In Focus

Can nearsightedness actually be reversed, and can a lazy eye be corrected at home?

In this episode of the In Focus podcast, board-certified ophthalmologist and pediatric eye specialist Dr. Rupa Wong answers your questions about myopia in children and adults, amblyopia and strabismus, vision therapy, safe distances for TVs, tablets, and books, and whether sunglasses reduce the myopia prevention benefits of outdoor time. She also explains which treatments can slow nearsightedness, why at-home eye exercises should be guided by an eye doctor, and simple ways families can support healthy vision without giving up screens, reading, or sun protection.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Ask. Dr Rupa

00:43 Can Nearsightedness Be Reversed?

02:43 Can Myopia Keep Getting Worse in Your 30s?

04:04 Can Lazy Eye Be Corrected at Home?

08:00 Does Vision Therapy Work for Strabismus?

10:15 How Far Should Kids Sit From the TV?

11:58 How Far Should Kids Hold Tablets, Phones, and Books?

13:40 Do Sunglasses Reduce the Myopia Benefits of Outdoor Time?

14:41 How Much Outdoor Light Helps Prevent Myopia in Kids?

17:23 Should Kids Wear Hats and Sunglasses Outside?

18:15 How Can I Submit an Eye Health Question to Dr. Rupa?

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

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Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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What if the best way to help your young athlete is to stop coaching them? When parents push harder, correct every mistake, or focus too much on outcomes, support can start to feel like pressure. The shift is learning when to step back, let the coach lead, and help your child take ownership of the work.

In this episode of the In Focus podcast, Dr. Rupa Wong talks with Chris Faildo, co owner of Flexx Fitness Hawaii, IFBB Pro bodybuilder, National Guard veteran, and coach to youth athletes. They discuss discipline, sleep, nutrition, phones, consistency, strength training, and what parents should say after a disappointing performance. This conversation offers a practical way to build confident, resilient athletes without sacrificing the joy of sport.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 How to Support Young Athletes Without Pressure

02:34 Youth Athlete Discipline: Talent vs. Habits

05:16 Teen Athletes, Screen Time, and Sports Focus

09:49 How Parents Affect Youth Sports Performance

13:06 Why Young Athletes Listen to Coaches

15:30 Building Discipline and Consistency in Young Athletes

19:34 How to Motivate Young Athletes

23:04 Strength Training for Young Athletes

26:41 Sports Nutrition for Teen Athletes

30:06 Sleep and Recovery for Teen Athletes

33:05 What to Say After a Bad Game or Meet

35:04 How to Keep Kids in Sports

GUEST RESOURCES:

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

Website: https://flexxfitnesshawaii.com

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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How much screen time is too much for kids? If counting the hours doesn’t tell the whole story, what should parents watch instead?

In this solo episode of In Focus, board-certified ophthalmologist, pediatric surgeon, and mom of three Dr. Rupa Wong breaks down the Surgeon General’s screen time warning and shares seven realistic rules families can use. She explains which patterns deserve closer attention, how screen use can affect sleep, mood, online safety, and eye health, and where parents can begin without guilt or panic.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Kids?

01:29 What Is the Surgeon General’s Screen Time Warning?

02:43 What Makes Screen Use Harmful for Children?

05:17 Why Can’t My Child Stop Using Screens?

06:32 How Does Screen Time Affect Kids’ Sleep?

07:36 How Can Parents Keep Kids Safe Online?

09:19 What Is Screen Time Replacing in Your Child’s Life?

10:02 Does Screen Time Damage Children’s Eyes?

11:28 Can Reading Cause Nearsightedness?

12:00 Can Outdoor Time Prevent Myopia in Children?

12:34 How Can Kids Reduce Eye Strain from Screens?

13:33 Why Does My Child Melt Down After Screen Time?

14:52 How Do You Know if Your Child Has Too Much Screen Time?

16:03 What Screen Time Rules Actually Work?

18:55 How Can Parents Set Healthy Screen Time Boundaries?

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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You have screen limits, filters, and family rules in place, but are they enough to protect your child’s mental health in a digital world you cannot fully control? Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and mother Dr. Roshni Koli to discuss what truly supports children’s mental health. They explore social media readiness, healthy boundaries, warning signs that a child may need help, and why protection is not only about what children see online. It is also about building the trust they need to tell us what they are experiencing.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Children’s Mental Health in the Digital Age

01:40 How Has Parenting Changed in the Digital Age?

