The Simply Pediatrics Podcast

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. Music License ID: SDAA0LNGDSR3Z86S

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Episodes

Essentials to Have on Hand

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

In today’s episode, Jennie shares some of her favorite products and her recommendations for which essentials to keep on hand to help your children if they come down with the first signs of illness. These are things that Jennie truly loves, finds incredibly helpful, and are easy to use and get. Dive into this episode and stock your cupboards with these essentials today!
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Links for this week’s episode:
Simply Pediatrics Blog Post - Herbal tea Dosing for Children https://simplypediatrics.com/herbal-tea-dosing-children/
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Website: www.simplypediatrics.com
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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.

Chronic Childhood Conditions

Thursday Dec 11, 2025

Thursday Dec 11, 2025

This episode is for the many families who are dealing with children with chronic childhood conditions - constant and recurring issues like ear infections, stomach aches, stuffy noses, eczema, asthma, sore throat, rashes, constipation, diarrhea, developmental delays, focus/ADD/ADHD….and more. Learn what Jennie recommends to parents who are seeking answers and solutions for their children.________________________________________________________
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Links for this week’s episode:
Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Picky Eatershttps://youtu.be/R_F-enSjD-Y
 
Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Optimizing Your Childhttps://youtu.be/Mo0EaGJNEDU
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Website: www.simplypediatrics.com
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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.
 

Traveling With Your Children

Thursday Nov 13, 2025

Thursday Nov 13, 2025

For all you lucky parents who are going somewhere on a plane with your children, in this episode, Jennie addresses how to stay healthy while traveling - during the journey and at your destination. Happy Travels! __________________________
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
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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.

Season Of Indulgence Part 2

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

September 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
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Website: www.simplypediatrics.com
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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.

Halloween

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Do you want your kids to be able to celebrate HALLOWEEN, but don't want to deal with the overwhelm of all the parties, candy and chaos of the season? In today’s episode, Jennie gives families guidance on how to navigate this fun, childhood holiday, so kids can enjoy Halloween without the exhausted, sugar-induced aftermath. 
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Please feel free to share your comments on this episode, subscribe to the channel and give this episode a ‘like’!
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www.simplypediatrics.com
 
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https://tinyurl.com/3797xect
 
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https://tinyurl.com/w57t2xks
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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.
 

Acne (Teens)

Thursday Oct 02, 2025

Thursday Oct 02, 2025

Is your teenager struggling with acne? In this episode, Jennie discusses some of the causes of acne in our teens and shares impactful ideas to help them heal and prevent future breakouts. ________________________________________________________
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:
Phyla - Live Probiotic Acne Care
https://phyla.com/en-ca/pages/technology
 
Ther-Biotic Complete - Comprehensive Microbiome Support https://us.sfihealth.com/v775-06-ther-biotic-complete
 
Turmeric Supreme Extra Strength
https://tinyurl.com/44a8nhby
 
Dairy Intake and Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 78,529 Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6115795/
 
Can the Right Diet Get Rid of Acne? https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/causes/diet
 
Dairy and Acne: What is the Relationship? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dairy-and-acne
 
How Does a High Glycemic Diet Affect Acne Vulgaris https://www.learnskin.com/articles/glycemic-diet-and-acne/
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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.

Season of Indulgence

Thursday Sep 25, 2025

Thursday Sep 25, 2025

In 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/
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Website: www.simplypediatrics.com
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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.

Put Your Phone Down!

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

The 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!
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Links for this week’s episode:
Here's Why Steve Jobs Never Let His Kids Use an iPadhttps://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 Mediahttps://www.thelist.com/677684/the-real-reason-tech-moguls-dont-let-their-kids-on-social-media/
The Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Under 12 Years Oldhttps://youtu.be/a0s3gR-mUYo?si=UQqTQ3wVS8xetA5W
The Simply Pediatrics Podcast - Screens Over 12 Years Oldhttps://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 Screenshttps://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
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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.
 

The Pillars of Sleep

Thursday Aug 07, 2025

Thursday Aug 07, 2025

In 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/
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Website: www.simplypediatrics.com
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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.

ADD & ADHD Basics

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025

Today 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/
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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
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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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