The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

On this episode I welcome Jordan Glicksman, Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon in private practice at Newton Wellesley Hospital and Lecturer part time at Harvard Medical School. We discuss the following:  Speech, fluid and recurrent ear infections  How many ear infections may warrant tubes  Hearing tests  Purpose of ear tubes  How long they last  Tips to prevent ear infections  For more watch Dr. Mona's "Signs of an Ear Infection" video on YouTube. 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome Donald Rick, the director of Formulation Development at Coppertone. He joins me to talk about sunscreen ingredients, formulations, the regulatory process of sunscreen and so much more.  Here are some of the topics we discuss: What are some considerations when formulating sunscreens for babies?  What is the regulatory process for sunscreen? Which is preferred? Mineral or chemical sunscreens? Is oxybenzone a concern? What is the benefit of having naturally sourced zinc oxide in sunscreens? What are the differences in spray vs lotion sunscreen? What is our #1 tip when using sunscreen   Tune in to hear a fascinating conversation about sunscreen development. This episode is sponsored by Coppertone. The #1 Pediatrician Recommended Sunscreen Brand It is the sunscreen we use for our family and #1 Pediatrician recommended sunscreen brands.  Make sure to follow @pedsdoctalk and @coppertoneUSA on Instagram if you have any questions or to learn more about Coppertone Pure & Simple and other Coppertone offerings.  For more watch Dr. Mona's "Sunscreen for Baby (And Children)" video on YouTube. 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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EDUCATIONAL AND NOT MEDICAL ADVICE On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona I answer two questions. 1. When is picky eating MORE than picky eating. I explain when picky eating should be seen by a feeding therapist and the benefits of seeing one. 2. Preparation tips for a 2.5 year old to attend preschool 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, I welcome Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, clinical psychologist and author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood—and Relax Into Your New Self. We discuss the following:  What “mom brain” is What happens to our emotions when we become mothers Maternal anxiety  Mom comparison and social media  Partner relationships once babies enter the picture Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Brain-Strategies-Overwhelming-Motherhood/dp/1462540260  Follow Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco on Instagram - @drcbtmom and check out her website here: https://drcbtmom.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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, I welcome Whitney of Plant-Based Juniors. Whitney is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer and parent to a plant-based babe. We discuss:  Pediatric plant-based nutrition  The biggest misconceptions when it comes to a plant-based diet  The benefits of a plant-based diet Basic tips to help your kid love veggies  Plant-based formula/alternative for cow’s milk  The Plant-Based Juniors visual guide to meal planning for parents  Nutrients to prioritize and supplement on a plant-based diet  Nutrients that may be lacking on a plant-based diet  Website: https://plantbasedjuniors.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedjuniors/  Freebies: https://plantbasedjuniors.com/plant-based-juniors-supplement-guide/  The Plant Based Baby and Toddler: https://plantbasedjuniors.com/plant-based-baby-and-toddler/ Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses to help you through your parenting journey. 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, I welcome Theresa from Montessori in Real Life and we discuss bringing Montessori philosophies into your home.  We also discuss:  When to start Montessori at home  How to incorporate Montessori into your home  The benefits of a Montessori education vs. other methods of early childhood education The overall Montessori philosophy of education  Follow Theresa on Instagram, @montessoriinreallife, or https://www.instagram.com/montessoriinreallife/ and check out her website https://www.montessoriinreallife.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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, I welcome Carla Naumburg, author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With your Kids. In addition to being an author, Carla is a clinical social worker and mother of two girls.  We discuss the following (and so much more): Why we lose our cool with our kids  The importance of self-care and sleep  Fight fright flight freak out  Screentime  Independent play Attunement  Common humanity  For more information, please visit https://www.carlanaumburg.com/ or follow Carla on Instagram @carlanaumburg.  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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, I welcome Dr. Tim Schrader, the medical director of the Hip Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, to discuss Hip Dysplasia.  We discuss the following (and so much more): What hip dysplasia is and how common it is  The risk factors  Why girls might be a higher risk factor than boys  How to properly swaddle  Infant carriers  Treatment and management options For more information on swaddling, go to https://www.choa.org/swaddling.  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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome back Jessica Lahey to discuss her New York Times Bestselling Book, "The Gift of Failure: Learning to Let Go so our children can succeed." We discuss the following (and so much more): Why is society so fixated on points and scores rather than the actual process of learning? What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and why are they important?  What is the difference between autonomy and independence? What other options do you have if you don’t bribe, nag, or impose punishment in order to get kids to do what we want them to do? For more about Jessica Lahey and her work, visit  https://www.jessicalahey.com/ or follow her on Instagram @teacherlahey  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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, I welcome Dr. Jasmine Johnson (@mrsmommymd on Instagram). a Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with a focus on women’s health disparities.  Her research looks at the disparities that exist for Black women in pregnancy, labor and delivery. Systemic Racism is a reality and healthcare plays a huge part of this. Racism and bias can play a huge roll in the outcomes of Black mothers.  In this episode we discuss: 1. Why it's important that we discuss systemic racism as it relates to healthcare. 2. Research in racism and pregnancy outcomes.  3. Breastfeeding statistics for Black women compared to non-Black women. 4. How systemic racism put Black women, especially Black pregnant women, at a disadvantage.  5. Why systemic racism effects us all. 6. What we can do to cause change.  Further reading: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6834a3.htm https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/racial-disparities-persist-for-breastfeeding-moms-heres-why https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices