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11/20/2025

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If you’ve ever watched your toddler lose it over a broken banana… you know the pain. 🍌
What looks small to us can feel huge to them. Their brains are still wiring for emotional regulation and flexibility — two skills that take years to master.

Some tips next time a banana is on the menu:
✔️ Give small choices ahead of time (“Do you want to peel it or should I?”)
✔️ Set expectations (“Sometimes bananas break, but they still taste yummy.”)
✔️ Stay calm, stay close, and validate feelings - they’ll borrow your calm before they find their own.

If you want to go beyond banana meltdowns and actually understand what’s underneath toddler behavior — my Toddlers and Tantrums Course is on sale right now as part of the PedsDocTalk COURSE SALE!

Head to pedsdoctalk.com to learn more about my courses on sale, including the one that will help you finally feel confident handling (and preventing) tantrums.

Parenting toddlers is humbling. But when you understand what’s really happening, it starts to feel a lot less personal and a lot more peaceful.

What’s the most random thing your toddler has melted down over lately? The banana breaking? The wrong color cup? I want to hear it.

11/19/2025

What does it really mean to raise securely attached kids?

I first came across Eli Harwood’s book Raising Securely Attached Kids on a solo trip, and it completely re-energized how I think about connection and parenting. Her message is such an important reminder that raising emotionally healthy kids isn’t about getting it perfect - it’s about how we show up, repair, and reconnect when things don’t go as planned.

In this week’s episode, Eli and I talk about what secure attachment actually looks like in everyday moments, why it’s so often misunderstood, and how small, consistent connection builds a child’s sense of safety and trust.

We cover:�✔️ What secure attachment really means in daily life�✔️ The four main attachment styles and how they form�✔️ How to tell if your child feels emotionally safe with you�✔️ Why repair after conflict matters more than perfection�✔️ Simple ways to build connection through everyday moments

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise kids who feel grounded, safe, and seen - this conversation will leave you inspired and encouraged.

🎧 Listen to the full episode in the comments.

11/18/2025

Thank you for being part of the PedsDocTalk community. ❤️
Every message, story, and moment you share reminds me why this space exists: to help parents feel supported, informed, and a little less alone.

✨ For this week only, all PedsDocTalk courses and workshops are on sale - our final savings event of the year! ✨

Whether you’re prepping for life with a newborn, navigating toddlerhood, or figuring out those tricky transitions, these courses are built to make the hard parts of parenting easier, calmer, and more joyful.

If you love the podcast, Instagram content, or newsletters, think of the courses as your next layer of support.
More structure. More step-by-step guidance. More confidence.
And you can revisit everything anytime you need it.

No code needed - prices are already marked down.
Plus: lifetime access + a 14-day refund window (workshops excluded).
And you can add The Complete Roadmap to Toddler Development for just $9 at checkout!

A quick look at what’s on sale this week only:

• The New Mom’s Survival Guide — $197 → $127
• Toddler Essentials — $147 → $97
• Toddlers & Tantrums — $97 → $77
• No-Pressure Potty Training — $47 → $27
• Picky Eating Playbook — $47 → $27
• The Complete Roadmap to Toddler Development — $19 → $12
• Newborn Sleep Workshop — $27 → $17
• Introduction to Solid Foods Workshop — $27 → $17

🍁 No discount code needed
🍁 Lifetime access
🍁 Add the Toddler Development Guide for $9
🍁 14-day refund policy (excluding workshops)

Link will be in the comments 👇

11/17/2025

We all want to raise confident kids, but true confidence isn’t built from grades, gold stars, or achievements. It’s built from the inside out.

In this week’s Follow-Up episode, I revisit one of my favorite conversations with Dr. Becky at Good Inside - one that hit differently now that my son Ryaan is heading into six. We talk about what real confidence looks like for kids, how praise can backfire when it’s tied to outcomes, and the small shifts that help our children find pride in who they are, not just what they do.

You’ll hear:
✔️ Why early success doesn’t always equal strong self-worth
✔️ How performance-based praise fuels perfectionism
✔️ Simple ways to build real confidence through effort and curiosity
✔️ The power of noticing the process, not the product
✔️ How to reframe your questions so kids learn confidence from within

This episode will help you rethink how you talk to your kids about success and remind you that the best kind of confidence can’t be given, only grown.

🎧 Listen to the full episode in the comments.

11/16/2025

A lot of parents use both breast milk and formula, but it rarely gets talked about in a real, judgment-free way. Combo feeding is common, flexible, and something many families choose for all kinds of reasons.

In this video, I walk through what combo feeding actually looks like, how to set it up in a way that supports your supply, and how to manage the emotional load that often comes with feeding decisions. As a pediatrician, lactation consultant, and mom, my goal is to cut through the pressure and help you feel steady and supported.

If you’re in the thick of figuring out what works for your family, this one will help you breathe a little easier.

Link to the video is in the comments.

11/16/2025

If your toddler suddenly seems jealous of the new baby, you’re not doing anything wrong. It’s one of the most common transitions in early childhood.

