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Health Information for the busy parent in 10 minutes or less.

Host Holly Wayment, Physician Relations Specialist Sr., talks to leading pediatric experts in the field.

The Latest Health News from Pediatrics Now in Small Bites for Parents.

OVERVIEW:
Join host Holly Wayment for an enlightening conversation with veteran pediatrician, Dr. Alice Gong, in the episode titled 'Raising Compassionate Children: A Pediatrician's Perspective'. In her 40 years of experience and having roles as a doctor, mother, grandmother, and the president of the Texas Pediatric Society, Dr. Gong shares invaluable insights on fostering early relational health for children.

In this enriching episode, Dr. Gong emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing environment for newborns, where parents convey love, understanding, and guidance. She encourages parents to express all their emotions freely with their children, thus teaching them to handle various emotions and become compassionate beings.

The conversation also highlights the significance of establishing a strong connection with your child to substantially influence their brain development. The doctor's firm belief is that effective parental engagement during the early years can stave off developmental and mental health issues in the future.

Further, the discussion also brings forth the pressing need for paid maternity leaves, the impact of societal strains on parenting, and the importance of open emotional conversations. Dr. Gong's therapeutic advice to parents about sharing their range of emotions undoubtedly creates a robust emotional support system for children.

Stay tuned for the upcoming episode where the pros and cons of spanking and timeouts are deliberated. Parenting is an intricate balance of challenges and rewards, and this podcast aims to provide the support every parent needs in their journey.

Enjoy this enlightening conversation with Dr. Alice Gong and discover how to prepare your children for the world while nurturing their emotional intelligence. This episode of 'Pediatrics Now for Parents' is must-listen content for every parent or parent-to-be.

Health Information for the busy parent in 10 minutes or less.

Host Holly Wayment, Physician Relations Specialist Sr., talks to leading pediatric experts in the field.

The Latest Health News from Pediatrics Now in Small Bites for Parents.

OVERVIEW:
In this intriguing episode, Host Holly Wayment and our guest , Dr. Dina Tom, a wife, mother, and hospitalist at the University of Texas Health Science Center, vividly describes the challenges she faced managing time due to the unpredictable and demanding nature of her job.

Dr. Tom delves into how she overcame the metaphorical feeling of 'drowning' due to her jam-packed schedule. Her approach? Taking control of her life from personal experiences and transforming them into practical time management strategies. Also a workshop instructor, she believes in the significance of work-life balance and ground-breaking realization - modern-day individuals have more time than their ancestors.

The process of setting specific goals or "anchor words" for the year is underscored by Dr. Tom as a big help in prioritizing and managing tasks. She shares engaging accounts from her own life and that of her daughter's to demonstrate the effectiveness of this time management approach.

In a heart-to-heart discussion, Dr. Tom and our host Holly Wayment engage in an in-depth discussion on the value of time in different life stages – from parenting to professional growth. Dr. Tom emphasizes the importance of becoming intentional with your time and offers relatable advice from her personal experiences of dealing with distractions and achieving her set goals.

Concluding the episode, Dr. Tom shares her insights on creating and maintaining healthy habits. Whether it's exercising regularly or spending quality time with family, the key is intentionality and practice. Listen in for a dose of motivation and gain valuable insights into effective time management.