The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
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Misconceptions about Bilingualism and Multilingualism
19 juli 2023 · 28 min
Bilingualism and multilingualism is common in many households, yet there are many misconceptions about it. On this episode I welcome Alisha Gandhi, a bilingual speech language pathologist and clinical assistant professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU, to discuss : Lees meer
Misconceptions about bilingualism
Benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism
How a parent can approach teaching multiple languages in the home
Connect with Alisha on Instagram @alishabg_slp
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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5 things you may not know about organic food that will surprise you
12 juli 2023 · 36 min
Organic food marketing has led to many to believe that it is superior to non-organic foods; but this is not necessarily the case. Lees meer
On this episode, I welcome Dr. Jess Steier and Dr. Andrea Love, hosts of The Unbiased Science Podcast. Dr. Jess has a doctorate in public health with specialization in health policy evaluation and Dr. Andrea has a phD in Immunology and microbiology. They join me to discuss:
Marketing misinformation surrounding organic food
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and biases they hold in education (especially surrounding organic foods)
Misconceptions about non-organic and organic foods
Learn more about Dr Jessica and Dr Andrea and listen to the Unbiased Science Podcast at unbiasedscipod.com. Or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube @unbiasedscipod
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Top 5 tips on traveling by plane with kids
28 juni 2023 · 22 min
Traveling with kids can be daunting, especially traveling by plane. I welcome Preethi Harbuck who is a mom of six, avid traveler, and creator of @localpassportfamily a blog and social media platform to support families as they travel to discuss: Lees meer
Why lowering expectations matters in travel
Things you should always have on board
Reframing when you’re feeling anxious about traveling by plane with kids
Learn more about Preethi Harbuck and Local Passport Family at localpassportfamily.com and on Instagram @localpassportfamily
And check out the Global Children's Book Club, a free monthly virtual book club highlighting a different country each month.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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What the research says about popular parenting styles
21 juni 2023 · 26 min
On social media, there are many distinct parenting styles noted on various accounts—Positive parenting. Gentle parenting. Attachment parenting. But, is one really superior than the other? Lees meer
I welcome Cara Goodwin (@parentingtranslator) who is a clinical psychologist, mom, and who translates the research on child development and parenting in an easy-to-understand way for parents to chat all about the types of shows our kids watch. We discuss:
What we know about popular parenting styles and what we don’t know
What does the research say about gentle parenting?
What is NOT okay to do in any parenting style you choose?
Find Dr. Cara Goodwin on Instagram @parentingtranslator or visit her website parentingtranslator.org
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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I wish my kid was a little bit taller: height and kids
14 juni 2023 · 33 min
Health is a vital sign. It is an important thing we monitor at well visits, which is why routine check-ups are important. But when is growth a concern? Tune in to hear me talk with Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger, a Pediatric Endocrinologist, about height and kids. We discuss: Lees meer
How percentiles play a role in height
Average growth trajectory for kids
Workup if height trajectory is a concern including imaging and labs
When Growth Hormone is Recommended
You can find Sarah's Podcasts 'The Best of Both Worlds' and 'Best Laid Plans' and lots more at theshubox.com
Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk.
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"Why am I so angry?:" Perinatal rage in motherhood
7 juni 2023 · 28 min
Motherhood can be a time of great joy and love; yet it is not uncommon for feelings of irritability and rage to set in either during pregnancy or during those postpartum months and beyond. Lees meer
On this episode, I welcome Ashurina Ream-a licensed clinical psychologist, mom, and founder of Psyched Mommy. She joins me to discuss:
What is perinatal rage and why can it happen
How to recognize you need support
How to communicate your needs with loved ones including your partner
Learn more about the Dr. Ashurina Ream and Psyched Mommy at psychedmommy.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook @psychedmommy
Episode Links and Resources:
Postpartum Support International
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Getting ahead of your child’s picky eating
31 mei 2023 · 26 min
Picky eating is a very common phase children go through, but there are things we as parents can consider BEFORE we get to these stages. I welcome Jennifer Friedman, Registered Pediatric Dietician and picky eating expert, and founder of @feedingpickyeaters to discuss: Lees meer
3 simple things you can do to approach picky eating before it starts
How to get unstuck when you’re in a menu rut
Factors that can increase and decrease the likelihood of picky eating
Learn more about Jennifer Friedman and Feeding Picky Eaters at jennyfriedmannutrition.com , Instagram and Pinterest @feedingpickyeaters
For more watch Dr. Mona's "Does Spoon-Feeding Create Picky Eaters?" video on YouTube.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Normal progression of speech sounds in toddlers and kids
24 mei 2023 · 28 min
We often focus on the number of words a child says, but oftentimes parents have the question: ”Is HOW my child is saying this developmentally appropriate?” Lees meer
On this episode, I welcome Melissa Minney, Speech Language Pathologist and Founder of Raising Little Talkers to discuss:
The difference between speech and language
Normal progression of speech sounds in the toddler/preschool years
Do parents need to correct every word and how do they do it if they do?
