The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

Dr. Mona Amin

Episodes 410
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (1,515)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

The PedsDocTalk Podcast is your go-to parenting resource, hosted by Dr. Mona Amin, a trusted pediatrician, parenting expert, and mom of two. As a top 30 Parenting Podcast in the U.S., this show delivers expert-backed guidance on child development, health, illness, behavior, feeding, and sleep—giving parents the confidence to navigate every stage from baby to teen. Each episode dives into real-life parenting challenges, featuring conversations with specialists in pediatrics, child psychology, nutrition, and parental well-being. From potty training and sleep training to tackling tantrums, picky eating, discipline, screen time, postpartum recovery, and developmental milestones, Dr. Mona provides practical, science-backed advice that actually works. Tune in on Mondays and Wednesdays for actionable insights, mindset shifts, and expert interviews that empower you to raise healthy, resilient, and happy kids—while thriving as a parent yourself!

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The Courage to Commit, Why Choosing Less Can Give Us More in Life and in Parenting with Andrew East and Shawn Johnson East

Jun 10, 2026 1h 1m

As a pediatrician and mom, I know firsthand how easy it is to get overwhelmed by standard parenting tips and the pressure to have a perfect family life . In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and…

The Follow-Up: Identifying and Treating Eczema

Jun 08, 2026 15m

Eczema is common, frustrating, and often misunderstood. In this episode, we break down what eczema actually looks like at different ages, how specialists determine severity, and why treatment should…

Raising Kids in a Country with Gun Violence: What Actually Helps with Moms Demand Action

Jun 03, 2026 52m

As a pediatrician, I spent years looking at firearm safety through a clinical lens—as a major public health crisis and a tragic statistic. But after practicing in South Florida during the Parkland…

The Follow-Up: Strength Training While Pregnant

Jun 01, 2026 15m

Strength training in pregnancy can feel confusing with so much mixed advice online. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my conversation with Amy Kiefer and Krystle Holland of Expecting and Empowered…

Fear Sells—But the Facts Matter: Making Science Go Viral

May 27, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, I sit down with a scientist and science communicator who has spent the last five years in the middle of online health conversations, especially during and after the pandemic. We talk…

The Follow-Up: Early Days of Breastfeeding

May 25, 2026 13m

The early days of breastfeeding can feel overwhelming when you are recovering, tired, and trying to sort out what is normal. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my conversation with Melissa Mancini,…

When Politics, Values, and Parenting Collide with Sharon McMahon “America’s Government Teacher”

May 20, 2026 1h

In this powerful and honest conversation, I sat down with Sharon McMahon to talk about something so many parents are quietly carrying right now - political exhaustion, moral tension, and the question…

The Follow-Up: How to Achieve Practical Optimism

May 18, 2026 12m

Practical optimism is not about pretending everything is fine or forcing happy thoughts when life feels hard. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my conversation with Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist,…

The Parenting Revolution Around Puberty: How to Talk to Your Kids About Puberty Without Shame

May 13, 2026 53m

Parents often want to talk to their kids about puberty and periods, but many don’t know where to start. In this episode, I’m joined by pediatric and adolescent gynecologist Dr. Charis Chambers to…

The Follow-Up: Anxiety or Are They Just Shy?

May 11, 2026 13m

Many parents worry when their child seems shy. But is it actually shyness, or something more? In this episode, we unpack the difference between a “slow to warm” temperament and an anxiety disorder.…

The Myth of the "Perfect" Mom: Embracing Ambivalence in Motherhood

May 06, 2026 55m

Motherhood is often painted as pure joy, endless patience, and unconditional love. But what about the moments of frustration? The resentment? The overwhelm? The quiet thought of, “I love my child……

The Follow-Up: Is EMDR for Me?

May 04, 2026 15m

A question I get often is: “How do I know if EMDR might be right for me?” In this episode, we break down what EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) actually is, who it can help, and…

Why Self-Love Starts in Childhood (And How Caregivers Shape It)

Apr 29, 2026 22m

In this solo episode, I reflect on a question that stopped me in my tracks: Why am I not worthy of my own love? Inspired by the passing of James Van Der Beek and a clip that deeply moved me, this…

The Follow-Up: Dads and Postpartum

Apr 28, 2026 14m

We talk a lot about maternal mental health postpartum. But we do not talk enough about dads. In this episode, my husband joins me for an honest conversation about paternal mental health, birth…

IVF, Ovulation, and Fertility Facts and Myths Everyone Should Know with Dr. Lucky Sekhon

Apr 22, 2026 1h 7m

This week on The PedsDocTalk Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, OB-GYN, and author of The Lucky Egg, for a conversation…

The Follow-Up: I Just Had a Baby, Now What?

Apr 20, 2026 18m

Bringing home a new baby can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming. In this Follow Up episode, I revisit a favorite past conversation, I Just Had a Baby, Now What?, and share practical newborn…

How to Stop Passing Your Emotional Baggage to Your Kids

Apr 15, 2026 58m

Parents carry their past into their parenting, often without realizing it. In this episode, I sit down with relationship therapist and author Eli Harwood to talk about how emotional baggage forms,…

The Follow-Up: Extinction Sleep Training

Apr 13, 2026 11m Trailer

Sleep training can feel like a lightning rod topic, especially when it comes to the cry it out method. In this episode, I talk with a mom who used extinction sleep training with both of her sons at…

When Friendship Hurts: How to Talk to Kids About Bullying, Boundaries, and Self-Worth

Apr 08, 2026 40m

Friendship heartbreak hits differently when it’s your child. In this episode, I sit down with child development specialist Dr. Robyn Silverman to talk about bullying, boundaries, rejection, and what…

The Follow-Up: Why Independent Play Matters

Apr 06, 2026 13m

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not entertaining your child 24/7, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest modern parenting misconceptions:…

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The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom has published 410 episodes since March 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.

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