The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

There is a misconception that breastfeeding comes easy to everyone who wants to do it. As an IBCLC, I know this is not the truth. I welcome Kaia Lacy, a certified lactation counselor, partner of The Low Milk Supply Foundation, and mother of two to normalize low milk supply in breastfeeding.

We discuss:

• The difference between primary and secondary low milk supply
• Misconceptions about breastfeeding that can negatively impact a feeding journey
• How combo-feeding can be helpful to many 

For more watch Dr. Mona's "The Worst Breast-Feeding Tip" video on YouTube.

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Kaia Lacy

Find out more about Kaia and sign up to her workshops about Breastfeeding, Mindful Weaning and Combo-Feeding at lowsupplymom.com 

Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠.

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Parenting requires compassion and self-reflection and on this episode I welcome Kobe Campbell, a licensed trauma therapist and author, to discuss ways positive parenting impacts our kids. We discuss:

• What positive parenting is 
• How it positively impacts kids and families
• Why fear-based parenting doesn’t work 
• Why playfulness is so important for kids and parents 

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Kobe Campbell

Find out more about Kobe at www.kobecampbell.com or connect with her on Instagram @kobecampbell_

Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠.

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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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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 : 

• 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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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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Organic food marketing has led to many to believe that it is superior to non-organic foods; but this is not necessarily the case. 

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

Lucky and Me is a clothing brand styled with kids comfort in mind. So your kiddos can focus on being kids and not uncomfortable in their clothes. Check out lucky and me by visiting Luckyandme.com and use code PEDSDOCTALK15 for 15% off for all new customers.

Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠.

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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: 

• 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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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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iProven

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Magic Spoon

Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar.

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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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? 

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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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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Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!!

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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: 

• 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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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. 

SPONSOR

Say goodbye to unreliable and inconvenient temperature measurements. Get your iProven family thermometer DMT-77. It’s enhanced dual-mode takes forehead and ear measurements quickly and easily, perfect for all ages. With a vibration function and intelligent fever indicator, this is one of the best thermometers for babies.

Order now and get a 20% discount at iproven.com/pedsdoctalk. 

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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.  

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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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. 

SPONSOR

Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar.

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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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:

• 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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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. 

SPONSOR

Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!!

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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?”

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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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. 

SPONSOR

Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar.

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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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. 

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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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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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: 

• 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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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. 

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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:

• 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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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. 

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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.

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 

Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!!

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. 

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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 

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 

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Philips Avent. Check out Philips Avent products by visiting www.Philips.com/avent and using promo code ParentYourWay20 for 20% off today!

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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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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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.

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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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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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:

• 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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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. 

Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar.

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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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:

• 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 

Find out more about Little Otter at littleotterhealth.com or follow on Instagram @littleotterhealth

Lucky and Me is a clothing brand styled with kids comfort in mind. So your kiddos can focus on being kids and not uncomfortable in their clothes. Check out lucky and me by visiting Luckyandme.com and use code PEDSDOCTALK15 for 15% off for all new customers.

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. 

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Dropping feeds, sleep, and is your child getting enough calories? So many important questions I discuss with Kate from the PDT Community. We discuss:

• 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 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. 

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.

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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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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?

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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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. 

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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. 

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

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. 

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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:

• 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 

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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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. 

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 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:

• 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

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. 

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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). 

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 

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. 

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• Visit BABYZEN.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK

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We’ve all been there: feeling judged about our choices as parents. And maybe, you have dished out judgement too. 

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 

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. 

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I welcome a mom from the PDT community, Susmitha, to chat about guilt and feelings around traveling for work as a mom. We discuss:

• 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

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. 

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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:

• 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.

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.

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. 

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Stokke offers baby products designed to empower parents from day one, foster closeness and connection between them and their baby and to support the healthy development of their child. You can use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cushion with any high chair purchase.

• Visit Stokke.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK

Are you flying with a newborn or toddler soon? No more worrying about lost or damaged strollers with BABYZEN YOYO. It is the perfect compact and lightweight stroller for travel and everyday life. Use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cup holder with your stroller purchase.

• Visit BABYZEN.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK

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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:

• 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 

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. 

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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:

• 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

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. 

Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!!

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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:

• How to manage aggression
• Missteps to avoid 
• When is toddler aggression a concern

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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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. 

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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. 

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.

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. 

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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: 

• 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 

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. 

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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:

• 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

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. 

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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:

• 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.

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. 

Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!!

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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:

• 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 

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.

Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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. 

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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).

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.

Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠.

Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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. 

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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. 

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 

Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠.

Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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. 

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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:

• 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

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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:

• 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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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:

• What Conscious Parenting is 
• How our children are our greatest teachers
• Why fear of change hinders our ability to be a more conscious parent 

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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:

• 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 

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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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: 

• 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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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.

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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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: 

• 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 

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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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:

• Communication styles in partnerships
• How to express your needs with your partner 
• How to repair IF discussions get escalated 

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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. 

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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.

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 

Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood.

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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. 

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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.

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

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. 

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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:

• 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.

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. 

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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Are children too young to teach financial health?

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 

Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠.

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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. 

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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