The ?Default parent? seems like modern parenting terminology, but it?s a real role. It can sometimes be associated with feelings of resentment and overwhelm if it?s not communicated. I welcome Erica Djossa, the CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More. We discuss:  What the default parent is, and how someone knows they?re the default parent  Why, in heterosexual relationships, have mothers taken on this role? How couples can communicate better to share the mental load and roles Connect with Erica on Instagram @momwell. Check out her new book! 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 Sponsors page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel you?re overdoing or overthinking parenting? Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the podcast Raising Good Humans, and author of the newly released New York Times bestseller The 5 Principles of Parenting,?joins me to reflect on parenting and discuss her new book. We discuss:  How parents overdo it and how to keep it simple The five principles of parenting that can be applied to many different situations Why parents shouldn?t always focus on ?getting it right? Connect with Dr. Aliza Pressman on Instagram @raisingoodhumanspodcast and check out The 5 Principles of Parenting Book. 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 Sponsors page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling with boundary setting?  Wanting to foster secure attachment with your child?  Want a relationship with your child as they get older? Issues in school, with peers, etc., and trying to find out why? You?re going to want to listen to this episode. I dive deep into three things children need in relationships with their grown up. Whether it's a parent, teacher, or other caregiver; our children want to feel safe, respected, and connected. I dive deep into how this shows up in parenting and offer insight and stories as well. I discuss:  How kids can feel unsafe in their home and how it?s not just physical safety Why one-way respect parenting is outdated and why we have to respect our kids for them to respect us How to build secure attachment and why it?s needed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a completely impromptu episode I had to release because it shares my love for all children (and, of course, my kiddos) with all of you! My son, Ryaan, is four years old and loves playing with my podcast mic. So, the other day after preschool, I had him join me for a conversation. We talk about normal four-year-old things!   Car washes Favorite foods and vegetables  What makes us feel better when we?re sad  And, of course, we sing a song from Frozen  This episode is kid-friendly, and I encourage you to listen to it with your toddlers or preschoolers! Disclaimer: the word penis is said because we teach our son anatomic body parts, and it came up in this impromptu conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The goal of parenting should be to foster the growth and development of the child in front of us, and part of this is guiding them through experiences and things that may make them more anxious. I welcome Dr. Melissa Giglio, a child clinical psychologist, author, and director of a private practice in Hong Kong. We discuss: How we can nurture bravery and confidence in our children Strategies to ?push? our child in healthy ways  Ways to validate their experience as they grow through new situations For more about Dr. Melissa Giglio, check out her website Bravemightyminds.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a digital age, and at some point, our children will have access to phones, but it is our responsibility as parents to balance the benefits and risks of phone use. I welcome Bill Brady, who is the CEO and Co-founder of Troomi Wireless, a mobile phone platform designed to improve kids? mental health through a safe and balanced relationship with technology. We discuss: The benefits and risks of allowing our child to have a phone for use Is there a magical age at which they should be allowed a phone? How to create healthy boundaries with access to a phone and safety and other activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep apnea and ADHD can greatly impact sleep, but are often not discussed when discussing a sleep quality evaluation. On this episode, I welcome back Dr. Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist who is board-certified and specializes in behavioral sleep medicine. We discuss:  How sleep apnea and ADHD affect your child?s sleep and behavior  When to be concerned about your child?s sleep  Is it parenting or something more? Connect on Instagram @sleepdocshelby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

