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

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World Down Syndrome Day: Understanding Trisomy 21 Mar 24, 2021

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March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. A day to recognize and spread awareness of those with Down syndrome.

THIS EPISODE IS PART 1 OF 2 EPISODES: MAKE SURE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 58: A MOTHER'S MESSAGE-DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS.

In honor of this, I welcome Dr. Sajel Lala (@Lalagenetics on Instagram). We discuss Down syndrome statistics, risk factors, how the diagnosis can be made, what is monitored through the child's life, and some misconceptions about those with Down syndrome.

Make sure to listen to Episode 58 for more insight and awareness celebrating World Down syndrome Day.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: What About Our Kids? Mar 17, 2021

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It is the year anniversary of this pandemic being declared by the WHO. We have seen many lives lost, many families impacted, and are always being required to stay flexible with changing guidance, research, and data.

When it comes to kids, many parents have felt like guidance has been lacking.

We know kids are not severely affected with complications as much as older adults, but they are at risk of getting this illness. And some risk is still risk.

I invited Jessica Malaty Rivera (@jessicamalatyrivera on Instagram), who is an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Science Communication Lead at The COVID Tracking Project, and mother.

We discuss the pandemic as it stands and what it means for our children and some of the following:

What does Jessica do as an infectious disease epidemiologist?
When do we foresee kids receiving the vaccines?
Is there a chance kids won't need the vaccine?
Why is it important to test the vaccine in children?
Why is a vaccine important for kids even if they are not as affected by severe disease?
What has been the hardest part of being on social media and spreading evidence-based information during this pandemic?
How to most recent CDC guidelines (From March 8th) regarding vaccinated adults impacts those with children.

Tune in and make sure to follow us @jessicamalatyrivera and @pedsdoctalk for more COVID-related education!

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Becoming a More Conscious Food Shopper for your Family Mar 10, 2021

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Am I giving my child a well-rounded diet?

How much salt and seasonings is okay?

What is the deal with marketing for kid's foods and why is it a problem?

How can we balance "convenience" foods and healthy foods?

These are all common questions I get asked as a Pediatrician and on my Instagram @pedsdoctalk. I welcome Monica Auslander (@eatlikemonica on Instagram). She is a Registered Dietician and founder of Essence Nutrition.

We both discuss food-shopping for our families, how to be a more conscious food shopper, and how to remove the guilt surrounding what we feed our kids.

Make sure to follow @eatlikemonica and @pedsdoctalk for more!

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Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery, and Motherhood with an OB/GYN Mar 03, 2021

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As an OB and Pediatrician, a common assumption of us two doctor moms is that we have it all figured out.

Not. Always.

I welcome my friend Dr. Marta Perez (on Instragram as @dr.martaperez), who is an OB and new mom. We chat about motherhood and everything that got us here today.

We share a heart-to-heart about the assumptions that are made of us as physicians and doctor moms.

Did we fear pregnancy, labor, or motherhood?
Did we experience anxiety in pregnancy or postpartum even with all we know?
Do we experience momma guilt?
Did we empathize more with our patients after our experiences being pregnant and becoming a mom?

Dr. Marta Perez and I break it all down and also educate about the real deal--the truth behind pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood!

Check out the PedsDocTalk New Mom's Survival Guide for help navigating the first year of parenthood.

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Keeping Your Kids Heart Healthy Feb 24, 2021

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As parents, one of our hopes is to allow our children to live a long and healthy life.

Part of this, is creating heart healthy habits for our children.

I welcome Dr. Renee Rodriguez (Paro), who is a Pediatric Cardiologist and mom, to talk all about how we promote heart healthy habits for our patients and our own families.

We discuss the importance of creating heart-healthy habits and offer simple ways to make this a possibility for your family.

What are some ways we can create heart-healthy habits?
Why is this important?
How can we teach our children the importance of this?
What are screening tests done in Pediatrics for heart health?
What do Pediatric Cardiologists do as a specialty?

Tune in as we discuss heart health for our children in honor of American Heart Month

Make sure to follow @pedsdoctalk and @drreneeparo on Instagram for more tips!

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Managing Toddler Sleep Concerns Feb 17, 2021

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Oh toddler sleep!

This can be a struggle for many families. Perhaps you had an infant who was a 'great' sleeper and is now going through a regression OR you want to teach your toddler to fall asleep independently for the first time. Toddler sleep issues can be a struggle.

