Dr. Rahat Sayyad is a Physician, Certified Parenting Coach for teenagers and mom of two. She believes that parenting is something that should NOT be learnt on the job. Using her medical expertise, research and personal experience as a parent she wishes to provide some mental peace, to all those struggling parents. Tune in for expert interviews, practical advice and her personal parenting experience as a doctor mommy on child health and challenging behaviours in kids and teenagers.
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Welcome to Life and Littles with Doctor Mommy, MD the podcast for Moms looking for a trusted source of information and some practical advice about pregnancy, motherhood, and life! Imagine me as your best friend who also happens to be a Physician and a Mama! Listen in while I chat with other physician moms as we empower you with the knowledge we gained in medical school as well as some tips and tricks we learned while raising our own little ones. Our goal is to help you be the best mama and p ...
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Do you think our parents read about how to raise kids or researched on understanding our behaviours? Hell no but hey we turned out fine. Part luck i would say but the other part was solid parenting rules that kept us on track. Today i share with you some of these amazing rules that have stood the test of time like; 1- let kids fail 2- take away pri…
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A much requested episode-mindfulness practice. Today I speak about: What is mindfulness? Why do parents need to practice mindfulness? Mindfulness Strategies to begin with (for beginners) Structured exercises to help you during your moments of overwhelm and exhaustion. Reach out to me if you have any questions, feedback or comments on @doctormommysp…
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Educational app: OK play has a common sense media rating of 5 stars.(non sponsored) I contacted the creators to know more about this app and guess what both developers were parents.It isn’t just another app for kids. It’s built by experts like child psychologist dr. Colleen and play designer Travis chen to ignite imagination through child-led, crea…
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Why your teen forgets about his test, or that he's supposed to submit a project by tomorrow.Why do they have difficulty in planning, scheduling?Why do they exhibit risk-taking behaviour?Teen Brain and adult brainTips to fix clashes that happen because your teen's brain in under constructionRegistrations for batch 2 are open.https://doctormommyspeak…
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This week we had a special guest back on our show. After a hit episode on raising resilient teens, positive psychology expert Mary kate Schutt is back with mindfulness and why its the key solution to keeping our sanity in this pandemic. Here's what we spoke about. 1. How would you explain mindfulness to someone who has never heard of it? 2. What ar…
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From "Instructional" to "conversational" parenting.
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From "Instructional to conversational parenting" for the parent of pre-teens and teens (9 to 18yr olds) the course is in the form of a live session spread over 5 days commencing from the 20th of May. here are the modules that I will covering: How to talk to teenagers so they listen the first time. I will show you how to create the space for open co…
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Screens aren't that bad. (All about video games, educational apps, porn, cyberbullying)
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Imagine a living room with people. Mom, dad, grandparents and a few kids say, teens. All of them glued to their devices. This isn't an uncommon sighting especially post-pandemic. If your house looks anything Like that then today's episode is for you. Our guest Dr Michael Rich is from Boston USA. He is the Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvar…
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Children thrive in a positive environment. But what to do when your interpersonal relations are strained and now it's getting transferred to the kids.In today's episode, we will be discussing all that constitutes a happy marriage and how to resolve conflicts if you are struggling in your relationship.For this discussion, we have with us todayIndia'…
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Ditch power parenting, Become an empowered parent
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Do you sometimes feel helpless wishing you'd understand your child better? Wishing you had some hack, tip or magic word that would help you in parenting.In today's episode, we will help you become an empowered parent. To equip you with the right tools that can help you understand your child better.For this we have with us today kiva Schuler all the…
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Secrets to communicating with tweens and teenagers.
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Do you know that 78% of teens feel that their parents should talk more with them, understand them better? Here's a Lil help to communicate better with your teen. Try it and let me know if it worked for you.📌CONTROL YOUR REACTION📌BE A GOOD LISTENER📌SEIZE THE MOMENT.📌DON’T RUN TO THEIR RESCUEP.s. Here is a research-backed tool derived from the experi…
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Understanding teen brain, Raising resilient teens.
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Today’s episode is for all those parents who are confused when it comes to handling their teenagers. Let’s take a glimpse into the Teenage World: Teenagers face real concerns, between 13 and 19 years of age, on a daily basis as this is the most awkward growth stage of their lives. They struggle with self-esteem issues, body image issues, bullying, …
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Ep. #29 Bullying, Teaching your kids to accept themselves as they are With author Craig Pomranz
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Here's a story. A boy named Rafii loves to knit. So much so that he becomes a pro at it. But he is ridiculed and bullied at school for his unconventional hobby. What would you do to help your child in this situation? That’s what today's episode is all about. 📌How to make your child strong enough to stand for himself and accept his own strengths and…
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Teenagers love Instagram. Know what is all the fuss about and how you as parents can create a safe online experience for your teen without sounding like a controlling parent. I have discussed safety tools that are backed by Instagram, and best practices to help you keep tabs on your child’s activity. Do subscribe to my podcast so you will be notifi…
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Ep. #27. How not to miss fragile X syndrome.
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Shalini kedia, chairperson, Fragile X society of India speaks about How to identify Fragile X Syndrome, who should be on a look out for this, management of the condition and more. We also speak about what. Constitutes therapy and how its an essential part of management of Fragile X syndrome. Do subscribe to my podcast so you will be notified each t…
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Ep. #26. Real Moms Real Talks- Raising Boys Right with Batul Mumin
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Find out more on https://doctormommyspeaks.comDo subscribe to my podcast so you will be notified each time a new episode is online. Head to doctormommyspeaks.com/podcasts for all the show notes and other resources on health and parenting and while you're at it, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter.Do review our podcast wherever you listen, i…
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Ep. #25 All About Depression And Therapy With Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mimansa Singh
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Dr. Mimansa Sigh is a clinical Psychologist working with the Department of Mental Health Behavioural Sciences Fortis Healthcare. She is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist working in the clinical space using evidence-based treatments with adolescents, parents, couples and families.We have spoken about:Depression and how to identify it in children?Wor…
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Essential life skills like problem solving, assertiveness, learning to speak for oneself can be taught at home with ease. Did you know that situations like sibling feuds and not forcing kids to share toys can be used to teach these necessary life skills to our kids. Sibling fights- AND DO THEY REALLY NEED TO BE TACKLED? OR IS IT JUST US PARENTS OVE…
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Ep. #23 The Unique Child- With Chairperson of Fragile X society of India, Mrs Shalini Kedia.
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Today’s episode is for all those parents who want to know more about intellectual disability or have an affected child. Have you seen a child who doesn’t act his age? He/she might act childish, have odd mannerisms like flapping hands or he might be drooling, constantly pulling his mum’s dress, keeping his head in a particular position. In medical t…
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Ep. #22 Modern parenting trends in the post-pandemic era and how to handle them. with Behavioural Expert dr. Marcie Beigel
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Today’s episode is for all those parents who are struggling with challenging behaviours in children due to the pandemic. We will be discussing all these challenges for parents and getting some tangible tips on how to parent better in these times. For this, we have with us a special guest all the way from new york, USA. She is the author of two best…
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Ep. #21 How to help your child attain his maximum height up to his full genetic potential- with Pediatric Endocrinologist. Dr. Alok
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Today’s episode is for all those parents who are worried about their child’s growth and development.For this, we have with us a special guest who is a dear friend and a Pediatric endocrinologist. He has done a specialization in paediatrics followed by a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. He holds special expertise i…
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Ep. #20 Three important life lessons i wish i was taught earlier as a kid.
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So this is the last episode of 2020. And as I record this I am hoping for a better 2021. As if everything’s coming back to normal and covid 19 and all its mutating strains will cease to exist the moment, the clock strikes 12. Nevertheless, the world is thriving on hope. To end this year on a happy note, today we will be having a heart to heart talk…
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Ep. #19 Everyday behavioural problems in children with Behavior coach Katie Gately (USA)
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Today's episode is for all those parents who are struggling with disciplining and common behavioural problems their child. For giving us a deeper insight into child discipline techniques we have with us a special guest all the way from new jersey USA- Katie Rose Gately. She is the founder of the behaved brain wellness centre, a licensed professiona…
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Ep. #18 Money Matters- Teach your child how to handle and spend money consciously.
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Today we will be talking on how to introduce the concept of handling money to kids. Kids nowadays feel they are entitled to receive the things they want. Teaching about handling money can be divided into three things- 1. spending 2. saving 3. sharing we will talk about each one using examples from everyday scenarios and age appropriate methods to r…
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Ep. #17 How to connect with your tweens and teenagers with Psychologist Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett(USA)
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Today's episode for all those parents who are struggling with their teenagers. To provide us with some insights into teen behaviour we have with us a special guest all the way from the united states- Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett. She is a developmental psychologist She is the host of the podcast- Parenting Smarts. As a mother of four children aged 8-17, s…
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Ep. #16 How to Identify infantile spasms and take action. With President of Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance- Kari Rosbeck
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December 1- 7th is the infantile spasms awareness week. Every year a coalition of international organisations teams up to raise awareness about these spams. Like the American Academy of Pediatricians, tuberous sclerosis alliance, epilepsy foundation, child neurology foundation, etc. I am humbled to have partnered with them to help raise awareness a…
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Ep. #15 Why do kids lie and how to handle it?
