In this episode of Dear Parents, we explore key concerns on parents’ minds including starting solid foods for infants, managing toddlers’ rage episodes, and understanding the new vaccine schedule. Dr. Phil Boucher provides an evolutionary perspective on the introduction of solid foods, debunks myths, and addresses common parent anxieties.
For dealing with toddler rage, he introduces the LEAP strategy to help parents remain calm and effectively manage their child’s big emotions.
Lastly, Dr. Boucher discusses the latest updates on vaccine recommendations, stressing the importance of informed and shared decision-making between parents and healthcare providers.
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Time Stamps:
01:45 Starting Solid Foods: Evolutionary Perspective
03:15 Practical Tips for Introducing Solid Foods
06:31 Purees vs. Baby-Led Weaning
14:13 Managing Mealtime Challenges
18:14 Understanding and Handling Toddler Emotions
23:20 LEAP: A Strategy for Managing Meltdowns
32:42 Discipline and Regulation: Teaching Skills
35:22 Vaccine Conversations: Building Trust and Understanding
Links and Resources:
Dear Parents Substack: dearparents.substack.com – The best place to submit your questions for future episodes.
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ADHD Profile and Compass: https://drphilboucher.com/adhdcompass - An online assessment to understand your child’s ADHD across four key domains: hyperactivity, inattention, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
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