03:18 How Does Technology Affect Children’s Mental Health?

04:53 What Is the Right Age for Kids to Use Social Media?

07:17 How to Talk to Kids About Inappropriate Online Content

08:12 How Do You Build Trust and Set Boundaries With Kids?

09:17 Should You Let Your Child Fail?

10:46 How Do Sleep and Nutrition Affect Children’s Mental Health?

12:46 Is Teen Moodiness Normal or a Mental Health Concern?

14:15 What Are the Signs of Depression in Children?

15:30 When Should a Child See a Therapist or Psychiatrist?

17:09 Can a Pediatrician Help With Mental Health?

18:59 Are Pediatricians Trained to Treat Mental Health Concerns?

21:29 At What Age Do Mental Health Conditions Begin?

21:55 Does Social Media Cause Mental Health Problems in Children?

24:07 Why Is Children’s Mental Health Care Hard to Access?

27:06 What Is the Best Way to Support Your Child’s Mental Health?

29:06 Connect With Dr. Roshni Koli

GUEST RESOURCES:

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

Website: https://mmhpi.org/staff/roshni-koli-md/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshni-koli-7671b8247/

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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Can red light therapy for myopia safely slow eye growth in children? Red light therapy for eyes is attracting attention because some short-term studies show striking reductions in axial elongation, but the exact device, treatment protocol, retinal safety, and what happens when treatment stops all matter.

In this episode, board-certified ophthalmologist and pediatric eye surgeon Dr. Rupa Wong examines the evidence, the unanswered safety questions, and the established myopia-control options parents can discuss when a child’s glasses prescription keeps getting stronger.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Should My Child Try Red Light Therapy for Myopia?

02:29 What Is Childhood Myopia?

03:46 How Does Red Light Therapy for Myopia Work?

04:35 Does Red Light Therapy Slow Myopia?

05:47 How Strong Is the Evidence for Red Light Therapy?

06:56 Is Red Light Therapy Safe for Children’s Eyes?

09:04 What Happens When Red Light Therapy Stops?

10:11 Is Red Light Therapy for Myopia FDA Approved?

11:08 What Should Parents Do When Myopia Gets Worse?

11:59 How Much Outdoor Time Do Kids Need to Reduce Myopia Risk?

12:20 How Do Screens, Reading, and Near Work Affect Myopia?

13:39 What Myopia Control Treatments Are Available for Kids?

14:29 Is Ortho-K Safe for Children With Myopia?

14:54 What Is the Best Myopia Treatment for My Child?

16:01 What if My Child’s Myopia Is Progressing Quickly?

16:28 What Red Light Therapy Research Is Still Needed?

17:21 Is Red Light Therapy Ready for Childhood Myopia?

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re getting enough hours, following every sleepmaxxing rule, and checking your sleep tracker each morning, but you still don’t feel rested. Is your routine the problem, can trying too hard make insomnia worse, or should you be evaluated for a sleep disorder?

Dr. Rupa Wong talks with triple board-certified sleep neurologist Dr. Meredith Broderick about how to sleep better without becoming trapped by sleep scores, supplements, and viral advice. They examine melatonin, mouth taping, screens, blue light, sleep trackers, sleep apnea, and the habits that help children and teenagers sleep. Which strategies are supported by evidence, and which could distract you from the real reason you are not sleeping well?

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Sleepmaxxing and the Search for Better Sleep

01:25 Meet Dr. Meredith Broderick

02:17 What Is Behavioral Sleep Medicine?

04:01 Why Sleep Medicine Is Preventive Care

06:00 How Do Screens Affect Sleep?

07:50 How Does Blue Light Affect Sleep?

09:41 Do Blue Light Glasses and Dark Mode Work?

10:41 Why Are Adults Trying to Optimize Sleep?

11:45 What Is Sleepmaxxing?

12:17 What Is Orthosomnia?

13:37 Can You Trust Your Sleep Tracker?

16:11 Is Mouth Taping Safe?

17:33 Does the Sleepy Girl Mocktail Work?

18:27 Does Melatonin Help You Sleep?

19:56 Should You Get Tested for Sleep Apnea?

