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

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Creating connection and attachment with your child(ren) without losing yourself
12. okt. 2022 38m

There is a lot of buzz around “secure attachment” that commonly gets misconstrued in the parenting space and on social media. I speak with Jamie, a re...

"How can I filter out all the noise and listen to my own wants as a mom?"
10. okt. 2022 44m

I love speaking with expecting moms about to start their motherhood journey. On this episode, I speak with Deepika who is 37 weeks pregnant about filt...

Are essential oils essentially bad?
28. sep. 2022 39m

I invited Jen Novakovich, a cosmetic chemist, science communicator, and founder of The EcoWell to discuss the truth and safety of essential oils.  ...

"How can I embrace my shy child?"
26. sep. 2022 42m

On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona I talk with a mom about how to embrace her shy child. We discuss: The genetics of personality tra...

Why arguing with family isn't the worst thing in the world
21. sep. 2022 28m

We give disagreements a bad rep, but they actually can be VERY healthy when done correctly. Arguing is often associated with disagreements with yellin...

"How to find peace when you lack a support system as a mom?"
19. sep. 2022 38m

Motherhood can oftentimes feel isolating. It can feel more isolating if you don’t have a community (or that village everyone talks about in parenting)...

Why we need to stop saying “I'll be happy when”
14. sep. 2022 25m

On the Finding Joy Series, I I discuss the real-life ups and downs we experience as mothers, parents, and in life, how to be more mindful, and how to ...

"What is happening in the toddler brain during “the terrible twos” and as a “threenager?"
12. sep. 2022 39m

I welcome Hillary, a mom from the PedsDocTalk community to chat about why toddlers are the way they are especially those two-year-olds and three-year ...

How to raise an emotionally aware child
7. sep. 2022 27m

It isn’t hard to raise an emotionally aware child, yet so many find barriers to doing so. I welcome Dr. Sarah Aboudara who is a school psychologist an...

“Why am I always complaining as a mom?”
5. sep. 2022 44m

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly complaining as a mom? Do you ever get caught in that cycle of negativity? I talk with Vera about undoing that ...

Do babies really need sleep-training or will they learn on their own?
31. aug. 2022 34m

Do babies really need sleep-training or sleep-teaching or will they eventually learn on their own. I invited Dr. Sarah Mitchell the creator of The Hel...

"How can I overcome advancing of food textures anxiety?"
29. aug. 2022 50m

On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I'm talking with Anna about overcoming her fear of advancing solids for her 11.5 due to her fears of...

Why has motherhood made me feel so overstimulated?
24. aug. 2022 40m

Have you felt overstimulated as a parent? I think we’ve all been there. I welcome Dr. Cassidy who is a licensed marriage and family therapist to talk ...

Re-parenting ourselves as we parent our son (conversation with my husband)
17. aug. 2022 46m

On this episode of The Finding Joy series, I bring back my husband to discuss a very important aspect of parenting. The importance of re-parenting our...

How the American school system is failing our kids
10. aug. 2022 57m

I welcome Lauren Smith, a former educator and current nationally certified school psychologist to talk about how and why our American school system ne...

"How to handle the resentment of the societal expectations of motherhood?"
8. aug. 2022 41m

I welcome a mom who struggles with resentment towards societal gender roles and expectations of being a mom.  We discuss:  How to handle unreas...

Avoiding Motherhood Perfectionism
3. aug. 2022 28m

So many mothers feel they have to do everything “perfect” as a mom. Where does this come from? Society? Our childhood? Our work-culture? In this episo...

Is ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) really okay for kids and how does it differ from traditional swim classes?
27. jul. 2022 54m

ISR is gaining popularity in the U.S. As a Pediatrician in Florida, I know many families who have signed up for ISR classes for their children. We als...

"How to find balance in life after becoming a mom"
25. jul. 2022 39m

On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I am talking with Christine about finding balance in our identities as mothers and why it’s so impor...

5 Ways social media affects our parental mental health and how to bring back peace
20. jul. 2022 42m

Social media is a blessing, but it can also rob you of your joy as a parent if you’re not aware of its negative impacts.  On this episode, I discuss ...

"I'm feeling disrespected when my 3-year old doesn't listen"
18. jul. 2022 42m

On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I am talking with Kaylee about how she feels disrespected when her 3-year old doesn’t listen.  We d...

Why is my pediatrician so burnt out? Is concierge medicine the future?
13. jul. 2022 39m

Let’s call a spade a spade here. Your Pediatrician is burnt out. Low insurance reimbursement, low salaries compared to other medical specialties, long...

"What happened to my 21-month old who used to be a great sleeper?"
11. jul. 2022 33m

On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I talk to Jeanna about her 21-month old son who used to be a great sleeper and suddenly is going thr...

The good and bad of screen-time for child health and development
6. jul. 2022 34m

I welcome Penny Merenge, a Nurse Practitioner, a passionate advocate for early childhood education and digital wellness, and founder of @screens_n_kid...

The power (and misconceptions) of routines for children
29. jun. 2022 32m

You’ve probably heard routines are very important for toddlers, but do you know why? I welcome Jessica, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and founder...

How to help a 4-year old picky (or selective) eater try new foods
27. jun. 2022 40m

On this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I talk to Megan about her four-year-old and his picky eating. I like to call it “selective or prefer...

How to stay connected to purpose and joy in chaotic times
22. jun. 2022 30m

In today’s episode I am talking to Lynda Cormier-Hanser, a business owner, speaker/trainer, author, non profit founder, wife and proud mother of 2. Of...

Feeling tapped out as a working mom
20. jun. 2022 32m

In this episode of Monday Mornings with Dr. Mona, I am talking to Kayla who is struggling to find the energy and balance between working and motherhoo...

Finding Joy in Marriage and Parenting: A conversation with my husband
15. jun. 2022 47m

In this episode of FINDING JOY I am talking to my husband about marriage and parenting, covering: How we connect in marriage amidst busy schedules...

"What to do about my 18-month old who bites, hits, and kicks?"
13. jun. 2022 30m

In this episode I am talking to Leah, the mom of 18 month old Isla. Leah is struggling to find a way to stop Isla from scratching, hitting, and kickin...