In this episode, I sit down with pediatrician and author Dr. Carole Keim to discuss what new parents need to know about caring for a newborn and supporting healthy child development. We explore common infant concerns, breastfeeding challenges, reflux, colic, screen time, developmental milestones, holistic pediatric care, and the importance of helping parents make informed healthcare decisions that are right for their families.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Carole Keim is a board-certified pediatrician, author, podcast host, and advocate for both conventional and complementary approaches to children's health. She is the author of The Baby Manual and Holistic Mama's Handbook, resources designed to help parents navigate common childhood concerns with confidence. Through her clinical work and educational content, Dr. Keim empowers families with practical information that supports healthy development, informed decision-making, and whole-child wellness.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://www.carolekeim.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolekeim

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarolekeim

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolekeimmd

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Dr. Laura Hanson

Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765

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In this episode, I explain why crawling is one of the most important developmental milestones for building the brain. We discuss how crawling supports communication between both sides of the brain, why skipping this stage may affect focus, coordination, learning, and emotional regulation later on, and how developmental movement activities can help strengthen these foundational brain connections at any age.

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About the Host:

Dr. Laura Hanson is the founder of Connect My Child's Brain and a nationally recognized expert in neurodevelopment, with nearly 30 years of experience helping children and adults who struggle with focus, learning, behavior, and overall brain function.

Rather than focusing on labels or symptom management, Dr. Hanson specializes in identifying the underlying patterns in brain development that impact how a person thinks, learns, and functions. She is known for helping families understand why their child is struggling—and more importantly, what can be done about it.

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Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt to talk about autism, child development, and why individualized care matters. We discuss how genetics, inflammation, mold exposure, food, sleep, and screen habits may affect the developing brain and body. Dr. Kruppstadt also shares how her own health journey led her from traditional pediatrics into functional medicine and a deeper search for root causes.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Paula Kruppstadt, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified pediatrician and Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine. As the founder of Hope for Healing, she has dedicated her career to helping children and adults uncover the root causes of complex health challenges. One of the few pediatricians worldwide to hold IFMCP certification, Dr. Kruppstadt is also an expert in PANS/PANDAS and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the state's Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council, where she advises on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education for these conditions.

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Connect with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt

Website: https://get2theroot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/get2theroot.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get2theroot.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/get2theroot-co

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFW3cTdaOinactGlRUcSn0g

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3g6Te5fdrsx3DaEyV0qLgM?si=30a5fd95088047aa

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/get2theroot-with-hope-for-healing-podcast/id1844425100

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Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson

Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765

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In this episode, I explain why language development is much more than simply learning to talk. We explore how the brain develops communication step by step, why some children experience speech delays or regression, and how sensory processing, timing, and neurological development all influence a child's ability to communicate. I also discuss why understanding the root cause behind interrupted development is essential for helping children move forward.

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About the Host:

Dr. Laura Hanson is the founder of Connect My Child's Brain and a nationally recognized expert in neurodevelopment, with nearly 30 years of experience helping children and adults who struggle with focus, learning, behavior, and overall brain function.

Rather than focusing on labels or symptom management, Dr. Hanson specializes in identifying the underlying patterns in brain development that impact how a person thinks, learns, and functions. She is known for helping families understand why their child is struggling—and more importantly, what can be done about it.

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Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765

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In this episode, I sit down with a mother who shares her son's developmental journey and the challenges they faced with traditional therapies and medication. We talk about what led her to try a different approach, the struggles along the way, and how brain-based therapies are helping her child build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and make meaningful progress—one step at a time.

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About the Guest:

Jessica Simons is a mother navigating her child's developmental journey through a combination of therapies and brain-based care. Through her experience, she offers an honest perspective on the challenges families face, including emotional regulation, therapy fatigue, and finding approaches that truly support long-term growth. Her story reflects the importance of persistence, openness, and individualized care in helping children thrive.

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Social Handles:

Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/

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Are you wondering what is really going on with your child? Many parents follow every professional recommendation and work through various labels—like dyslexia, anxiety, or developmental delays—yet still feel like they are missing the full picture of why their child is struggling. In this trailer episode, Dr. Laura Hanson introduces a new way to look at your child's development by looking beneath the labels to understand the "why" behind the patterns.

• Beyond the Label: Labels such as attention issues or developmental delays describe symptoms but don't always explain the root cause of a child's struggles.

• The Developmental Timeline: Behavioral and developmental patterns do not appear overnight; they are shaped by a journey that begins during pregnancy and birth.

• Connecting the Dots: Understanding the relationship between a child's brain and body today can provide the clarity needed to help them move forward.

• Simple, Practical Insights: Each episode breaks down complex neurological and developmental concepts into actionable information for parents.

Follow Connect My Child's Brain on your favorite platform to begin seeing your child's patterns more clearly.

Consultation: Ready for a deeper dive? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Laura Hanson at connectmybrain.com/schedule.

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We're diving into interoception — your body's internal compass. It's the system that tells you when you're hungry, tired, thirsty, or emotionally overwhelmed. And here's the thing: so many of us, and so many of our children, have stopped listening to it.

We talk about the role of devices, the go-go-go culture we're modeling for our children, and why unplugging isn't a luxury — it's a neurological necessity. I also share how neurofeedback can help retrain the brain when self-regulation has gone offline, and how a genomic approach can personalize interventions to actually work for your child's unique brain.

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SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode186

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Have you ever noticed a child who never seems to feel hungry, refuses to drink water, or struggles with bathroom accidents? Or maybe you're an adult who pushes through the day ignoring every signal your body sends you? What's happening beneath the surface is often more than a habit — it's a brain-body communication issue, and it comes down to something called interoception.

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SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode185

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Phone the office: 678-501-5172

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I've spent years working with children who struggle with focus, and I can tell you that what we often dismiss as "just being a kid" might actually be something more. When parents come to me worried about their child's attention span, I always start by looking at the bigger picture, because ADHD rarely shows up alone.

ADHD frequently comes with companions like anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, and sleep disorders. In fact, studies show that 60-80% of children with ADHD have at least one other condition. This overlap can make diagnosis tricky and treatment even more complex.

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SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode184

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Medicare's own platform states: "care that seeks to prevent disease, promote health and prolong and enhance the quality of life is not considered medically necessary and therefore not payable."

Let that sink in for a moment.

If you're living your life only doing what your insurance company is willing to pay for, you're not going to get healthy. You're not going to reach your wellness goals.

Book a FREE call with Dr. Laura

Enroll in the CMB Membership (use code PODCAST5 for $5 off!)

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SHOW NOTES: https://connectmybrain.com/episode183

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