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Presence vs. Purpose: What Do Our Kids Really Need from Us?
23. apr. 2025 15m

In this episode, I’m getting deeply personal about something so many of us carry but rarely talk about: mom guilt. After speaking at the Mom 2.0 Summi...

The Follow-Up: 5 Science-Backed Parenting Principles
21. apr. 2025 14m

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman (@raisinggoodhumanspodcast), developmental psychologist, author, and host of the Raising Good Huma...

Fact or Fiction? Child Sleep Science with a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Specialist
16. apr. 2025 37m

There is a lot of terminology and misconceptions thrown around in the pediatric sleep world especially on social media. Can they self- settle? Are wak...

The Follow-Up: Tips for Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Recovery
14. apr. 2025 16m

Whether you're preparing for birth or in the thick of postpartum recovery, this episode is packed with real talk and practical advice. We’re joined by...

Food Marketing: Myths, Buzzwords, and Fear-Based Messaging
9. apr. 2025 48m

Buzzwords like “non-GMO” and “all natural” can make a product appear like a good choice but with confusing marketing how do we curb the overwhelm and ...

The Follow-Up: How to Handle Food Throwing, Hitting, and Big Toddler Emotions
7. apr. 2025 14m

In this The Follow-Up episode with the incredible team behind @biglittlefeelings, we're diving deeper into the everyday power struggles parents face —...

Data-Driven Parenting: Finding Balance in Information Overload
2. apr. 2025 42m

What does it really mean to parent with data—and how do you do it without losing your mind?  Let’s unpack the power and pitfalls of data-driven paren...

Is "Make America Healthy Again" Actually Helping Public Health?
26. mar. 2025 1t 39m

Is America REALLY less healthy than it used to be? Or is that just a myth?  Lately, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has been romanti...

How Teaching Neurodiversity Helps Kids Understand and Embrace Differences
19. mar. 2025 45m

Every child deserves to feel understood and included! Teaching kids about neurodiversity early fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and helps them embrace...

How to Help Kids Process Trauma and Feel Safe After a Disaster
12. mar. 2025 40m

How can parents create an emotionally safe space for their child when their home is no longer secure? Environmental crises like the LA fires have disp...

Top Reasons kids end up in the Pediatric ICU and how to manage health anxiety when you're there
5. mar. 2025 41m

No parent ever wants to end up in the Pediatric ICU; but we know it happens and we want you to be informed and know what to expect.  I invited my s...

Surprising Factors that Impact Your Child's Dental Health
26. feb. 2025 31m

Is dental health genetic, or can I help prevent issues? Can I pass cavity-causing bacteria to my child? When should my child stop using a pacifier or ...

How VapoSteam Can Ease Coughs and Improve Sleep for Kids and Families
19. feb. 2025 21m

Cold and flu season can be especially tough on parents, with sleepless nights, restless children, and the constant challenge of managing symptoms like...

When Sad Stories Hit the News: How Parents Can Talk to Kids Without Fear
12. feb. 2025 55m

Talking to kids about the news requires honesty while maintaining a sense of security. Open conversations help build trust, allowing kids to ask quest...

Parent Yourself First: Break Generational Cycles for Better Parenting
5. feb. 2025 44m

Unresolved childhood wounds can influence your reactions and relationships with your children. By breaking generational cycles and cultivating self-aw...

Creating a Skin-Healthy Routine: Diapers, Wipes, and Beyond
29. jan. 2025 43m

My daughter struggled with diaper rash after diaper rash until I switched her to Coterie diapers. Diapers are on our babies’ sensitive skin 24/7 and f...

Masculinity and Politics: Exploring the Connection Between Gender Ideals and Voting Trends
22. jan. 2025 44m

There has been a growing shift of young male voters towards right-wing politics, driven by feelings of alienation from progressive narratives that oft...

How to Navigate Career Pauses and Balance Family Life with Intentionality
15. jan. 2025 48m

Balancing family life with personal ambitions is no small feat, especially when career pauses are part of the journey. Redefining success and embracin...

Six Ways to Raise a Resilient Kid
8. jan. 2025 15m

I believe resilience is about teaching children to handle challenges, adapt to change, and recover from setbacks while respecting their emotions. We c...

Dr. Mona on The Sakara Life Podcast: Raising Children Who Know Their Bodies
1. jan. 2025 1t 7m

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite guest appearances on other shows. New episodes will be back on Janu...

Dr. Mona on The Sleepopolis Podcast: Sleep Talking With Dr. Shelby: The Fourth Trimester and Sleep
25. dec. 2024 36m

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite guest appearances on other shows. New episodes will return on Janua...

Help Reduce Risk of Serious RSV Lung Infection for Your Baby
18. dec. 2024 29m

Did you know while hospitalization is uncommon, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies under 1? RSV seas...

Personal Finance Expert Explains How to Navigate Financial Stress in Parenting
11. dec. 2024 54m

There’s more to being rich than the number in your bank account, but finances are still important. Stress around money can impact our parenting, and k...

Caring Across Generations: Grandparents and Modern Parenting
4. dec. 2024 42m

A new baby creates new roles…parent, of course, but also grandparent. A happy family dynamic starts with proactive discussions before baby is even bor...

SIDS Uncovered: Facts, Risk Factors, and Safe Sleep Tips for Parents
27. nov. 2024 40m

SIDs is scary but research has shown us there are many ways to reduce the risk. We’ll discuss the “ABCs” of sleep and how evidence-based information c...

Why Kids Lie and How to Encourage Honest Conversations
20. nov. 2024 23m

Lying is a common behavior in young children, especially as they begin to explore their imagination and test boundaries. In this episode, I share insi...

Raising Boys and Redefining Toxic Masculinity and how it impacts Friendships and Emotional Health
13. nov. 2024 38m

Society wants us to raise our boys to be “tough” but boys are more complex and as parents we need to help them navigate the cultural pressures and pro...

Are there practical ways to prevent food allergies during infancy?
6. nov. 2024 36m

Parents have many stressors and fears when starting solids: the mess, what to give, how to give it, schedules, gagging and choking, and allergies. The...

Struggling with intimacy after a baby-why it happens and what to do
30. okt. 2024 40m

Intimacy after childbirth is…COMPLICATED.There are so many societal pressures for postpartum sex but what is more important is to have open communicat...

From Whining to Winning: Strategies to Curb Whining
23. okt. 2024 25m

Dealing with a whiny child can be challenging, often leading parents to feel overwhelmed. I emphasize that whining is developmentally normal and a sig...