?Finding Joy? episodes on this podcast tackle more than just parenting topics, but real-life mindfulness topics to be the best version of ourselves so we can better show up for ourselves and the people in our life. In this episode, I discuss connection.  What exactly is connection? Why is connection with self so important? How to incorporate meaningful connections in our busy lives. How to know if you?re feeling disconnected with yourself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Gates Nassar is the eldest daughter of Bill and Melinda French Gates. She has grown up with privilege but is paving her own path as a medical student and soon-to-be doctor and mother. For this Finding Joy episode, I welcome her on to discuss: How her parents instilled work ethic and grit in her despite growing up with privilege The single most important thing her parents did in raising her that she?s grateful for How she?s found her own identity and calling What she hopes her daughter sees in her as she grows up Follow Jenn on Instagram @jenngatesnassar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solid Starts was founded in 2020 to revolutionize the way we feed our babies and toddlers. Their FREE first food database provides nutrition information and preparation information for the foods we eat and how we can make it accessible and safe for babies to eat from the time they start solids. I welcome the founder of Solid Starts, Jenny Best, to talk about Solid Starts and feeding babies and toddlers. We discuss: How we as parents and our parenting style can impact feeding Why feeding is an incredibly important milestone Why self-feeding is important for babies Check out all the Solid Starts resources: Free First Foods Database, Solid Starts App, Starting Solids Bundle Connect on Instagram @solidstarts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Childhood trauma has unfortunately become a buzzword across social media where sometimes things are labeled as ?trauma? that may not exactly be. Or maybe a parent is inadvertently doing something that can lead to trauma. On this episode I welcome Kobe Campbell, a licensed trauma therapist and author, to discuss :  What is the definition of childhood trauma  How not all crying is trauma How to ask yourself if something you?re doing is traumatizing your child  Holding your child for vaccines, giving meds, brushing teeth. Is this trauma? Sleep-training-Is this trauma?   Check out Kobe's website at kobecampbell.com or connect on Instagram @kobecampbell_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweet and treats are part of our lives. Even if we may not eat a lot of them in our home; our children will be exposed to these foods in school and at parties and it?s important we don?t put sweets and treats on a pedestal. I invite Jennifer Anderson, a registered dietitian and founder of Kids Eat in Color.  We discuss: How we put food on pedestals  What it means to have a healthy relationship with food  Why labeling of foods as ?good? or ?bad? can backfire Find out more about Kids Eat in Color at kidseatincolor.com or connect on Instagram @kids.eat.in.color Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It?s 2024: And the goal of this year for my community and listeners is learning to ?let it go? for the things that are not serving us or blocking our joy.  I discuss:  Why controlling tendencies can occur especially in motherhood Why motherhood is the ultimate struggle for those of us who grew up loving control  How control looks like in motherhood Ten steps to learn to let go of control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this final episode of 2023, I welcome my husband, Gaurav, to chat about how we as a generation are making parenting harder on ourselves. He has joined me for two episodes already about Marriage and Parenting and Re-Parenting ourselves as we parent our children and on this episode we discuss: How we can tap back into our intuition as parents How we have created a skewed view of success as parents How we can simplify parenting again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traveling with kids can feel overwhelming, but it does provide many benefits to kids and your family. I welcome Preethi Harbuck who is a mom of six, avid traveler, and creator of @localpassportfamily a blog and social media platform to support families as they travel to discuss:  How travel changes our kid?s world for the better  What they learn by travel (both locally and internationally) The one thing not to forget when traveling with kids  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time-Outs get a bad rap on social media, however when done correctly they can be effective for some children. On this episode, I welcome Dr Jenicka Engler, developmental neuropsychologist, clinical scientist, and mom to discuss: Why Time-outs get a bad rap When time-outs can be effective When NOT to use time-outs  How parents misuse time outs  Find Dr. Jenicka on Instagram @drjenicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keeping your home clutter free and ?tidy? doesn?t have to be a scary task and you can utilize your children in developmentally appropriate ways to do it. I welcome Tyler Moore known as @tidydad on Instagram, who is a teacher, father of three, and writer who helps families find a rhythm, system, and routine to complement the current state of life that they?re in.  We discuss:  How to incorporate our kids into household routines  Why chores don?t need to be rewarded  Tips for things like getting out of the house or tidying up toys Find out more about Tyler Moore at thetidydad.