That clinginess or acting out isn’t bad behavior, it’s your child saying, “I miss having you all to myself.” In this week’s PedsDocTalk newsletter, I share how to handle sibling jealousy with empathy and boundaries - how to name the feeling, involve your toddler in baby care, and carve out small but powerful moments of connection that remind them your love didn’t shrink, it grew.

I also cover another common parenting question: why preschoolers get sick so often (and what’s actually normal).

Link in comments ⬇️

If you’ve been through this phase, what helped your older child adjust to a new sibling?

11/15/2025

Ever wonder why so many girls fly under the radar for ADHD?
It’s not that they’re struggling less, it’s that their symptoms often look different.

Many girls present as the “daydreamer” rather than the “disruptor.”
They’re polite, quiet, and “a pleasure to have in class”…
but inside, they’re working overtime to focus and mask what’s really going on.

In this week’s PedsDocTalk Podcast episode, I sit down with Dr. Sasha Hamdani () to unpack:
✔️ Why ADHD in girls and women often goes overlooked
✔️ How social expectations teach girls to mask from an early age
✔️ The role hormones play in unmasking ADHD through puberty, postpartum, and perimenopause
✔️ Why so many moms recognize their own neurodiversity after having kids

It’s a powerful conversation that might just make you rethink what ADHD “looks like.”

🎧 Comment PODCAST LINK to get this week’s episode sent straight to your DMs, or listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

👉 Did you or someone you know get diagnosed later in life? What made you finally realize something was different? Let’s talk in the comments.

11/14/2025

During the shutdown, when SNAP benefits and paychecks stopped, countless families were left wondering how they’d put food on the table or keep the lights on. This community didn’t scroll past-you showed up. What started as a quick $500 Venmo to someone in need, spread to our community raising $45,500 that went directly toward feeding families and covering essentials.

Your support helped parents feed their children, pay for crucial medical care, and keep a roof over their heads. What may have seemed like nothing to you ended up being everything for someone else.

We never truly know what someone else is carrying. That’s why kindness, especially the quiet kind, matters most. Thank you for proving that compassion still exists and for standing with me to lift others up when systems fall short. I’ve never been more proud of the PDT community ❤️

Share this as a reminder that people still care-and that community can change lives.
What moment lately has reminded you of that too?

11/12/2025

If you’ve seen the headlines about the ByHeart infant formula recall, you’re not alone in feeling anxious or unsure about what to do next.

In this newsletter, I break down what’s actually known so far about the recall and the ongoing FDA and CDC investigation, what symptoms to watch for, what steps to take with your current formula, and how to safely switch brands if needed.

I also talk about the emotional side of all this - the guilt, fear, and frustration that come with feeling like the system failed you. Formula feeding is still safe, and this situation doesn’t erase the care and love behind every bottle you’ve made.

Read it here (link in comments)

What’s one thing that’s helped you stay calm and focused during stressful parenting moments like this?

11/12/2025

More and more women are getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and it’s not because it’s “trending.” It’s because we’ve missed it for decades.

In this week’s podcast, I talk with psychiatrist and author Dr. Sasha Hamdani about why ADHD in girls and women often flies under the radar, how hormones and motherhood can unmask symptoms, and why understanding your brain can be deeply freeing.

We get into:
✔️ Why ADHD in girls and women often goes unnoticed
✔️ How puberty, postpartum, and perimenopause can reveal symptoms
✔️ The difference between anxiety-driven distraction and true ADHD
✔️ How parenting adds new executive function challenges
✔️ Why emotional regulation is a missing piece in ADHD care
✔️ How a late diagnosis can reshape self-understanding and parenting

If you’ve ever thought, “Why did things get harder after kids?” - this episode might bring some clarity, and a big dose of relief.

🎧 Listen to the full episode below in the comments.

11/11/2025

This is an old video from when Vera had just started walking at 11 months and we finally introduced shoes. 🥹

At first, she stood completely still, like the shoes were made of metal. It took a little reassurance (and a lot of hand-holding) before she started moving again. A few days later? She was zooming. 🚀

It’s such a fun reminder that babies don’t actually need shoes when they’re learning to walk especially indoors or on clean, safe surfaces. Barefoot is best for helping them build balance, strength, and coordination.

When you do introduce shoes, look for ones that:
👣 Fit well - measure both feet if possible.
👣 Are wide at the toes - so they don’t squeeze or restrict movement.
👣 Feel lightweight and flexible - mimicking the feeling of being barefoot.

Watching those wobbly first steps never gets old! 💕

What age did your little one start walking? Did they do the “frozen shoe” pose too? 😅

11/10/2025

💤 Sleep training. Few parenting topics spark as many strong opinions, but what if it didn’t have to be so divisive?

In this week’s Follow-Up episode, I’m breaking down what “sleep training” really means (and what it doesn’t), how to choose the right method for your child, and why crying doesn’t automatically equal cruelty.

We’ll cover:
✔️ The differences between cry-it-out, Ferber, and gradual methods
✔️ How to know when a method isn’t working
✔️ Why setting boundaries is a form of love
✔️ And why our generation’s obsession with baby sleep might be adding more stress than it solves

Link in comments!

✨ Question for you: Did you try sleep training? How did you decide what was right for your family?

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