106: How to Survive Sick Season with Dr. Krupa Playforth

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The coughing, the sneezing, the snot, the sore throats...this viral season has been A LOT.

I invited Dr. Krupa Playforth, board certified pediatrician and mom of 3 back on to the podcast to help us navigate the load of caring for our sick kids while navigating all the stress of being a parent (and possibly sick yourself!)

We discuss:

*Proactive steps we can take to boost immunity and protect our family from all the germs going around

*Caring steps we can take once the illness hits our home, and the data behind some recent trends

*Supporting our children in building a healthy relationship with illness while building connecting rituals around illness within our families

*Navigating the mental, physical, and relational load of parenting with sick kids or while sick yourself

Social media and the internet can be powerful, but they can also be a mine of misinformation. Dr Playforth believes every parent deserves clear, evidence-based, nuanced answers to common child health questions to help them feel empowered and equipped on their parenting journey. You can learn more about Dr. Krupa Playforth at: www.thepediatricianmom.com or on Instagram @thepediatricianmom. 

Related episodes you might find helpful:

Episode 103: The Default Parent

Episode 99: "Balance" and the Working Parent

Episode 94: The Depleted, Distracted, Grumpy, Guilty Parenting Cycle

Episode 91: Daycare, Immunity, and Healthy Habits

To connect with Dr. Cassidy or learn more about her private practice, visit www.drcassidymft.com.



I teamed up with March of Dimes and HCA Healthcare to have a conversation I wish I had witnessed during my first postpartum season. Watch now at marchofdimes.org/itstartswithmomlive

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