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest @tidydad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have spoken about weight and percentile anxiety many times both on my social media channels and on this podcast and now I am experiencing it. On this episode, I get candid about percentile anxiety and how it impacted my postpartum.  I discuss:  How my percentile anxiety negatively impacted me postpartum  How anxiety over my daughter?s weight led to her having temporary feeding aversions  How to manage percentile and weight anxiety What it means to look at the big picture when it comes to weight gain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#PhilipsPartner  Today on the podcast, we're joined by artist Brooke Ring, in collaboration with Philips Avent's Parent's Path Art Collection. We'll explore how art aided her postpartum journey and the positive effects of creative outlets on mental health. The Philips Avent's Parent's Path Art Collection features custom artwork by mom artists, highlighting their motherhood experiences with self-expression, self-care, and a community support for new parents. #ParentYourWay To enter the Philips Avent giveaway, offering you the chance to win $500 of Philips Avent products, follow @PhilipsAvent on Instagram, and then share a picture of your personal parenting path using hashtag #AParentsPath before November 15th for a chance to win. Terms and Conditions apply and can be found at Philips Avent's link in bio on their Instagram page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent sleep? Co-sleeping? Parental assistance with sleep? There are a lot of opinions all over the place. On this episode, I welcome Dr Shelby Harris, a licensed clinical psychologist who is board certified and specializing in behavioral sleep medicine to discuss if there is an age where a child needs to be taught independent sleep if they haven?t learned it on their own. We discuss:  The age or signs that independent sleep skills need to be taught  Common concerns for an older child who isn?t able to fall asleep or connect sleep cycles on their own Where to begin with approaching independent sleep skills with a child who hasn?t Find out more about Dr. Shelby Harris and her book ?The Women?s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia? at drshelbyharris.com or connect on Instagram or TikTok @SleepDocShelby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this show, you will find guidance on all things parenting, health, and development for our kids AND important conversations surrounding parental mental health and communication. Part of this conversation is around resentment that may happen with partners after having children.     On this episode, I welcome Ashurina Ream - a licensed clinical psychologist, mom, and founder of Psyched Mommy. She joins me to discuss:   Why partner resentment can happen How to communicate with your partner to avoid the snowball effect of resentment  Why handling resentment is important for the entire family Learn more about Dr Ashurina Ream and Psyched Mommy at psychedmommy.com or connect on Instagram @psychedmommy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is still a relatively unknown specialty and yet it is incredibly important. On this podcast, we discuss parenting and child health and development, but also health and mental health for caregivers. And pelvic floor health is part of that! I welcome Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapist who was recently featured in TIME magazine, and founder of @the.vagina.whisperer She joins me to discuss:   Why pelvic floor PT may be beneficial to you  How pregnancy (and not just delivery) impact the pelvic floor  How to find a pelvic floor PT Tips on pooping and peeing during pregnancy and postpartum that can save your pelvic floor Learn more about Dr. Sarah and how to take care of your pelvic floor at TheVagWhisperer.com or follow on Instagram @the.vagina.whisperer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the science of rewards and threats to the brain, especially to the child's brain? On this episode, I welcome Dr. Loretta Breuning, an author and Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, to discuss :  How rewards and threats shape the young brain How to build healthy reward pathways in your kids Why yelling, pleading, and bribes can create reward systems and why we want to limit these things Silverette Join me and countless other moms who have experienced the incredible difference Silverette Silver Cups can make. Just place them over your nipples in-between breastfeeding, and let them work their magic. The silver cups protect, soothe, and promote healing, all while letting your skin breathe. Remember to buy only the original and authentic Silverette. Visit their website today at Silveretteusa.com and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save 10% off your order! Find out what The Inner Mammal Institute has to offer at InnerMammalInstitute.org and see Videos, podcasts, books, blogs, multimedia, a training program, and a free five-day happy-chemical jumpstart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep deprivation postpartum (and in general) has a deep impact on our mental health. On this episode, I welcome Dr. Harvey Karp who is a world renowned pediatrician and child development expert. He is the co-founder and CEO of Happiest Baby and the creator of SNOO Smart Sleeper. He is also the author of the best-selling parenting guides The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block.  