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

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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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. ________________________________________________________
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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
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.

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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Minds: https://www.minds.com/simplypediatrics/
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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.

Welcoming a New Sibling

Thursday Jul 31, 2025

Thursday Jul 31, 2025

In 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. ________________________________________________________
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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.

C-Sections

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

In this episode, Jennie shares some thoughts on why it is important to try to avoid having a c-section and some key things you can do to set yourself up for a vaginal birth. If you have to have a c-section, Jennie discusses some important ways to help your baby regain optimal health after the birth. ________________________________________________________
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:
C-section Rates Are Way Too High. We Need to Hold Doctors and Hospitals Accountable https://tinyurl.com/4kraxs4v
 
Risk of Asthma and Allergies in Children Delivered by Cesarean Section: A Comprehensive Systematic Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38908434/
 
A Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Caesarean Section and Childhood Asthma https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18352976/
 
Vaginal Seeding https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22096-vaginal-seeding
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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.

Rethinking Milk

Thursday Jul 24, 2025

Thursday Jul 24, 2025

In this episode, Jennie discusses the important reasons why she never recommends milk for our babies & children. She shares the history and ‘other’ ingredients in milk & gives parents the information they need to educate themselves and family members who insist that milk is healthy. ________________________________________________________
Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast!
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Links for this week’s episode:
“How can anyone believe that a fat free, hormone laced, pasteurized milk like product from cows raised on genetically modified corn, flavored with artificial flavors, colors and sweeteners might actually do a growing body good?” Dr. Mercola 3/13/13
 
Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - Milk https://youtu.be/k0Gzgi8y8rw?si=0KU5V7VeGI83OKQ8
 
Milk Allergy https://tinyurl.com/yvms83tn
 
The Dangers of Genetically Engineered Milk https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-dangers-of-geneticall_b_633955
 
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF)-I, IGF Binding Protein-3, and Cancer Risk https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15110491/
 
Grass Fed Versus Corn Fed: You Are What Your Food Eats https://globalaginvesting.com/grass-fed-versus-corn-fed-you-are-what-your-food-eats/
 
GMO Crops, Animal Food, and Beyond https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/gmo-crops-animal-food-and-beyond
 
New Safety Concerns Raised by GMO Corn Study https://www.iatp.org/blog/201910/new-safety-concerns-raised-gmo-corn-study
 
Antibiotic Residues in Milk: Past, Present, and Future https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6760505/
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Make an in-person or virtual Appointment: 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.

Constipation Under 1 Year Old

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025

In 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.
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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’!
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Links for this week’s episode:
The Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - Milkhttps://youtu.be/k0Gzgi8y8rw?si=uJ5BHLVJS4mA_Q0Z
 
The Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - First Foodshttps://youtu.be/IbzdE1pCREg?si=uwMPeVZ-9oyVQH3g
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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.
 

Cough

Thursday Jul 17, 2025

Thursday Jul 17, 2025

In today's episode, Jennie teaches listeners about the basics of cough in our children. She covers the different varieties of cough, what they mean, and she shares insightful ideas, useful tools and powerful remedies for families to heal them. ________________________________________________________
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:
Home Remedies for Bronchitis: Maybe Your Mother Was Right? https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/home-remedies-bronchitis-maybe-your-mother-was-right?utm_source=chatgpt.com
 
Herb Farm Collection for Kids
https://www.herb-pharm.com/collections/kids
 
Dr Green Life Organics Collection for Kids https://drgreenlifeorganics.com/collections/kids
 
Earthley Herbal Remedies
https://www.earthley.com/category/herbal-remedies
 
What Can I Do to Make My Cough Go Away Naturally? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322394#natural-cough-remedies
 
The History of Manuka Honey: From Ancient Remedy to Wellness https://natures-nutrition.co/blogs/news/the-history-of-manuka-honey-from-ancient-remedy-to-wellness
 
Chicken Soup Helps Soothe the Common Symptoms of Cold, Flu, and Mild COVID-19
https://www.nfcr.org/blog/chicken-soup-helps-soothe-the-common-symptoms-of-cold-flu-and-mild-covid-19/
 
What is Gua Sha?
https://www.guasha.com/about/what-is-gua-sha/
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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.

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

In today's episode, Jennie shares more wisdom, tips and tools for talking with your toddler to get better results and fewer tantrums. ________________________________________________________
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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.

Constipation

Thursday Jul 10, 2025

Thursday Jul 10, 2025

In this episode, Jennie discusses what constipation is, what the causes are, and natural solutions for relieving it, for your children ages 1 year old and over.
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Thank you for joining Jennie today for The Simply Pediatrics Podcast!
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Links for this week’s episode:
Treating Children’s Constipation Naturally: Move Over Miralax https://avivaromm.com/7-steps-kids-constipation-naturally/
Recommended Products:
TummEase™ Kids https://tinyurl.com/bdbren54
NDF Pooper https://tinyurl.com/37spd2fh
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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
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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.

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