20:51 Can Palate Expansion Help Children Breathe Better?

23:25 Can Sleep Problems Look Like ADHD?

24:16 How Can Parents Build Better Sleep Habits?

25:46 Why Are Some People Night Owls?

27:46 Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?

30:00 How Can Parents Help Teenagers Sleep Better?

32:10 Should Teenagers Sleep In on Weekends?

33:23 How Do Parents Model Healthy Sleep?

35:13 Is Sleeping Separately Bad for Your Relationship?

36:57 Is Hitting Snooze Bad for You?

37:42 What Is the Best Sleep Position?

38:14 Are Naps Good for You?

39:05 When Should You Stop Consuming Caffeine?

40:01 Are Sleep Supplements Worth It?

40:17 Who Should Be Screened for Sleep Apnea?

GUEST RESOURCES:

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

Website: https://soundsleepguru.com/about/?srsltid=AfmBOoox0aU74kYQ88AjZ19dJFWu3IOKZBn1-351jUSeEsogHfYYPQbb

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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Do blue light glasses actually protect your child’s eyes, and how do you know when farsightedness requires glasses?

In this first monthly Q&A, board-certified ophthalmologist and pediatric eye specialist Dr. Rupa Wong answers your questions about farsightedness in children, nutrition for healthy eyes, blue light glasses, screen time rules, and why nearsightedness can continue progressing after age 18. She also shares the practical screen boundaries she uses with her own three children and how those rules have evolved as they have grown.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Introducing Ask Dr. Rupa

01:24 Is Farsightedness Common in Children?

01:41 Farsightedness vs. Nearsightedness

03:10 Why Do Children Have Plus Prescriptions?

06:05 When Do Kids Need Glasses for Farsightedness?

08:23 What Should You Eat for Healthy Eyes?

13:11 Do Blue Light Glasses Actually Work?

18:17 Screen Time Rules for Kids and Teenagers

25:24 Can Nearsightedness Get Worse After Age 18?

28:34 Does Farsightedness Worsen With Age?

29:12 Can Eye Rubbing Worsen Astigmatism?

FREE SCREEN TIME CHECKLIST: https://www.drrupawong.com/device-checklist

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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How can you tell whether the health advice in your social media feed is credible, misleading, or potentially dangerous?

Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a board-certified family physician, associate professor, and on-air health expert, to examine what happens when medical misinformation comes between patients and the care they need. They discuss fears about statins and other medications, the assumption that natural products are always safer, viral detox claims, raw milk, cancer myths, and the questions every patient should feel empowered to ask their doctor.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 How Medical Misinformation Affects Patient Care  

03:29 Why Is Medical Misinformation Getting Worse?  

05:38 What Are the Real Risks and Benefits of Statins?  

09:05 What Should You Ask Before Taking a New Medication?  

10:19 When Should You Get a Second Medical Opinion?  

11:17 Why Do Doctors Talk About Their Own Medications?  

13:03 Why Do People Feel Ashamed of Taking Medication?  

16:43 Do You Have to Take Statins Forever?  

18:28 Can Statins Damage Your Liver?  

19:26 Are Natural Remedies Safer Than Prescription Drugs?  

22:11 Which Vitamins and Supplements Are Evidence-Based?  

24:03 Do Doctors Get Paid to Prescribe Medications?  

26:28 How Can You Tell If You Have a Good Doctor?  

27:13 What Should You Do When a Doctor Dismisses Your Concerns?  

32:02 Do Cortisol Detoxes and Cleanses Work?  

35:15 Is Raw Milk Safe to Drink?  

37:13 Can Cold Weather or Wet Hair Make You Sick?  

38:25 Can Surgery Make Cancer Spread?  

39:54 Does Sugar Feed Cancer?  

41:00 How Health Misinformation Creates Shame and Blame  

43:25 How to Stop Blaming Yourself for a Health Condition

GUEST RESOURCES:

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

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjencaudle

Website: https://www.drjencaudle.com/

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a working mom who never feels caught up, you may not need more discipline, a better planner, or an earlier morning. The real problem may be that you are carrying too much and treating every task like it deserves your immediate attention.