We discuss:  How sleep and mental health go hand in hand especially for new parents Why the fourth trimester can be difficult for new parents What parents really need in that fourth trimester to feel and do their best Silverette Join me and countless other moms who have experienced the incredible difference Silverette Silver Cups can make. Just place them over your nipples in-between breastfeeding, and let them work their magic. The silver cups protect, soothe, and promote healing, all while letting your skin breathe. Remember to buy only the original and authentic Silverette. Visit their website today at Silveretteusa.com and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save 10% off your order! Find out more about Harvey and the SNOO Smart Sleeper at happiestbaby.com or connect on Instagram @happiest_baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We?ve all been there. TANTRUMS. But, there is a way to de-escalate a tantrum and it involves us to be ready to do it. On this episode I welcome Chris Lake, a young childhood development expert and educator and founder of Behavior Booster to discuss:  The L.A.K.E Method of de-escalating tantrums Why you play a huge role in behavior modification What not to do during a tantrum  Silverette Join me and countless other moms who have experienced the incredible difference Silverette Silver Cups can make. Just place them over your nipples in-between breastfeeding, and let them work their magic. The silver cups protect, soothe, and promote healing, all while letting your skin breathe. Remember to buy only the original and authentic Silverette. Visit their website today at Silveretteusa.com and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save 10% off your order! Find out more about Chris Lake and Community for a Cause at communityforacause.org or connect on Instagram @community_for_a_cause. Read Chris Lake's Book: Help Your Toddler Meet Their Milestones: 101 Behavior Hacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picky eating is a very common phase children go through, but what happens when it goes past what?s ?normal? and persists past toodlerhood? I welcome Jennifer Friedman, Registered Pediatric Dietician and picky eating expert, and founder of @feedingpickyeaters to discuss: How our mindset impacts if a picky eater will try new food  How to use child-based play to introduce new foods  How to bridge preferences with new food exposure  Silverette Join me and countless other moms who have experienced the incredible difference Silverette Silver Cups can make. Just place them over your nipples in-between breastfeeding, and let them work their magic. The silver cups protect, soothe, and promote healing, all while letting your skin breathe. Remember to buy only the original and authentic Silverette. Visit their website today at Silveretteusa.com and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save 10% off your order! Little Spoon Little Spoon is a one stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime and snacktime for your baby, toddler and big kid, delivered right to your door. Get the BRAND NEW Lunchers - healthy meals with build it yourself lunches your kid will love, like Easy Cheesy Pizza, Chicken Dunkers or Chicken Nacho Dips. Go to littlespoon.com/pedsdoctalk and enter our code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Learn more about Jennifer Friedman and Feeding Picky Eaters at jennyfriedmannutrition.com, Instagram and Pinterest @feedingpickyeaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breastfeeding is not always as straightforward as some may say. And part of this is managing expectations on what to expect at the hospital in terms of breastfeeding education. On this episode I welcome Kelly Kendall, a nurse, IBCLC, a founder of the @balancedboob to discuss structural limitations of breastfeeding education in hospitals. We discuss:  Why we can?t rely on learning everything we need to know about breastfeeding in a hospital Top tips for setting yourself up for success in early days of breastfeeding in the hospital  How to best prepare if you want to breastfeed your newborn Silverette Join me and countless other moms who have experienced the incredible difference Silverette Silver Cups can make. Just place them over your nipples in-between breastfeeding, and let them work their magic. The silver cups protect, soothe, and promote healing, all while letting your skin breathe. Remember to buy only the original and authentic Silverette. Visit their website today at Silveretteusa.com and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save 10% off your order! Little Spoon Little Spoon is a one stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime and snacktime for your baby, toddler and big kid, delivered right to your door. Get the BRAND NEW Lunchers - healthy meals with build it yourself lunches your kid will love, like Easy Cheesy Pizza, Chicken Dunkers or Chicken Nacho Dips. Go to littlespoon.com/pedsdoctalk and enter our code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Sign up to