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

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Creating connection and attachment with your child(ren) without losing yourself Oct 12, 2022

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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

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"How can I filter out all the noise and listen to my own wants as a mom?" Oct 10, 2022

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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

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Are essential oils essentially bad? Sep 28, 2022

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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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"How can I embrace my shy child?" Sep 26, 2022

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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!

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Why arguing with family isn't the worst thing in the world Sep 21, 2022

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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”

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"How to find peace when you lack a support system as a mom?" Sep 19, 2022

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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.

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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