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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Modern Mommy Doc podcast, Dr. Whitney is joined by Heather Salazar, President and CEO of Pink Ribbon Good (PRG). Heather shares her deeply personal journey, from adopting a baby girl whose mother battled breast cancer to her own cancer diagnosis, and how these experiences led her to start PRG—a nonprofit organization providing essential services to families affected by breast and gynecological cancers.
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Go to www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast for the full show notes.
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In this episode, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a sleep medicine expert, joins the Modern Mommy Doc podcast to discuss restful sleep for kids AND their parents. She and Dr. Whitney explore the challenges toddlers, kids, and teenagers face in getting enough sleep and the impact it has on their mental health. Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of consistency, routines, and creating a sleep-friendly environment for better sleep. She also addresses the use of melatonin and sleep aids, recommending that behavioral strategies and healthy sleep habits be prioritized before considering medication. Dr. Brown offers resources and courses on her website, www.therestfulsleepplace.com, to help parents and teens improve their sleep.
This week's podcast and newsletter are brought to you by Care.com. Care.com connects families with local caregivers, including nannies, babysitters, tutors, senior care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers, and more.
Go to www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast for the full show notes.
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Summary
In this episode, Dr. Whitney interviews Carla Naumburg about her new book, 'How to Stop Freaking Out: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Feels Chaotic.'
It's a book for kids all about learning to manage overwhelming emotions. They also talk about the importance of self-compassion and normalizing the experience of losing control. The book provides practical tips and techniques for both kids and parents to regulate their emotions and navigate difficult moments.
Takeaways
Losing control and freaking out is a normal part of being human, and it's important to have self-compassion and not feel ashamed or embarrassed about it.There are different types of freak-outs, including fight, flight, freeze, flip out, and fix. Recognizing your own patterns can help you better understand and manage your emotions.Practicing self-care, such as getting enough sleep, exercise, and fresh air, can help reduce the likelihood of losing control.Teaching kids strategies for calming down, such as deep breathing, movement, and engaging in activities they enjoy, can help them regulate their emotions.It's important to create a safe and non-judgmental space for kids to express their emotions and seek support when needed.Social media can be both helpful and harmful when it comes to parenting advice. It's important to be discerning and focus on content that promotes empathy, understanding, and realistic expectations.
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May 15, 2024, Momcozy released its annual State of Maternal Support Report shedding light on whether Millennials and Gen Z feel supported in motherhood. The new study surveyed 1,187 pregnant and new moms to reveal that 67% of moms wished for more emotional support and more assistance with childcare or household tasks while 46% craved more social connections.
Listen in as Momcozy's Lalaina Roberts talks more about what the Report found, and why it matters so much for working women.
For more, go to www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast.
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In this episode, Dr. Whitney discusses Different Thinkers: ADHD with authors Katia Frederickson and Yael Rothman. The episode focuses on ways parents can support their children if they have ADHD, and on the power of understanding your wiring as a child. They talk about their backgrounds as pediatric neuropsychologists and the importance of understanding brain behavior relationships. They also discuss the accessibility and cost of evaluations and the need for resources to help children understand their strengths and challenges in a kid-friendly way.
For more, go to www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Whitney Casares discusses the reasons why we feel cluttered, such as the chaotic pace of life, the feeling of control that clutter gives us, and the outward sign of an inside problem. She also talks about the importance of decluttering and how it can lead to more freedom, time, and space. Dr. Whitney provides practical tips for decluttering both our physical and mental spaces.
For more, go to www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Mark Hauser, author of Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resilience, discusses the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). He introduces the concept of the five T's framework (type, timing, tenure, turbulence, and toxicity) to understand how to respond to them and highlights the need for professionals and parents to be trauma-informed and aware of how childhood trauma can affect parenting. This conversation also touches on the role of screens in children's lives and the importance of being mindful of their impact.
For more, go to www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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Parenting is a journey filled with countless decisions, especially when it comes to encouraging our kids to try new activities and experiences. For those of us with neurodivergent children, these decisions can be even more complex.
In this episode, I share my personal experiences and challenges in helping my own child to try new activities, and offer detailed insights and actionable advice for parents facing similar challenges.
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Dr. Whitney gets personal on this episode talking about body image, weight, and the world’s standards of health. She talks about why it’s so hard for women to have a positive body image even in the movement of body positivity and how we can help break that cycle for our kids.
For more on this episode, go to www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast.
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In this episode, Dr. Whitney dives deep into why it’s so hard for women to hold their boundaries. We all know that boundaries are healthy, but it’s simply more difficult for women, especially moms, to set boundaries and keep them. This episode gives you practical tips on how to make it happen.
For more on this episode, visit www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast.
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Dr. Whitney talks with Lori-Sugarman-Li, author of Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family, about helping our kids understand the value of contributing to the mental load of home care—and getting them to actually do all those chores on their chore lists.