When a parent should be concerned about certain speech sounds
Learn more about the Raising Little Talkers Course at raisinglittletalkers.com or follow Melissa on Instagram and Facebook @raisinglittletalkers
For more watch Dr. Mona's "Why Developmental Milestones Matter" video on YouTube.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Early Intervention: What it is, why it's important, and how to get services
17 mei 2023 · 39 min
Early Intervention is an incredible service for young children under 5, but accessing it and knowing WHEN to access it can often be confusing. I welcome Amanda Selogie who is a special education lawyer and the Executive Director and Co-founder of the Inclusive Education Project. Lees meer
She joins me to discuss:
What Early Intervention is
How can a parent get early intervention services for their child in the U.S.
How age matters in regards to these services
Cost, wait times, and access for Early Intervention
Learn more about the Inclusive Education Project at inclusiveeducationproject.org or on Instagram @inclusiveeducationproject
Episode Links and Resources:
CDC Early Intervention
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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5 ways to raise a child with a growth mindset
15 mei 2023 · 19 min
We can’t protect our kids from failure, but we can guide them to how to learn from failure and part of this is having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Join me on this important episode as I discuss: Lees meer
The difference between a growth and fixed mindset
5 ways to raise our child with a growth mindset from the toddler years and beyond
Why a growth mindset is beneficial to children
Episode Links and Resources:
Study by Schroeder et. al about power of a growth mindset in school-aged children
Are you a toddler parent looking for more parenting and tantrum guidance, check out my course Toddlers & Tantrums for more tips to connect and compassionately discipline your toddler child
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Is praise ruining our kids?
10 mei 2023 · 31 min
Is praising our children okay? Will they end up seeking a life of external validation? On this episode, I welcome Dr Jenicka Engler, developmental neuropsychologist, clinical scientist, and mom to discuss: Lees meer
If praise is really all bad?
How to effectively use praise
What the research tells us about praise
Find Dr. Jenicka on Instagram @drjenicka
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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"When Motherhood feels like a never-ending checklist"
8 mei 2023 · 46 min
Motherhood can feel like a never-ending checklist. On this episode, I speak with Nicole—a mom from the PDT community—about handling the guilt and stress of the never-ending checklist. Lees meer
We discuss:
How to get our minds out of “checklist-mode”
The importance of communication with partner, support system, and asking for help
Ways to free up time when time seems scarce
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Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Things a labor and delivery nurse needs you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum
3 mei 2023 · 29 min
Labor, delivery, and postpartum are filled with a roller coaster of activity and being informed about this process is crucial. I welcome my friend and social media powerhouse, Liesel Teen, who is a labor and delivery nurse and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse to educate you about 5 things she wants you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum Lees meer
She joins me to discuss:
Fear women have about pooping in the delivery room
Tearing during vaginal deliveries
C-section misconceptions
Just because you want an epidural, timing doesn’t allow it
Sizing for babies and vaginal deliveries
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Get the Free Birth Prep Workshop or find out more about Liesel and Mommy Labor Nurse on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok @mommy.labornurse
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Erielle Reshef on finding joy as a mom and ABC News National Correspondent
26 april 2023 · 36 min
On the Finding Joy Episodes of this podcast I talk about real-life good and not so good of being a parent, particularly sharing my perspective as a mom and woman. I share ways to navigate feelings of judgement, mom guilt, or that not good enough feeling we may feel as parents. Lees meer
I’ve had my husband come on the show and I’m now excited to welcome another guest, one of my favorite ABC News Television Personalities, and my friend, Erielle Reshef. Erielle is a mother and works as a ABC News National Correspondent covering some of the top stories around the world. She joins me to discuss:
Why she believes “work-life balance” is an elusive goal
How she approaches mom guilt
How she reframes her mindset on difficult news days or news cycles
Connect with Erielle on Instagram or Twitter @eriellereshef
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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"Is it normal for my toddler to be THIS high energy?"
