding social media algorithms, the hosts analyze recent empirical data to discuss what these updates mean for clinical practice and modern parenting.

Resources:

Ahmed, H., Shubina-Oleinik, O., & Holt, J. R. (2017). Emerging gene therapies for genetic hearing loss. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 18(5), 649–670. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10162-017-0634-8

Pan, N., et al. (2026). Mapping ADHD heterogeneity and biotypes by topological deviations in morphometric similarity networks. JAMA Psychiatry, 83(5), 478–490. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0001

Associated Press. (2026, March 25). California jury finds Meta, Google liable for youth social media addiction in landmark verdict. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/meta-google-social-media-addiction-verdict-2026

Haidt, J. (2024). The anxious generation: How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness. Penguin Press.

Shrier, A. (2024). Bad therapy: Why the kids aren't growing up. Portfolio.

NYT Opinion May 30, 2025 There’s a link between therapy culture and childlessness

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/opinion/therapy-estrangement-childless-millennials.html

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

00:34 Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss

04:06 ADHD: New Brain Mapping and Subtypes

06:58 Clinical Application

10:57 The Social Media Addiction Trials

12:50 The Great Debate: Rewired Brains vs. Modern Parenting

18:51 Navigating the New Societal Norms and Healthy Risk-Taking

22:44 Conclusion

Toddler Sleep Solutions - Transitioning to the Toddler Bed and Staying in the Room S2E42 Episode 77

In this episode Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin tackle a common parenting challenge: transitioning toddlers from a crib to a toddler bed and managing the sleep disruptions that can follow. They share practical strategies for establishing strong bedtime routines, handling the newfound freedom toddlers have to leave their beds, and resetting sleep habits after setbacks like illness or travel. Drawing from both clinical experience and life with large families, the hosts discuss tools such as positive reinforcement, reward systems, bedtime passes, and comfort objects to help toddlers stay in bed and sleep independently. They also review guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics on timing the crib-to-bed transition, maintaining consistent routines, and keeping young explorers safe at night—giving parents realistic, actionable tips to help the whole household get better sleep.

Resources:

Big Kid Beds: When to Switch From a Crib https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Big-Kid-Beds-When-To-Make-the-Switch.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:01 Introduction

00:35 Crib to Bed Transition

02:53 Signs It’s Time to Move

05:44 Setting Up for Success

08:26 The Power of Transition Objects

11:25 When It Doesn't Go as Planned

16:40 New Sleep Problems Toddler Independence and Reward Systems

23:46 Official AAP Guidelines and Episode Wrap Up

Infant Nutrition 101: Bottle Feeding and Baby Formula Guide

In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin discuss one of the most common questions new parents face: bottle feeding. They share their personal experiences bottle feeding, and explain how to choose a bottle and nipple flow that works best for your baby. The conversation also covers practical guidance on cleaning and sterilizing bottles, when to introduce a bottle to a breastfed baby, In the second half of the episode, they discuss how to safely prepare and store infant formula. They break down the overwhelming formula aisle—explaining FDA-approved formulas, the differences between standard, gentle, reflux, soy, and goat milk options, and when specialty formulas may be needed. This episode offers clear, evidence-based advice to help parents feel more confident about feeding their infants safely and effectively.

Resources:

How to Sterilize and Warm Baby Bottles Safely:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/How-to-Sterilize-and-Warm-Baby-Bottles-Safely.aspx

Clean Sanitize and Store Infant Feeding Items:

https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/about/clean-sanitize-store-infant-feeding-items.html

Cronobacter Prevention:

https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/pdf/cronobacter-prevention-infographic-html.pdf

How to Safely Prepare Formula with Water:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/how-to-safely-prepare-formula-with-water.aspx

Infant Formula Substitution Guide:

https://naspghan.org/nutrition-obesity/infant-formula-substitution-guide/

Goat vs Cow’s milk formula: Does Dairy Base Matter?

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/goat-vs-cow-milk-formula-does-dairy-base-matter-2025a1000w3c

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

01:31 Choosing the Right Bottle System

03:17 Understanding Nipple Flow Rates

04:36 Sanitizing and Sterilizing CDC Guidelines

05:25 Methods for Cleaning Bottles

06:58 When to Introduce the Bottle

08:01 Formula 101 Liquid vs Powder

09:30 How to Safely Mix Powdered Formula

11:30 Storage and Safety Rules

12:57 Why FDA Approval Matters

15:00 Decoding Formula Types

20:29 Closing Summary