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Sleeping Through the Night Episode 16 S1E16:

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is a turning point for all parents.  Listen to stories and tips on how to achieve this parental bliss.

Resources: Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

01:05 Sleep Training the Older Infant

03:15 Ferber Method vs Cry It Out

04:20 Sylvia Storytelling

14:05 The Drowsy but Awake Method

16:49 Implementing the Plan

17:35 Summary and Closing 

Gentle Parenting Episode 15 S1E15:

Our hosts define and discuss the trend of “Gentle Parenting.”  We review our thoughts on this discipline technique and compare and contrast this parenting style to our own.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources:

https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2014/04/18/what-is-gentle-parenting/

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/parenting-and-boundary-setting/

The Gentle Discipline Book: How to raise co-operative, polite and helpful children by Sarah Ockwell-SmithGood

Inside: A Practical Guide to Resilient Parenting Prioritizing Connection Over Correction by Dr. Becky Kennedy

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00:00 Introduction

00:24 Defining Gentle Parenting

04:00 Discussion and Analysis

15:09 Storytelling

21:04 Summary and Closing

Bedwetting Episode 14 S1E14: Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) An extremely common problem that many parents experience.  Listen to our hosts discuss their personal experiences, unique tricks and hacks for management, and how your pediatrician can help.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/genitourinary-tract/Pages/Nocturnal-Enuresis-in-Teens.aspx

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00:00 Introduction and Definition

01:47 Storytelling and Hacks

09:00 When to See the Pediatrician

12:43 Child Responsibilities

15:33 Treatment Options

19:05 Summary

Ivy Day and College Applications Episode 13 S1E13: Tomorrow is Ivy Day - the day the Ivy League releases their decisions.  Not all children are college bound, but for those that are, it can be an exciting and stressful time for parents and teens.  Listen to our hosts discuss the college application process and their advice for parents.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction 

02:42 Pressures and Comparison

06:43 Application Analogies

11:38 Parental Identity and Mental Health

15:35 Practical Strategies

18:10 Student Ownership

22:24 Building Resilience

Screen Content in School Aged Child Episode 12 S1E12: Join our hosts as we have a thoughtful discussion about limiting content in screen use in elementary aged children.  We review the American Academy of Pediatric recommendations and how we implemented those recommendations in our own homes.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Resources:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/kids-and-screen-time-5-cs-questions-for-school-age-children.aspx

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx

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00:00 Introduction

02:07 The AAP Family Media Plan

06:46 Sylvia’s Strategy: Minimalism

07:35 Vivian’s Strategy: Survival and Curation

10:13 Tips and Hacks

14:42 Storytelling

19:25 Conclusion

Infant Sleep Training Episode 11 S1E11: Listen to stories and tips about infant sleep patterns and how to achieve good sleep for both your baby and yourself.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

01:16 The Scheduled Feeder

08:50 The Baby-Led Method

13:51 Pediatrician’s Perspective

18:08 Takeaway Points

21:05 Closing Remarks

Special Episode - Recap and looking forward Episode 10 S1E10: A special episode where our hosts reflect on the podcast thus far and look ahead to where the podcast is going.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

01:41 Favorite Moments

03:43 Behind the Scenes

07:53 The Challenges

12:08 Future Vision

19:38 Closing

Potty Training Episode 9 S1E9: Almost every parent has the experience of potty training a child.  Listen to our hosts discuss potty training, their experiences and philosophies.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Reference:  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/toilet-training/Pages/Praise-and-Reward-Your-Childs-Success.aspx

New York Times:  Two Experts Do Battle Over Potty Training

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/12/us/two-experts-do-battle-over-potty-training.html

Book:  Everyone Poops by Tarō Gom

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00:00 Introduction

00:57 Storytelling

03:57 Potty Training Trends

09:34 Common Pitfalls

11:34 Potty Training - Poop

16:35 Regression & Life Changes

18:07 Summary

Facing Failure - Teen Mental Health Episode 8 S1E8: Parents are accustomed to creating an environment where their child succeeds.  In this episode join our hosts as they explore stories and the benefits of letting your child fail and even encouraging your child to fail.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Book:  The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey

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00:00 Introduction

00:55 Shifting the Parental Mindset

03:30 Storytelling

07:57 Willingness to Take Risks

16:13 Recovery from Failures

19:28 Summary and Closing

Infants and Screens Episode 7 S1E7:We begin our recommendations on screen use with an episode on how screens can affect the earliest stages of development during infancy.  A thoughtful discussion of how screen use may be shaping our children.

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

Referenced material:  NPR - The story behind soaring myopia among kids

https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1200611635/the-story-behind-soaring-myopia-among-children

Resources: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/infants-and-screen-time-5-cs-questions-to-ask.aspx

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00:00 Introduction

01:00 Office Stories

05:47 How Screens are Harmful

12:00 The Social Media Fast

13:26 Screens as a Soothing Tool

17:16 Practical Alternatives and Mindfulness

18:47 Summary