24 april 2023 · 27 min
Basic episode description: Is your toddler “high energy?” Do they lack impulse control. Tune in as I talk with Janelle from the PDT community about her 3 year old daughter. We discuss: Lees meer
Typical impulse control and attention span of toddlers under 4
Questions a clinician would ask in evaluating a hyper-active toddler
What not to do between 1-2 years of age when your child lacks any impulse control
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage!
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Check out their cereals and various flavors like fruity, blueberry muffin, frosted, maple waffle, birthday cake, cinnamon roll, peanut butter, and my favorite cocoa — magicspoon.com/pedsdoctalk and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save today!
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How parental anxiety impacts childhood anxiety
19 april 2023 · 41 min
Do we as adults cause our child to be anxious and does their anxiety cause us to be anxious? On this episode, I welcome Dr. Helen Egger, a child Psychiatrist to discuss the clyclical effect of anxiety in families. We discuss: Lees meer
If anxiety in a home can be cyclical in nature?
How to address a child’s worries and anxieties while simultaneously managing our own worries/fears
How complete avoidance of fears can negatively impact our children
When a parent should be concerned about their own anxiety
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"Toddlers and night feeds, sleep associations, and calorie anxiety”
17 april 2023 · 38 min
Dropping feeds, sleep, and is your child getting enough calories? So many important questions I discuss with Kate from the PDT Community. We discuss: Lees meer
Feeding schedules and overcoming calorie anxiety
Ways to eliminate (or wean) overnight bottles
If self-weaning night feeds is possible in toddler years
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage!
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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The "5 S's" of newborn sleep with Pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp
12 april 2023 · 21 min
The fourth trimester refers to the first three months when the baby is born. This is an adjustment period both for parents and the baby. Parents are often told that sleep deprivation is the norm in those early months; and although that is somewhat true there are some things that can be done to comfort baby and prolong sleep stretches. On this episode, I welcome Dr. Harvey Karp who is a world renowned pediatrician and child development expert. He is the co-founder and CEO of Happiest Baby and the creator of SNOO Smart Sleeper. He is also the author of the best-selling parenting guides The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block. Lees meer
We discuss:
The 5 S’s of Newborn sleep and how Dr. Karp came up with them
Why having these tools are important for every family
Misconceptions about the fourth trimester and sleep
Want to know more about Dr. Harvey Karp? Check out this New Yorker profile: Harvey Karp Knows How to Make Babies Happy
For more watch Dr. Mona's "5 Must-Follow Tips for Newborn Sleep" video on YouTube.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Strong-willed toddlers and power struggles
10 april 2023 · 20 min
You may have heard the terminology “strong-willed child“, but how do they differ from just say a typical toddler who also desires independence, control, and wants what they want? And what to do about power struggles and how can we reduce them? Lees meer
In this episode, I discuss:
What makes the strong-willed child unique in temperament
How you know you’re in a power struggle
How to reduce power struggles before they start and if they do happen
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddlers and Tantrums Course will help you manage toddler tantrums and behaviors.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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Your child is not Failing: Misconceptions on Kindergarten Readiness
5 april 2023 · 38 min
Kindergarten readiness is on a lot of parent’s mind as they child approaches this big milestone, but the pressure it can place on parents (and kids) can be a lot. Lees meer
On this episode I welcome Susie Allison, who is a former kindergarten teacher and has a Masters in Education, author, blogger, mom and creator of Busy Toddler to discuss :
Why kindergarten readiness has become stressful
Why these standards have changed and are they developmentally appropriate?
What we should be focusing on guiding them instead prior to Kindergarten
Find out more about Susie Allison on her website Busytoddler.com or via Instagram @busytoddler
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"Is sleep training while room-sharing with a sibling possible?"
