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

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:

• 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!

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:

• brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

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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.

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:

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No two humans are completely alike. Even amongst twins, we know that people have various temperaments and traits that make them who they are. On this episode, I welcome a mom from the PDT community to discuss how to approach parenting with two unique children. We discuss:

• The guilt of feeling your time can’t be devoted to all children equally
• Understanding the unique needs of your child
• Mindset tips to bring more peace and joy as you navigate parenting multiple kids

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

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:

• brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

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On this highly requested Finding Joy episode, I tackle health anxiety. Having had a child with stroke and seizure and dealing with repetitive viral illnesses over the last year, I offer some support and reframe when approaching worries around our child’s health. I discuss:

• Why health anxiety is common and difficult
• What about our child getting sick makes us worried, frustrated, or gives us guilt and how to reframe
• Three strategies to be more mindful during illness and around threats to our child’s health 

Birth Story: https://pedsdoctalk.com/ryaans-birth-story/

Podcast about Repetitive illnesses: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-mornings-with-dr-mona-why-is-my-kid-always-sick/id1501057527?i=1000549494964

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:

• brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I speak with Rychelle about her 3-year-old son who has big feelings and with that can sometimes come some physical tantrums. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Respecting differences in temperament of children
• Mistakes we make during physical tantrums
• Why pivoting to other discipline interventions is important 

I end each episode with three parenting principles. These principles can be used in various parenting situations, but I explain how the three principles I chose apply to navigating physical tantrums

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Toddler Public Tantrums Happen" video on YouTube.

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. 

Thanks to today's sponsor Bobbie. Visit hibobbie.com and find out more about their fantastic Organic Baby Formula.

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:

• brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

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All human relationships we carry can open up triggers from our past. Parenting is one of those moments where we may realize the good and the not so good we have carrier from our childhood. On this episode, I talk with Patrick Teahan who is a licensed clinical social worker and father about HOW and WHY parenting can open up triggers from childhood.

We discuss:

• The subtle and not so subtle ways parenting opens up childhood triggers
• What “inner-child” work is and why it’s important when you become a parent
• How to approach triggers that arise in parenting in a healthy way 

You can sign up to Patricks Monthly Healing Community at patrickteahantherapy.gumroad.com/l/monthlyhealingcircle

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 today's sponsor Cozy Earth. Visit cozyearth.com and get a 35% discount when you check out with the code: PEDSDOCTALK

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 amazing sleeper becomes a toddler and suddenly needs you all the time at bedtime or during the night. Is something wrong? How do we get them back to independent sleep? I speak with Amna, a mom from the PDT community about her 26 months old daughter and separation anxiety she’s having at bedtime. 

We discuss:

• Why daytime connection and boundaries matter for bedtime
• How to approach their disapproval with boundaries
• Strategies to provide some control for your toddler while you maintain boundaries

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Separation Anxiety in Children: How to Manage" video on YouTube.

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. 

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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In our lives we will at some point have to receive vaccines, a medical procedure, or do something that is out of our comfort zone. For some children, getting a vaccine or medical procedure can be tough. I invited Katie Taylor who is a certified child life specialist, CEO of Child Life on Call, And the host of The Child Life on Call Podcast to discuss how we can approach vaccines and medical procedures with our child.

We discuss:

• How to prepare our children for vaccines and other medical procedures
• What NOT to say 
• Focusing on development to aid in approach 

If you'd like to find out more about Katie Taylor and Child Life on Call, visit the website at Childlifeoncall.com, listen to the Podcast or follow her on Instagram @childlifeoncall

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 today's sponsor Bobbie. Visit hibobbie.com and find out more about their fantastic Organic Baby Formula.

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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Screens have a place in our lives, but it is important to set boundaries with them and be consistent with those boundaries. But what happens when your child is having tantrum after tantrum with wanting to watch the screen?

I invited a mom from The PDT community to chat about screen-time related tantrums. We discuss:

• How to give some power and autonomy during boundary setting
• Why children and parents fall into these power struggles
• How to hold your screen-time boundaries

For more, watch Dr. Mona's "Toddler Public Tantrums Happen" YouTube video.

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.

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. 

