Detroit Peds Talk
Building an audience of parents, guardians and young people interested in straight talk on a variety of topics impacting children’s physical and mental health.
New Digital Show, Detroit Peds Talk
Detroit Peds Talk is Wayne Pediatrics new digital show. Hosted by Wayne Pediatrics’ Lead Psychologist, Jameel Smith, PhD, each show will incorporate mental health into a variety of topics as Dr. Smith engages with pediatric experts and special guests. Episodes of Detroit Peds Talk will post to Facebook and Instagram on the first Wednesday of every month. All episodes will also be uploaded below.
Episodes will cover topics like:
- Sexual Health
- Mental Health
- Literacy
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Immunization Awareness
- Asthma
- Diabetes & Obesity
- Behavioral Health
- ...and occasional youth panels!
Check back on the first Wednesday of every month for our latest episode.

How do Vaccines Work?
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What is Juvenile Arthritis?

Summer Safety

What is Asthma?
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Protecting our Children from Abuse

Literacy and Your Child - March 2023
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The Importance of Behavioral Health - February 2023

New Year's Resolutions for Parents - January 2023

Holidays & Winter Season Health, December 2022

Childhood Obesity - November 2022

Listening to Our Youth: A Detroit Peds Talk Panel - October 2022

Kids & Technology - September 2022

Back-to-School Vaccine Readiness - August 2022

How Pediatricians Support Academic Achievement - July 2022

Youth and the Challenges of our World - June 2022

Mental Health & Kids - May 2022

A Conversation about Sexual Health and Adolescents - April 2022