The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
Dr. Mona Amin
The PedsDocTalk Podcast is your go-to parenting resource, hosted by Dr. Mona Amin, a trusted pediatrician, parenting expert, and mom of two. As a top 30 Parenting Podcast in the U.S., this show delivers expert-backed guidance on child development, health, illness, behavior, feeding, and sleep—giving parents the confidence to navigate every stage from baby to teen.
Each episode dives into real-life parenting challenges, featuring conversations with specialists in pediatrics, child psychology, nutrition, and parental well-being. From potty training and sleep training to tackling tantrums, picky eating, discipline, screen time, postpartum recovery, and developmental milestones, Dr. Mona provides practical, science-backed advice that actually works.
Tune in on Mondays and Wednesdays for actionable insights, mindset shifts, and expert interviews that empower you to raise healthy, resilient, and happy kids—while thriving as a parent yourself!
Each episode dives into real-life parenting challenges, featuring conversations with specialists in pediatrics, child psychology, nutrition, and parental well-being. From potty training and sleep training to tackling tantrums, picky eating, discipline, screen time, postpartum recovery, and developmental milestones, Dr. Mona provides practical, science-backed advice that actually works.
Tune in on Mondays and Wednesdays for actionable insights, mindset shifts, and expert interviews that empower you to raise healthy, resilient, and happy kids—while thriving as a parent yourself!
Episodes
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Dec 7, 2022 • 37min
Why it's important for our children to see healthy conflict discussion
Our parenting is affected by so much more than how we approach our child during their big feelings. It also requires some introspection on how we approach our big feelings in disagreements with our partners or loved ones. On this episode, I welcome Lesley Adams who is a licensed marriage and family therapist, to talk about why healthy conflict resolutions are important and healthy for children to see. Tune in as we discuss:
Communication styles in partnerships
How to express your needs with your partner
How to repair IF discussions get escalated
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
Thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
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Dec 5, 2022 • 44min
"Why Is verbalizing Not working for my child?”
Verbalizing with our children when they have big feelings is important, but what is the actual purpose and what should we expect it to achieve? I welcome Amy, a mom from the PDT community, to chat about verbalizing.
We discuss:
Managing expectations of verbalizing with our children
The importance of nonverbal communication during tantrums
How we can show we’re okay with our child’s feelings besides verbalization
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
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Nov 30, 2022 • 30min
Setting yourself up for the long game after baby with Parents editor Grace Bastidas
When we become parents, we often get bogged down with all the information and noise that we forget that parenting is a long-game job and sustainability is important. I welcome Grace Bastidas who is the editor in chief of Parents and a mom of two to discuss how to set yourself up for the long game after having a baby.
We discuss:
What the long game of parenting is
Why taking care of yourself is the biggest gift you can give your child
Why we set such high expectations of ourselves the moment we become a parent and how it can negatively impact us
You can also find Grace on Instagram @brooklynwriter or listen to her Podcast: That New Mom Life
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
Thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022 • 35min
"How to manage milestone anxiety and mom guilt about milestones?"
Milestone Anxiety is a real thing and often not talked about. I welcome a mom in the PDT community to chat about her 15 month old son who is not walking. We discuss:
Why Milestone anxiety can happen
How to approach milestone anxiety to find more peace and progress
How to encourage walking
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Complete Roadmap to Toddler Development will help you understand your toddler through every age and stage.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022 • 33min
Ways To teach Financial Fitness to your child
Are children too young to teach financial health?
I welcome Carissa and Nikki of Benjamin Talks a platform that is on a mission to make all families financially fit
We discuss:
The right age to start discussing the concepts of financial fitness
Misconceptions parents have about teaching financial fitness
How to foster saving and gratitude when discussing finance
Tips to teaching kids about financial health
If you are looking to make your family financially fit visit benjamintalks.com
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
Thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2022 • 51min
"How to manage Hitting and Throwing and emotional regulation?"
In this engaging conversation, a fellow mom from the PedsDocTalk community shares her experiences managing her 32-month-old son's hitting and throwing behaviors. They dive into the challenges of maintaining composure while disciplining, the power of positive reinforcement, and nurturing emotional resilience during calm moments. Key topics include understanding these behaviors as communication, the importance of consistency among caregivers, and practical strategies for fostering healthy emotional expression. A heartfelt discussion that resonates with parents everywhere!
Nov 16, 2022 • 45min
Your kid doesn’t need a diet: approaching conversations about our child's weight and health in a productive way
Diet culture is still prominent in 2022 and I welcome Diana Rice, a registered Dietician and owner of Tiny Seed Family Nutrition to discuss how we should approach conversations about weight and health for our kids.
We discuss:
Why “eat less and move more” is problematic advice
Why dieting is never the answer
How we can approach conversations about health with a health mindset versus a weight-goal mindset
To find out more about Diana Rice and Tiny Seed Family Nutrition, visit her website at Tinyseednutrition.com, where you can find 1:1 coaching sessions, monthly text-based coaching memberships and much more.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
Thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2022 • 42min
"How to approach parenting of unique children?"
No two humans are completely alike. Even amongst twins, we know that people have various temperaments and traits that make them who they are. On this episode, I welcome a mom from the PDT community to discuss how to approach parenting with two unique children. We discuss:
The guilt of feeling your time can’t be devoted to all children equally
Understanding the unique needs of your child
Mindset tips to bring more peace and joy as you navigate parenting multiple kids
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood.
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 9, 2022 • 51min
Managing Health Anxiety
On this highly requested Finding Joy episode, I tackle health anxiety. Having had a child with stroke and seizure and dealing with repetitive viral illnesses over the last year, I offer some support and reframe when approaching worries around our child’s health. I discuss:
Why health anxiety is common and difficult
What about our child getting sick makes us worried, frustrated, or gives us guilt and how to reframe
Three strategies to be more mindful during illness and around threats to our child’s health
Birth Story: https://pedsdoctalk.com/ryaans-birth-story/
Podcast about Repetitive illnesses: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-mornings-with-dr-mona-why-is-my-kid-always-sick/id1501057527?i=1000549494964
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 7, 2022 • 41min
"How to manage physical tantrums?"
On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I speak with Rychelle about her 3-year-old son who has big feelings and with that can sometimes come some physical tantrums.
In this episode we discuss:
Respecting differences in temperament of children
Mistakes we make during physical tantrums
Why pivoting to other discipline interventions is important
I end each episode with three parenting principles. These principles can be used in various parenting situations, but I explain how the three principles I chose apply to navigating physical tantrums
For more watch Dr. Mona's "Toddler Public Tantrums Happen" video on YouTube.
Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage!
Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube.
Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter!
And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support.
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 Sponsorships page of the website.
Thanks to today's sponsor Bobbie. Visit hibobbie.com and find out more about their fantastic Organic Baby Formula.
And thanks to our sponsor: Brainiac Foods. To check out Brainiac Food’s line of products and receive 20% off your order, visit the following link to save 20% off your order:
brainiacfoods.com/discount/20PEDSDOC
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