On Call With Dr. Anselm Anyoha

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we break down cradle cap in babies, a common skin condition that often looks alarming but is almost always harmless. Cradle cap—also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis—appears as scaly, crusty, sometimes greasy patches on a baby’s scalp and can show up within the first few weeks of life.

Dr. Anyoha explains what cradle cap is and what it is not, reassuring parents that it is ...

In this episode of Encore with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we break down one of the most common—and anxiety-provoking—newborn conditions: jaundice in newborns.

Jaundice causes a yellow discoloration of a baby’s skin and eyes due to a buildup of bilirubin, a natural by-product of red blood cell breakdown. Dr. Anyoha explains why newborns are especially prone to jaundice, highlighting the combination of increased bilirubin production and an i...

n this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we take a clear, compassionate look at infantile colic, one of the most frustrating and exhausting challenges in early infancy.

Colic is defined as prolonged, inconsolable crying in otherwise healthy babies, typically beginning around three weeks of age and resolving by three to four months. Dr. Anyoha explains how colic differs from normal crying, including its classic pattern of i...

In this episode of on call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we focus on anemia in babies and young children, with special attention to iron-deficiency anemia, the most common and preventable form worldwide.

Dr. Anyoha explains anemia in simple terms, highlighting how iron is essential for making hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the brain and body. When iron levels are low, children may experience fatigue, poor growth, delayed development...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore one of the most joyful and meaningful early milestones in infant development: the social smile.

Many parents notice early smiles in newborns and wonder whether they “count.” Dr. Anyoha explains the difference between reflex smiles and a true social smile, which typically begins around 6 to 8 weeks of age and becomes well established by 12 weeks. This social smile is a ba...

Your baby’s first visit to the pediatrician is one of the earliest and most meaningful milestones of parenthood. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we walk parents through what happens at that first appointment, why it matters, and how it helps families feel confident during the earliest days of a newborn’s life.

Typically scheduled when a baby is three to five days old, this visit often marks the first time new par...

Separation from caregivers is one of the most powerful and painful experiences a child can endure. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore how caregiver separation affects children emotionally, psychologically, and developmentally—and why protecting the caregiver-child bond is essential for healthy growth.

Drawing on decades of pediatric practice and training in infant mental health and child development, Dr. ...

Belly pain in toddlers—also called abdominal pain in young children—is one of the most common and most confusing concerns parents face. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore why tummy pain in toddlers is so difficult to interpret, how it often presents in subtle ways, and how parents and pediatricians work together to separate harmless causes from serious conditions.

Toddlers cannot clearly describe pain. In...

Ear pain in children is one of the most common—and most stressful—reasons parents seek urgent medical care. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we unpack why ear pain can appear suddenly, cause intense distress, and leave families feeling anxious, especially at night.

Dr. Anyoha explains that ear pain does not always mean an ear infection. While middle ear infections (otitis media) are common, ear pain in children ca...

In this episode of Encore with Dr. Anselm and Johar, we talk about anxiety in children—what it looks like, why it happens, how pediatricians recognize it, and what parents can do to help.

Anxiety is more than normal childhood worry. When fear and worry become persistent, they can affect a child’s school performance, sleep, friendships, and confidence. Many children don’t say “I’m anxious.” Instead, anxiety often shows up as stomach...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we take a clear, calm, and evidence-based walk through the real diseases childhood vaccines prevent—and why they still matter, even when parents rarely see them anymore.

Many parents ask: Why does my child need so many vaccines? What are these diseases really like? And what happens if a child gets one? This episode answers those questions in plain language, without fear-mongering a...

Why do babies die—and what can parents do to reduce that risk? In this deeply compassionate and informative episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm, we take on one of the hardest but most important conversations in parenting and public health: infant mortality and newborn survival.

Using clear, respectful language, the episode explains the most common causes of newborn death, including maternal health conditions during pregnancy (such a...

Where do new mothers really get their everyday parenting information?

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm and Joha, we explore a question that surprises many families: pediatricians are often not the first place parents turn for answers—especially in the middle of the night.

Drawing from clinical experience and doctoral research in infant mental health and childhood development, Dr. Anselm explains how new parents commonly r...

Infant and child mental health is often overlooked—but it is one of the most important foundations for lifelong well-being. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore what mental health truly means for babies, infants, and young children, long before diagnoses or labels ever come into play.

Mental health in early life is about inner well-being—a child’s ability to feel safe, experience joy, express emotions, form...

Examining a sick 12-month-old can be one of the most challenging moments in pediatric care—and one of the most stressful for parents. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm, we walk parents through what really happens when a one-year-old is sick, uncomfortable, and unable to explain what hurts.

At this age, toddlers are alert, mobile, and highly aware of their surroundings. Many already associate the doctor’s office with discom...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, we explore an often overlooked but powerful milestone in infant development: social and emotional sophistication at 9 months of age.

Inspired by a real clinic visit, Dr. Anyoha explains how a quiet, observant baby can actually be a deeply engaged thinker. Parents will learn what it means when a 9-month-old carefully watches faces, follows movement, and shifts attention between care...

When should a baby start walking—and when should parents worry? In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, a board-certified pediatrician and child development expert breaks down everything parents need to know about walking milestones in infants and toddlers.

Learn the normal age range for walking, why some children walk later than others, how prematurity affects milestones, and whether skipping crawling is a problem (spoi...

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm, we explore why play is one of the most powerful tools children use to grow emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically. Drawing on decades of pediatric and developmental science, including insights from T. Berry Brazelton, this conversation breaks down how play begins in infancy and evolves into the complex social learning that prepares children for adulthood.

Parents often think o...

Raising a child with a disability or autism can feel overwhelming, especially when parents are unsure what a diagnosis really means or what steps to take next. In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Anselm Anyoha provides clear, compassionate guidance for parents navigating childhood disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

This episode explains the different types of disabilities in c...