I welcome Victoria from Bella Luna Family, who is a sleep consultant and mother to a toddler. We discuss toddler sleep including regressions.

How can we teach our toddler independent sleep skills?
What are toddler sleep regressions and why do they happen?
What do we do during these regressions?
What is the key to success in helping teach our toddler to sleep?
What are some various strategies to consider?

Tune in as we discuss all of these questions.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "Toddler Sleep" video on YouTube.

Check out the PedsDocTalk Toddler Courses for help with all your toddler questions and concerns including toddler sleep!

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Safe and Sound-Creating Safe Beginnings for your Child Feb 03, 2021

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Child safety can be overwhelming.

I find a lot of my families struggle with how to make sense of all this information.

So, I welcome Holly Choi. She is a mother, CPR/first aid instructor, child burn educator, and child passenger safety technician to speak about 10 things she wishes every parents would know about child safety.

How can we prevent burns in the home?

What are the biggest safety tips around the home?

What are the most common injuries we see as a Pediatrician and safety educator?

How do we make sure toys are not choking hazards?

What is one thing we want every family to feel comfortable knowing how to do?

Make sure to follow her @safebeginnings on Instagram to learn more about infant and child safety! We only hit 10 things here and of course there is so much more to learn.

Check out the PedsDocTalk New Mom's Survival Guide for help navigating the first year of parenthood.

Resources:

@safebeginnings free guide on anchoring furniture: https://safebeginnings.ca/anchoring-furniture/
Free babyproofing checklist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f066b9e65532200269e28db
Information on @safebeginnings webinars and e-courses: https://safebeginnings.ca/onlinecourses/
US Car seat checks: safekids.org/events
Canadian Car seat checks: cpsac.org/findatech
Poison Control in US: (800) 222-1222

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Is Breast Really Best? Jan 27, 2021

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It is an honor to welcome Emily Oster who is an economist, mother, and author of the New York Times Bestselling book, Cribsheet, to the podcast today.

Emily's book Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool breaks down so many topics and choices parents struggle with in parenthood. (paid link)

From deciding to circumcise, sleep train, to introduce screen time, she breaks it all down with the evidence.

I welcome her on this episode to talk about the limitations of breast feeding research.

Breast milk is beneficial, but is it really FAR superior to formula feeding?

We break down the research and discuss if breast is REALLY best.

https://emilyoster.net/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/572658/cribsheet-by-emily-oster/

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The Importance of Finding Your Unique Parenting Voice Jan 20, 2021

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What is your parenting style?

Have you really thought about what goes into finding your parenting style and WHY finding your unique parenting style is important for you?

i welcome Mercedes Samudio, a licensed psychotherapist, parenting coach, and author of Shame Proof Parenting: Find your unique parenting voice, feel empowered, and raise whole, healthy children.

I welcome her on the podcast to discuss parenting styles, how a parent can find their unique parenting style, what a parent should consider when establishing this parenting style, and why it's important for a parent to find their unique parenting voice.

Listen in as we try to empower parents in their parenting journey through SHAME PROOF PARENTING.

For more resources visit:

https://shameproofparenting.com/

Make sure to follow @Diversityinparentinginc and @pedsdoctalk on Instagram to continue the conversation.

Check out the PedsDocTalk Courses for additional parenting information, tips, and support along your parenting journey.

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Say What?? Outdated Parenting and Medical Advice Dec 09, 2020

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How many of you have heard the following myths in regards to your child??

"Wait for tummy time!"

"Put alcohol on an umbilical cord to clean it."

"Sleeping on your belly as a newborn is fine!"

"Give your baby formula or oatmeal to make them sleep longer."

"Your baby needs a walker to help them learn how to walk."

"Bouncing your baby on your legs will make them bowlegged."

"It's okay to give your baby/child aspirin for a fever."

"Slapping is a good way to discipline a child."

"Every boy should be circumcised."

"Wait until one year to give allergenic foods"

"Toddlers NEED cows milk and juice and should have milk with every meal"

On this episode, I welcome my best friend, fellow Pediatrician and momma Dr. Marie Jones to bust these myths and why these are not true. This is an episode you may want grandma and/or grandpa to hear because I have a feeling you have heard many of these from them.

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