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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
Building Emotional Intelligence: How to Turn Tantrums into Learning Opportunities
In this episode of MomDoc Talk, Kristen discusses temper tantrums with a parent and pediatrician. The speaker shares a personal story about their son Mason's significant tantrum during a family vacation, which sparked their interest in child development. They explain that tantrums are natural responses to overwhelming emotions and provide strategies for managing them, such as ensuring safety, validating emotions, and modeling appropriate behavior. The speaker advises against physical punishment and highlights the importance of praise in shaping behavior. The episode aims to empower parents with techniques to manage tantrums and foster emotional intelligence in their children.
- Nature and causes of temper tantrums in children and adults
- Personal story of a significant temper tantrum during a family vacation
- Understanding the brain's response to stress and emotions
- Effective strategies for responding to and managing tantrums
- Importance of validating emotions and modeling appropriate behaviors
- Constructive follow-up after a tantrum to guide children toward better emotional expression
- Misconceptions about physical punishment and its long-term effects
- Preventing tantrums by recognizing and avoiding common triggers
- Role of praise in shaping children's behavior and emotional intelligence
- Encouragement for parents to seek professional guidance if tantrums persist or escalate
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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