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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.
Join Dr. Cook and her guests as they tackle everything from behavior management to health basics, all while keeping the focus on raising good humans.
Disclaimer
The information presented 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 concerns. All of 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.
MomDocTalk with Kristen Cook, MD
The Best Approach to Discipline: Teaching, Not Punishing
In this episode of MomDoc Talk, Kristen, a pediatrician and mom, explores the crucial difference between punishment and discipline in parenting. She explains why punishment is reactive and shame-based, while discipline is intentional, focused on teaching, and helps children develop self-control and responsibility. Kristen offers practical strategies, including natural and logical consequences, and shares real-life examples. She emphasizes the importance of compassion, consistency, and connection in guiding children’s behavior, referencing her book, Parenting Redefined, as a resource for parents seeking to nurture positive growth in their children.
What you’ll learn:
- Difference between punishment and discipline
- Characteristics of punishment (reactive, shame-based, focuses on misdeeds)
- Characteristics of discipline (intentional, teaching-focused, promotes self-control and empathy)
- Importance of separating a child's actions from their identity
- Negative effects of punishment on learning and behavior
- Role of fear in punishment versus safety in discipline
- Importance of connection in effective discipline
- Use of natural and logical consequences in discipline
- Four-step approach to implementing effective discipline
- Emphasis on growth and learning over perfection in parenting
Get My New Book:
Parenting Redefined: A Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Child's Behavior to Help Them Thrive
Podcast Disclaimer
The information presented 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 concerns. All of 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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