We can’t protect our kids from failure, but we can guide them to how to learn from failure and part of this is having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Join me on this important episode as I discuss: The difference between a growth and fixed mindset5 ways to raise our child with a growth mindset from the toddler years and beyondWhy a growth mindset is beneficial to children  Episode Links and Resources:Study by Schroeder et. al about power of a growth mindset in school-aged children Are you a toddler parent looking for more parenting and tantrum guidance, check out my course Toddlers & Tantrums for more tips to connect and compassionately discipline your toddler child 

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5 ways to raise a child with a growth mindset

Is praising our children okay? Will they end up seeking a life of external validation? On this episode, I welcome Dr Jenicka Engler, developmental neuropsychologist, clinical scientist, and mom to discuss:If praise is really all bad?How to effectively use praiseWhat the research tells us about praise Find Dr. Jenicka on Instagram @drjenicka

Is praise ruining our kids?

Motherhood can feel like a never-ending checklist. On this episode, I speak with Nicole—a mom from the PDT community—about handling the guilt and stress of the never-ending checklist.We discuss:How to get our minds out of “checklist-mode”The importance of communication with partner, support system, and asking for helpWays to free up time when time seems scarce If you are a parent and want to join me on the podcast, join our email list where we send out our guest form for you to fill out.Are you looking to scratch off dinner from your to do list? Try out Prep Dish today and have high quality, healthy and delicious meals planned out for your family. I got you a 2 WEEKS FREE PREP DISH MEMBERSHIP so you can see if they&apos;re a good fit for your family. Just go to prepdish.com/pedsdoctalk for a two week free trial - you won&apos;t regret it!!

"When Motherhood feels like a never-ending checklist"

Labor, delivery, and postpartum are filled with a roller coaster of activity and being informed about this process is crucial. I welcome my friend and social media powerhouse, Liesel Teen, who is a labor and delivery nurse and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse to educate you about 5 things she wants you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum She joins me to discuss:  Fear women have about pooping in the delivery room Tearing during vaginal deliveries C-section misconceptions Just because you want an epidural, timing doesn’t allow itSizing for babies and vaginal deliveries Thank you to our episode sponsor, Philips Avent. Check out Philips Avent products by visiting www.Philips.com/avent and using promo code ParentYourWay20 for 20% off today!Get the Free Birth Prep Workshop or find out more about Liesel and Mommy Labor Nurse on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok @mommy.labornurse

Things a labor and delivery nurse needs you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum

Potty training does not always go easy breezy! On this episode, I talk with Alexis about her struggles with potty-training her 4 year old who only poops in a pull-up and NOT the toilet. We discuss:Why poop struggles happenHow we as parents can create power struggles in potty trainingStrategies to help with pooping resistance and potty-learning guidance.Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The No-Pressure Potty Training Course is your one-stop shop for all your potty teaching needs.

“Poop struggle! My child only poops in a pull-up!”

On the Finding Joy Episodes of this podcast I talk about real-life good and not so good of being a parent, particularly sharing my perspective as a mom and woman. I share ways to navigate feelings of judgement, mom guilt, or that not good enough feeling we may feel as parents.I’ve had my husband come on the show and I’m now excited to welcome another guest, one of my favorite ABC News Television Personalities, and my friend, Erielle Reshef. Erielle is a mother and works as a ABC News National Correspondent covering some of the top stories around the world. She joins me to discuss:  Why she believes “work-life balance” is an elusive goal How she approaches mom guiltHow she reframes her mindset on difficult news days or news cycles Connect with Erielle on Instagram or Twitter @eriellereshef 

Erielle Reshef on finding joy as a mom and ABC News National Correspondent

Basic episode description: Is your toddler “high energy?” Do they lack impulse control. Tune in as I talk with Janelle from the PDT community about her 3 year old daughter. We discuss:Typical impulse control and attention span of toddlers under 4 Questions a clinician would ask in evaluating a hyper-active toddlerWhat not to do between 1-2 years of age when your child lacks any impulse control Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage!Are you a cereal lover looking for a delicious cereal with no added sugar? Enter Magic Spoon. I never thought it was possible to find a cereal that tastes DELICIOUS but is high in protein and contains 0g of sugar.Check out their cereals and various flavors like fruity, blueberry muffin, frosted, maple waffle, birthday cake, cinnamon roll, peanut butter, and my favorite cocoa — magicspoon.com/pedsdoctalk and use promo code PEDSDOCTALK to save today!  

"Is it normal for my toddler to be THIS high energy?"

Do we as adults cause our child to be anxious and does their anxiety cause us to be anxious? On this episode, I welcome Dr. Helen Egger, a child Psychiatrist to discuss the clyclical effect of anxiety in families. We discuss:If anxiety in a home can be cyclical in nature?How to address a child’s worries and anxieties while simultaneously managing our own worries/fearsHow complete avoidance of fears can negatively impact our childrenWhen a parent should be concerned about their own anxiety Find out more about Little Otter at littleotterhealth.com or follow on Instagram @littleotterhealthLucky and Me is a clothing brand styled with kids comfort in mind. So your kiddos can focus on being kids and not uncomfortable in their clothes. Check out lucky and me by visiting Luckyandme.com and use code PEDSDOCTALK15 for 15% off for all new customers.

