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

On this episode I welcome Dr. Becky Kennedy, PhD, Clinical Psychology of @drbeckyatgoodinside and the Good Inside Podcast. Find her at goodinside.com. We discuss the following:  How to balance raising confident children while making them feel proud of their successes  Examples and phrases to use in real life situations What mistakes parents make that can lead to low self-confidence for kids when praising them So 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.  This episode is brought to you by: THE NEW MOM SURVIVAL GUIDE: The first digital e-course/community created and founded by a Pediatrician mom to guide you and your baby through their first year. To find out more and to join, visit: http://pedsdoctalk.com/survival-guide.  Better Help Thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp, for sponsoring this episode. To schedule your first therapy session, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/peds to get 10% off your first month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode I welcome Thenedra Roots on Instagram as @raisingtherootsboys. We discuss the following and so much more!  Why she started Raising The Roots Boys What it means to her raising Black boys in America today The obvious differences she sees in the way her children are treated in society Her biggest concern for her children's future How non-black parents can support her and other Black parents in the parenting world   What she thinks we as parents can do to make our children's future more inclusive 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.  Thank you to our sponsor: BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.  To schedule your first therapy session, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/peds to get 10% off your first month  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode I welcome Melissa Minney, speech language pathologist, mother and on Instagram as @raisinglittletalkers.  We discuss the following and so much more!  What pre-verbal skills are and why they are important  How early we can see these skills How parents can work to develop these skills  Potential pre-verbal development concerns  How to connect gestures with teaching language So much more! For Melissa's checklist, grab it here For Raising Little Talkers courses, check out her resources here  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 today's episode I welcome Dr. Shivani Patel, Board Certified Pediatric Dermatologist. We discuss the following:  When eczema can happen and how it differs in infancy vs childhood Why does it happen? When should a child see a dermatologist versus an allergist  Eczema and food allergies explained  Favorite skincare regimens for eczema  Medicines versus steroids What to do about itching  Find and follow Dr. Shivani Patel on Instagram, @pedsdermdoc.  For more watch Dr. Mona's "Eczema in Kids" 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.  Thank you to our sponsor: BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.  To schedule your first therapy session, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/peds to get 10% off your first month  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode I welcome Child Development Specialist and Parenting Expert Dr. Siggie Cohen. We discuss the following:  When to intervene with biting, hitting or throwing  Rhetorical behavior  How to provide alternative expression appropriate for the action  The science behind why toddlers don't understand abstract concepts or words  So much more!  Get 15% off Dr. Siggie’s “Everything Toddler” course with the code PEDSDOCTALK. Buy here. Find Dr. Siggie here https://drsiggie.com/ or on Instagram @dr.siggie.  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.  Thank you to our sponsor: BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.  To schedule your first therapy session, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/peds to get 10% off your first month  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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:  The basics of adenoids When they may need to be removed The purpose of tonsils Obstructive sleep apnea T&A procedures Recovery times Other options besides surgery  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 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