The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom Modern Parenting: What We’re Getting Right & What We Might Be Overthinking
Dec 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Flo Rosen, a retired pediatrician and grandmother behind the Ask Bubbie platform, shares insights from her 40 years in pediatrics. She highlights modern parents' strengths, like emotional connection and involved fatherhood, while addressing the stress of social media and economic pressures. Dr. Rosen emphasizes the importance of intuition, boundaries with grandparents, and navigating misinformation about vaccines. With a blend of old-school wisdom and modern challenges, she advocates for empathy and limits in effective parenting.
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Blend Old Wisdom With New Evidence
- Blend experience from older generations with current evidence when parenting.
- Dr. Mona Amin recommends learning from both past wisdom and modern research.
Viral Grandbaby Video Started Ask Bubbie
- Flo Rosen posted a video of her grandson rolling over at eight days old that went viral.
- The clip launched her Ask Bubbie social presence and reached millions of viewers.
Emotional Connection Is Central
- Parents today prioritize emotional connection and empathy when raising children.
- Flo Rosen says warmth and understanding lead to better long-term outcomes than authoritarian approaches.