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If you have a child who has resorted to lying then this episode is for you. Kids can lie for a number of reasons like fear of punishment, to seek attention, to boast amongst friends, etc. what is important is to identify why the kid lied. how grave was it. Here I discuss various reasons that can help you identify why your child is lying and next st…
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Parenting advice based on experience combined with research-backed strategies that will prove to be the ultimate piece of help you ever needed. From toddler tantrums to teenager’s insomnia. Pre-schooler refusing to attend school due to ADHD or your tween having social anxiety? From something as common as weaning problems to as grave as mental healt…
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Ep. #14 Why and how to teach your kids about Life Skills
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Today’s episode is for all those parents who have to step out of the house for running errands but are troubled by constant calls from kids or their spouse. Yup as simple as that. I am going to help you run your errands, as smoothly as possible. Confused? What I am referring to is.... Are your kids independent enough? Jyppzer app on android Jyppzer…
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EP. #13 Infertility and IVF - A complete guide with dr. Riddhi Doshi (Gynecologist, Obstetrician and Fertility specialist)
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Today's episode is for all those couples who are struggling to enjoy the fruits of parenthood. I am talking about difficulty in conceiving. To give us some valuable insights on the topic we have with us today a special guest- Dr. Riddhi Doshi who is a gynaecologist, obstetrician and a fertility specialist from Bombay. Her field of expertise include…
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Ep. #12. How to Parent a Highly Sensitive Child With Parenting Coach-Jen Harrison
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Today’s episode is for all those parents who are struggling with a highly sensitive child. Being a mom of two toddler's has made me realize that all behaviour is communication. Children can't really express themselves especially when it comes to big feelings like anger and frustration. Let’s begin with decoding our kid’s behaviours like shouting, s…
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Ep. #11 Why do your child discipline techniques fail to work.
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Imagine you’re in a showroom and a child is pulling his mums dress, coaxing her to buy him a toy. Another one at the restaurant is creating a ruckus, throwing food around and spilling drinks. Or the commonest one, I am sure you all must have witnessed this, temper tantrum on the floor of the supermarket. Disciplining a child is no rocket science. Y…
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Ep. #10 How to know if your child has autism with Dr. Farah Adam
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Today's episode is for all those parents who are worried about the development of their child. Have you noticed your little boy is not doing many things that other kids of his age are? This is a very normal phenomenon because every child is different and so is their pace of catching up on things. But it can also be an indicator of a developmental d…
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Ep. #09 How to discipline your child without spanking or yelling.
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Disciplining a child is no less than taming a wild horse. Some parents shower their child with too much love and Many new discipline techniques keep arising, but the basic principle behind them remains more or less inspired by 5 basic techniques. Let me list them down for you. Positive Discipline Gentle Discipline Emotion Coaching Behaviour Modific…
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Ep. #08 Adolescent Mental Health Issues- Teen social anxiety, Depression, Bulimia with Psychologist Tripti Vaid
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Today’s episode is for all those parents who are struggling with their teenagers and young adolescents who are suffering from various mental health issues and how you can fix it well in time. For giving us some valuable insights on all these topics we have with us Tripti Choudhary Vaid who is a Psychologist specializing in Emotional Disorders of ch…
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Ep. #07 The GUT-BRAIN connection with Nutritional Therapist- Annie Breen (UK)
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Hi everyone and welcome to Doctormommy speaks Parenting Podcast. Did you know that your gut is referred to as the second brain because it is physically connected to it? Trying to reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelming feelings begin by working on your gut-brain connection. In today’s episode, we are going to discover how our gut controls our feeli…
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Ep. #06 Raising happy children with Psychologist and Parenting expert Sidhika Goenka.
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Hi and welcome back to Doctormommyspeaks Parenting Podcast. I have always given importance to mindful parenting in min talks adn that is because kids do grow up on their own without your intervention, but their tiny little brain doesn’t know how to handle this test called life. It’s our job as parents to teach them how to process various emotions, …
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Ep. #05 Raising kids in the digital age.