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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On the Finding Joy Series, I I discuss the real-life ups and downs we experience as mothers, parents, and in life, how to be more mindful, and how to change our mindset to cause change. People-pleasing is a common learned behavior and it can have negative impacts. Tune in as I discuss:

• Characteristics of a people-pleaser
• How it negatively impacts motherhood
• How you can be kind, but not be a people-pleaser
• How to create healthy boundaries to regain time and mental space

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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We’ve all been there or will be there: When you don’t want your child to do something, say “no” and your child keeps doing it. On this episode, I speak with Susmitha about her 22-month-old son who keeps doing activities after she says no. We discuss:

• How to approach boundaries by allowing more opportunities for “yes”
• What happens in the toddler brain when we say “No!”
• How to approach boundaries to actually see long-term change

Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during your parenting journey. 

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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There is a lot of buzz around “secure attachment” that commonly gets misconstrued in the parenting space and on social media. I speak with Jamie, a registered child psychologist and mom to discuss how we can create connection and attachment without losing ourselves 

We discuss:

• Misconceptions about secure attachment
• How to foster secure attachment in our everyday lives
• What emotional responsiveness is 

Connect with Jamie via her website www.imaginepsychology.com or Instagram @imaginepsychology

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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I love speaking with expecting moms about to start their motherhood journey. On this episode, I speak with Deepika who is 37 weeks pregnant about filtering out all the noise, opinions, and information out there to find your own voice as a mom. 

We discuss:

• Why motherhood and parenting can seem so overwhelming
• How to take all the information you have and apply it 
• Why looking at the big picture and having perspective can be healing

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 today's sponsor Cozy Earth. Visit cozyearth.com and get a 35% discount when you check out with the code: PEDSDOCTALK

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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I invited Jen Novakovich, a cosmetic chemist, science communicator, and founder of The EcoWell to discuss the truth and safety of essential oils. 

We discuss: 

• Concern with marketing around essential oils 
• Risk for using essential oils
• What to consider if you do use essential oils

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:

• https://brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

Visit The Eco Well website at theecowell.com or listen to The Eco Well Podcast. 

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona I talk with a mom about how to embrace her shy child. We discuss:

• The genetics of personality traits
• How to normalize and embrace shyness in children
• What society gets wrong about shy individuals
• How to redirect other’s comments about your shy child
• How to open up your shy child to new situations

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. 

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:

• https://brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

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We give disagreements a bad rep, but they actually can be VERY healthy when done correctly. Arguing is often associated with disagreements with yelling and high emotions, but disagreements can provide growth for all those involved. I invited Lynda Cormier-Hanser, a speaker, author, non-profit founder, wife, and mother to discuss:

• Why disagreements are healthy
• What families can learn from disagreements
• How to “argue” in a fair way
• What SHOULD be the desired outcomes from “arguments”

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:

• https://brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

Stay connected with Lynda on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or her website: lyndacormier.com 

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Motherhood can oftentimes feel isolating. It can feel more isolating if you don’t have a community (or that village everyone talks about in parenting) to lean on. I welcome Natasha, who is a mother of a 1-year-old and lives in Germany. She lacks that physical support system (friends and relatives) and we discuss:

• Why not having this support system is so hard
• How to reframe when we find ourselves comparing our situation to others
• Reframing guilt when you want help as a mom 

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:

• https://brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC

You might also be interested in:

Episode 122: Finding Joy: Marriage and Parenting with my husband

MONDAY MORNINGS WITH DR. MONA: 10 Tips for navigating motherhood when you don't have that proverbial village

Blog Post: Navigating motherhood when you don’t have “a village”

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On the Finding Joy Series, I I discuss the real-life ups and downs we experience as mothers, parents, and in life, how to be more mindful, and how to change our mindset to cause change. I discuss:

• The difference between happiness and joy
• How joy can be self-created and not based on external circumstances
• Managing expectations AND still celebrating wins 
• Why we need to stop using the phrase,”I'll be happy when”

Make sure to listen to the wrap-up as I share principles that can apply to many various parenting scenarios and for this case—overcoming advancing food anxiety

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 Hillary, a mom from the PedsDocTalk community to chat about why toddlers are the way they are especially those two-year-olds and three-year olds. We discuss:

• What’s happening developmentally in the toddler brain 
• Why is it important for a parent to understand toddler development in parenting
• Strategies to use this development for parenting wins 

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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It isn’t hard to raise an emotionally aware child, yet so many find barriers to doing so. I welcome Dr. Sarah Aboudara who is a school psychologist and licensed clinical psychologist to talk about raising an emotional aware child. We discuss:

• What it means to raise an emotionally aware child
• Why parents struggle with this 
• Steps to creating emotional awareness for our infants and beyond

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Do you ever feel like you’re constantly complaining as a mom? Do you ever get caught in that cycle of negativity? I talk with Vera about undoing that cycle of negativity and why we may find ourselves complaining so much as mothers.