Kelly's breastfeeding course Boob School and more on her website thebalancedboob.com or connect on Instagram @thebalancedboob  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness seems to be the IT word lately, but why does it feel so daunting and overwhelming? I welcome Helene Kusman who is a mom, yoga teacher, reiki healer, with a masters in education to discuss how to be a mindful mama and why it helps us in a chaotic world. We discuss:  Misconceptions about mindfulness Building mindfulness into your life  Mindfulness tips with newborns and beyond Cozy Earth Get ready for the ultimate upgrade in comfort and luxury with CozyEarth's bedding, loungewear and pajama collections! From cooling bamboo viscose sheets and indulgent silk pillows to cozy and stylish loungewear, Cozy Earth brings comfort to busy moms. Right now, get up to 35% off site-wide using the code PEDSDOCTALK and treat yourself to the ultimate comfort at CozyEarth.com Helene Kusman Do Helene's 5 day Meditation Challenge, find out more at helenekusman.com or connect on Instagram @helenekusman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know newborn hearing screens are routine tests done in the hospital before your baby goes home? Sometimes, parents don?t realize it happens because they?re sleep-deprived but it does and it?s so important. I welcome Kelsey Kerkhove, a pediatric audiologist, to discuss:  What happens during a newborn hearing screen and why it?s important What happens if a baby doesn?t pass the screen Risk factors for congenital hearing loss Signs of childhood hearing loss later in childhood  Tabeeze No more squeezing that onesie over your baby?s delicate head or twisting their little arms in and out of sleeves. With Tabeeze you simply unsnap the shoulder snaps and you're instantly ready to breastfeed or snuggle + it's made of 100% GOTS Certified Organic cotton! Visit Tabeeze.com and get 20% OFF your first order today by entering the promo code PDT20 at checkout. Little Spoon LITTLE SPOON is a one stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime and snacktime for your baby, toddler and big kid, delivered right to your door. Think: hidden veggie mac + cheese, chicken nuggets and adventurous eats like potstickers, gnocchi and more! Go to Littlespoon.com/pedsdoctalk and enter our code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout to get 30% OFF your first order. Kelsey Kerkhove Find out more about Kelsey at kelseykerkhoveaud.com or connect on Instagram @kelseykerkhove_aud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meal planning, shopping, prepping, and feeding our families can be met with a lot of stress. And it?s important to find ways to REMOVE the stress from the equation and bring joy back to meal-times.    On this episode, I welcome Amy Palanjian. She is a mom, founder of Yummy Toddler Food, and author of the new book Dinnertime S.O.S. She joins me to discuss:  How to streamline meal prep for your family How to reduce cost and waste when shopping How to bring joy back to meal times (and less stress)  Cozy Earth Get ready for the ultimate upgrade in comfort and luxury with CozyEarth's bedding, loungewear and pajama collections! From cooling bamboo viscose sheets and indulgent silk pillows to cozy and stylish loungewear, Cozy Earth brings comfort to busy moms. Right now, get up to 35% off site-wide using the code PEDSDOCTALK and treat yourself to the ultimate comfort at CozyEarth.com Amy Palanjian Learn more about Amy and Yummy Toddler Food for tips and recipes at yummytoddlerfood.com or connect on Instagram @yummytoddlerfood Get Amy's Book: Dinnertime SOS:100 Sanity-Saving Meals Parents and Kids of All Ages Will Actually Want to Eat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States has the lowest breastfeeding rates of most developed countries. And this is a fault of the systemic issues at play. I invited Amanda Gorman, founder and chief clinical officer at Nest Collaborative and Pediatric NP, to discuss:  Why our rates of breastfeeding are so low in the U.S. How the lack of paid family leave impacts these rates How we can advocate for breastfeeding families  Tabeeze No more squeezing that onesie over your baby?s delicate head or twisting their little arms in and out of sleeves. With Tabeeze you simply unsnap the shoulder snaps and you're instantly ready to breastfeed or snuggle + it's made of 100% GOTS Certified Organic cotton! Get 20% off your first order today by entering the promo code PDT20 at checkout >>> Tabeeze.com Amanda Gorman Find out more about Amanda and Nest Collaborative at nestcollaborative.com , listen to Amanda's Podcast Breastfeeding unplugged or connect on Instagram @nestcollaborative  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We need to discuss some things about postpartum so we can normalize experiences.  