3 april 2023 · 23 min
Many times in parenting, there won’t be a course or article that covers every parenting situation or decision you find yourself in. I LOVE getting to chat with parents from the PedsDocTalk community on these nuanced topics. Today. I welcome Allyson who wants to sleep train her 4-month-old, but the infant will eventually room-share with a 3 year old. We discuss: Lees meer
Things to consider when making parenting decisions and choices
Things to consider when sleep-training an infant who may end up room-sharing with a toddler
How to prep the toddler for this transition
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The common misconceptions around baby and toddler sleep-training
29 maart 2023 · 27 min
I invite back Dr. Sarah Mitchell the creator of The Helping Babies Sleep Method to discuss common misconceptions on terminology and sleep training in general. We discuss: Lees meer
Defining what “CIO” is
What does “sleeping through the night” really mean
Two main reasons babies and toddlers struggle with sleep
What the term sleeping through the night means
After this, tune in to another episode with Dr. Sarah Mitchell: Do babies really need sleep-training or will they learn on their own?
Quick simple 6 question sleep quiz with personalized responses: helpingbabiessleep.com/sleep-quiz
Website: helpingbabiessleep.com
Online sleep school: helpingbabiessleepschool.com
Instagram: @helpingbabiessleep
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5 Things I hear parents feel bad about, but they shouldn’t
27 maart 2023 · 19 min
There are so many decisions and things we do in parenting that can fill us with guilt. In this episode, I go over 5 things I commonly hear parents feel bad about, but they shouldn’t (Frankly, the list could have been even longer). Lees meer
On this episode I go over:
Looking at your goals and what makes sense to you as a parent
Following recommendations and remembering that can be just recommendations
Creating balance in our schedule
Looking at the big picture in parenting
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Stop the judgement: The negative impact on judgement in motherhood and parenting
22 maart 2023 · 39 min
We’ve all been there: feeling judged about our choices as parents. And maybe, you have dished out judgement too. Lees meer
On this episode I go over judgement in parenting:
Why judgement blocks our joy as parents
Why it’s so hurtful
The judgement cycle and how to break it
How to block out and navigate judgmental people in your life
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“How do I overcome the guilt of traveling for my job as a mom?”
20 maart 2023 · 27 min
I welcome a mom from the PDT community, Susmitha, to chat about guilt and feelings around traveling for work as a mom. We discuss: Lees meer
Why this guilt exists
What internal work needs to be done before accepting and enjoying travel for work
How to manage the feelings we have about inconveniencing others who care for our child
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What IS real “self-care” for Moms?
15 maart 2023 · 32 min
I welcome Psychiatrist, New York Times Contributor, and author Dr. Pooja Lakshmin to discuss what real self-care really is. Her book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) is out today and we discuss: Lees meer
The difference between faux self-care and real self-care
What the wellness industry forgets when it comes to true wellness
How to actually do self-care that is transformative
Systemic barriers to self-care
Connect with Dr. Pooja
Buy Pooja's new book REAL SELF-CARE: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) here. (paid link)
Sign up for Pooja's free Substack email list, Therapy Takeaway, here.
Join Pooja's community, Gemma, the physician-built women's mental health platform here.
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“I’m not a crafty or elaborate activity planner kind of mom—and I sometimes feel guilty”
13 maart 2023 · 36 min
Listen up, moms! We don’t have to be Pinterest perfect moms to be a good mom. If this is something that brings you joy, that is INCREDIBLE; but it’s not a checkbox that defines your worth as a mother. I welcome Anna—a mom from the PedsDocTalk community to chat about that mom guilt created by not being crafty and the elaborate activity planner. We discuss: Lees meer
Where guilt surrounding our actions as moms comes from
What our children developmentally need for play
How to reframe when you’re feeling guilty not doing enough for your kiddo
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Trickier textures: pushing your baby’s palate past purees
8 maart 2023 · 45 min
Moving past purees can sometimes be trickier and oftentimes it’s the parents who are more nervous about this than the child. I welcome Katie Ferraro, registered dietician specializing in baby led weaning, mom of seven, and founder of Baby Led Wean Team to discuss moving past purees to more textured foods. We discuss: Lees meer
Why parents are sometimes nervous to move past purees
Recognizing gagging versus choking
Misconceptions surrounding BLW and textures
How to encourage trickier textures in a safe way
Grab a copy of Katie’s 100 FIRST FOODS list on her free weekly BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop. You can sign up for this week’s workshop times here: www.babyledweaning.co
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“Is My toddler’s aggression normal?”