We discuss:

• Why motherhood may turn us into complainers
• Strategies to create more space and boundaries in our lives 
• How to effectively reframe negative situations
• How to break the cycle of negativity that leads us to feel like we’re constantly complaining

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Do babies really need sleep-training or sleep-teaching or will they eventually learn on their own. I invited Dr. Sarah Mitchell the creator of The Helping Babies Sleep Method to discuss:

• Infant sleep and physiology
• When a should parent consider help in sleep-teaching
• Why sleep is beneficial

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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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I'm talking with Anna about overcoming her fear of advancing solids for her 11.5 due to her fears of choking. This is a common fear and we go over how to mindfully overcome this with tips, tricks, and know-how.

We discuss: 

• How to overcome fears of advancing food and choking
• How to prepare food with safety and time In mind
• How to handle distracted eating 
• The importance of modeling eating behaviors 
• How to encourage self-regulation with meals

Make sure to listen to the wrap-up as I share principles that can apply to many various parenting scenarios and for this case—overcoming advancing food anxiety.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Does Spoon-Feeding Create Picky Eaters?" video on YouTube.

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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Have you felt overstimulated as a parent? I think we’ve all been there. I welcome Dr. Cassidy who is a licensed marriage and family therapist to talk about overstimulation in parenthood (and especially motherhood). 

We discuss: 

• What overstimulation looks like in parenthood 
• The important first step in managing overstimulation 
• Coping mechanisms for overstimulation 
• What not to do when overstimulated

More from Cassidy at drcassidymft.com, on the Holding Space Podcast and Instagram @drcassidy 

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On this episode of The Finding Joy series, I bring back my husband to discuss a very important aspect of parenting. The importance of re-parenting ourselves as we parent our son. We discuss the cycles we are trying to break with our son as we simultaneously work on ourselves.

We discuss the generational trauma of:

• Body image insecurities 
• Comparison 
• Anger and yelling 
• No space for emotions 
• And pressure to be high-achieving in careers 

The Finding Joy Series is a series to promote self-growth and self-reflection as we parent our littles. Here are two related episodes to check out:

Episode 122: Finding Joy: Marriage and Parenting with my husband

Episode 107: Finding Joy. Why forgiveness is so powerful in healing and self-growth

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I welcome Lauren Smith, a former educator and current nationally certified school psychologist to talk about how and why our American school system needs to change. From testing to the lack of resources to mental health — there’s so much to unpack. 

We discuss:

• Limitations to American school system education
• How the school system is failing our children
• Why school systems are overwhelmed 
• How the American school system is fueling anxiety

Follow Lauren on Instagram @psychedforschool

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I welcome a mom who struggles with resentment towards societal gender roles and expectations of being a mom. 

We discuss: 

• How to handle unreasonable societal expectations for mothers
• How to communicate with loved ones or partner for needs
• How to combat resentment in motherhood

You might also be interested in:

E73: Is Mom Brain real? And how can we relax into our new self?

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So many mothers feel they have to do everything “perfect” as a mom. Where does this come from? Society? Our childhood? Our work-culture? In this episode, I welcome Michelle Kenney who is a former teacher and high school counselor, mother, and a recovering perfectionist and control freak to talk all about how motherhood perfectionism is ruining motherhood and how to combat it.

We discuss:

• Why we get caught up in trying to be a “perfect” parent
• How to approach motherhood instead
• How to look at motherhood with a growth-mindset 

Find out more about The Yelling Cure, Michelle's Podcast or follow her on Facebook and Instagram @peaceandparenting.

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ISR is gaining popularity in the U.S. As a Pediatrician in Florida, I know many families who have signed up for ISR classes for their children. We also started it but had to cancel due to the commute and weather delays. 

