{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Talk With A Doc","title":"Lifecycle: Thriving Toddlers","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1741,"description":"Host Jennifer Semenza welcome back Dr. Alex Hamling, pediatrician at PACMED Canyon Park-Bothell and Clinical Instructor at University of Washington School of Medicine, to continue their discussion on various aspects of children's development from ages two to six. Healthcare for young kids is consistently evolving. Tune-in to stay up to date on best practices to keep your kids happy and healthy.In this episode, Dr. Alex Hamling discusses the importance of encouraging young children to engage in physical play rather than spending time on apps. He emphasizes, laps not apps, that this practice will help children interact better with their peers and be more engaged during their early education years. He also provides information on physical and cognitive development milestones, interventions for children who may be lagging, the importance of early diagnosis for conditions like autism, and the role of a balanced diet. They also discuss common health issues such as ear infections and allergies.Dr. Alex Hamling BioAlex Hamling, MD, MBA, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician working at Pacific Medical Centers at their Bothell, WA campus.  He obtained his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and his MBA in Healthcare Management from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.  He completed his general pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medicine Center. He is Clinical Faculty at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine – Department of Family Medicine and Adjunct Faculty at Washington State University’s College of Nursing.  He has been an active member as a board member in the Washington State Medical Association.  He has served on numerous committees through the American Academy of Pediatrics including teaching early career physicians through different leadership programs. During his off time, he enjoys geocaching, gardening, walking with his daughters to local coffee shops, and dancing (salsa, swing, tango, etc.) Do you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N7Q4Hl-Fp7yMxa-poJuAHGFuRUpGDY1vUUyXnC_kTBw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyMzQyLzE2ODc3/OTI0MzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}