6 maart 2023 · 33 min
OOOF. Toddler or child aggression: biting, kicking, hitting.. It can all seem overwhelming to manage, but how much is too much? I welcome Joia, a mom from the PDT community to chat with how much is too much when it comes to aggression. Listen in as we discuss: Lees meer
How to manage aggression
Missteps to avoid
When is toddler aggression a concern
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Are certain TV shows harmful for your child?
1 maart 2023 · 31 min
In modern parenting, TV shows have played a huge role in our children’s lives. We know amount of screen-time matters, but what about the TYPES of shows are children are watching (especially our young toddlers)? I welcome Dr. Cara Goodwin (@parentingtranslator) who is a clinical psychologist, mom, and who translates the research on child development and parenting in an easy to understand way for parents to chat all about the types of shows our kids watch. Lees meer
We discuss:
Are certain popular shows like Cocomelon and Ms. Rachel for Littles okay for kids?
Based on the research, what are young children learning from television?
Are watching sports with children okay?
How can a parent balance the research we do (and don’t have) to make screen time decisions for their children
Find Dr. Cara Goodwin on Instagram @parentingtranslator or visit her website parentingtranslator.org
For more watch Dr. Mona's "Is Screen Time Harmful?" video on YouTube.
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Why has motherhood made me feel so irritable?
22 februari 2023 · 28 min
Do you find yourself feeling more irritable since becoming a mother? Have you felt guilty about this or have not known how to approach it? I welcome back Dr. Cassidy who is a licensed marriage and family therapist to talk about overstimulation in parenthood (and especially motherhood). We discuss: Lees meer
Why we may become more irritable after becoming a mom
What irritability in motherhood can really be a sign of
How to create space when feeling irritable or angry
Listen to another episode with Dr. Cassidy: Why has motherhood made me feel so overstimulated?
Take Dr. Cassidy's QUIZZ to find out What triggers your rage as a parent?
More from Dr. Cassidy at drcassidymft.com, on the Holding Space Podcast and Instagram @drcassidy
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5 Tips for finding more peace in the day-to-day grind as a mom
20 februari 2023 · 14 min
We’ve all been there. The feeling of groundhog day that motherhood can bring. In this episode, I answer a question from a mom in the PDT community about how to enjoy the day-to-day grind more as a mom. I discuss: Lees meer
5 tips to getting out of the monotony that can be the day-to-day grind
Signs that you may be in a grind
How to break out of the grind while still getting things done
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Boundary setting with snacks and meals while creating a healthy relationship with food
15 februari 2023 · 42 min
Many of us as adults are familiar with diet culture. We are familiar with what it means to have an unhealthy relationship of food whether we were raised in it or we have met others who have. I welcome Kate Kiersey, a dietician and founder of Well Fed Family, to discuss how we can create boundaries with snacks and meals (think promoting variety and managing excessive snacking) while simultaneously creating a healthy relationship with food. We discuss: Lees meer
How to talk to our kids about food choices
How to approach feeding if there is a medical concern about weight
How to manage the child who always seems hungry
Handling emotional/boredom eating
Find out more about WellFed Family on their website wellfed.family or on Instagram @wellfed.family
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Picky Eating Playbook offers strategies for toddler feeding and reducing mealtime battles.
