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Crime Stories with Nancy GraceRuby Franke /Jodi Hildebrandt Love Relationship? Daughter Tells AllShari Franke's book, "The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom," details her discovery of the relationship between her mother Ruby Franke and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. In her new memoir, Shari says after her mother's arrest, she found messages on her laptop confirming the true nature of their relationship. The abuse the children endured came to light when a 12-year-old boy climbs out of a window in a home, running to neighbors begging for food and water. The boy is the son of Ruby Franke, a popular blogger, known for the YouTube chann...2025-05-0442 minCrime Stories with Nancy GraceRuby Franke Husband's Stunning AdmissionKevin Franke and his two oldest children have opened up for the first time together to tell their story of living with infamous vlogger Ruby Franke. Hulu's docuseries Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke reveal the disturbing details of the abuse endured by the Franke children and how husband Kevin was isolated from his children during his year-long separation from their mother. We learned of the horrendous abused when Franke's 12-year-old son climbs out of a window in a home, belonging to Franke's business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. The boy running to neighbors begging for foo...2025-03-1639 minCrime Stories with Nancy GraceInfluencers Caught Abusing Children Inside Luxury Home Now FOR SALEA 12-year-old boy climbs out of a window in a home, running to neighbors begging for food and water. The boy is the son of Ruby Franke, a popular blogger, known for the YouTube channel "8 Passengers." The home belonged to Franke's business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. Neighbors called police. Officers said the boy looked emaciated and malnourished. Cops also noted that the boy had “deep lacerations from being tied up with rope” and duct tape around his wrists and ankles.. After searching Hildebrandt’s home, police found Franke’s 10-year-old daughter in a similar condition. Both children were...2024-04-2739 min
The PediMom PodcastEp #17: Mental Health & Suicide - A Mom's PerspectiveFollowing the suicide of her 12-year-old daughter, her mom shares her story in hopes of helping other parents and kids and warn them of the dangers of social media and online communities. Find more resources at PediMom.com.2022-03-2542 min
The PediMom PodcastEp #16: The Dangers of Bedsharing: Ben's StoryIn this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by second-time mom, Amanda Saucedo, who lost her one-month-old infant son Ben to suffocation secondary to bed sharing. She now shares her story through her non-profit organization called Benny Bears with the hope that other parents and caregivers will never suffer the same tragedy and loss. Visit Pedimom.com for more evidence-based safe sleep education. https://www.facebook.com/bennybearsfoundation/ 2022-03-0826 min
The PediMom PodcastEp #14: Button Battery Ingestion. A Time Sensitive EmergencyDid you know that when a button battery is ingested time is of the essence to avoid dangerous and even life-threatening complications? In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. David Brumbaugh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, and Dr. Rajitha Venkatesh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the dangers of button battery ingestion, what you should do if you suspect your child has ingested a battery, and what you can do to prevent it. Both Dr. Venkatesh and Dr. Brumbaugh are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics Button Battery Task Force an...2020-08-0548 min
The PediMom PodcastEp #9: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. What You Need To Know To Protect Your FamilyDid you know that carbon monoxide poisoning kills more than 400 people in the US every year? Do you know what you need to know to best protect your family and avoid becoming a victim of this "silent killer"? In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Physician and Toxicologist Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss how carbon monoxide poisoning occurs, how to recognize if you or your family are being exposed to this deadly gas, and what to do if you think you might have a carbon monoxide leak in your home. This is a topic t...2020-02-1450 min
The PediMom PodcastEp #8: App Ratings, Can You Trust Them When It Comes to Your Kids?Many parents rely on app ratings when deciding which apps are appropriate for your child and to assure that your child will not encounter inappropriate content but you might be surprised to know that they are very rarely accurate and could be putting your child at risk. Many apps have grossly misleading ratings and descriptions yet no one is being held accountable. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with the Founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes to discuss the very real problem with app ratings and what's being done to improve these ratings and hold those accountable...2020-02-0440 min
The PediMom PodcastEp #2: Halloween Safety TipsIn this episode of The PediMom Podcast Dr. Free N. Hess chats with fellow Pediatrician Dr. Jen Trachtenberg about how to best keep your children safe this Halloween. Kids love the magic and wonder of this wonderful holiday but parents are sometimes wary of the dangers lurking. Knowing how you can prepare, what to avoid, and what to talk to your kids about before the much anticipated trick or treating ensues allows everyone to have fun without fear or anxiety. Thanks for listening. We hope you have a safe and BOOOTIFUL Halloween. :) You c...2019-10-3035 min
The PediMom PodcastEp #1: Intro to The PediMom PodcastIn this very first episode of The PediMom Podcast I'll be introducing myself and discussing how and what you will learn here (hint: everything child safety related!). I'm thrilled that you're here and I look forward to learning with you. You can find a ton more info at PediMom.com. You can also find lots of tips and conversation starters on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Please make sure you subscribe so you won't miss any future episodes and consider rating and leaving a review. I'd love to hear from you!2019-10-3010 min
MD for MomsMD For Moms (119) Online safety Pt. 2Online safety part 2 with PediMom Dr Free N Hess on MD for Moms with host Dr Carly Snyder2019-04-2558 minMD for MomsMD For Moms (117) Pedimom Dr Free N HessPedimom Dr Free N Hess discusses keeping kids safe online on MD for Moms with host Dr Carly Snyder2019-04-1658 min
The Get Healthy 360 PodcastEpisode 49 - Free N Hess, MD - Pediatrician - Child SafetyChildren being hurt by falling furniture, internet predators, co-sleeping, you name it. This pediatrician has seen it all!
Free N Hess, MD sits down with Kris Ferguson, MD to discuss child safety. As a pediatrician, Dr. Hess comes face to face with the dangers that children and adolescents are exposed to and offers a wealth of information for parents on how to keep their children safe.
If you have children in your life, listening to this episode is a must!!
For more information, Dr. Hess can be reached through the foll...2019-04-061h 05
Doctor Me First with Errin Weisman DOPassion with Dr. Free HessDr. Free Hess is a board-certified Pediatrician working in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, a child safety expert, and a Mother whose life mission is to do everything she can to keep children as safe as possible in this ever-changing, and sometimes scary world. We talk about how this became her passion as an Internet WatchDog, explains live streaming apps (live.me, tick tock, snapchat, whisper, yik yak, roblox, fortnite), and current sextortion online. #YouTubeWakeUp - #ProtectOurKids Pedimom.com -Visit her on FB - IG - TW Call to Action to share your story...2019-03-1828 min