Yesterday
How We Learned to Speak: Babies, Survival, and Human Connection
Have you ever wondered why human babies are born so helpless compared to other animals? That single vulnerability may have given us the gift of speech. Today, I sit down with evolutionary biologist Madeleine Beekman, the author of The Origin of Language, to explore the science be ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 2
The Follow-Up: Policy, Morality and Boundaries
With Election Day approaching, Dr. Mona revisits a conversation with Sharon McMahon, known as "America's Government Teacher". They unpack the difference between normal political disagreement and moral boundaries lines, how to navigate division within families and how to hold firm ... Show More
14m 35s
Oct 28
Revenge Is Addictive-Here’s How to Break the Cycle in Childhood Before it Begins
Revenge isn’t a word we typically use when we talk about toddlers. But if you’ve ever taken something away and gotten a swat in return, you’ve seen it in action. In this episode, I sit down with James Kimmel Jr., a Yale researcher and lawyer who was the first to describe revenge ... Show More
56m 35s
Sep 2024
Why do some of us have food allergies?
About 1 out of 13 kids has a food allergy. Some are allergic to peanuts, others can’t eat dairy or shellfish or – you name it! So, why do some of us have food allergies and others don’t?Join Molly and co-host Gemma as they learn all about food allergies. First, they’ll explore th ... Show More
34m 47s
Jun 2025
130 - Understanding Food Sensitivities: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Seek Support with Luka & Kate
Food sensitivities can feel like a confusing and overwhelming topic, especially when your little one is experiencing symptoms, and you’re trying to work out what’s going on. Unlike allergies, sensitivities can present in a wide variety of ways, and figuring out the right next ste ... Show More
24m 2s
May 2021
Exploring the Eczema & Food Allergy Risk Link with Rebecca Hartman, MD MPH
#129 Did you know that varying degrees of eczema in your baby can impact food allergy risk? In this episode dermatologist, BLW and food allergy mom Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH is joining me to talk about how eczema and food allergy risk are linked. Dr. Hartman is part of the Evere ... Show More
24m 59s
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and part of that is recognizing that even if you or a family member may not have a food allergy, someone you know may have food allergies. I welcome Ina Chung, a food allergy mom, educator, and author of A Kids Book about Food Allergies, who is passionate about food allergy inclusivity.
She joins me to discuss:
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<p><strong>Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Recent study evaluated if early exposure to an allergen impacted the rate of allergy development la ... Show More
