Discerning Parenting

Are you eagerly looking forward to the day your baby says those sweet first words? But when should the baby start talking? Should my baby already be having their first words? Should I be doing anything to make this happen faster? The pressure is real and we all feel it as parents. That’s why I’m here today, as a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, parent coach, and mom to bust some myths ar...

Do either of these situations sound familiar?  Sometimes, I meet kids who are three or four and not yet talking. Often, the mom was already worried way before this. But everyone around her said, “Oh that’s okay, just wait and he’ll start talking before you know it.” Maybe she’ll hear a story about a kid who didn’t talk until he was four and is now very talkative. So the mom ends up feeling like sh...

"You need to show who's boss!" "You shouldn't say no to your child!" "Ignore them!" "Validate feelings!" You've probably heard A LOT of tantrum advice. What's a stressed parent to do?! Each time I ask moms what's their number one concern, it's always "tantrums" that come up. That’s why in this episode, we’ll talk about...

Full Episodes launching weekly starting March 8th, 2023!! Are there days you feel you’ve had it with the sleepless nights, the temper tantrums, and the constant fatigue of trying to keep up with an active baby? Does it feel like you’re always working so hard as a parent, trying to do everything for your kids and family, and yet it never feels enough?  We get it. You love your child more than anyth...