Dr. Rupa Wong is a physician, practice owner, entrepreneur, and mom of three who knows what it feels like to balance a career, children, household responsibilities, and your own health. In this episode of In Focus, she shares how she prioritizes a never-ending to-do list, separates a real crisis from a systems problem, and decides what to do now, delay, delegate, or delete. This is a practical conversation about working mom productivity, the mental load, and protecting your attention for what matters most.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Can Working Moms Really Get It All Done?

01:00 Why Does Everything Feel Equally Important?

03:00 What Happens When Your Workload Outgrows Your Support?

04:45 Can You Solve Overwhelm by Working Harder?

05:45 What Does a Working Mom’s Mental Load Actually Include?

08:30 How Do You Decide What Needs Your Attention First?

08:44 What Is the Eisenhower Matrix?

09:44 Is an Urgent Task Really a Systems Problem?

10:25 How Can You Tell a Crisis from a Systems Problem?

10:40 What Can Kids Understand About a Parent’s Mental Load?

12:42 How Do You Stop Future Tasks from Consuming Today?

13:37 Does Being Responsible Mean Responding Immediately?

14:52 When Should Working Moms Delegate?

16:03 When Is a Side Project No Longer a Side Project?

16:35 Does Your Level of Support Match Your Workload?

17:40 Which Priorities Should Never Be Postponed?

18:25 How Can Working Moms Make Time for Their Health?

20:22 Is Your Productivity Helping or Hurting Your Life?

21:00 Does Task Batching Really Work?

22:03 Is Attention More Valuable Than Time?

23:04 Is It Okay to Leave Things Undone?

23:31 Why Do Working Moms Feel Guilty When Tasks Wait?

24:57 What Should You Ask Before Doing Another Task?

26:09 How Does the 80/20 Rule Help Working Moms Prioritize?

27:00 What Should You Do, Delay, Delegate, or Delete?

IN FOCUS WITH DR. RUPA WONG:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6yGQlJEBHouNHGZJgsAPspu4nJhrDRd&si=-G1WPggk3LzjHyz9 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-focus/id1569697237 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3en4olHWr48cyWaUikrcje?si=c606ebf291294d03 

HOST RESOURCES:

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

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

Newsletter: https://www.drrupawong.com/sign-up 

Become a Patient: https://www.honolulueyeclinic.com 

Earn FREE CE/CME Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 

ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Dr. Rupa Wong sits down with board-certified pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown, bestselling author of Expecting 411, Baby 411, and Toddler 411, to cut through the noise of modern parenting. They discuss why effective parenting is not about choosing the perfect parenting style, but about holding clear boundaries, validating emotions, and allowing children to experience natural consequences. From what to do during a toddler tantrum to raising digital natives, protecting unstructured play, and avoiding overscheduling, Dr. Brown offers practical guidance for raising resilient kids without the pressure to parent perfectly.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Why Parenting Advice Feels More Overwhelming Than Ever

04:19 Are Parents Overcomplicating Parenting?

06:25 Do Parenting Labels Actually Help?

07:00 How Boundaries and Natural Consequences Build Resilience

09:36 Does Gentle Parenting Mean No Boundaries?11:36 Why Physical Punishment Is Not the Answer

13:03 Why Do Toddlers Have Tantrums?

15:26 What Should You Do During a Toddler Tantrum?

16:11 Why You Shouldn’t Reason During a Meltdown

17:15 Does Redirection Work for Toddler Tantrums?

18:35 The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make During Tantrums

20:13 How Parents Accidentally Create a Feedback Loop

21:00 Why Caregivers Need to Stay Consistent

22:07 Screen-Time Tantrums and Digital Boundaries

22:59 How to Set Screen-Time Rules That Hold

25:48 What Are Screens Replacing in Childhood?

28:18 Why Boredom Is Good for Kids

29:10 Can Fast-Paced Content Affect Attention?

30:38 Are Kids Overstimulated and Overscheduled?

31:45 Letting Your Child Become Who They Really Are

34:34 Why “Good Enough” Parenting Is Enough

36:22 Where to Find Dr. Ari Brown

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ABOUT DR. RUPA WONG:

Rupa Wong, MD is an Ivy League trained board certified pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon, wife, mom to 3 kids, entrepreneur, and the managing partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping the modern working mom focus on what matters most as she balances her ambition, her career, her family, and herself. 

Disclaimer: Rupa Wong, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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