Am I giving my child a well-rounded diet?
How much salt and seasonings is okay?
What is the deal with marketing for kid's foods and why is it a problem?
How can we balance "convenience" foods and healthy foods?
These are all common questions I get asked as a Pediatrician and on my Instagram @pedsdoctalk. I welcome Monica Auslander (@eatlikemonica on In ... Show More
Jul 15
Beyond “Kids Are Resilient”, What Kids Actually Need to Cope
Have you ever uttered the phrase, "Don't worry, kids are resilient"? It’s a line meant to comfort us as adults, but what if it’s actually giving us permission to skip over our kids' real struggles? In this episode, I sit down with children's therapist and author Stacy Schaffer to ... Show More
35m 56s
Jul 13
The Follow-Up: Perinatal Rage
So many moms feel they must always be gentle, patient, and nurturing. When intense irritability, sudden anger, or rage bubbles up during pregnancy or the postpartum period, it’s easy to suffer in silence out of fear of judgment. Dr. Mona and Dr. Ashurina pull back the curtain on ... Show More
11m 28s
Jul 8
Mom Needs a Moment: Why You Still Yell Even When You Know Better (And How to Stop) with Dr. Cassidy Freitas
Have you read all the parenting books, followed the expert social media accounts, and known exactly what you want to say to your child—only to find yourself frustrated and yelling in the heat of the moment? You are not alone. In this episode, I welcome back licensed therapist, au ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2024
#242 - Healthy eating for kids | Austin McGuffie & Ben Grynol - (Replay)
<p>Highly processed food is hard to avoid. It’s especially harder when you’re a parent. For Austin McGuffie and Ben Grynol, they both have 4 kids, and they talk about the challenges of parenting, feeding kids nutritious food, and educating them along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Sig ... Show More
46m 30s
Nov 2024
Breakfast Cereals, School Food & The First 1000 Days
Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of nutrition advice for little ones? You’re not alone! This week on Food for Thought, I’m thrilled to chat with the brilliant Charlotte Stirling Reed, expert in feeding, weaning & fussy eating. Ultra-processed foods: How do we navigate the minefi ... Show More
53m 40s