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"My child acts out more when I'm home from work"
13 februari 2023 · 34 min
On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I welcome Lauren to chat about her toddler son who acts out more when she’s home from work. We discuss: Lees meer
Why tantrums are more triggering after a long day
Why children may act this way after seeing you after a long period away
How to navigate these moments
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An IVF Pregnancy after Birth Trauma
8 februari 2023 · 22 min
The Finding Joy Series on this podcast is where I talk about finding peace amidst chaos, reframing tough life choices, and navigating difficult times we go through as parents (especially as mothers). Lees meer
On this episode, I talk about my feelings: nerves, excitement, and worry being pregnant with our IVF baby after having a traumatic delivery in 2019. I discuss:
The common mix-bag of emotions felt during pregnancy
How I’ve navigated my mental health during this process
The very normal and oftentimes not-talked about feelings being pregnant with a child already and having a career
For my son's birth story:https://pedsdoctalk.com/ryaans-birth-story/
For more on my IVF Journey watch "Q&A About my IVF Pregnancy Journey" on YouTube.
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“I’m Feeling guilty spending time on myself as a mom”
6 februari 2023 · 34 min
On this Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona Episode, I welcome Shradha on to discuss that very common feeling of mommy guilt—especially when you want to spend it on yourself and you didn’t spend much time with your child. Lees meer
We discuss:
Why this guilt is so common
How to reframe when you are feeling these guilty feelings
Prioritizing Quality over quantity with your child and how to do this
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Is my child really allergic to that medicine?? (Misconceptions about drug allergies)
1 februari 2023 · 24 min
A lot of people think they have allergy to medications when they don’t. In this episode, I welcome Allergist and Immunologist Farah Khan to chat about drug allergies and share some misconceptions. We discuss: Lees meer
What a true drug allergy looks like
Why not all rashes while on antibiotics are a drug allergy
Are true drug allergies hereditary?
What to do if you truly feel your child has a drug allergy
Connect with Farah Khan on Instagram @farah.khan.md
For more on allergies watch Dr. Mona's "Food Allergies and Kids" video on YouTube.
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Why and how we carry the "Not Good Enough Stuff" from our childhood
25 januari 2023 · 37 min
Anytime you have told yourself you’re not good enough, you’re not capable of, or you have to be better at something that comes from somewhere in your childhood. On today’s episode, I welcome Mary Beth Fox, a licensed professional counselor and owner of The Inner Child Therapist to discuss the not good enough stuff carried from childhood. We discuss: Lees meer
What “not good enough stuff is”
Why and how these present in relationships and parenting
How we can limit this cycle
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Becoming the conscious parent you wish you had
18 januari 2023 · 41 min
On one of my most favorite episodes to date, I welcome Bryana Kappadakunnel who is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of Conscious Mommy to talk about what it means to be a conscious parent and why it’s beneficial to the entire family. We discuss: Lees meer
What Conscious Parenting is
How our children are our greatest teachers
Why fear of change hinders our ability to be a more conscious parent
Find out more about Conscious Mommy at conciousmommy.com, sign up for online workshops & classes at learning.consciousmommy.com or connect with Bryana on Instagram @consciousmommy
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“How do I handle my kids being LOUD?”
16 januari 2023 · 43 min
We’ve all been there. Our kids are loud. Whether it is laughter, yelling, screaming of joy, or tantrums. Their volumes seem to be set very high. It’s very natural, but I discuss with Christina-a mom from the PDT community-on how to navigater this. We discuss: Lees meer
Why loudness is so triggering
How to approach it from a mindset shift as a parent
3 Strategies to reduce the volume in your home
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Gratitude and parenthood: how it can help you thrive
11 januari 2023 · 34 min
Welcome back to the show and another season of The PedsDocTalk Podcast. On this episode of The PedsDocTalk Podcast, I am talking about Gratitude. On the Finding Joy series, I talk about mindset shifts that are important in life and in parenting every month. On this episode, I discuss: Lees meer
What gratitude is and why it’s good for our mental health
How it benefits parenting
How to apply it
Misconceptions about gratitude
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5 Things to Let go of in 2023
14 december 2022 · 30 min
You’ve heard it over and over, but maybe needed a reminder: Life is too short to fill our mental space with things that don’t serve us. Lees meer
In this episode, I discuss 5 things we need to let go of. Things that do not serve our peace and rob us of our joy.
This episode is in honor of Ana “Ani” Estevez who tragically lost her life to gun-violence at 23. She was a beacon of joy and compassion and this episode is in honor of her legacy. To help support her family, consider donating to gofundme.com/f/ana-estevez
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“How to manage my child’s frustration during tasks?”
