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Discerning ParentingAuthor: Victoria Ang-Nolasco, MD
Are there days you feel youve had it with the sleepless nights, the temper tantrums, the constant fatigue of trying to keep up with an active baby? Does it feel like youre always working so hard as a parent, trying to do everything for your kids and family, and yet it never feels enough? We get it. You love your child more than anything, and yet parenting is also exhausting and challenging. Especially when youre bombarded with criticism and pressure to be the perfect parent (which, spoiler alert, does not exist!). But what if you had experts who understand exactly what youre going through help you navigate the everyday challenges of parenting your baby, toddler, or preschooler? What if they help you use scientific research to your advantage, so you become the calmer, happier, and more empowered parent youve always wanted to be? That's why we created "Discerning Parenting," the podcast that helps you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters in your parenting journey. Join Dr. Victoria Ang-Nolasco, developmental and behavioral pediatrician, positive parenting coach, author, speaker, and mom, as she and our guest experts tackle your most pressing parenting concerns. From toddler discipline to helping kids learn to talk or to read, from starting solids and potty training to promoting social and emotional development, this podcast is jam-packed with valuable insights and practical tips specifically tailored for parents of kids age 5 and below. So join us and discover how you can use the combined power of science, knowing your child, and your own intuition in making the best parenting decisions for you and your family. Head over to discerningparenting.com and get our FREE parenting resource library too! Language: en-us Genres: Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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103 - Beyond “Just Make Them Eat”: 3 Myths and 4 Hidden Issues Behind Feeding Struggles With Dr. Kaye Napalinga
Episode 103
Tuesday, 1 July, 2025
If you're a parent struggling to get your child to eat a "proper" meal, have you ever been told, "Just make them eat!"? Or, "Just starve them and they'll eat anything!"?In this episode, Dr. Kaye Napalinga, developmental and behavioral pediatrician with special training in feeding issues, empowers us with insights on: what exactly goes into the feeding processwhy "just make them eat" or "just starve them" actually sets us up for frustration and stresswhat we can look at and what to do insteadResources mentioned in the episode:Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders Questionnaire from the SOS Approach to FeedingPicky eating on the Discerning Parenting blog and podcast⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges. 🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot! The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
