Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood.
Episodes include conversations with ...
Caring Across Generations: Grandparents and Modern Parenting
A new baby creates new roles…parent, of course, but also grandparent. A happy family dynamic starts with proactive discussions before baby is even born about the roles both parent and grandparent will have and everyone’s expectations. This week, I welcome Dee Dee Moore, a grandparenting expert, to discuss how to foster healthy relationships and promote open communication between new parents and their parents.
She joins me to discuss:
The need for effective communication between grandparents and parents
How discussing roles and expectations early on is important for a positive relationship
The pressures modern parents face from abundant information and social media
To connect with Dee Dee Moore follow her on Instagram @morethangrand and check out all her resources at morethangrand.com and get her New Grandparent Essentials Guide
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SIDS Uncovered: Facts, Risk Factors, and Safe Sleep Tips for Parents
SIDs is scary but research has shown us there are many ways to reduce the risk. We’ll discuss the “ABCs” of sleep and how evidence-based information can help reduce the number of SIDs cases there are. This week, I welcome Dr. Darria Gillespie, an ER doc and mom of three, to discuss how safe sleep practices can greatly reduce the risk of SIDs in your home.
She joins me to discuss:
Safe sleep practices including the ABCs of sleep for infants
How factors like bed sharing, sleep surfaces and infant age influence the risk of SIDS
The importance of using evidence-based data to inform parent choices and reduce anxiety
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To connect with Dr. Darria Gillespie follow her on Instagram @drdarria and check out all her resources at https://drdarria.com/. For more safety tips, purchase Dr. Darria’s baby-proofing course at nopanicparenting.com. Use PEDSDOCTALK for 15% off her course.
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Why Kids Lie and How to Encourage Honest Conversations
Lying is a common behavior in young children, especially as they begin to explore their imagination and test boundaries. In this episode, I share insights on why kids lie, including developmental stages and emotional motivations. Teach how to respond with empathy, encourage honesty, and create a safe space for your child to tell the truth. Whether your child is exaggerating a story or avoiding consequences, discover practical strategies for building trust and fostering open communication in your family.
I discuss:
Why young children lie and how it’s part of their developmental process.
Effective strategies for responding to lying with empathy and understanding.
Tips for fostering honesty, trust, and open communication in your family.
The Three Things Every Child Needs from the Grown Ups in their life
To connect with Dr. Mona Amin follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk.
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Raising Boys and Redefining Toxic Masculinity and how it impacts Friendships and Emotional Health
Society wants us to raise our boys to be “tough” but boys are more complex and as parents we need to help them navigate the cultural pressures and protect their emotional well-being. We need to understand the impact of feeling inadequate and the importance of fostering empathy towards boys during their development. This week, I welcome Ruth Whippman, an author, essayist and cultural critic, to discuss how we can support boys in embracing their emotions and navigating their growth.
She joins me to discuss:
How boys face indirect societal pressures that discourage emotional expression
Why feelings of inadequacy regarding masculinity can trigger harmful behaviors, including violence.
The need to recognize boys’ struggles and foster a positive narrative that empowers them.
To connect with Ruth Whippman follow her on Instagram @ruthwhippman and Substack @ruthwhippman. Check out all her resources at https://www.ruthwhippman.com/. For more, purchase Ruth’s book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.
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Are there practical ways to prevent food allergies during infancy?
Parents have many stressors and fears when starting solids: the mess, what to give, how to give it, schedules, gagging and choking, and allergies. The fear of allergies can make parents AVOID giving allergenic foods when that can actually be more of a detriment. I welcome Malina Malkani who is pediatric registered dietitian, mom of three, and author of the new book Safe and Simple Food Allergy prevention
We discuss:
Parental fears surrounding food allergies and how to overcome this
How we can reduce the risk of food allergies in babies
What it means to introduce allergenic foods early, often, and consistently
To connect with Malina Malkani follow her on Instagram @healthy.mom.healthy.kids, check out all her resources at https://www.malinamalkani.com/. Get Malina’s new book (pre-order until release on 11/12/24) Safe and Simple Food Allergy Prevention: A Baby-Led Feeding Guide to Starting Solids and Introducing Top Allergens.
Read about the LEAP study research from The New England Journal of Medicine and Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) .
Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk TV.
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Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood.
Episodes include conversations with experts in the field of child development, child health, parental mental health and well-being, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting guidance and mindset tips to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey.
Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube (PedsDocTalk TV) for more!