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

Latest Episodes:

Your kid doesn’t need a diet: approaching conversations about our child's weight and health in a productive way Nov 16, 2022

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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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"How to approach parenting of unique children?" Nov 14, 2022

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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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Managing Health Anxiety Nov 09, 2022

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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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"How to manage physical tantrums?" Nov 07, 2022

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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.

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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.

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:

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Triggers unloaded when you become a parent Nov 02, 2022

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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.

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.

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"How to handle separation anxiety in my toddler at bedtime?" Oct 31, 2022

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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.

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.

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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Preparing children for medical procedures (vaccines, surgeries, etc) and how to explain it to them Oct 26, 2022

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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.

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.

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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"How to manage Screen-time related tantrums?" Oct 24, 2022

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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.

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.

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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How People-Pleasing negatively impacts motherhood Oct 19, 2022

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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.

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.

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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"How to set boundaries when my child doesn't understand "no"?" Oct 17, 2022

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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.

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.

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

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

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