On this episode, I welcome Chelsea & Caitlin, founders of Mama Psychologists. They are best friends, authors, Registered Psychologists, and moms to discuss: The things people don?t always talk about in postpartum Why it?s important to discuss these things  How feeling less alone helps us as moms  Cozy Earth Get ready for the ultimate upgrade in comfort and luxury with CozyEarth's bedding, loungewear and pajama collections! From cooling bamboo viscose sheets and indulgent silk pillows to cozy and stylish loungewear, Cozy Earth brings comfort to busy moms. Right now, get up to 35% off site-wide using the code PEDSDOCTALK and treat yourself to the ultimate comfort at CozyEarth.com Chelsea & Caitlin Get the book: Not Your Mother?s Postpartum Book Find out more about Mama Psychologist at mamapsychologists.ca or connect on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter @mamapsychologists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a misconception that breastfeeding comes easy to everyone who wants to do it. As an IBCLC, I know this is not the truth. I welcome Kaia Lacy, a certified lactation counselor, partner of The Low Milk Supply Foundation, and mother of two to normalize low milk supply in breastfeeding. We discuss: The difference between primary and secondary low milk supply Misconceptions about breastfeeding that can negatively impact a feeding journey How combo-feeding can be helpful to many  Junobie If you're a breastfeeding mom, you know how vital it is to store your liquid gold safely and efficiently. Junobie's reusable silicone bags are BPA-free, leak-proof, and freezer safe ? designed with you and your baby in mind - it's easy to pump on the go without worrying about spills or wasted milk. Visit junobie.com and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK10 for 10% off your first order. Kaia Lacy Find out more about Kaia and sign up to her workshops about Breastfeeding, Mindful Weaning and Combo-Feeding at lowsupplymom.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting requires compassion and self-reflection and on this episode I welcome Kobe Campbell, a licensed trauma therapist and author, to discuss ways positive parenting impacts our kids. We discuss: What positive parenting is  How it positively impacts kids and families Why fear-based parenting doesn?t work  Why playfulness is so important for kids and parents  KicKee Pants Get KicKee Pants award winning sleepwear, infant wear and undergarments, made from the softest hypoallergenic bamboo viscose! Save $15 with your first purchase with code PEDSTALK at Kickeepants.com Kobe Campbell Find out more about Kobe at www.kobecampbell.com or connect with her on Instagram @kobecampbell_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bilingualism and multilingualism is common in many households, yet there are many misconceptions about it. On this episode I welcome Alisha Gandhi, a bilingual speech language pathologist and clinical assistant professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU, to discuss :  Misconceptions about bilingualism Benefits of bilingualism and multilingualism How a parent can approach teaching multiple languages in the home Connect with Alisha on Instagram @alishabg_slp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organic food marketing has led to many to believe that it is superior to non-organic foods; but this is not necessarily the case.  On this episode, I welcome Dr. Jess Steier and Dr. Andrea Love, hosts of The Unbiased Science Podcast. Dr. Jess has a doctorate in public health with specialization in health policy evaluation and Dr. Andrea has a phD in Immunology and microbiology. They join me to discuss:  Marketing misinformation surrounding organic food The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and biases they hold in education (especially surrounding organic foods) Misconceptions about non-organic and organic foods  Learn more about Dr Jessica and Dr Andrea and listen to the Unbiased Science Podcast at unbiasedscipod.com. Or follow on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube @unbiasedscipod Lucky and Me is a clothing brand styled with kids comfort in mind. So your kiddos can focus on being kids and not uncomfortable in their clothes. Check out lucky and me by visiting Luckyandme.com and use code PEDSDOCTALK15 for 15% off for all new customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traveling with kids can be daunting, especially traveling by plane. I welcome Preethi Harbuck who is a mom of six, avid traveler, and creator of @localpassportfamily a blog and social media platform to support families as they travel to discuss:  Why lowering expectations matters in travel  Things you should always have on board Reframing when you?re feeling anxious about traveling by plane with kids  Learn more about Preethi Harbuck and Local Passport Family at localpassportfamily.com and on Instagram @localpassportfamily And check out the Global Children's Book Club, a free monthly virtual book club highlighting a different country each month. SPONSOR iProven Say goodbye to unreliable and inconvenient temperature measurements. Get your iProven family thermometer DMT-77. It?s enhanced dual-mode takes forehead and ear measurements quickly and easily, perfect for all ages. With a vibration function and intelligent fever indicator, this is one of the best thermometers for babies. Order now and get a 20% discount at iproven.com/pedsdoctalk. Magic Spoon Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar. Check out their cereals and various flavors like fruity, blueberry muffin, frosted, maple waffle, birthday cake, cinnamon roll, peanut butter, and my favorite cocoa ? magicspoon.com/pedsdoctalk and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On social media, there are many distinct parenting styles noted on various accounts?Positive parenting. Gentle parenting. Attachment parenting. But, is one really superior than the other?  