If you’re a first-time parent needing guidance on how to know what’s best for your kid’s health, this episode is a must-listen! I’m excited to sit down today with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh, a trailblazing board-certified pediatrician known for his holistic approach to child health. Dr. Gator brings a unique integrative perspective to pediatric care with an extensive background in kinesiology, psychology, and epidemiology.

In this episode, he shares invaluable insights for first-time parents from his new book, Parenting at Your Child’s Pace, which guides parents through the early years with a focus on patience and informed decision-making.

Dr. Gator explains his integrative approach to teaching parents about their children’s health, highlighting a holistic health view that considers emotional, physical, and environmental wellbeing tailored to each child’s unique needs. He provides new parents essential tips around the five seeds of health – stress, environment and toxins, exercise, diet, and sleep.

He also shares how he runs his integrative practice, advocating for noninvasive medical treatments that respect each child’s individual comfort level.

But how can you apply the lessons in this conversation? We make sure to discuss practical tips for modern parenting, from managing screen time to co-sleeping to navigating the phenomenon of Dr. Google. Dr. Gator explains why it’s so important to foster a non-judgmental dialogue with your pediatrician when it comes to parenting guidelines and finding out what works best for each family and child.

This episode is packed with thoughtful advice for parents aiming to create a supportive, healthy environment for their children – that’s how I know you’ll love it. And please, share it with a friend who’s on the same path as you. We’re all in this together!

We also cover:

(00:01:40) An Integrative Parenting Approach to Building Resilience In Kids

(00:13:46) How Can You Lower Your Child’s Toxic Load?

(00:22:14) Normal vs. Worrisome: According to a Pediatrician

(00:41:19) Empowering Advice for First-Time Parents

(00:53:17) 5 Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Developing Chronic Disease

Resources:

• Click here for full show notes

• Instagram: @drjoelgator

• Read: Parenting At Your Child's Pace by Joel Warsh, MD

• Website: parentingatyourchildspace.com

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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Today, we're excited to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman back to the show to share insights from her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans.

Dr. Pressman, a seasoned developmental psychologist and co-founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, introduces a refreshing, simplified approach to parenting that cuts through the noise of endless advice. This episode is crucial for anyone looking to establish a solid and sustainable parenting approach based on current research that focuses on nurturing strong relationships – without the pressure to be perfect!

In this conversation, Dr. Pressman breaks down her science-backed strategies from the book and shares advice on how to navigate the overwhelming world of parenting advice to find what truly benefits your unique family. We explore the nuances of conscious parenting, and dive into the five key principles of parenting: relationship, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair. We also get practical advice on how they can be integrated into daily parenting practices – with real life examples from Kelly.

Dr. Pressman encourages parents to ditch the scripts, and shares how to stop feeling guilty and start trusting your gut by focusing on the five principles and what truly works for your family.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for current, and future, parents striving to build resilience, independence, and confidence in their children. And don’t forget to check out the Raising Good Humans podcast if you loved this conversation and Dr. Pressman’s advice.

We also cover:

(00:01:14) Science-Backed Parenting Advice Made Simple

(00:16:56) Introducing The 5 Principles of Parenting

(00:23:59) Parenting Principles: Relationship, Reflection & Regulation

(00:31:33) Parenting Principles: Implementing Rules & Reconciling with Repair

(00:51:00) Help Your Kids Build Resilience, Independence & Confidence

Resources:

• Click here for full show notes

• Instagram: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast

• Read: The 5 Principles of Parenting by Dr. Aliza Pressman

• Website: draliza.com

• Podcast: Raising Good Humans

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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In 2005, the New England Journal of Medicine predicted that, for the first time in history, our kids are expected to have shorter lifespans than us – their parents. To address this startling statistic and figure out how to help our kids be more happy and healthy, we're joined by Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford, NYU, and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert.

Also a mother of two thriving children, Dr. Song has dedicated her career to helping parents and practitioners bridge the gap between conventional and holistic pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, parent-approved approach.

Acknowledging the rise in mental health issues and chronic illnesses in the younger generation, we tackle the tough conversation around how to help our kids make better food choices and manage stress to support their gut health and overall wellbeing. From dissecting the impact of diet choices to connecting the dots between stress and gut health, Dr. Song offers research-backed practical strategies for nurturing resilience in children and encouraging informed food choices.

Through empowering discussions on nutrition education, stress management techniques, and navigating the influence of the food industry, this episode will give parents a guide to teaching their children tools for living their most healthful and happy lives.

If you're a parent who wants to know that you're doing everything you can to help your kids be well and stay well, look no further. Dr. Song has you covered with her practical, proven steps to raising resilient kids one microbiome at a time. For more information and support on this topic, make sure to preorder Dr. Song’s new book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids.

We also cover:

(00:01:11) Why Kids Today Aren’t Happy or Healthy

(00:13:12) The New Normal: Links Between Stress & Gut Health

(00:23:40) The Stress Performance Curve & Nervous System Regulation

(00:35:04) Practices to Help Parents & Kids Manage Stress

(00:47:01) Helping Kids Build Gut Health & Resilience Through Informed Choices

Resources:

• Click here for full show notes

• Website: healthykidshappykids.com

• Instagram: @healthykids_happykids

• Read: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids by Elisa Song, MD

• Whole Family Wellness: Helping Our Kids Thrive with Dr. Elisa Song #208

Connect with Kelly:

• kellyleveque.com

• Instagram: @bewellbykelly

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly

* Content from this podcast is provided for information and education purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. Always speak with your healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional or herbal supplement.

Be Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.

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