The PedsDocTalk Podcast Dr. Mona Amin

Have you felt yourself drift from your friends pre-motherhood? Or have you found making new and meaningful friendships hard after becoming a mom? I welcome Danielle Bayard Jackson, a relational health educator who has made a career out of studying what the research has to say about creating quality platonic relationships. She also has a new book coming out called, Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.

She joins me to discuss: 

The three reasons why friendships after motherhood are so hard to make and maintain

Why having meaningful and strong female connections is important for our mental health 

How to handle “passive” friendships

Practical ways to find meaningful connections with peers amidst the mental load and business of our lives


Connect with Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson. Check out her book!

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The “Default parent” seems like modern parenting terminology, but it’s a real role. It can sometimes be associated with feelings of resentment and overwhelm if it’s not communicated. I welcome Erica Djossa, the CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More.

We discuss: 

What the default parent is, and how someone knows they’re the default parent 

Why, in heterosexual relationships, have mothers taken on this role?

How couples can communicate better to share the mental load and roles


Connect with Erica on Instagram @momwell. Check out her new book!

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Do you ever feel you’re overdoing or overthinking parenting? Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the podcast Raising Good Humans, and author of the newly released New York Times bestseller The 5 Principles of Parenting, joins me to reflect on parenting and discuss her new book.

We discuss: 

How parents overdo it and how to keep it simple

The five principles of parenting that can be applied to many different situations

Why parents shouldn’t always focus on “getting it right”


Connect with Dr. Aliza Pressman on Instagram @raisingoodhumanspodcast and check out The 5 Principles of Parenting Book.

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Struggling with boundary setting? 
Wanting to foster secure attachment with your child? 
Want a relationship with your child as they get older?
Issues in school, with peers, etc., and trying to find out why?
You’re going to want to listen to this episode.

I dive deep into three things children need in relationships with their grown up. Whether it's a parent, teacher, or other caregiver; our children want to feel safe, respected, and connected.

I dive deep into how this shows up in parenting and offer insight and stories as well.

I discuss: 

How kids can feel unsafe in their home and how it’s not just physical safety

Why one-way respect parenting is outdated and why we have to respect our kids for them to respect us

How to build secure attachment and why it’s needed


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This is a completely impromptu episode I had to release because it shares my love for all children (and, of course, my kiddos) with all of you! My son, Ryaan, is four years old and loves playing with my podcast mic. So, the other day after preschool, I had him join me for a conversation.

We talk about normal four-year-old things!  

Car washes

Favorite foods and vegetables 

What makes us feel better when we’re sad 

And, of course, we sing a song from Frozen 


This episode is kid-friendly, and I encourage you to listen to it with your toddlers or preschoolers!
Disclaimer: the word penis is said because we teach our son anatomic body parts, and it came up in this impromptu conversation!
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The goal of parenting should be to foster the growth and development of the child in front of us, and part of this is guiding them through experiences and things that may make them more anxious. I welcome Dr. Melissa Giglio, a child clinical psychologist, author, and director of a private practice in Hong Kong.

We discuss:

How we can nurture bravery and confidence in our children

Strategies to “push’ our child in healthy ways 

Ways to validate their experience as they grow through new situations


For more about Dr. Melissa Giglio, check out her website Bravemightyminds.com.
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