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This episode is for parents who want to be sure that technology doesn't harm their child and family. I have tons of mommy friends and my patients as well, who complain that their child spends too much time on the screens, won’t step out to play ball, or socialize with friends except during school. And now with the pandemic even that has ended. It's…
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Ep. #04 Intermittent fasting regimens, Childhood obesity, GERD with Dr. Shubha (gastroenterologist)
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Hi everyone i am your host dr. Rahat and today we will be discussing all things GUT. Intermittent fasting, childhood obesity, GERD and a lot more. Before we get on with the show notes I have some big news to share. OUR PODCAST HAS RANKED 11th AMONG THE TOP 25 PARENTING PODCASTS INTERNATIONALLY IN 2020! (via FEEDSPOT) I am honoured to be featured am…
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Ep. #03 Anxiety, ADHD and other behavioural issues in kids. Interview with Pediatrician Dr, Qadeera Baghban
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It is very easy to brush off behavioural issues in children as tantrums or misbehaviour. Anxiety is one of the common behavioural problems that is often mislabeled and thus remains undiagnosed. Most of the time anxiety stems from something. the usual culprits are transitions of any kind, or changes in their routine. For eg. you may notice a differe…
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Ep. #02 Gut Health, Good Bacteria And How They Affect Your Child's Immunity
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Did you know that your gut is responsible for 70% of you immunity. so what ever you eat directly affects your defense against diseases. Here I talk about who are these good bacteria and why are they important? Remember how on every visit for a regular check up with your doctor you would be advised to increase your fiber intake and drink lots of wat…
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With everyone at home, no schools, no maids, and lockdown in effect, handling kids is becoming difficult by the minute. And its not just the kids. Strained interpersonal relations, increased workload and financial problems due to lockdown are making things worse. Thinking and worrying about what will happen in the future, with increasing covid 19 c…
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Ep.#0 Parenting cannot be learn't on the job.
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The first thing I want you to acknowledge is that parenting is some serious business. there are things one should be aware of. The basics of parenting. Now a days parents are well aware of things like helicopter parenting, and elephant parenting but they are dumb founded when their child is throwing a tantrum. Or when you get calls from his school,…
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Episode 012 - The Emergency Department with Heather Hammerstedt, MD
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There is nothing more terrifying than when your child is hurt or sick. Sometimes, you may need to take them to the Emergency Department for evaluation and treatment. Today, I chat with ER physician Heather Hammerstedt about what you can expect when heading into the ER, cultivating a relationship with your Pediatrician's office and how to use their …
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Episode 011 - Gut Health and Microbiome with Sarina Pasricha, MD
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What is the difference between and probiotic and a prebiotic? How can a whole-food plant-based diet help our gut microbiome, and what is the gut microbiome anyway? Is a 'poop' transfer a real medical treatment? Today, I dive into all of these questions with Sarina Pasricha, an expert gastroenterologist and mama! We also chat about how to give our l…
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Episode 010 - The Strong Willed Child with Nicole Baldwin, MD
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Is your child very opinionated? Are there certain battles that we should choose to fight and others we can give in to? Join me as I chat with Pediatrician, Nicole Baldwin, about her experience raising a strong-willed child and how she counsels parents in her clinic. She gives us tips for positive reinforcement, tells us why having a strong-willed c…
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Episode 009 - Lifestyle Medicine with Heather Hammerstedt, MD
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Food. Sleep. Mindfulness. Exercise. How can we optimize these four tenents of Lifestyle Medicine to help our little ones (and ourselves) get the best possible start in life? Join me and Emergency and Lifestyle Medicine Physician Heather Hammerstedt as we discuss the importance of these four areas of our lives and how to incorporate them into our li…
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Episode 008 - Traveling with Little Ones with Brittney Culp, MD
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Do you get nervous and break out in a sweat at the thought of traveling with little ones? Let us calm your fears. I chat with Dr. Brittney Culp about her best tips for traveling with children. What should you pack? What can you do on the plane to keep them entertained? What time of day should you travel? We also talk about her life as a trauma surg…
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Episode 007 - Creating Healthy Family Habits with Renee Paro, MD
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Do you struggle with convincing your kids to eat their vegetables? Do you take care of everyone else and leave your personal needs unmet? You aren't going to want to miss this! Today we talk with the one and only Renee Paro, a Pediatric Cardiologist, about how she gets her family started on the right foot when it comes to healthy lifestyle choices.…
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Episode 006 - Maternity Leave Finance with The Frugal Physician
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Today we talk about money. Lots of people may want to push this topic to the side and not think about it, but it is extremely important to plan ahead. The Frugal Physician gives us tips and tricks for planning for maternity leave. She outlines expenses you may not think about, maternity leave benefits (or lack thereof), why disability insurance is …
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Episode 005 - Fitness and Lifestyle with Kylie Guerra, DO
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This woman is SO accomplished! She is an Emergency Medicine physician, mama, former Division I athlete, and a champion of personal wellness. We chat about keeping our kids safe, maintaining a healthy diet despite crazy shift work, and how to get back into the groove of working out after taking time away. Come listen along and pick up some tips to i…
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