If you’re a first-time parent needing guidance on how to know what’s best for your kid’s health, this episode is a must-listen! I’m excited to sit down today with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh, a trailblazing board-certified pediatrician known for his holistic approach to child health. Dr. Gator brings a unique integrative perspective to pediatric care with an extensive background in kinesiology, psychology, and epidemiology.

In this episode, he shares invaluable insights for first-time parents from his new book, Parenting at Your Child’s Pace, which guides parents through the early years with a focus on patience and informed decision-making.

Dr. Gator explains his integrative approach to teaching parents about their children’s health, highlighting a holistic health view that considers emotional, physical, and environmental wellbeing tailored to each child’s unique needs. He provides new parents essential tips around the five seeds of health – stress, environment and toxins, exercise, diet, and sleep.

He also shares how he runs his integrative practice, advocating for noninvasive medical treatments that respect each child’s individual comfort level.

But how can you apply the lessons in this conversation? We make sure to discuss practical tips for modern parenting, from managing screen time to co-sleeping to navigating the phenomenon of Dr. Google. Dr. Gator explains why it’s so important to foster a non-judgmental dialogue with your pediatrician when it comes to parenting guidelines and finding out what works best for each family and child.

This episode is packed with thoughtful advice for parents aiming to create a supportive, healthy environment for their children – that’s how I know you’ll love it. And please, share it with a friend who’s on the same path as you. We’re all in this together!

We also cover:

(00:01:40) An Integrative Parenting Approach to Building Resilience In Kids

(00:13:46) How Can You Lower Your Child’s Toxic Load?

(00:22:14) Normal vs. Worrisome: According to a Pediatrician

(00:41:19) Empowering Advice for First-Time Parents

(00:53:17) 5 Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Developing Chronic Disease

Resources:

• Click here for full show notes

• Instagram: @drjoelgator

• Read: Parenting At Your Child's Pace by Joel Warsh, MD

• Website: parentingatyourchildspace.com

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* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.

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