But, there are a lot of misconceptions about ISR. I invited Erika Wilson, ISR instructor and owner of @seastarisr to discuss all things ISR and why it should be a swimming educational resource option for all families.

We discuss: 

• What Infant swimming resource (ISR) is and when you can start 
• Misconceptions about ISR
• The benefits of ISR
• How it differs from traditional swim classes 
• Questions to ask swim school/instructor to ensure survival skills 
• The risks of puddle jumpers and what to do instead
• Things to consider when signing up for an ISR class 

ISR is not available for all families in terms of time and finances.

Water safety with swim classes and supervision are important for all children. 

For more, listen to Episode 82

To read more about ISR and Erika’s company @seastarisr:

seastarisr.com

To find an ISR instructor in your area:

locator.infantswim.com

For ISR scholarships:

thesylasproject.org

judahbrownproject.org

livelikejake.com

isrswimbabies.com/scholarship-partners

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I am talking with Christine about finding balance in our identities as mothers and why it’s so important

We discuss: 

• Why balancing our identities is so hard as mothers 
• Why our other identities besides being a mother matter 
• How to reframe guilt when creating this balance

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Social media is a blessing, but it can also rob you of your joy as a parent if you’re not aware of its negative impacts. 

On this episode, I discuss why I feel social media can be harmful to parental (especially maternal mental health) and how to create balance to reclaim our joy as we consume or share on social media.

Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563216309104

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I am talking with Kaylee about how she feels disrespected when her 3-year old doesn’t listen. 

We discuss:

• How to not take our child’s behavior personally 
• How to give a three-year old control when trying to set boundaries
• The importance of boundary setting and how to approach them

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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Let’s call a spade a spade here. Your Pediatrician is burnt out. Low insurance reimbursement, low salaries compared to other medical specialties, long hours, and the stress and worry of the job have led a lot of Pediatricians to cut their hours or leave the workforce. I speak with Dr. Elliston, a former colleague of mine and founder of @ellistonpediatrics. He left traditional pediatric medicine to start a large and thriving Concierge Medicine practice in NYC. 

We discuss:

• Why doctors are burnt out and why the system is failing us and patients
• What are the benefits of concierge medicine
• How does it work with insurance and for emergencies 

Find out more about Dr. Andrew Elliston at ellistonpediatrics.com or via Instagram @ellistonpediatrics

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I talk to Jeanna about her 21-month old son who used to be a great sleeper and suddenly is going through a sleep regression.

We discuss:

• Why toddlers have sleep regressions
• The biggest pitfall parents make when approaching regressions
• Proper boundary setting with sleep to reach your goals

Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Handling Sleep Regressions" video on YouTube.

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I welcome Penny Merenge, a Nurse Practitioner, a passionate advocate for early childhood education and digital wellness, and founder of @screens_n_kids to discuss how to balance screen-time to protect the mental and physical health of our children. 

We discuss:

• The SPOIL method and how it relates to child development
• Why we don’t love the term “screen-time rules”
• Some things to consider when choosing to use screens
• Times to consider limiting screens 

For more, listen to episode 111 and 118

Find Penny Merenge online at screensnkids.com and on Instagram @screens_n_kids. 

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Is Screen Time Harmful?" video on YouTube.

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You’ve probably heard routines are very important for toddlers, but do you know why? I welcome Jessica, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and founder of @rootedinroutine to discuss why routines are useful and misconceptions surrounding routines. 

We discuss:

• Why routines are helpful for toddlers
• Why they are helpful for YOU
• Some non-negotiables when it comes to routines
• Misconceptions about routines 

Find out more about Jessica on her Instagram @rootedinroutine or her website rootedinroutine.com

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I talk to Megan about her four-year-old and his picky eating. I like to call it “selective or preferential eating because picky eating gets a bad connotation. So, let’s reframe how we approach this together.

We discuss: 

• Why our biases with meals/food matter 
• The power of allowing some control for our children
• Why pressure backfires 

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.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Stop Doing This When Talking About Food" video on YouTube.

