Motherhood Meets Medicine

As busy parents, it’s essential that we learn effective strategies to help our children navigate the different stages they go through and the challenges that arise at each stage. Whether our children are in kindergarten or about to enter middle school, we must help them to handle any difficulties they may encounter.  Ashley Bartley, M.Ed., NCC, is a school counselor, author, and curriculum writer. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia and her M.Ed. in School Counseling from the College of William & Mary. She is the creator of Counselor Station, where she develops curriculum and resources for busy school counselors. Ashley lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her husband and three young boys. In today's episode, Ashley and I discuss how you can help your child with time management and how to establish routines in your home to make mornings go more smoothly. Ashley also shares helpful strategies for children experiencing separation anxiety and helping your child with a transition to middle school. In this episode, we discuss: The main ways parents can help their students utilize the school counselor How to handle when a child is having an issue with another child at school How parents can help their children with time management What parents can do to prepare their child and themselves for the transition to middle school Strategies to help ease childrens’ worries and fears about going to kindergarten How to establish a morning routine to make things a little easier What school counselors help students with and when they might meet with them Resources: Counselor Station website Ashely’s Instagram: @counselorstation  Ashley’s Facebook Ashley’s TpT Store Books by Ashley Atomic Habits, by James Clear Discount Codes From Our Sponsors: Green Chef: Get 50% off + free shipping at www.greenchef.com/lynzy50 Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ear infections are not uncommon in children but what can we do to prevent them? Do they always need to be treated with antibiotics? My guest today, Dr. Nicole Aaronson is discussing these topics and sharing her insight on ear infections in children. Dr. Nicole Aaronson is board certified in both otolaryngology and pediatric otolaryngology. She takes care of kids in the clinic, OR, and hospital setting. She works at Nemours Hospital for Children - Delaware Valley at the main hospital in Wilmington, DE, and the ambulatory surgery center in Deptford, NJ.  In today's episode we discuss why children are prone to ear infections, how to prevent them, when to treat and when to watch and wait, and tips for how to equalize pressure on flights. In this episode, we discuss: Why children get ear infections more than adults  How pacifier use, bottles, and smoke can increase the frequency of ear infections The difference between a middle ear infection and an outer ear infection When to treat ear infections and when to watch and wait if they resolve on their own Why waiting on using antibiotics as a treatment for an ear infection is a better idea than always using them What research shows for ear infection treatment with things like xylitol, probiotics, herbs, homeopathy, and alcohol What medicine or pain relief methods do you recommend for children When ear tubes are needed, how they affect hearing, and how long they stay in How the treatment for otitis media differs from otitis externa What parents can do to try to prevent ear infections in their children Why you do not need to be cleaning your ears How to relieve pressure for adults and kids when flying Resources: Dr. Nicole Aaronson’s YouTube Channel Discount Codes From Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off AG1: Get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase: www.drinkag1.com/lynzy Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tantrums. They are one of the most significant challenges that come with motherhood and they always seem to occur in the most inconvenient of times. So what in the world do you do to get your child and you through them without escalating the issue even more? We’ll be discussing this topic and more in today’s episode.  I’m joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist specializing in parenting and resilience. We are chatting about tantrums and how to handle them. As you’ll hear in the episode, the strategies mentioned apply to both toddlers, older kids, and adults. There is a lot of information in the episode and I encourage you to find one takeaway that seems manageable for you and your family and start there!  In this episode, we discuss: How to self-regulate as adults Triggers that we experience as parents and how to handle them Key in-the-moment tantrum strategies Understanding what a tantrum is and why it occurs The importance of understanding how we were raised as children and how that translates into our own parenting  Managing tantrums when you are caring for multiple children What to do if you and your partner disagree on how you parent Supporting nonverbal children through a tantrum  Resources: Deeply Feeling Kids Workshop More courses and workshops IGTV, Laying the Foundation for Resilience: A Video for Skeptical Parents Instagram (new!): @drbeckyatgoodinside Dr. Becky’s Podcast: Good Inside with Dr. Becky Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the next few months, I’ll be mixing in some of our earlier Motherhood Meets Medicine interviews with new episodes. These ‘best of’ episodes are the most shared and listened to episodes of all time! Today’s featured episode is an interview with Erin from Food Science Babe. If you ever get overwhelmed with grocery shopping and find it difficult to know if buying organic is actually worth it, then you’re going to love this conversation. With so many labels claiming products are organic, non-GMO, hormone-free, and natural, it’s hard to decide what is really best for us and our children. Not to mention, making the decision without breaking the bank. I am so relieved to get some real answers from Erin who is a chemical engineer and food scientist. You’ll be shocked, and probably relieved, to hear what she says about the food industry and what healthy really means. Erin has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of MN. She has worked in the food industry for 10+ years in both the conventional and natural/organic sectors as an Engineer/Food Scientist. Erin debunks a lot of misinformation about the food industry on her Instagram and Tiktok accounts @foodsciencebabe that I definitely recommend you check out. In this episode we discuss: The misconceptions about the term “organic” The requirements necessary for a food to be labeled as organic What GMO really means The truth behind the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” list Which labels you should really care about How Europe and the United States regulate food Discount codes from our sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off AG1: Get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase: www.drinkag1.com/lynzy Resources: Banned in EU video Baby snacks video EU Food colors video Red Dye 40 & ADHD video Hidden dangers of organic foods video Dirty dozen video Connect with Erin: Erin’s Patreon page Instagram: @foodsciencebabe Facebook: Foodsciencebabe Tiktok: @foodsciencebabe Twitter: @foodscibabe Merchandise Linktree Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Routine dental care is crucial for maintaining dental health but it is even more important during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy makes you much more susceptible to swelling and bleeding of the gums and tooth decay. Dr. Fatima Robertson is joining me today to discuss dental care during and after pregnancy and what we can do to best take care of our teeth. Periodontist Dr. Fatima Robertson, of Allen, Texas, is a well-known and board-certified doctor with a variety of personality traits. She specializes in performing surgeries to fix issues with the gums, teeth, and supporting bones. She also runs a business, is a speaker, a comedienne, a mother, a wife, and a self-professed fashionista. Her life’s mission is to encourage individuals to follow their greatest aspirations, live fully, and inspire others to work toward their dreams. In today’s episode, we cover a wide range of dental care topics including root canals, dental care during pregnancy, recommendations for brushing and flossing, root planing and scaling, and more! In this episode, we discuss: What happens when you get a root canal and why you may need one What is going on during pregnancy that makes you more susceptible to dental issues and what can be done to prevent these issues Her recommendations for brushing and flossing Why a power toothbrush and floss is the more ideal way to clean teeth than a regular toothbrush and a water flosser The link between periodontitis and adverse birth outcomes Why we should be including fluoride in our dental care The difference between fluoride and hydroxyapatite  What scaling and root planing is and why someone would need it done Her recommendations for the ideal dental routine Why people grind their teeth  Resources: www.fatimarobertsondds.com Instagram: @drfatimarobertson TikTok: @drfatimarobertson Discount Codes From My Sponsors: Thrive Market: Get 30% off your first oder + a free $60 gift at www.thrivemarket.com/lynzy.  Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer: Today's episode will discuss child sexual abuse. Please turn off this episode and listen to a different one if this is something that you may struggle with or do not want to hear.   The internet can be a dangerous place, especially for children. It is alarming the amount of child sexual abuse content that is circulating the internet. So how can parents protect their children online? My guest today, Susie Hargreaves, is sharing how the internet increases the rate at which this content can be shared and how parents and carers can keep their children safe. Susie Hargreaves OBE joined the Internet Watch Foundation in September 2011 as Chief Executive. She has worked in the charity sector for more than 30 years in a range of senior positions. Susie was made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2016 for Services to Child Online Safety. Inside the episode, we discuss what the Internet Watch Foundation is and does, the incidence of child sexual abuse online, how predators are able to target and groom children, findings in the Internet Watch Foundation’s recent annual report, and what you can do to help protect your children and prepare them for the dangers on the internet. In this episode we discuss: What the Internet Watch Foundation does What tech enabled or self generated child sexual abuse material is Statistics of how often this is happening and where it is happening The role the internet plays in the distribution of this content How predators are able to target and groom children online The most common websites and apps that tend to target children in this way What policies are currently in place and what policies Susie thinks should be in place to help protect children How the analysts at the Internet Watch Foundation cope with viewing this material everyday What parents and carers can do to prepare their children for the dangers on the internet Resources: Utah bans under-18s from using social media unless parents consent Internet Watch Foundation 2022 Annual Report IWF TALK Checklist IWF 2022 CSAM Annual Report Discount Codes From My Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off Earth Breeze: Get 40% off at www.earthbreeze.com/lynzy Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can we as parents do to support healthy attachment in our children? We want our children to have secure attachment in their relationships throughout their lives and know that the early years are vital to ensuring this. However, it often feels overwhelming when we are striving to get it perfect 100% of the time. But research says children still develop healthy secure attachment when we don’t get it “right” all the time. Dr. Alex Shrake is joining me to provide insight into how we can help our children develop secure attachment. Dr. Alex Shrake is a California based Licensed Professional Clinical counselor and mom of town who specializes in supporting parents through pregnancy, postpartum and parenting during the early years.  