I welcome Cara Goodwin (@parentingtranslator) who is a clinical psychologist, mom, and who translates the research on child development and parenting in an easy-to-understand way for parents to chat all about the types of shows our kids watch. We discuss: What we know about popular parenting styles and what we don?t know What does the research say about gentle parenting? What is NOT okay to do in any parenting style you choose?  Find Dr. Cara Goodwin on Instagram @parentingtranslator or visit her website parentingtranslator.org SPONSOR Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health is a vital sign. It is an important thing we monitor at well visits, which is why routine check-ups are important. But when is growth a concern? Tune in to hear me talk with Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger, a Pediatric Endocrinologist, about height and kids. We discuss:  How percentiles play a role in height  Average growth trajectory for kids  Workup if height trajectory is a concern including imaging and labs  When Growth Hormone is Recommended You can find Sarah's Podcasts 'The Best of Both Worlds' and 'Best Laid Plans' and lots more at theshubox.com SPONSOR Say goodbye to unreliable and inconvenient temperature measurements. Get your iProven family thermometer DMT-77. It?s enhanced dual-mode takes forehead and ear measurements quickly and easily, perfect for all ages. With a vibration function and intelligent fever indicator, this is one of the best thermometers for babies. Order now and get a 20% discount at iproven.com/pedsdoctalk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motherhood can be a time of great joy and love; yet it is not uncommon for feelings of irritability and rage to set in either during pregnancy or during those postpartum months and beyond.   On this episode, I welcome Ashurina Ream-a licensed clinical psychologist, mom, and founder of Psyched Mommy. She joins me to discuss:  What is perinatal rage and why can it happen How to recognize you need support How to communicate your needs with loved ones including your partner  Learn more about the Dr. Ashurina Ream and Psyched Mommy at psychedmommy.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook @psychedmommy Episode Links and Resources: Postpartum Support International SPONSOR Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar. Check out their cereals and various flavors like fruity, blueberry muffin, frosted, maple waffle, birthday cake, cinnamon roll, peanut butter, and my favorite cocoa ? magicspoon.com/pedsdoctalk and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picky eating is a very common phase children go through, but there are things we as parents can consider BEFORE we get to these stages. I welcome Jennifer Friedman, Registered Pediatric Dietician and picky eating expert, and founder of @feedingpickyeaters to discuss: 3 simple things you can do to approach picky eating before it starts How to get unstuck when you?re in a menu rut  Factors that can increase and decrease the likelihood of picky eating Learn more about Jennifer Friedman and Feeding Picky Eaters at jennyfriedmannutrition.com , Instagram and Pinterest @feedingpickyeaters SPONSOR Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often focus on the number of words a child says, but oftentimes parents have the question: ?Is HOW my child is saying this developmentally appropriate?? On this episode, I welcome Melissa Minney, Speech Language Pathologist and Founder of Raising Little Talkers to discuss: The difference between speech and language Normal progression of speech sounds in the toddler/preschool years Do parents need to correct every word and how do they do it if they do? When a parent should be concerned about certain speech sounds Learn more about the Raising Little Talkers Course at raisinglittletalkers.com or follow Melissa on Instagram and Facebook @raisinglittletalkers SPONSOR Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar. Check out their cereals and various flavors like fruity, blueberry muffin, frosted, maple waffle, birthday cake, cinnamon roll, peanut butter, and my favorite cocoa ? magicspoon.com/pedsdoctalk and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early Intervention is an incredible service for young children under 5, but accessing it and knowing WHEN to access it can often be confusing. I welcome Amanda Selogie who is a special education lawyer and the Executive Director and Co-founder of the Inclusive Education Project.  