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

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Robin Arzón on Finding Joy as a Mom by Sharing the Care with Her Village Aug 07, 2024

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#PhilipsPartner Sharing the responsibilities during the fourth trimester is crucial, especially when balancing motherhood and a career. Prioritizing self-care while leaning on baby’s care team helps you find joy in everyday moments.

In this episode, I chat with Robin Arzón, a Peloton instructor and mother of two, to discuss:

The importance of maintaining physical and emotional well-being through movement, breath work, and self-care practices
The critical role of a support network in balancing the demands of motherhood with her career
How using Philips Avent bottles allowed Robin the flexibility to switch between breastfeeding and bottle feeding
And so much more!

Connect with Robin on Instagram @robinnyc. To learn more about Philips Avent and their suite of baby products that allow you to share the care, visit avent.com #ShareTheCare

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Red Light, Green Light foods: Why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” can do more harm than good Jul 31, 2024

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The Red Light, Green Light food labeling system has been around to categorize foods as good and bad and was initially created to support weight loss in children with obesity. However, there are many flaws to this system that can backfire when it comes to child health. I welcome Dr. Taylor Arnold, a PhD, registered dietician, and founder of Growing Intuitive Eaters. She is on a mission to foster a healthy relationship with food and teach adults how to talk to kids about food in a positive way.

She joins me to discuss:

Why labeling systems for food is not conducive to creating a healthy relationship with food
Why “talking less and showing more” can be a helpful strategy to encourage balanced eating
Phrases to avoid when talking about foods with kids

Connect with Dr. Taylor Arnold on Instagram @growing.intuitive.eaters and visit growingintuitiveeaters.com for more resources.

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Is my child shy or is it anxiety? Jul 24, 2024

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Some children jump right into new situations, and some are slow to warm. But when is it shyness? And when is it something more? I welcome Dr. Melissa Giglio, a child clinical psychologist, author, and director of a private practice in Hong Kong.

We discuss:

How are shy kids misunderstood
The difference between shyness and anxiety
Strategies to support our slow-to-warm or anxious children in new situations

Connect with Dr. Melissa Giglio on Instagram @braverygrows and visit bravemightyminds.com for more resources.

Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠.

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Why Strength Training is Important in Pregnancy and Beyond Jul 17, 2024

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On this show, I welcome guests to chat about parenting and parental health, especially maternal physical and mental health. Taking care of ourselves is just as important as caring for our children. On this episode, I welcome sisters Amy Kiefer and Krystle Howald, founders and creators of Expecting and Empowered. They join me to discuss:

Why strength training is important in various stages of our life
Mindset shifts and reframing to approaching strength training and working out during pregnancy and postpartum
How to build strength training into our busy lives

Connect with Amy and Krystle on Instagram @expectingandempowered. For more resources, visit expectingandempowered.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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How Newborn Feeding Challenges Impact Mental Wellness in the 4th Trimester and How to Navigate Jul 10, 2024

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#PhilipsPartner The fourth trimester is hard for many reasons, and feeding difficulties can impact a parent’s mental well-being. But how so, and why do feeding difficulties play a role in our mental state?

On this episode, I’ll discuss:

How challenges in newborn feeding can impact maternal mental well-being.
Why we need to utilize our support system and #ShareTheCare postpartum.
How to protect our mental well-being AND focus on our postpartum feeding goals.

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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Mirror Neurons: Why They're Important in Child Development Jul 03, 2024

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Mirror neurons are one of the keys to child development. Our babies and kids are watching and observing us and how we interact with them, others, and ourselves. On this episode, I welcome Chris Lake, a young childhood development expert and educator, and founder of Behavior Booster, to discuss:

The science behind mirror neurons
How we as parents can use mirror neurons to our benefit in child development and parenting
Why modeling for our kids is so important

Connect with Chris on Instagram @behaviorbooster.

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

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Co-sleeping to Independent Sleep: Strategies for Success! Jun 26, 2024

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As a board-certified pediatrician in the U.S., the recommendations are usually independent sleep for a baby. But I know firsthand that many families do co-sleep and, at some point, want to transition their baby out of co-sleeping. I welcome Ashley Olson, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and founder of @heavensentsleep.

We discuss:

The biggest mistake parents make when going from co-sleeping to independent sleep
What “habit-stacking” is and how to implement
What parents may struggle with when transitioning to an independent sleep space and how to approach

Connect with Ashley on Instagram @heavensentsleep, and check out her website for more resources.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Is Sleep Training Harmful?" YouTube video.

Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠.

Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: ⁠⁠https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk⁠⁠ (paid link)

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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5 Lessons A Father of 11 KIDS Has Learned Jun 19, 2024

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I created this podcast because I believe we can learn so much through community and hearing people’s stories, whether we are experiencing something similar or not. I connected with Moshe Popack, a real estate entrepreneur, the co-founder of a national community gardens non-profit that serves to enrich and empower children, and the father of 11 kids.

He joins me to discuss:

The importance of “chief adaptability” as a parent
Non-negotiables to his family and relationship with self and his partner
What he hopes all parents would let go of as a father of 11 children himself

Connect with Moshe on Instagram @mpopack and listen to the Common Denominator Podcast. Check out the non-profit organization Neighborhood Farms USA.

Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠.

Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: ⁠⁠https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk⁠⁠ (paid link)

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 power of play for kids and why you’re likely overthinking it Jun 12, 2024

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Does ‘playing’ with your kids stress you out? Are you overthinking what play should look like, or if you have enough time for play? Playing with your kids does not have to be stressful, and we’re here to take the stress out of it and normalize a few things when it comes to play. I welcome Tammy Schamuhn, a child psychologist and co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology and co-author of the new book, THE PARENTING HANDBOOK: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children (paid link).

We discuss:

What play can show us about a child
Why being bored and under-scheduled is important for kids
How and why play can look different in boys and girls

Connect with Tammy on Instagram @instituteofchildpsych. Check out the new book, and for more resources, visit the Institute of Child Psychology website.

Check out Dr. Mona's "Open Ended Toys: Best Kids Toys And Why" on YouTube.

Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠.

Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: ⁠⁠https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk⁠⁠ (paid link)

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 Power of Practical Optimism Jun 05, 2024

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Do you consider yourself an optimist? Although some people may be more optimistic than others, you can learn to foster an optimistic mindset – a key tool for parents to build resiliency and navigate the unexpected. I welcome Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and author of the new book, Practical Optimism: The Art, Science and Practice of Exceptional Wellbeing.

We discuss:

What is practical optimism, and how it differs from toxic positivity and pessimism
If there is a genetic component of optimism or if it can be learned
How some people survive, even thrive, despite profound challenges
The 8 Pillars of optimism and the 3Ps of pessimism
How optimism can help with dealing with the unexpected, especially as parents

Connect with Dr. Varma on Instagram @drsuevarma. Remember to check out her book (paid link) and visit her website for more resources.

Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠.

Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: ⁠⁠https://shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk⁠⁠ (paid link)

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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