She works with families form an attachment frame and has specialized training in supporting those who have experienced trauma. Dr. Alex Shrake also has a background in teaching and supervision counselors-in-training and consulting with preschools regarding fostering positive socioemotional development in the classroom. In today’s episode, we talk about attachment theory, the different types of attachment styles, how to support healthy attachment, and how it may look in real-life situations. In this episode we discuss: What attachment theory is What the 4 attachment styles may look like  The age range children predominantly develop their attachment style How we can start to know and understand our child’s attachment style How the insecure attachment styles of anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment might show up in adulthood What a parent can do to support a healthy attachment How we can support a child who is going into daycare or school Resources: www.drcassidymft.com/dralex Discount Codes From My Sponsors: AG1: Get a free one-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase: www.drinkag1.com/lynzy Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we teach our children what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like? So often we hear of people, women especially, who are in, or have been in, abusive relationships of some sort. As parents, we want to ensure that our children know what it means to be in healthy friendships and relationships and empower them to navigate relationships by teaching them the importance of boundaries.  Today I have Dr. Kelly Gentry joining me to talk about teaching kids about healthy relationships. Dr. Kelly Gentry is a licensed professional counselor, clinical assistant professor, and mother of two. She focuses on feminist/gender-based issues, career empowerment, and raising awareness for the prevalence of violence against women. In today’s episode, we dive into teaching kids about setting boundaries, what healthy relationships look like, and how to talk to kids about what a good friend is. In this episode we discuss: Why Dr. Kelly Gentry became interested in teaching children about healthy relationships Defining what a healthy relationship is How we can teach kids about setting their own boundaries starting at an early age  Why it’s important for your child to feel empowered to set boundaries and to ask for help when needed How Dr. Kelly Gentry talks to her own children about what a good friend is and what it looks like Why we focus on talking about what a healthy relationship is instead of focusing on what different types of abuse might look like Resources: National Network to End Domestic Violence National Coalition Against Domestic Violence How Parents Can Introduce Healthy Relationships to Children Simply Safe Kids Course Common Questions About Healthy Relationships Discount Codes From My Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first order when you use code LYNZY Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media has become a huge part of many people’s lives and often, they don’t even realize the impact it is having on them and those around them. Spending hours scrolling, keeping up with what others are doing, and having information and opinions constantly in front of you can be incredibly draining in many ways.  Today, I am sharing my story of leaving social media along with the stories of nine others who have left as well. We are sharing where we were in our relationships with social media, the positive impacts we have seen since leaving, and what we miss about it. I am hopeful that hearing these wonderful stories about leaving social media will help you if you are considering decreasing your usage or leaving social media altogether. I know so many people have been interested in hearing from people who used social media for personal reasons or for their business and how it affected them after they left. In this episode, we hear about how leaving social media has helped those in my community be more present, start enjoying their hobbies again, and be in a a better place mentally and emotionally. In this episode we discuss: My personal story of leaving social media What it’s like to detox from social media How leaving social media reduces the feelings of pressure and anxiety for some Why breaking away from social media allows for more focus on family, friends, and hobbies What some miss about being on social media  Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The common method of treatment in the healthcare system is to look at what medicine the patient can take to help with their symptoms. However, in this watch and wait system, there are so many things that are skipped over that people could be doing that could get them to the point of not needing medication. Dr. Meg Mill is joining me today to discuss the importance of finding the root cause of health issues. Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support. She has been seen on Fox News Channel, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, in Reader's Digest, Health Magazine, and has appeared on many podcasts. In her podcast A Little Bit Healthier she discusses simple things you can add to your life every day to live a healthier, more fulfilled life. Meg is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, increase energy and restore mental clarity without drugs or overwhelming protocols with her proven E.A.T. Method. In this episode, Dr. Meg Mill is discussing the current watch and wait system of healthcare, why she chose to focus on headaches in her practice, the importance of looking at the unique individual to determine root causes, different causes of headaches, and possible ways to get relief from headaches. In this episode we discuss: How getting to the root cause of health issues would decrease the usage of medications Why Dr. Meg Mill chose to focus on people suffering from chronic headaches Common foods that may trigger headaches or migraines The difference between a food sensitivity and a food allergy How hormones relate to headaches and migraines What common signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance are Things you can do if you are experiencing headaches due to severe fluctuation in hormones How magnesium may help with headaches How stress plays a role in headaches and migraines and what to do to help with that Resources: www.megmill.com Discount code from my sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off Earth Breeze: save 40% at www.earthbreeze.com/lynzy Connect with Lynzy: Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices