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MomDocTalk with Kristen Cook, MD
Welcome to MomDoc Talk, where real-life parenting meets medical expertise! Hosted by Dr. Kristen Cook, a seasoned pediatrician and mom, this podcast is your go-to resource for evidence-based insights on child development, health, and raising well-rounded, compassionate kids. As both a mother and a pediatrician with over a decade of experience, Dr. Cook understands the challenges parents face today and knows what truly works. Each episode dives into relatable parenting stories, expert advice, and science-backed tips, blending warmth, wisdom, and practicality to support you in guiding your child’s growth in today’s ever-evolving world.
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MomDocTalk with Kristen Cook, MD
How Can Parents Stay Calm When Kids Misbehave?
In this podcast episode, Kristen delves into parenting techniques, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a calm exterior during challenging situations with children. They introduce the "duck on a pond" technique, which highlights the need for emotional regulation and rational responses to children's misbehavior. Through personal anecdotes, Kristen illustrates how staying composed can lead to more effective discipline and better communication with children. The episode aims to equip parents with strategies to handle misbehavior thoughtfully, fostering a positive and understanding environment for their children.
Discussion Points
- Importance of maintaining a calm exterior in parenting
- Emotional regulation and its impact on discipline
- The "duck on a pond" analogy for managing emotions
- Strategies for handling children's misbehavior without escalating situations
- Practical applications of the "duck on a pond" technique in various scenarios (tantrums, lies, teen issues)
- Recognizing and managing physical sensations related to emotions
- Creating personal calming techniques (phrases, visualizations)
- Benefits of staying calm in parenting and other life areas
- Effective discipline as a teaching method rather than punishment
- Learning from emotional reactions and improving parenting strategies over time
The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider for medical issues. All the opinions are of Dr. Kristen Cook and do not reflect the opinions of her employer nor the hospitals she is affiliated with. The authors and publishers of this podcast do not assume any responsibility for errors, omissions, or consequences of using the information provided.
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