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 ou ... Show More
Sep 9
Why Feeding Kids Feels Harder Than Ever — And 5 Simple Shifts That Actually Work
In this insightful and encouraging episode, I had the honor of sitting down with board-certified pediatrician, mom of three, and founder of Ahimsa, Dr. Manasa Mantravadi. Trained in pediatric endocrinology, Dr. Manasa saw firsthand the dramatic rise of chronic childhood condition ... Show More
59m 46s
Sep 7
The Follow-Up: Essential Oils Risks
Dr. Mona sits down with cosmetic chemist and science communicator Jen Novakovic, founder of The Eco Well, to debunk common myths surrounding essential oils and explore their true limitations in family care. They dissect the "natural is automatically safer" narrative, address fear ... Show More
12m 52s
May 2022
The Impact of Anxiety and Stress on Kids and Families
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us caring for children and adolescents have seen a dramatic rise in stress and anxiety among the pediatric population, and a need to support kids and their mental health. In this episode, Children's own Kid Expert, Dr. Sara Gonza ... Show More
16m 49s
Apr 2023
#83 Talking to our kids about our Anxiety
<p>Should I tell my kids about my Anxiety Disorder? This is a questions a lot of people have trouble answering. So many thoughts, doubts, emotions, and feelings are involved when deciding. Join me as we explore the benefits of having an open and honest conversation with our kids, ... Show More
16m 3s
Mar 2024
Parental Anxiety: 'Does my child need an assessment?'
On this episode, the final of this season, I am joined by clinical psychologist Dr Claire Conlon (The Caterpillar Clinic) for a very specific conversation that I hope will be useful for those among you who are parents. This mirrors my own current experience, and my last year and ... Show More
46m 42s