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For more information on this episode, visit www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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Dr. Whitney shares the principles she's learned as a solopreneur in the health and wellness space, the failures she's faced, and the truths she wishes she would have known from the very beginning.
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For more about this episode, visit www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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Dr. Whitney tells a personal story of when her daughter asked her the question we never want to hear as parents, “Am I fat?” She breaks down how she answered and why she said what she did, in hopes that you can be prepared for those conversations in your own family.
Show Notes, Key Takeaways, and More at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Whitney talks with Erin Junker, founder and owner of The Happy Sleep Company about practical strategies to help parents get their babies to sleep deeper and longer. Sleep is such an important part of having joy in the home, whether you’re an adult or an infant!
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To find out more: www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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In this episode, Whitney talks about the foundational piece that is missing that we must develop BEFORE we start implementing strategies for equity at home and in the workplace: self-worth. We must decide that we are worth fighting for and that we are valuable before we take on the giant systemic issue of inequity. Without it, there’s not much we’re fighting for and we’ll quickly lose steam and settle into societal norms.
To find out more: www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Whitney chats with Lauren Chaitoff, author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids and founder of Yogi Beans, a yoga and wellness company for children. They chat about ways to incorporate yoga practices into your daily life with your children as well as ways moms and kids can show up for themselves best.
Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Whitney has a special guest, her youngest daughter Mireia. They talk about what it’s like to have a working mom, what it’s like to have a working mom advocate for her, how she feels it’s going in the Casares house, and Mireia even gives some feedback on Dr. Whitney’s new book, Doing It All.
Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast.
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In this episode, Whitney talks about the foundational piece that is missing that we must develop BEFORE we start implementing strategies for equity at home and in the workplace: self-worth. We must decide that we are worth fighting for and that we are valuable before we take on the giant systemic issue of inequity. Without it, there’s not much we’re fighting for and we’ll quickly lose steam and settle into societal norms.
Find out more at www.modernmommydoc.com/podcast.
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About the Episode:
In this episode, Dr. Whitney chats with Valerie Cockerell, author of Manage Like a Mother. They discuss how, as moms, we can be (and should be) confident in our ability to lead in the workplace, because we have so much experience leading as moms and because of our “mom skills” that can absolutely be translated into “boss skills.” They also chat about how women can stand out in their workplace by using the leadership skills they’re uniquely gifted in.
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About the Episode
Gabby Slome, CEO and Co-Founder of Cooper, and Dr. Whitney talk about the pressure moms feel to do parenting “right” and how unrealistic (and ultimately damaging) that is for parents and for kids. If you want to be an effective parent, it’s all about paying attention to who your individual child is and to the five major parenting “must dos:”
1. Be sensitive and responsive.
2. Model self-regulation.
3. Set limits for yourself and your kids.
4. Allow space for unrestrained skill development.
5. Support internal motivation and resilience over external motivation.
6. Develop healthy routines.
About Our Guest
Gabby is the Co-founder and CEO of Cooper, a parenting mecca offering parents (and parents to be) with the tools and resources to build their parenting muscle and become the parents they want to be. Cooper offers on demand access to leading experts in child development and likeminded parents, 24/7. Group sessions, live events/workshops and “always on” one-on-one support are spearheaded by top tier experts including PhD’s, educators and licensed clinical social workers with decades of experience. Cooper’s mission is to equip parents with more effective ways of seeing and solving parenting challenges at home.
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Today’s working moms are burnt out, overwhelmed, and just plain stuck. Caught amid the endless, conflicting demands of caring for their families, hustling at work, managing their households, and a million-and-one other tasks, chores, and responsibilities, it’s no wonder mom rage and mom guilt are at an all-time high. Working moms feel like they’re responsible for everything, but nothing they do matters. They are doing it all—but getting nowhere.
This is a feeling I know well. A practicing pediatrician and mother of two daughters—including one with special needs—I tried to do it all for years…until one particularly bad week brought me to her knees, and then to a revelation: I couldn’t wait years for the systems of inequality and cultural pressures women face to change, I needed a plan to fix my life now. A plan that would help me stop over-functioning, stop blaming myself, and start creating a life that was centered on me. My values, my priorities, my vision of a purposeful, aligned life. Years later, I'm living my centered life and now I want to help you do the same.
In Doing It All, I share my blueprint for achieving a centered life as a real working mom with real working mom problems. This is not about achieving a dazzling fantasy life of ease, wealth, and perfection, but a realistic life that is purposeful, organized, and aligned with your personal values. A life where you’re able to prioritize what really matters and where everything—even laundry—has its place. Work calls? Yep. Time with your kids? Absolutely. Time for yourself? A top priority (yes, you read that right!).
This has nothing to do with manifesting positive vibes. You won’t find a single affirmation here. Instead, you’ll discover a practical framework, step-by-step plan, and over forty targeted exercises, prompts, and activities to help you:
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