How parental anxiety impacts childhood anxiety

Dropping feeds, sleep, and is your child getting enough calories? So many important questions I discuss with Kate from the PDT Community. We discuss:Feeding schedules and overcoming calorie anxietyWays to eliminate (or wean) overnight bottlesIf self-weaning night feeds is possible in toddler yearsCheck out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage!

"Toddlers and night feeds, sleep associations, and calorie anxiety”

The fourth trimester refers to the first three months when the baby is born. This is an adjustment period both for parents and the baby. Parents are often told that sleep deprivation is the norm in those early months; and although that is somewhat true there are some things that can be done to comfort baby and prolong sleep stretches. On this episode, I welcome Dr. Harvey Karp who is a world renowned pediatrician and child development expert. He is the co-founder and CEO of Happiest Baby and the creator of SNOO Smart Sleeper. He is also the author of the best-selling parenting guides The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block.  We discuss: The 5 S’s of Newborn sleep and how Dr. Karp came up with them Why having these tools are important for every familyMisconceptions about the fourth trimester and sleep Want to know more about Dr. Harvey Karp? Check out this New Yorker profile: Harvey Karp Knows How to Make Babies Happy

The "5 S's" of newborn sleep with Pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp

You may have heard the terminology “strong-willed child“, but how do they differ from just say a typical toddler who also desires independence, control, and wants what they want? And what to do about power struggles and how can we reduce them?In this episode, I discuss:What makes the strong-willed child unique in temperament How you know you’re in a power struggleHow to reduce power struggles before they start and if they do happen  Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddlers and Tantrums Course will help you manage toddler tantrums and behaviors.

Strong-willed toddlers and power struggles

Kindergarten readiness is on a lot of parent’s mind as they child approaches this big milestone, but the pressure it can place on parents (and kids) can be a lot. On this episode I welcome Susie Allison, who is a former kindergarten teacher and has a Masters in Education, author, blogger, mom and creator of Busy Toddler to discuss : Why kindergarten readiness has become stressful Why these standards have changed and are they developmentally appropriate? What we should be focusing on guiding them instead prior to Kindergarten Find out more about Susie Allison on her website Busytoddler.com or via Instagram @busytoddler

Your child is not Failing: Misconceptions on Kindergarten Readiness

Many times in parenting, there won’t be a course or article that covers every parenting situation or decision you find yourself in. I LOVE getting to chat with parents from the PedsDocTalk community on these nuanced topics. Today. I welcome Allyson who wants to sleep train her 4-month-old, but the infant will eventually room-share with a 3 year old. We discuss:Things to consider when making parenting decisions and choicesThings to consider when sleep-training an infant who may end up room-sharing with a toddlerHow to prep the toddler for this transition Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. The Toddler Courses will help you through the toddler stage!If you are a parent and want to join me on the podcast, join our email list where we send out our guest form for you to fill out.

"Is sleep training while room-sharing with a sibling possible?"

 I invite back Dr. Sarah Mitchell the creator of The Helping Babies Sleep Method to discuss common misconceptions on terminology and sleep training in general. We discuss:Defining what “CIO” isWhat does “sleeping through the night” really meanTwo main reasons babies and toddlers struggle with sleepWhat the term sleeping through the night meansAfter this, tune in to another episode with Dr. Sarah Mitchell: Do babies really need sleep-training or will they learn on their own?Quick simple 6 question sleep quiz with personalized responses: helpingbabiessleep.com/sleep-quizWebsite: helpingbabiessleep.comOnline sleep school: helpingbabiessleepschool.comInstagram: @helpingbabiessleep

The common misconceptions around baby and toddler sleep-training

There are so many decisions and things we do in parenting that can fill us with guilt. In this episode, I go over 5 things I commonly hear parents feel bad about, but they shouldn’t (Frankly, the list could have been even longer).  On this episode I go over: Looking at your goals and what makes sense to you as a parentFollowing recommendations and remembering that can be just recommendationsCreating balance in our scheduleLooking at the big picture in parenting SPONSORSAre you flying with a newborn or toddler soon? No more worrying about lost or damaged strollers with BABYZEN YOYO. It is the perfect compact and lightweight stroller for travel and everyday life. Use promo code PEDSDOCTALK at checkout for a free cup holder with your stroller purchase.Visit BABYZEN.com with the promo code PEDSDOCTALK

5 Things I hear parents feel bad about, but they shouldn’t

Join Pediatrician and mother Dr. Mona Amin as she equips parents with the tools to thrive and feel confident in parenthood. Episodes include interviews with experts in the field of Pediatrics, answering questions directly from parents, and parenting mindset coaching to get YOU the most out of your parenting journey. Follow her on Instagram @pedsdoctalk and subscribe to her YouTube (PedsDocTalk TV) for more!

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