The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro show

The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro

Summary: In The Child Repair Guide, pediatrician and dad Dr. Steve Silvestro brings the wisdom and insights of the world's best childhood health and wellness experts directly to parents in one trusted source--to give parents the best tools possible to raise happy, healthy, confident kids.

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 Your End-of-Year Mindset as a Parent | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:55

How you end one year impacts how you start the next. And as a parent, your mindset affects more than just you. In this short episode, I point out the one mindset-killer that so many of us do on social media this time of year. Take a moment to listen so you don't fall into this trap, too! ALSO --- The next round of my Mindfulness for Parents Online Course starts Jan 8th --- take almost 50% OFF with the code 'NEWYEAR' --- This course THE BEST way to start your new year with a mindset for growth!

 Kids Lying: What to Do - with Alyson Schafer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:38

How do you handle it when your child lies?  This is a tough question that every parent faces. Do you punish the lie? Let it slide? Coax the truth out of your child? How do you prevent this from becoming a habit?  Is there a better way to respond than what you're currently doing? Parenting expert Alyson Schafer returns in this outstanding episode, giving you practical tips for what to do when your child lies. Follow on Facebook Instagram: @zendocsteve Subscribe on YouTube.com/drstevesilvestro

 Teaching Kids About Private Part Safety | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:47

This is an extremely important discussion to have with your kids, especially with sexual assault and harassment perpetually in the news. The trouble is, you might not be saying the right thing to keep your child safest. In this audio clip from an upcoming video release, I tell you why we might be going about this conversation the wrong way, and I let you know exactly what you should say to your kids. Follow me on Facebook & subscribe to my YouTube channel to catch all my upcoming videos!

 What You're Thankful For | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:43

This is a special episode with listener submissions to remind us all what we're doing this for. I hope that this episode makes you smile--and, more importantly, inspires you to take a moment to reflect on what you're thankful for. Tag me on Instagram @zendocsteve and let me know what you love about your family! This episode first appeared at www.drstevesilvestro.com/podcasts

 Things Mentally Strong Parents DON'T Do - with Amy Morin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:05

This is one of my all-time favorite interviews & I guarantee that you’ll walk away from this one with several new insights into how to best raise your family. You may or may not recognize Amy Morin’s name, but I guarantee that you’ve read her work. Her mega-viral article on 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do has been viewed & shared millions of times and led to a bestselling book, a TED talk, and more. Now she’s brought her unique wisdom to the world of parenting. This one you NEED to

 How to Talk to Kids about Race - with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:43

I got the chance to talk with one of the nation's leading experts on race, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, about how to discuss the topic of race with kids. Dr. Tatum is an author of three critically-acclaimed books on race. She's also the former president of Spelman College and has been fostering conversations about race for her entire career. We dive into so much in this conversation--this is one you've GOT to hear! Let me know on Facebook what you think! 

 Your Breastfeeding Questions Answered, Part One - with Dr. Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:12

We advertise breastfeeding as if it's easy, with moms and babies figuring it out as naturally as breathing air. Not quite true. This is a special episode because I crowdsourced questions from followers of my Facebook page, and you responded in force--with tons of questions and stories of your nursing triumphs & challenges. My guest is Dr. Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti, leader of the Breastfeeding Task Force for Duke Children's Primary Care, & we answer dozens of your most pressing questions!

 Helping Your Child Adjust to Daylight Saving Time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:00

Back before you had kids, the idea of changing the clocks and getting an extra hour of sleep sounded great. But now that there are little people involved, arbitrarily changing your family's schedule sounds like a nightmare.  Use these simple tips to help your child adjust to Daylight Saving Time--whether it's the Spring or the Fall--and ensure that everyone gets the sleep they need! This episode first appeared at www.drstevesilvestro.com/47

 What Your Kid's Dentist Wishes You Knew | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:03

In this episode, I interview pediatric dentist Dr. Heather Solander and get the scoop on everything to do with keeping your kids' teeth healthy.  She answers questions about: When to start brushing Tips for getting a reluctant toddler to let you brush How old your child should be before she brushes her own teeth The issue of fluoride toxicity in kids The safety of X-rays How to choose a dentist What to do if your dentist is too quick to do procedures & a whole lot more!

 Tantrums at the Start of the Schoolyear | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:03

First few weeks of school, kids come home and they're a mess. Are you experiencing this?  Well, you're not alone.  In this episode, I talk about what's going on, why this is a common occurrence, and what you can do about it.

 Introducing Your Child to the New Baby | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:45

When you’re expecting another baby, the initial excitement can soon give way to a wave of worrying thoughts. As a result, there’s a lot of emotional weight riding on the first meeting between your older child and the new baby, as well as on those early weeks at home. Following these tips can prepare your child for the new baby and help to make the introduction of the new sibling go as smoothly as possible. This post was first published at www.drstevesilvestro.com/44

 Getting Kids to Talk Nicely to Each Other (and You!) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:01

We often tell kids to "think before you speak." But what does that really mean? What should they think? In this episode, we cover 3 simple questions you can teach your kids to think before they speak -- hopefully putting a dent in any sibling bickering at home, while also teaching your kids an important interpersonal skill to have as they grow.

 The Splinter Removal Guide - Tweezers or...a Banana? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:52

The Splinter Removal Guide - Tweezers or...a Banana?

 One Easy Step to Kind Kids | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:37

One Easy Step to Kind Kids

 How to Tell Kids About a Loved One's Illness | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:46

How to Tell Kids About a Loved One's Illness

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