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

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Is it OCD or typical early childhood behavior? Oct 16, 2024

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Is your four-year old lining up toys? Do they love washing their hands over and over? Does your child get frustrated if routines are broken? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a diagnosis we see, but not all behaviors are considered OCD. In honor of OCD Awareness Week, I welcome Michelle Massi who is a mom and a therapist (LMFT) specializing in working with kids, families and adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD and OC related disorders.

She joins me to discuss:

The definition and characteristics of OCD
If an “inflexible” toddler is a sign of OCD
Misconceptions surrounding OCD
Management strategies for OCD

To connect with Michelle Massi follow her on Instagram @anxietytherapyla, check out all her resources at https://anxietytherapyla.com/. Visit the International OCD Foundation at https://iocdf.org/ for additional resources.

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Decoding Tantrums - Understanding, Navigating, and Regulating the Emotions Underneath Oct 09, 2024

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I have a shared love of child behavior and development with Alyssa Blask Campbell-CEO of Seed & Sew and host of the Voices of Your Village Podcast. She has a master’s degree in early childhood education and she joins me today to really get into the WHY behind tantrums and find more peace in the process.

She joins me to discuss:

The different sensory systems we have and why knowing your child’s go-to can help BEFORE and DURING a tantrum
How we can sometimes “over-do it” as a parent in the tantrum
Why AFTER a tantrum and moments of dysregulation are most important

To connect with Alyssa Blask Campbell follow her on Instagram @seed.and.sew, check out all her resources at https://www.seedandsew.org/ and take her free quiz: https://seedquiz.com

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Parenting ADHD: Tips and real talk with ADHD parenting experts Oct 02, 2024

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October is ADHD awareness month and I invited Lori Long and Katie Severson founders of The Childhood Collective an online resource to help parents of children with ADHD. Whether you or your child has ADHD or not; we discuss some very important parenting strategies that you may find useful even if your child does not have ADHD.

We discuss:

What to remember about the ADHD brain and how to better approach your child with ADHD
Why some parenting discipline strategies like gentle parenting may not work with children with ADHD and what they may need instead
How to approach ADHD parenting with prevention versus consequences

To connect with Dr. Mallory Yee and Dr. Lori Long follow them on Instagram @thechildhoodcollective, check out all their resources at https://www.thechildhoodcollective.com/ and download their free guide: 6 Keys to Parenting a Happy and Independent Child with ADHD.

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Pediatricians: What do we REALLY know? Sep 25, 2024

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What does your Pediatrician ACTUALLY know? It seems on social media this is the narrative: “They have no education on lactation!” “They make money if they vaccinate our kids!” “They know nothing about nutrition.” “They know nothing about child safety!” “And why do they keep asking how my child is sleeping??!” I welcome Dr. Krupa Playforth, fellow pediatrician and mom and owner of her own practice to hash out all of these things and separate fact from fiction.

We discuss:

What pediatricians really know from our training about lactation, car seat education, sleep, and nutrition
Why your pediatrician cares about your child’s sleep
Misconceptions about pediatricians especially on social media (*ahem* We don’t get paid by big pharma to push vaccines)

To connect with Dr. Krupa Playforth follow her on Instagram @thepediatricianmom, check out all her resources at https://www.thepediatricianmom.com/ and purchase her book Eyes, Nose, Belly, Toes (paid link).

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Encouraging positive behaviors in kids without enabling Sep 18, 2024

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As parents in the modern age; we want to undo a lot of the things that didn’t serve us as children and sometimes in our attempts to do better we can swing completely in the other direction and over-validate our children and enable undesired behaviors rather than encourage positive ones. I welcome Zack Kasabo who is a certified school counselor and parent coach.

We discuss:

What enabling of behaviors actually means
Why children are learning “learned helplessness”
What corrective validation is and how to use it

To connect with Zack Kasabo follow him on Instagram @mybehaviorguide and check out all his resources at https://coachkasabo.info/.

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Sleep-training: What the evidence does or doesn't say Sep 11, 2024

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There is a lot of division and polarizing views when it comes to sleep and things like sleep-training. Sleep training is not a necessity; but many families want to approach it and want to know what the evidence does or doesn’t show. I welcome Sujay Kansagra who is a pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine physician at Duke who has dedicated his life to helping kids (and their parents) sleep better. He knows sleep and the importance of it.

He joins me to discuss:

Terminology and what sleep-training is or isn’t
What data and resources we do have surrounding sleep-training and various methods
Misconceptions surrounding sleep-training

Resources:

Review on Sleep Training Data

Controlled Cortisol and Sleep Training Research Study

“Sleeping Through the Night” Article

Wide Range of Normal Sleep Article

PedsDocTalk Podcast Cry Babies: Cortisol Research and Secure Attachment

To connect with Dr. Sujay Kansagra follow him on Instagram @thatsleepdoc and check out all his resources at https://linktr.ee/thatsleepdoc.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Handling Infant and Toddler Sleep Regressions" on YouTube.

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Change doesn't have to be so hard: A Five Step Framework for Navigating Life Transitions Sep 04, 2024

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We are constantly going through life transitions and as a new parent it can feel like it’s a CONSTANT. As your child develops, you are constantly going through major transitions as well. Becoming a new mom (or caregiver), maybe going back to work, your child starting school, health issues, etc. Change is constant in our lives but it can sometimes FEEL so hard. I welcome Dr. Krista Klein who has a PhD in interdisciplinary education, scholar, and mother dedicated to supporting other women who are navigating major transitions in their personal and professional lives.

She joins me to discuss:

Why change is hard and how we can take control of change
The “SNAP to Impact” framework for change and why it’s helpful
Why processing stress, burnout, and trauma is important in managing major life transitions

To connect with Krista Klein follow her on Instagram @drkristaklein and head to https://www.drkristaklein.com/ for more resources.

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How to start talking to your kids about SEX Aug 28, 2024

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Early and open conversations with children about sex are important and especially key to start from a young age. Using proper anatomical terms avoid shame and foster safety. I welcome moms Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees, who are helping parents stop feeling nervous about these conversations and instead find empowerment through their guidance and practice.

We discuss:

That open and continuous dialogue about sex and bodily autonomy helps normalize these topics
How age-appropriate small discussions and explanations are better than having a single, potentially overwhelming conversation like “The Talk” later on.
The importance of teaching children boundaries like “no means no” in all contexts, including sexual situations

To connect with Megan and Mary Flo follow them on Instagram @birds_bees and purchase The Birds & Bees Online Course - use code PEDSDOCTALK20 to get 20% off.

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Why we hate triple-feeding and what to do instead Aug 21, 2024

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If you have ever had to triple feed OR if someone ever recommends 'triple feeding,' you need to listen to this episode. Triple feeding is when a mom nurses, pumps, and supplements breast milk or formula, and IT IS EXHAUSTING and not sustainable. I welcome Victoria Facelli, a fellow IBCLC-lactation consultant and author of Feed the Baby, who is changing how we talk about feeding babies.

We discuss:

What triple feeding is and why it’s not sustainable
The problem with lactation education and how we got to triple feeding as an option in the first place
How someone can balance milk production, feeding the baby, and sleep

To connect with Victoria Facelli follow her on Instagram @victoria.facelli.ibclc and purchase her book “Feed the Baby” (paid link).

Follow me @pedsdoctalk on Instagram for entry information to this week's giveaway.

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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"They Called us Exceptional:" The downfall of the model-minority narrative Aug 14, 2024

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The model-minority myth is harmful to our mental health, particularly within immigrant communities. The myth promotes an idealized image of Asian Americans as universally successful, hardworking, and problem-free, which sets unrealistic standards and pressures individuals to conform to a narrow definition of success. I welcome Prachi Gupta to talk about the model-minority narrative and the impact it has on all of us and on the changes needed for future generations.

We discuss:

How her personal family dynamics led her to investigate the impact of the model-minority myth
The mental health struggles that come with pressure from parents
Why we need to provide acceptance and love rather than pressure and perfectionism

To connect with Prachi Gupta follow her on Instagram @prachigu. For more resources visit the Prachi.co or purchase her debut memoir “They Called Us Exceptional" (paid link). Hardcover copies are available now or paperback is available for pre-order and out in stores Aug 20.

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