Welcome to Ask Dr. Tega
What this show is for, what we'll cover first, and how to use it alongside your child's own clinician.
The Pediatrician's Guide for Parents
Welcome to Ask Dr. Tega.
Clear, compassionate conversations about the questions that come with raising children. From the first fever to the teenage years, let's make the next step feel a little clearer.
Next episode · November 15 · Immunity Part 1: How the Immune System Learns
The podcast
New here? Start with the welcome episode.
- 1One real question per episode. Answered the way Dr. Tega would in the exam room: clearly, calmly and with the evidence behind it.
- 2New episodes on the 15th of every month. Short enough to watch between school pickup and dinner.
- 3Every stage of childhood. Everyday health, food and growth, and life as they grow, from newborns to teens.
Episodes
The conversations.
We're starting with the everyday questions parents ask most. After that, a new conversation arrives on the 15th of every month.
Fever: What to Do When the Thermometer Beeps
Why your child's age changes the next step, what to watch besides the number, and when to call.
Picky Eating: A Calmer Plan for Mealtime
How to take the pressure off meals, what a calmer plate looks like, and when to look more closely.
Bedtime: When “One More Book” Becomes an Hour
Why bedtime stretches on, how to build a routine your child recognizes, and when sleep needs a closer look.
Coming this winter
The Immunity Series
Three conversations, one a month, on how your child's immune system works and what vaccines really do.
- Immunity Part 1: How the Immune System Learns Nov 15
- Immunity Part 2: What Vaccines Do, and Don’t Dec 15
- Immunity Part 3: New Advances Jan 15
Be the first to hear Part 1.
Ask Dr. Tega
What's on your mind as a parent?
Every episode starts with a real question from a family. Send yours, and it may shape a future conversation. Dr. Tega can't answer individually, but every question is read.
Questions parents ask
- “Is it normal that my toddler only eats three foods?”
- “When does a fever mean I should call the office?”
- “How much sleep does a 6-year-old actually need?”
Your host
Pediatric guidance shaped by the questions families ask every day.
Keep learning
More guidance for your family.
Read the monthly Well-Child Journal and download the free Physician’s Nutrition Guide.
Ask Dr. Tega is for general education and does not replace care from your child's own healthcare provider. If your child seems very ill, call your pediatrician, or call 911 in an emergency.