12 december 2022 · 30 min
I love discussing frustration because it is a normal human emotion just like sadness, fear, joy, or happiness. As parents, our role is to teach children what these feelings mean and help them cope. Enter frustration tolerance. Tune in as I discuss managing our child’s frustration when they can’t figure out a task like a new toy and how we can use those opportunities for learning. We discuss: Lees meer
What frustration tolerance is
Why moments of frustration can be huge for a child’s cognitive development
Important steps to managing the moments of frustration
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Why it's important for our children to see healthy conflict discussion
7 december 2022 · 37 min
Our parenting is affected by so much more than how we approach our child during their big feelings. It also requires some introspection on how we approach our big feelings in disagreements with our partners or loved ones. On this episode, I welcome Lesley Adams who is a licensed marriage and family therapist, to talk about why healthy conflict resolutions are important and healthy for children to see. Tune in as we discuss: Lees meer
Communication styles in partnerships
How to express your needs with your partner
How to repair IF discussions get escalated
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"Why Is verbalizing Not working for my child?”
5 december 2022 · 44 min
Verbalizing with our children when they have big feelings is important, but what is the actual purpose and what should we expect it to achieve? I welcome Amy, a mom from the PDT community, to chat about verbalizing. Lees meer
We discuss:
Managing expectations of verbalizing with our children
The importance of nonverbal communication during tantrums
How we can show we’re okay with our child’s feelings besides verbalization
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And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
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Setting yourself up for the long game after baby with Parents editor Grace Bastidas
30 november 2022 · 30 min
When we become parents, we often get bogged down with all the information and noise that we forget that parenting is a long-game job and sustainability is important. I welcome Grace Bastidas who is the editor in chief of Parents and a mom of two to discuss how to set yourself up for the long game after having a baby. Lees meer
We discuss:
What the long game of parenting is
Why taking care of yourself is the biggest gift you can give your child
Why we set such high expectations of ourselves the moment we become a parent and how it can negatively impact us
You can also find Grace on Instagram @brooklynwriter or listen to her Podcast: That New Mom Life
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We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.
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"How to manage milestone anxiety and mom guilt about milestones?"
28 november 2022 · 35 min
Milestone Anxiety is a real thing and often not talked about. I welcome a mom in the PDT community to chat about her 15 month old son who is not walking. We discuss: Lees meer
Why Milestone anxiety can happen
How to approach milestone anxiety to find more peace and progress
How to encourage walking
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Complete Roadmap to Toddler Development will help you understand your toddler through every age and stage.
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And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
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Ways To teach Financial Fitness to your child
23 november 2022 · 33 min
Are children too young to teach financial health? Lees meer
I welcome Carissa and Nikki of Benjamin Talks a platform that is on a mission to make all families financially fit
We discuss:
The right age to start discussing the concepts of financial fitness
Misconceptions parents have about teaching financial fitness
How to foster saving and gratitude when discussing finance
Tips to teaching kids about financial health
If you are looking to make your family financially fit visit benjamintalks.com
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"How to manage Hitting and Throwing and emotional regulation?"
21 november 2022 · 51 min
On this episode, I welcome a mom from The PedsDocTalk community to chat about her 32 month old son and hitting and throwing behaviors. We discuss not only what to do in these situations, but also ways to build emotional resilience and emotional regulation during calm moments. We discuss: Lees meer
Why avoiding a big rise is important, but why it’s so hard
What not to do when trying to discipline hitting and throwing behaviors
How to use positive reinforcement and fill our child’s cup
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage!
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And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
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Your kid doesn’t need a diet: approaching conversations about our child's weight and health in a productive way
16 november 2022 · 45 min
Diet culture is still prominent in 2022 and I welcome Diana Rice, a registered Dietician and owner of Tiny Seed Family Nutrition to discuss how we should approach conversations about weight and health for our kids. Lees meer
We discuss:
Why “eat less and move more” is problematic advice
Why dieting is never the answer
How we can approach conversations about health with a health mindset versus a weight-goal mindset
To find out more about Diana Rice and Tiny Seed Family Nutrition, visit her website at Tinyseednutrition.com, where you can find 1:1 coaching sessions, monthly text-based coaching memberships and much more.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
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And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.
Thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
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