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Breastfeeding Tips Pediatricians Don’t Always Share (with a Fellow IBCLC and Pediatrician)
6. aug. 2025 55m

Think your pediatrician has all the breastfeeding answers? The truth is, most don’t and that’s not a knock on them. It’s a reflection of the limited l...

The Follow-Up: The Trouble with Triple-Feeding
4. aug. 2025 15m

Triple feeding (nursing, pumping, and supplementing) might sound like a solid plan on paper. But for many parents, it turns into a nonstop cycle that’...

Screens in Education: Balancing Necessity and Well-Being
30. jul. 2025 50m

Conflicted about your child using screens in school? From  iPads in kindergarten or digital homework apps in middle school we’ll cover how to balance ...

The Follow-Up: What Causes Picky Eating
28. jul. 2025 13m

Most parents think picky eating starts in toddlerhood. But according to Jenny Best, founder of Solid Starts, the roots go much deeper and earlier. In...

Early Puberty: Causes, Endocrine Disruptors, and What’s Actually True
23. jul. 2025 47m

Do you know what a bone age is? If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling over early puberty headlines or wondering if plastic cups and lavender lotion ...

The Follow-Up: Kindergarten Readiness Is Not What You Think
21. jul. 2025 13m

If the phrase “kindergarten readiness” sends you into a spiral of flashcards and phonics drills, this one’s for you. In this follow-up episode, I cha...

The Problem Isn’t Just BMI: How Weight Bias Is Harming Kids in the Exam Room
16. jul. 2025 1t 3m

If you’ve ever felt confused, judged, or overwhelmed by how weight is discussed at your child’s doctor’s visits? Whether your child is in a larger bod...

The Follow-Up: My Birth Story Changed Everything
14. jul. 2025 25m

Five and a half years ago, I became a mother. But the day my son was born wasn’t the best day of my life... it was the worst. In this deeply personal...

Don’t Scroll, Stay Safe: Summer Water Safety Tips Every Parent Needs
9. jul. 2025 40m

If you’ve ever assumed that being near your child at the pool meant they were safe, this episode might just change the way you see water forever. I’m...

The Follow-Up: The Science Behind Why Your Child Copies You
7. jul. 2025 17m

You’ve probably seen it—your toddler pretending to cook after watching you in the kitchen, or mimicking your sighs after a long day. It’s not just cut...

Reflux Remedies: Exploring Craniosacral Therapy & Holistic Solutions
2. jul. 2025 48m

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure about your baby’s feeding challenges, this conversation is a validating, eye-opening listen. ...

The Follow-Up: What Makes ISR Lessons So Different?
30. jun. 2025 17m

What’s the real difference between ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) and traditional swim lessons and is one really safer? In this episode, I sit down w...

Why "They'll Eat if They're Hungry" Doesn't Always Work for Picky Eaters
25. jun. 2025 25m

“They’ll eat if they’re hungry.” This CAN be true for many kids when it comes to feeding and picky eating, but for some kids it’s not great advise. I ...

The Follow-Up: Unlearning and Re-parenting Together
23. jun. 2025 17m

This episode is personal. My husband and I sit down for an open, honest, and vulnerable conversation about what it means to reparent ourselves while ...

Parenting Burnout: Science-Backed Strategies to Thrive, Not Just Survive
18. jun. 2025 44m

Ever felt like you’re running on fumes, snapping at your kids, or just going through the motions of parenting with no joy left in the tank? You’re not...

The Follow-Up: Making Pumping Work at Work
16. jun. 2025 15m

Returning to work while breastfeeding? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own either. In this episode, we break down the es...

Zoom Out Parenting: The Mindset Shift Every Overwhelmed Parent Needs
11. jun. 2025 14m

Is parenting starting to feel like one giant checklist you’re constantly failing? In this episode, I introduce a powerful mindset shift called Zoom O...

The Follow-Up: Pelvic Floor Care After Baby
9. jun. 2025 14m

If you’ve ever brushed off leaking when you laugh, pain during sex, or lingering constipation as “just part of being a mom,” this episode is your perm...

Allergy Tests: When It’s Needed and When It’s Not
4. jun. 2025 30m

Have you ever wondered whether your child really needs an allergy test? Or have you been tempted by those flashy direct-to-consumer kits, this convers...

The Follow-Up: The Hidden Impact of Poor Sleep
2. jun. 2025 14m

Does your child snore, mouth breathe, or seem “wired” instead of tired? Are they struggling with sleep—or is something bigger going on? In this follo...

Vitamin K Shot: Separating Science from Social Media Myths
28. maj 2025 33m

Why do newborns get a vitamin K shot—and why has it become the center of so much misinformation online?  If you’ve ever hesitated about this newborn s...

The Follow-Up: The Default Parent Dilemma
26. maj 2025 16m

Ever feel like you're the one who just knows when the Band-Aids are running low? The one who remembers the pediatrician’s number, tracks school spirit...

Why Food Allergies Are Rising—and What Actually Helps
21. maj 2025 35m

Are you still hearing that you should wait days between introducing new foods—or that food causes eczema? Are you stressed about feeding your baby the...

The Follow-Up: The Truth About Cry-It-Out and Cortisol
19. maj 2025 16m

You’ve probably heard the claim that sleep training—especially methods like "cry-it-out"—can flood babies with toxic stress. But is that actually what...

How to Parent Strong-Willed Kids Without Power Struggles
14. maj 2025 26m

Do you have a strong-willed child? How do you know you have one? Are you approaching their behavior in a positive way? I have recorded a solo episode ...

The Follow-Up: What Makes a Marriage Work
12. maj 2025 15m

In this honest and personal episode, I’m joined by my husband, Gaurav, as we open up about what makes our marriage work—especially through the chaos o...

Expert Insights and Real Stories for Parents Navigating This Rare Food Allergy
7. maj 2025 52m

If you’ve ever felt alone navigating an FPIES diagnosis—or if you’re wondering what FPIES even is—this episode is for you.  I’m joined by Dr. Taylo...

The Follow-Up: How Phones and Social Media Impact Kids
5. maj 2025 14m

In this insightful follow-up episode, Dr. Mona is joined by Bill Brady—CEO of Troomi Wireless and a father of five—for a powerful conversation about t...

Raising Kids After Watching Adolescence on Netflix: What Every Parent Needs to Know
30. apr. 2025 1t 36m

After watching the Netflix series Adolescence, I was left gutted, moved, and full of questions—just like many of you who reached out. “I watched it. I...

The Follow-Up: Vaccines, Trust, and Pediatric Care Across Continents
28. apr. 2025 11m

In this special “East Meets West” follow-up, I sit down with an inspiring pediatrician from India to explore how different cultures approach vaccines,...