The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro

It's heartbreaking as a parent to watch your child be in pain. This episode is going to give you everything you need to understand--and help--your child with pain. My guest is Lindsay Clendaniel, PhD, a pediatric psychologist and director of Thinking Tree Psychology. Dr. Clendaniel has particular expertise in pain management, having presented at national conferences on the topic and helped hundreds of families learn to manage chronic pain so that kids can live their best possible lives.

We'd all love to raise kids who are positive and who can appreciate the good in their lives. In this episode, I describe a simple, fun activity that can help you and your children do exactly that. This activity has brought so much warmth, joy, and gratitude into my family over the past year, I'm thrilled to share the idea with you. Also, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter at drstevesilvestro.com to stay on top of exciting announcements that will be coming soon!

What happened? Your sweet newborn turned into a gassy, fussy one-month-old who squeals in discomfort every night. This is something so universal, you'll want to share this episode with everyone you know who has a young baby. Take a listen to hear why these gassy changes happen & for tips on how you can help your baby feel better. A video version of this episode is also viewable at youtube.com/drstevesilvestro

As parents, we can plant the seeds, but our kids have to do the growing themselves. We all want our kids to succeed, but we can't do the succeeding for them. So whether you have young kids or a teen off to college, the question is: How do we help our kids & teens find their own path, without inserting OURselves in the way? To get the answer, I turned to career and outplacement coach Jason Levin...and the result is an episode that might help both kids & parents alike find their own direction.

Fevers tend to stress us all out, making it important for every parent to know when to worry, when not to, how to fix them, what thermometers to get, why fevers get higher at night, and more. In addition to this episode—a rebroadcast of one of my earliest—I've now created an article version of this information—updated & with even more useful info added. The article has everything covered in this episode and more. Check it out at drstevesilvestro.com/fever

The holiday season is hyped up to kids as “the most wonderful time of year,” a time that they simply must enjoy. After all, it’s packed with parties, pie, candy canes, sleepovers with cousins—and, depending on your family’s traditions, presents. But sweet treats, packed schedules, and excitement can result in overtired, sugar-crashed, cranky kids more destined for the naughty list than the nice. Here are simple tips you can use to help ensure you & your kids can enjoy a smooth,happy holid

I'm sure you've probably already noticed—traveling with kids is a lot different from traveling pre-kids! Whether you're traveling next week for a holiday, headed off to beach, or jetting around the world on an adventure, taking the kids along brings both wonderful joy & new stress. I'm proud to announce that I've joined the team at Bébé Voyage—the best resource for families that travel—as a Medical Advisor and "Zen Expert," to help families keep healthy & happy in their travels. Here are my t

It’s hard to watch your children when they’re in pain. And what makes headaches in children so heartbreaking to watch as a parent is that if you’ve ever experienced a headache yourself, you know exactly what kind of pain your child is going through. That's why I reached out to Dr. Huma Sheikh to help give you the info you need to know as a parent of a child with headaches. She's the go-to expert on headaches -- and we cover everything you need to know to help your child.

Some time ago, a friend and I were having a discussion on Instagram about some of the terrible headlines in recent years. We were questioning how the world got to where we are today, and what we could do to raise kids who would grow up to make things better. Our conclusion? We need to teach our children empathy. The road to making the world a better place for our kids begins by encouraging them to develop these skills.  In this episode, I show you the easiest way to do it.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for every parent! Whether topics like puberty are subjects for dinner table conversation in your family or something that causes awkward hesitation for everyone involved, there are several things that you need to know. My superstar guest—Dr. Cara Natterson—is a pediatrician & author of the New York Times bestselling "The Care and Keeping of You" book series for girls, and "Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys"—making her the go-to expert for talking to kids about gro

Your kids and teens are online—and you need to keep them safe & know that they’re making the right choices.  If they can follow the advice in this episode, then you can be assured they will be. This episode features audio from the first of a new series of videos I’ll be releasing.  I’d be SO grateful if you could share the video on Facebook to help spread this message! ALSO, subscribe to my YouTube channel so that you don’t miss any of my new videos as they’re released!

You have to learn to take care of yourself in order to better care for your kids. Of course, that often seems more easily said than done. Once the baby comes, life is forever changed. And your body is...different. But what if you could be stronger--both physically AND mentally--after your baby than you were before? Lauren Collins knows how to get you there. As an elite athlete, sports model & new mom, Lauren will get you inspired and strong with her top tips for moms in this great interview.

I come across a lot of parenting stories. Some are cute. Some are funny. Many, especially those I encountered personally when I used to work in a hospital, can be heartbreaking. But few stories have ever stopped me in my tracks, leaving me both stunned and inspired, promising myself to strive to be better tomorrow. Until this one. I have a feeling that this story will inspire you to make tomorrow better. Please SHARE this episode & article by sharing the link drstevesilvestro.com/72

No matter what time of year it is, it’s almost always a sports season for your child. Whether they’re playing multiple sports throughout the year, or one sport all year long, many of today’s kids are full-time athletes. And when you consider that our kids are also constantly growing, changing, and learning, it’s clear that we parents need to make sure that we give them the fuel they need for success. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for parents and coaches of young athletes!

It can be both hard & heartbreaking to see your child suffer from anxiety--especially if you don't know how to help. In this episode, Laurie Chaikind McNulty gives you EVERYTHING you need to know to help your child, including: Why kids are dealing with so much anxiety today How to tell age-appropriate behavior vs. anxiety How to know when your child might need therapy or medication Practical tools you can use How to prevent your child from ramping up & how to help wind back down ...and more!