Caring Well with Dr. Michael Middleton
Middleton Pediatrics
Often the issues that affect our children's health the most get the least amount of attention at the typical visit to the pediatrician. Join Orlando-based pediatrician Dr. Michael Middleton, his team members and special guests for conversations discussing what it looks like for children to flourish in every way. Because, after all, being healthy is so much more than simply not being sick.
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Jan 4, 2021 • 47min
Episode 11: Healthy Eating with Alice Baker
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton talks with Alice Baker. Alice is a nutritionist and mental health counselor. She works mainly with teenagers and young adults with eating disorders. Mentioned in this episode: Center for Discovery The Renfrew Center ASDAH Ellyn Satter The Full Bloom Project Podcast more-love.org Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter Connect with Alice Baker: Website
Dec 14, 2020 • 13min
Episode 10: Meet Our Staff with Briana McLain
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Brianna McLain. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
Dec 7, 2020 • 54min
Episode 9: Covid Updates with Dr. Alejandro Jordan
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews Dr. Alejandro Jordan. Dr. Jordan is a pediatric infectious disease doctor in Orlando. He shares what we currently understand about Covid, what we've learned about Covid, and what we can expect to see when the vaccines roll out. This episode was recorded on December 3, 2020. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
Nov 30, 2020 • 49min
Episode 8: Nutrition Talk with Meghan Moran
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton chats with Meghan Moran, a licensed nutritionist in Orlando. Issues related to eating such as picky eating and choosing healthy foods are discussed. Mentioned in this episode: Ellyn Satter Meghan recommends reading Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
Nov 23, 2020 • 57min
Episode 7: Exploring Adolescent Health with Neal Salzman
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews Neal Salzman. Neal is a licensed mental health counselor who resides in Atlanta, GA and previously practiced in Orlando. He's worked with many patients at Middleton Pediatrics. Various aspects of adolescent mental health are discussed. Most of this conversation focuses on teenagers, but the principles discussed are just as true for parents of younger children. Mentioned in this episode: How Children Raise Parents by Dan B. Allender Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
Nov 16, 2020 • 11min
Episode 6: Meet the Staff with Kelsey Haber
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member Kelsey Haber. Kelsey has been on the team for about 8 months and we are happy to let you get to know her today. Mentioned in this episode: Desiring God by John Piper Dare to Lead by Brene Brown The Giver by Lois Lowry Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
Nov 9, 2020 • 54min
Episode 5: The Education and Parent Responsibility with Carla and Will Hardy
This week on Caring Well, Dr. Middleton talks to a mother and son, Carla and Will Hardy, about navigating the educational journey on the homefront. For better or for worse, "school work" isn't just something that happens at school, and it can have a tendency to dominate family life. Carla and Will share some perspectives on how to make this large aspect of our kids' lives a wonderful and enjoyable part of the home. Mentioned in this episode: Nevermind the Joneses by Tim Stafford Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
Nov 2, 2020 • 53min
Episode 4: Cheering on Our Children with Sara Glover
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton talks with Sara Glover. Sara has served as a teacher in a low-income, underserved urban school, has been a principal of a local elementary school, and currently is an administrator with Florida Virtual School. This vast array of experiences coupled with her boundless passion for kids has given her some wonderful insights that listeners will find helpful for their child's educational journey. Mentioned in this episode: Teach for America Florida Virtual School Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
Oct 26, 2020 • 11min
Episode 3: Meet Our Staff with Joanie Gavin
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Oct 19, 2020 • 1h 4min
Episode 2: The Academic Journey with Grace Brown
This week, Dr. Middleton interviews Grace Brown- a mom of 3, former Young Life volunteer, and teacher turned college planning advocate. Grace is passionate about helping students and parents discover the child's unique talents and gifts and then taking that information to help them map out a future. Grace currently works at The College Map, a college planning center located in Orlando. You will love the insight she brings to this week's discussion! Mentioned in this episode: The College Map The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel The Blessing of a B Minus by Wendy Mogel Personality Plus by Florence Littauer Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be by Frank Bruni Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
