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

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10 Tips for navigating motherhood when you don't have that proverbial village Mar 07, 2022

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On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I answer a different kind of question (and one I really loved): How to navigate motherhood when you lack those in-person support structures.

I discuss 10 tips to reframe and navigate motherhood when you lack that village.

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Why forgiveness is so powerful in healing and self-growth Mar 02, 2022

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The finding joy series is a seres to promote mindset shifts, encourage self-growth, and inspire self-insight for you as parents.

I think our biggest barriers as parents is we don't connect with our own feelings, anger, resentment, and past that it prohibits us from showing up for our children as our authentic and true selves.

In this epiosde I discuss the power of forgiveness. I discuss why forgiveness is vital in healing from difficult experiences (ex. birth trauma, generational trauma, or relationships).

I give examples on how forgiveness can help, how to implement it into your life, and why it will make you a happier parent.

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How formula-shaming has led to overwhelming guilt for new moms Feb 23, 2022

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On this episode I welcome Mallory Whitmore—formula feeding mom of two, certified infant feeding technician, and founder of @theformulamom. We discuss the following:

Why we develop formula-feeding guilt
The lack of formula-feeding education
Overcoming formula-feeding guilt

Visit Mallory and learn more at www.theformulamom.com.

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Why independent play is so beneficial and how to foster it from a young age Feb 21, 2022

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Independent play is something that is important to build into your routine from the time your child is an infant.

When interchanged with sessions of interactive play with a caregiver, it provides so much benefit for your infant and toddler.

In this episode, I dive into the benefits of independent play, how to make it happen, and how to balance it with interactive play from a young age.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Get These Toys for Open Ended Play" video on YouTube.

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Motherhood Insomnia: I'm a mom. I'm tired all day, but can't sleep at night. What's the deal? Feb 16, 2022

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On this episode I welcome Dr. Shelby Harris, Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Doctor and author. Find her on Instagram as @sleepdocshelby.

We discuss the following:

What motherhood insomnia is and why it happens
Tired but wired!
Non-medicated ways to combat insomnia
Signs it’s time to see a specialist and types of medication
So much more

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Co-watching screen-time and how to do it Feb 14, 2022

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When is screen-time okay and what's the deal with co-viewing.

I think screens can be used as medium of play when you are co-viewing with your child.

I do ask you avoid screen-time before one year of age to foster normal child development. Listen in on when I think it's reasonable after one year.

In this episode I go over:

Current screen-time recommendations from the AAP
How to make common sense rules for your family (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zugBuwgLgcc&t=34s)
What is co-viewing
How to use the right programming
Tips on co-viewing
And so much more!