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In today’s episode I am talking to Lynda Cormier-Hanser, a business owner, speaker/trainer, author, non profit founder, wife and proud mother of 2. Of her many accomplishments, she is most proud of achieving work/life balance, and the quality of her relationships with her two adult daughters, husband, ex-husband, extended family and connection to her community. We will talk about:

• How to find purpose during chaos
• Misconceptions about positivity 
• How to re-define grief 

Stay connected with Lynda on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or her website: lyndacormier.com 

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In this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I am talking to Kayla who is struggling to find the energy and balance between working and motherhood. We will discuss:

• Compassion fatigue 
• How to create more mental space in our busy days
• How to reframe our approach to our daily activities

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In this episode of FINDING JOY I am talking to my husband about marriage and parenting, covering:

• How we connect in marriage amidst busy schedules and parenting
• The importance of emotional check-ins
• The biggest mindset shifts we made through marriage 
• How we make our differences work for us

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In this episode I am talking to Leah, the mom of 18 month old Isla. Leah is struggling to find a way to stop Isla from scratching, hitting, and kicking.

In this episode we will be talking about different approaches to make an 18 month old understand not to hurt.

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In this episode I am talking to Dr. Carrie Jackson, a licensed child psychologist and coach. She has first hand experience of a life with ADHD and coaches parents how to rebuild their relationship with their kids with ADHD. We will cover:

• What is ADHD
• How to recognise ADHD
• Age of diagnosis
• Is ADHD hereditary
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You can find Dr. Carrie Jackson on Instagram @the.parent.therapist or via her website: iparentadhd.com

For more watch Dr. Mona's "How to Parent ADHD" video on YouTube.

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In this episode I am talking about what to do when the bad news don't seem to end and you are getting tired and frustrated and don’t know how to be optimistic anymore.

I also talk about the phrase “everything happens for a reason” and how this phrase is misused. 

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On today's episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I’m answering Hannah’s questions. She is the mom of two boys and her younger 1.5 year old son shows jealous and even aggressive behavior when she gives any attention to his older brother.

I will be covering:

• How to normalize temperament and foster change when a toddler shows aggression
• How to deal with and help a toddler with jealousy 

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In this episode I am talking to Dr. Jenicka, a Neuropsychologist & Clinical Scientist who made it her mission to help moms with evidence-based mental health and toddler tips. Today we are discussing:

• Different reward systems
• Why do reward systems have such a bad reputation
• The benefits of using reward systems
• How can a reward system work for something like potty training

Find Dr. Jenicka on Instagram @drjenicka.

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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In today’s episode I’m talking to Susie Allison, the woman behind Busy Toddler. As a former teacher and mom of 3 kids, she is an advocate for early childhood education and made it her mission to bring hands-on learning and play back to childhood, support others in their parenting journey, and help everyone make it to nap time. We discussed the following:

• Why it’s okay not to love playtime
• Why you don’t need to play with kids all day long 
• Not all kids are great at independent play from the start
• How to use playtime/awake time to complete chores

Find out more about Susie Allison on her website Busytoddler.com or via Instagram @busytoddler

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Open Ended Toys: Best Kids Toys and Why" video on YouTube.

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, a mom calls in because her 22 months old daughter has started to wake up at night screaming and she is unsure if this is separation anxiety, a nightmare, or a sleep terror.

I’ll explain the difference between a common sleep regression, nightmares and night terrors, what causes them to happen to toddlers, and how to support them.

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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In this episode I am talking to Jenna Helwig, the food director at ‘Real Simple’ magazine, the mom of a 1 one year old and author of 3 fantastic cookbooks. Besides others she wrote the number one bestseller ‘Baby Led Feeding’ and that is the main reason I’m so excited to talk to her about:

• What is baby-led weaning?
• The biggest mistakes while baby led weaning
• How to make the process more simple and enjoyable
• How to simplify food preparation
• The difference between meal prepping and meal planning 
• Favorite supermarket shortcuts 
• How to minimize food waste
• 
  

Find Jenna Helwig online at jennahelwig.com or get her amazing cook books Bare Minimum Dinner and Baby-Led Feeding.

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This may be my favorite Finding Joy episode for you: 5 ways (values) we can bring ourselves more joy and peace as a mom.

This episode tackles our emotions and values, the way we view ourselves, and the way we view struggle to give ourselves more grace and peace through our parenting journey. 

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, a mother of a 2 year old calls in about how to make brushing a toddler's teeth happen without a fight

I normalize this common phase in kids and explain ways to approach this with Five Tips to Making Brushing Teeth Fun and not a Fight.

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