She joins me to discuss:  What Early Intervention is  How can a parent get early intervention services for their child in the U.S. How age matters in regards to these services Cost, wait times, and access for Early Intervention  Learn more about the Inclusive Education Project at inclusiveeducationproject.org or on Instagram @inclusiveeducationproject Episode Links and Resources: CDC Early Intervention   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can?t protect our kids from failure, but we can guide them to how to learn from failure and part of this is having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Join me on this important episode as I discuss:  The difference between a growth and fixed mindset 5 ways to raise our child with a growth mindset from the toddler years and beyond Why a growth mindset is beneficial to children  Episode Links and Resources: Study by Schroeder et. al about power of a growth mindset in school-aged children  Are you a toddler parent looking for more parenting and tantrum guidance, check out my course Toddlers & Tantrums for more tips to connect and compassionately discipline your toddler child  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is praising our children okay? Will they end up seeking a life of external validation? On this episode, I welcome Dr Jenicka Engler, developmental neuropsychologist, clinical scientist, and mom to discuss: If praise is really all bad? How to effectively use praise What the research tells us about praise  Find Dr. Jenicka on Instagram @drjenicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motherhood can feel like a never-ending checklist. On this episode, I speak with Nicole?a mom from the PDT community?about handling the guilt and stress of the never-ending checklist. We discuss: How to get our minds out of ?checklist-mode? The importance of communication with partner, support system, and asking for help Ways to free up time when time seems scarce  Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they're a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won't regret it!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labor, delivery, and postpartum are filled with a roller coaster of activity and being informed about this process is crucial. I welcome my friend and social media powerhouse, Liesel Teen, who is a labor and delivery nurse and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse to educate you about 5 things she wants you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum  She joins me to discuss:  Fear women have about pooping in the delivery room  Tearing during vaginal deliveries  C-section misconceptions  Just because you want an epidural, timing doesn?t allow it Sizing for babies and vaginal deliveries  Thank you to our episode sponsor, Philips Avent. Check out Philips Avent products by visiting www.Philips.com/avent and using promo code ParentYourWay20 for 20% off today! Get the Free Birth Prep Workshop or find out more about Liesel and Mommy Labor Nurse on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok @mommy.labornurse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Finding Joy Episodes of this podcast I talk about real-life good and not so good of being a parent, particularly sharing my perspective as a mom and woman. I share ways to navigate feelings of judgement, mom guilt, or that not good enough feeling we may feel as parents. I?ve had my husband come on the show and I?m now excited to welcome another guest, one of my favorite ABC News Television Personalities, and my friend, Erielle Reshef. Erielle is a mother and works as a ABC News National Correspondent covering some of the top stories around the world. She joins me to discuss:  Why she believes ?work-life balance? is an elusive goal  How she approaches mom guilt How she reframes her mindset on difficult news days or news cycles  Connect with Erielle on Instagram or Twitter @eriellereshef  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basic episode description: Is your toddler ?high energy?? Do they lack impulse control. Tune in as I talk with Janelle from the PDT community about her 3 year old daughter. We discuss: Typical impulse control and attention span of toddlers under 4  Questions a clinician would ask in evaluating a hyper-active toddler What not to do between 1-2 years of age when your child lacks any impulse control  Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage! Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar. Check out their cereals and various flavors like fruity, blueberry muffin, frosted, maple waffle, birthday cake, cinnamon roll, peanut butter, and my favorite cocoa ? magicspoon.com/pedsdoctalk and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we as adults cause our child to be anxious and does their anxiety cause us to be anxious? On this episode, I welcome Dr. Helen Egger, a child Psychiatrist to discuss the clyclical effect of anxiety in families. We discuss: If anxiety in a home can be cyclical in nature? How to address a child?s worries and anxieties while simultaneously managing our own worries/fears How complete avoidance of fears can negatively impact our children When a parent should be concerned about their own anxiety  Find out more about Little Otter at littleotterhealth.com or follow on Instagram @littleotterhealth Lucky and Me is a clothing brand styled with kids comfort in mind. So your kiddos can focus on being kids and not uncomfortable in their clothes. Check out lucky and me by visiting Luckyandme.com and use code PEDSDOCTALK15 for 15% off for all new customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices