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The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWhat happens when parents are vaccinated and kids are not?Now that the COVID vaccine rollout is well under way around the world—and the light at the end of the tunnel is within grasp!—we're still left with one wrinkle: How to handle gathering with family & friends when some people have gotten the vaccine and some haven't? This is especially important for families, as kids aren't likely to be able to get the vaccine until this fall or even this winter. I break down the CDC's guidelines, PLUS give you a super-simple way you can figure out what's safest for every possible situ...2021-03-2918 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroListener Favorite - The One Mistake Every Parent Makes (Including Me!)I can't believe it, but The Child Repair Guide is celebrating a HUGE milestone! And to celebrate, I've dug deep into the archives to share a topic that I know impacts almost every family. I've said before that my job as a pediatrician & host of this podcast is to not just make all the parenting missteps myself, but to research the solutions & share what I find with you. Well, this one is a prime example! If this episode strikes a chord with you, take a screenshot of your podcast player as you listen...2021-03-0120 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroDo Schools Spread COVID? Here's What We Currently KnowWith many areas approaching the dates and metrics they've set for reopening school—or back at school already—the question of schools' role in COVID spread has weighed heavily on many parents' minds. Well, it turns out that 50% of kids in the U.S. have been at school in-person, in one form or another, since the fall—and the data is in. I take a look at what we currently know, trying to tackle what has become an emotional topic for many, and shed some light on what we know works—and exactly what doesn't. Yo...2021-02-1023 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow Parents Can Better Manage Stress & Recover from Trauma - with Dr. Elizabeth StanleyIt goes without saying that the ability to manage stress and recover from trauma would certainly come in handy these days. For parents, these skills of mental resilience are important even in “normal times,” as our kids learn how to handle challenges and stress by watching what we do in front of them. And yet the very act of being a parent—dealing with tantrums, poor sleep, questions about behavior and big decisions to make—is stressful in and of itself. How can parents learn to manage stress in a healthy way that’s...2021-01-181h 09
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWhat Should Your Family's 2021 Priorities Be?We are finally here—the end of 2020 & the start of 2021! But the truth is, we can’t walk into 2021 hoping to reset the clock back to what life was like in 2019. This year changed us—and we need to let its lessons sink in and choose how we want to use them to direct us as we move forward. This episode explores how you can honestly assess what was good and bad, positive and painful for your family this year—and how to sort out new priorities for your family in the year ahead. TAKE $...2020-12-2918 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroEverything Parents Need to Know About the COVID-19 VaccineThis is a super-special & super-exciting episode! At long last, vaccines against COVID-19 are being rolled out and administered. Parents have been asking me a host of questions, and I'm answering as many as I can right here. This episode goes over everything we currently know about how this vaccine's new approach works, its effectiveness and safety, plus the little we know about it for kids and pregnant or breastfeeding moms. Take a screenshot of your podcast player, post it to Instagram, and tag me @zendocsteve! You can share this episode by...2020-12-1625 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroRaising Cross-Cultural Kids: Identity & Resilience - with Dr. Anisha AbrahamPerhaps the greatest challenge we all face as we grow up is finding our identity—figuring out who we are and who we want to become. It’s no easy task—some of us adults (maybe even most of us?) are still trying to figure this out. But the challenge is even greater for cross-cultural kids & teens. Whether they’ve lived in several cultural environments, have parents whose cultures are different from that of where they live, or have multiple cultural backgrounds in their families—cross-cultural kids & teens have a wealth of ingredients mixed in together to...2020-11-3038 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow Should Your Family Handle the COVID Holidays?This holiday season, everyone is asking the same questions: “Can we find a way to get together with family? What if we all get tested first? Do we risk it?” COVID is destined to throw a massive wrench in what is often a time of gathering together. In this episode, I break down the risks + lay out some points to consider if you aim to make your family events safer. Think of this episode as the “sex ed” of COVID holidays—I’d rather you didn’t do it at all, but since you...2020-11-1020 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroParenting Manners During COVID & Beyond - with Sarah Davis & Evie GranvilleIt goes without saying that COVID has turned everything we know on its head. This is equally true for almost all things parenting. Things we used to take for granted—like scheduling a playdate in a park or seeing family—now take on extra layers of awkwardness and caution. Is the other family on the same page precaution-wise as you? How to handle the requests from Grandma to come visit when you know Grandma thinks differently about what is & isn't safe? Sarah Davis & Evie Granville are here with tips for handling all the awkward & uncomfortable situ...2020-10-261h 00
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroSugarproof Your Kids - with Dr. Michael Goran & Dr. Emily VenturaHey, we’re all trying to do our best when feeding our kids healthy food. And what might be your best effort right now may not be your best effort at some other time, or the same as someone else’s best effort—and that’s okay. But what isn’t fair is when the cards are stacked against you—when things that have been marketed to us as “food” are really causing harm to us and to our kids. The biggest, most prolific culprit? Sugar. It’s everywhere—but it’s not just in the places you...2020-10-1259 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroDeveloping Healthy Eating Habits at Any Age - with @kids.eat.in.color's Jennifer AndersonWhen a pediatric dietician has over 1 Million followers on Instagram, you know she's got amazing tips. Jennifer Anderson is the brilliant mind behind @kids.eat.in.color, the wildly successful Instagram through which she helps families around the world develop healthy eating habits in their kids without battles. And as you'll see in this interview, she's the real deal. We cover everything from picky eating and "one-bite rules," to kids who won’t sit still for a meal, snacking tips and concerns, how to get them to eat a variety, and how to talk about nu...2020-09-281h 11
Parenting The Adlerian Way021: Guest Interview With Dr Steve Silvestro: The PandemicThis is an exciting episode of the podcast! I have expanded the format to include guest interviews. My inaugural guest is Washington area pediatrician Dr Steve Silvestro. Dr Silvestro is the creator of The Child Repair Guide, a multimedia child health education platform utilizing video, podcast, and written content designed to help parents “think like a pediatrician” and take ownership over their kids’ health. In this episode, I talk to Dr Silvestro about the pandemic and what parents really need to know about coronavirus amidst so much confusion and misinformation. We talked about which key statistics parents should be pa...2020-09-2857 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThese Are the COVID Stats to Use to "Open Up" Your FamilyWe’re about nine months into this pandemic—do you feel like you have a handle on how to tell if it’s getting better or worse? Do you have a sense of how to know when it’s OK for your family to “open up“ and start doing some things you’ve been holding back on? If your answer either of those questions is “no,” you’re not alone. Absolutely. Not. Alone. A huge part of the problem for the average person trying to tease out useful information is that it’s challenging to figure out exactly wha...2020-09-1421 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Help Kids Develop Social Skills at Home - with Monica SilvestroOne of the biggest questions I’ve been asked lately is how to help young kids develop social skills—whether it’s because their preschools are currently closed, or their parents just want to make sure their kids thrive. It's a valid concern—but also one that you can learn to address right at home. I sat down with the wonderful Monica Silvestro—yup, the Monica Silvestro of 10-Minute Preschool fame & my favorite person of all-time—to discuss all her best tips for how parents can help their kids learn necessary social skills at home. See, M...2020-08-3150 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroOnline Learning Is Inevitable This Fall - Here's Why & What You Need To Do To PrepareThere's been a great debate these past few months about whether and how to send kids back to school. But something's been missing from the conversation—the fact that most kids will experience online learning at some point this fall/winter no matter what, whether for a semester, a month, or just a few weeks. In this episode, I lay out why that's the case—PLUS tips from online learning expert Zoie Hoffman to help you make online learning most effective for your kids. Thanks as always for your support! SUBSCRIBE to m...2020-08-1724 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroDon’t Wish The Days Away—Yes, Even These OnesIf you’ve felt like these past few months have both dragged on and flown past at the same time, you’re not alone. We’re all waiting with bated breath... “I can’t wait until this is over.” But what does it do to us—as individuals? as a society?—when we “can’t wait” for a whole year to go by? What happens to life in the meantime? This episode tackles this question & presents a philosophy I've been trying to live by—and have been trying to instill in my kids—these...2020-08-0313 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWorking from Home with Kids Around (and Surviving!) - with Dr. Andrea BoniorWe all have multiple roles to play—but none of us expected to have to play them all at the same time, all day long. These last several months, many parents have had to fill the roles of parent, educator, and teleworker with few, if any, clear boundaries between them. The result? The nagging feeling that you're failing at every single one of those jobs. If this sounds like you, you're not alone—and as Dr. Andrea Bonior discusses in this insightful & fun interview, you're not doomed to feel this way forever. In fact...2020-07-2058 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroIs Daycare Safe During COVID-19?The most common answer pediatricians have been asked by parents of young kids is: "Is it safe to send my child to daycare right now?" The best, most honest answer we currently have? Probably. Maybe. We think. In this episode, I outline everything we currently know so you can make the best decision for your family. *You can share this episode by sharing the link: drstevesilvestro.com/117 *Find all '10-Miute Preschool' videos PLUS my video explaining PPE to kids at youtube.com/drstevesilvestro *And the coupon t...2020-07-0722 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThe Tool That's Keeping My Family PositiveWe're halfway into 2020 & it's clear that we could all use a glimmer of hope right now. This is a tool that I've mentioned before, but that has taken on even more importance for my family right now. My hope is that it can help yours, too. You can find the article version of this episode at drstevesilvestro.com/115 I've also extended the discount for my Mindfulness for Parents Online Course through July -- take the $149 course for only $20 by using the code 'TWENTY20'. Learn more here.2020-06-1815 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWe Get To Carry Each OtherLike much of the country, I’ve been thinking a lot about inequality and bigotry of late, trying to put so many feelings into coherent thoughts. And as I do, the memory of one impactful experience from when I was 19 keeps coming back to me... You can find the article version of this episode at drstevesilvestro.com/116 The moral arc of the universe bends toward justice—but we have to be the ones who bend it.2020-06-1212 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroDecoding Boys - with Dr. Cara NattersonThe task of parenting a modern day boy is daunting. It's as if teenage boys and those who raise them are in an Indiana Jones movie, dodging blades and poisonous darts flying past them at every turn. And the snake-filled pit, of course, is the constant barrage of headlines showing masculinity gone wrong. So how do we crack the code of raising boys—and do so right at a time when they typically start growing quiet? That’s the focus of Decoding Boys: The New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons—the ne...2020-05-1458 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHelping Kids Cope in Difficult Times - with Robin Brannan"Fear and what you do with it are two separate things." I love this quote from Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, especially right now. What we and our kids do with big emotions can have more of an impact on our lives than feeling the emotions themselves. In this episode, Robin Brannan, founder of Better Together Family Therapy, shares tips to help kids cope in difficult times. You just might find that many of these tips helpful for yourself, too! And on another note: If you or someone you kn...2020-05-0152 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroUpdate from the Front Lines of COVID-19 - with ER Physician Michael DaignaultWhen I last spoke with Dr. Michael Daignault 6 weeks ago, the COVID-19 storm was approaching. Now that we're in the thick of it, he and I catch up to discuss what it's been like on the front lines in the Emergency Department. We also dispel some rumors you may have heard about treatment & prevention, discuss what's necessary to "open the country," and silver linings in this new normal. Find video of our conversation at youtube.com/drstevesilvestro You can help! Go to www.covid-meals.org and learn how to sponsor meals d...2020-04-1859 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHome Teaching & Helping Kids Thrive During COVID-19 - with Dr. Anisha AbrahamWe're in a new normal—and with no clear end in sight. And as frustrating or anxiety-provoking as it may be, there is one indisputable fact about our current situation: We and our children will grow as people because of it. So how do we ensure that growth and development are the best they can be? How do we help our kids thrive during COVID-19? Having lived in Hong Kong and currently living in the Netherlands, Dr. Anisha Abraham has seen friends and coworkers manage parenting in a pandemic for months now—and she...2020-03-3047 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroTips for Kids' & Teens' Mental Health During CoronavirusSo I’m the pediatrician who wrote that viral article discouraging playdates during the coronavirus pandemic. And while I’m glad the message got out—over 2 million people read that article—it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. Why? Because even though I know that such extreme social distancing is absolutely necessary to slow the spread of this sneaky virus, I also know that isolating ourselves from each other can have a massive toll on mental health. And I’ve seen that toll already. As I write this...2020-03-2313 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroSPECIAL - Coronavirus and Your Family: What Parents Need to Know - with Dr. Michael DaignaultThere's a flood of information about the COVID-19 coronavirus out there, and it can be challenging to tease out what it really means for you and your kids. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michael Daignault—an emergency medicine physician with a global health background who's been on top of providing info & guidance on coronavirus these last several weeks—and we break down everything parents need to know about the coronavirus outbreak. We cover: What coronavirus is & why COVID-19 is such a big deal What's making this spread more than SARS & MERS Symptoms of c...2020-03-0446 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroSaving Your Child from Ostrich Attacks & Finding the Humor in Parenting - with James BreakwellComedian Ray Romano once noted that "having children is like living in a frat house — nobody sleeps, everything's broken, and there’s a lot of throwing up." As just about everyone listening to this right now knows, being a parent is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Sure, it’s also the most wonderful, joyous, meaningful thing you’ll ever do—but it’s no cakewalk. That’s why it really is so important to be able to look at the craziness of raising kids—yes, including the vomit everywhere—and...2020-02-1944 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHandling the Stomach Flu in Kids - Everything Parents Need to KnowYuck. Vomiting and diarrhea. Blech! As much as you might hate it, you're likely going to deal with the stomach bug many times once you have kids. I've fully revamped and updated all my tips and insights for you, including: When to call the doctor right away When to call during business hours How to tell the difference between spit-up and vomiting, diarrhea and normal baby poop How to tell if your child is dehydrated What's actually going on when your child has a stomach virus How to help your child when she's vomiting W...2020-02-0300 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroInspiring Kids to Change the World - with Katie Bowers, Managing Director of The Harry Potter Alliance.mp3I’d say that anyone who’s paid attention to the news in the last few years, has been on social media—or has just conversed with other human beings—has probably gotten the sense now and then that the world seems on edge. Still, many of us parents can get so inspired by our own kids that we get the sense that they’re going to change the world—or at least their own corner of it. And a lot of kids might feel like they want to do exactly that. But how to start...2020-01-131h 00
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroParenting Resolutions for the New Year and BeyondRemember that "always wear sunscreen" song from the late-90s? Well, here's my version—updated now that we're all parents. After taking care of thousands of kids for over a decade, plus raising two of my own for over twelve years, I’ve come to recognize the value of things that aren’t taught in books. Here is some of my personal advice for a year of love, growth, and happiness for you and your family. Enjoy! 2020-01-0210 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWhat 'Frozen 2' Taught Me As A ParentI didn't walk into 'Frozen 2' expecting to be moved as deeply as I was. But an unexpected and brave choice struck a chord with me and, I hope, will have a positive impact on me & my family in the future. This episode is also available as an article at www.drstevesilvestro.com/frozen2019-12-1615 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Make Homework Time Less of a Struggle - with Zoie HoffmanWhen your kids were little, chances are that you’d occasionally face a “witching hour”—usually somewhere between 5 and 7 PM—when everyone was cranky and emotions ran high. Now your kids are older and what happens smack in the middle of that timeframe? Homework! Whether kids have specific challenges with learning or are doing just fine in school, it seems that tears and battles over homework are über-prevalent today. I hear it from friends and patients, and have absolutely experienced it in my own home. Sometimes it’s the volume of...2019-12-0251 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroRedefining Preparation for Childbirth & Beyond - with cofounder of Arrow Birth, Tara Campbell Lussier"People are not just birthing babies—they’re birthing themselves as parents.” - Tara Campbell Lussier, cofounder of Arrow Birth Getting ready to have a baby is no small feat. We've somehow turned this millennia-old rite of the human experience into work. There are books to read. Conversations to be had. Things to buy. Your body and nutrition to prep. Seemingly huge decisions to make. This beautiful, natural experience can suddenly seem so overwhelming—which is why you want someone who is warm and wise by your side. My guest in this epis...2019-11-111h 00
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Lose Your Should, Tame Your Inner Critic, and Enjoy Parenting - with Dr. Alison EscalanteWe all have “To Do” lists—sometimes several of them at once. But do you have a parenting To Do List? And of those list of things to do—whether they’re short-term or long-term—how many of them are things that NEED to get done, versus things you WANT to see happen, versus things you feel like you SHOULD be doing? See, there’s a big difference—and my guest today will argue that all those “shoulds,” all those pressures we guiltily put on ourselves but are neither real needs nor wants, those “shoulds” just might be Ali...2019-10-2854 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro100th Episode - Lessons Learned for Raising Happy, Healthy, Confident Kids & Big Adventures Ahead!I can't believe it—100 episodes! To celebrate this big milestone for The Child Repair Guide, I've dug deep into the archives to pluck out some of the absolute best insights from the pantheon of experts I've had the opportunity to speak with over the last 3 1/2 years. You'll hear from: Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do Psychiatrist Dr. Lindsay Clendaniel Patch Adams Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of The Mindful Child Marianne Perez de Fransius, cofounder of Bébé Voyage Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, @theguthealthmd Molly Barker, founder of Girls on the Run Eac...2019-10-1427 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThe Pressures of Being a "Perfect Mom" & Information Overwhelm - with Dr. Margaret QuinlanHas this ever happened to you? You’re in the grocery store checkout line, pregnant, and a random stranger decides it’s okay to touch your belly. Or You encounter someone who has absolutely no medical training at all, but who is a self-proclaimed expert in something they passionately argue is crucial to the health of your family, even though doctors think it’s backward. Or No matter what choice you make in caring for yourself or your family, there is always someone in your life who gives you the si...2019-09-301h 00
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWhy There's No Such Thing As Mindful Parenting | Speaking in Washington, DC Sept 2019Decided to share one of my speaking engagements with you because -- I hope -- there are some pearls in here that you might find helpful. Last week, I was invited to speak at Dentons in Washington, DC, to talk about "mindfulness for parents" with their Parent Professional Network. You'll hear: A powerful story from my pediatric training that shows how mindfulness can help us connect with ourselves in life-changing ways How to bring mindfulness into your family even without formal meditation Why putting our kids first and ourselves last ISN'T always in our ki...2019-09-1641 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro23 Things Your Preschool Teacher Wants You To Know - with Monica SilvestroI have a SUPER special guest this week—my amazing wife, Monica Silvestro! Monica has built a life around education, health, and personal development—first working in the public health world on programs centered around youth education, then in the field of nutrition, and more recently in early childhood education. Working with 3-year-olds for the last 6 years, Monica has come to recognize many of the obstacles that can keep young kids from having the most successful preschool experience possible—and she shares those insights with you here in this episode. If you have a presc...2019-09-0322 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Teach Kids to Combat Bullying - with Daniel AmaguanaThis is an episode I hope every parent hears. Bullying has been a hot topic in the last several years, and for good reason. Up to half of all kids report being bullied by the end of high school. One in three kids admits to bullying someone else(!), and up to 70% of kids report witnessing bullying episodes take place. All of which can have serious lifelong impacts on kids & teens. Who better to tackle this than a 5th-degree black belt with a heart of gold? Daniel Amaguana is becoming known as...2019-08-121h 08
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroSo Your Kid Wants A YouTube ChannelThis is a quick and important point that all parents of today’s kids need to hear and pass on to their children. If your kids have said they want a YouTube channel, you’re not alone—a new survey reports that three times more kids want to be a YouTube star than an astronaut (good news: almost as many kids want to be a teacher). I’m actually okay with this desire—if it’s for the right reasons. To make sure that’s the case, this is the conversation you need to have with yo...2019-07-2906 minThe Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroPediatrician's Tricks for Swimmer's Ear Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionIf you've never had swimmer's ear, let me tell you---IT HURTS. We pediatricians diagnose it in seconds, and now you can learn the simple trick we use and diagnose it at home. This episode is a more in-depth form of a video I’m releasing to Facebook, Instagram’s IGTV, and YouTube later this week. I’m going to be going heavy into video over the next few months, and the content there is likely to be slightly different than what’s coming through here in long form on the podcast. So depending on how you like...2019-07-1500 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThe Power of Apologizing to Your KidsI messed up. I made my daughter cry. It wasn't pretty, and I felt awful afterward. But I've learned in my 11 1/2 years of parenting that owning your mistakes and apologizing to your kids is POWERFUL. In fact, the 3 BIG lessons I discuss in this episode can be used by you and your kids to make each other and your relationships stronger. If this episode resonates with you, take a screenshot as you listen, post to your Instagram Story, and tag me @zendocsteve! Find the article version of this episode here: https://www...2019-07-0115 min
Arrow’s Angle | Real Talk for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Working ParentsAn Interview with our Fave Pediatrician, Dr. Steve Silvestro of The Child Repair GuideThe World's Greatest Pediatrician and Dad (we swear), Podcast Host of the popular Child Repair Guide, AND Arrow Advisor?! We can't get over how pumped we are to have Dr. Steve Silvestro on the Arrow's Angle Podcast. We talk how we know Steve (hint: it goes almost twelve years back and involves a baby ;)), what he's up to with the brilliant and oh-so-needed Child Repair Guide, his inspiration (Patch Adams, anyone?!), and tips for parents wherever they are on the journey. You're not gonna miss this one.2019-06-2749 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroPotty Training Tips: Overcome the 6 Most Common ObstaclesWhether you’re on the verge of starting to potty train, in the middle of it, or having no success at all, this is the episode for you. This is a completely revamped update to my 2016 episode, making this the most comprehensive conversation about potty training anywhere. Learn how to introduce potty training in a fun way, plus overcome your child's lack of interest, refusal, constipation, fear, accidents, and bedwetting. Please share this episode if it helps you!2019-06-1028 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThe Participation Trophy Problem Isn't What You Think. Here's What Is.I don't know about you, but my kids' dressers are jam-packed with trophies, medals, and ribbons. And all but two or three are for participation. Every season, the participation trophy stirs up debate. But the debate usually misses the point. Here's how to use the trophy to help your kid develop growth mindset & grit.2019-05-3007 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroKids and Technology: Top Expert Tips for Parents - with Marc Groman & Dr. David ReitmanWhether you have a toddler or a teenager, this is an episode you need to hear. I sit down with Marc Groman, former Obama White House tech and privacy advisor, and Dr. David Reitman, adolescent medicine expert -- who together host the podcast Their Own Devices -- to cover everything from screen time and development, behavior, sexting, cyberbullying, kids' online privacy, and more. Everything you need to know to help your kids manage their digital lives in a healthy, safe way. The full transcript of this episode is available at https://www.drstevesilvestro...2019-05-1358 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThe Measles Outbreak: What Parents Really Need to KnowAs you've likely heard, there's a measles outbreak. But if it's only infected a few hundred people, why all the fuss? Is this something you actually need to be concerned about? This episode was inspired by a conversation with a parent who asked me those very questions. Take a few minutes to listen, as I break down everything you need to know about why we care about measles outbreaks—plus what you need to know to keep your family healthy. And spread the word—share this episode as both a podcast & an a...2019-04-2719 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroListener Mailbag: What If Your Child Isn't Hungry in the Morning for Breakfast?"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," right? But what if your child isn't hungry before school? Is that a problem? What's going on & what should you do? In the first "Listener Mailbag" episode of The Child Repair Guide, I answer a listener's question about this very topic. If you'd like to submit a question for me to answer on the podcast, follow me on Instagram @zendocsteve and send me a DM, or leave a voicemail at the number mentioned in this episode!2019-04-1512 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroSolving Discipline Problems - with the author of '1-2-3 Magic,' Dr. Thomas PhelanKids don't come with an instruction manual (just a "Child Repair Guide!"), and the parenting section in bookstores can be overwhelming. And yet, there are a handful of books that have stood the test of time. 1-2-3 Magic is one of them, having sold nearly 2 million copies over close to 30 years. My guest today is the author of this perennially bestselling discipline guide, Dr. Thomas Phelan. Dr. Phelan has worked with children, adults and families for over 35 years. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Illinois Psychological Association. Dr. Phelan is the a...2019-04-0152 minThe Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroCan a Sick Child Fly on an Airplane?In this episode, I partner up with Bébé Voyage to answer one of the biggest questions I get asked: Can a sick child fly on airplane? In this short, but insightful episode, you'll learn: The 3 questions you need to ask yourself before you fly with a sick child What happens to the ears when you fly—and how that can impact an ear infection Whether an ear infection should make you cancel your flight What to do if your child has a cold before a flight Is flying with a stomach bug worth it...2019-03-1100 minThe Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroConstipation in Kids: How to Fix It for Good - with Dr. Sarina PasrichaI bet you never expected being a parent would mean thinking about your kids' poop as much as you do, huh? And when your child is constipated, it becomes something you think about A LOT. Constipation is frustrating for both kids AND parents, and sometimes it can seem as if there is no fix in sight. My guest today is Dr. Sarina Pasricha, a nationally recognized gastroenterologist whose focus is on constipation, irritable bowel syndrome & gut health. She shares her best tips for how to get things moving!2019-02-2500 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroA Psychologist's Tips for Helping Kids with Pain - with Dr. Lindsay ClendanielI hurt when my kids hurt. It's heartbreaking as a parent to watch your child be in pain. And if your child has chronic pain, it can take such a toll on your family that you'd do everything possible to help your child feel better 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 specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults with anxiety and h...2019-02-1155 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThe Activity Your Family Needs to Start This year: The Jar of AwesomeWe'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 your family 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. You can share this episode as both a podcast an article by sharing the link drstevesilvestro.com/83 Also, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter at drstevesilvestro.com to stay on...2019-01-2815 minThe Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWhy Is Your Baby Gassy? (and How to Help!)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/drstevesilvestro2019-01-1700 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHelping Kids & Teens Find Direction - with Career Coach Jason LevinAs parents, we can plant the seeds, but our kids have to do the growing themselves. That's a great-sounding quote, but it's not always easy for us parents to swallow. Why? Because we want our kids to succeed, we want the best for them. As a result, it can be so hard to find that balance between a nudge in the right direction and letting them take their own steps, versus leading them hand-in-hand down the path with the idea of protecting them so that they don’t fail…..which, as anyone who’s foll...2019-01-0259 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroUpdated Re-Air: Fevers in Children - How to Treat & When to WorryThis is a unique episode because this is the very first time that I’ve ever re-broadcast a previously aired episode—and I’m doing it for a good reason. 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—one of the very first of the podcast—I've now created an article version of this information—updated & with even more useful info added. Check...2018-12-1738 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHelping Your Kids Win at Holiday BehaviorThe holiday season is often 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, pumpkin pie, candy canes, sleepovers with cousins—and, depending on your family’s traditions, the promise of presents. But sweet treats, packed holiday schedules, and tons of excitement can result in overtired, sugar-crashed, cranky kids more destined for the naughty list than the nice. This short episode features simple tips you can use to help ensure you and your kids can enjoy a smooth, ha...2018-12-0319 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro6 Tips for Staying Zen While Traveling with KidsI'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. You might remember that back in Episode 08, I interviewed Marianne Perez de Fransius, cofounder of Bébé Voyage, for her great practical tips and secrets for getting the most out of traveling as a family. I'm proud to announce that I've joined the team at Bébé Voyage...2018-11-1220 minThe Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHeadaches in Children - with Dr. Huma SheikhIt’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.2018-10-2900 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroTeaching Kids Empathy & CompassionSome 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 ability to see the world through someone else's eyes. 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 yo...2018-10-1522 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroTalking to Kids about Puberty - with Author of "The Care and Keeping of You," Dr. Cara NattersonThis episode is a MUST-LISTEN for every parent! “The Talk.” There are a few big “The Talks” that come up in parenting, and one of the biggest is talking to kids about puberty. Whether topics like puberty are subjects for dinner table conversation in your family or something that causes awkward hesitation for everyone involved, there are things that you need to know. My superstar guest—Dr. Cara Natterson—is a pediatrician, consultant, and the author of the New York Times bestselling The Ca...2018-10-011h 14
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroTeaching Internet Safety to Kids & TeensYour 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 here to help spread this message! ALSO, subscribe to my YouTube channel here so that you don’t miss any of my new vi...2018-09-1809 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroPost-Pregnancy Fitness - with Elite Athlete and CoFounder of SISSFiT, Lauren CollinsOne of my strongest beliefs is this: 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. Free time seems to disappear. You're tired all the time. And your body is...different. Pregnancy changes your body in ways that can be both beautiful and challenging. Our culture places so much emphasis on "losing the baby weight" -- but what if there could more than...2018-09-0348 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThis Story Inspired Me To Be A Better ParentAs a pediatrician and host of a parenting & kids’ health podcast, 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 li...2018-08-2721 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroSports Nutrition for Kids & Teens - with Dr. Jacqueline WinkelmannNo 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. My guest today is on a mission to do exactly that. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for parents and coac...2018-08-131h 06
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroAnxiety in Children - A Therapist's Tips for Parents, with Laurie Chaikind McNultyIt 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 The root of children's anxiety How to tell the difference between age-appropriate behavior & anxiety-related behavior How to know when your child might need therapy, medication, or a new team Ways that anxiety can present itself in your child--besides "fear" Practical tools you can use at home to...2018-07-301h 12
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroNight Terrors in Children - How to Stop ThemNight terrors certainly live up to their name. They're scary to watch and break parents' hearts. But how do you tell the difference between night terrors and a bad dream? More importantly, how do you make them stop? This episode is going to show you how to recognize a night terror, how to tell a difference between night terrors and nightmares, why they happen, and how to end them so that you and your child can sleep peacefully once more. * This episode is brought to you by Big Life J...2018-07-1620 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroSecrets of Resilient Kids - with Dr. Rebecca ResnikWhy is resilience such a big deal right now? I ask myself this question because as much as I want to share this epsiode & its insights with you, I genuinely want to know myself. On The Child Repair Guide, I've covered growth mindset with Alexandra Eidens; I've talked to Amy Morin about mental strength. But why is resilience-- this idea of bouncing back, picking yourself back up after you've failed so you can try again -- why is this a topic that it seems all of us parents want to instill in our children? 2018-07-021h 02
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroRaising Boys to Become Good Men - with Andrea Stough and Rick Houston"I can't believe the news today." If you've found yourself saying that in the past few years, chances are you're responding to an act committed by a man. Sexual assault, gun violence, political atrocities -- all are the result of masculinity gone wrong. And while it's easy to say, "My boy would never...," how can you be sure? In this stellar conversation, experts Andrea Stough and Rick Houston show you how to raise boys to become GOOD MEN.2018-06-191h 39
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroTips for When Your Kids Are Bored (and Why Boredom Can Be Good!)"I'm bored" is high on the list of kid phrases that irritate parents. That's why it's so easy for us to quickly offer a half dozen suggestions in response. But it turns out that letting our kids be bored is actually good for them. As in REALLY good. In this episode, I show you why -- PLUS offer *you* a dozen suggestions to help you let your kids be bored the "right" way so that they can use the experience to foster creativity, leadership, and personal growth. You'll never hear "I'm bo...2018-06-0419 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Talk So Kids Get Stuff Done!One of the hardest things in parenting is getting kids to realize that there are things you have to do simply because they must get done––whether or not you actually want to do them. Sometimes it’s a little thing: “Would you please just get your shoes on so we can leave the house??” Other tasks––like tackling Mount Laundry or starting that big assignment that’s due next week—are a bit bigger. In this episode, learn a simple, 2-question technique you can use to activate your child's own intrinsic motivation to GET STUFF DONE! 2018-05-2120 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroYouth Baseball Injuries - with New York Yankees Team Physician, Dr Christopher Ahmad, and Major League Soccer Medical Coordinator, John Gallucci Jr.Youth baseball injuries are dramatically rising. In this episode, New York Yankees Head Team Physician, Dr. Christopher Ahmad, and Major League Soccer Medical Coordinator, John Gallucci Jr., stop by The Child Repair Guide to help you keep your young player healthy and performing at their best! In This Episode, We Talk About: Why there's been an increase in the number & severity of youth baseball injuries Thoughts on sport specialization vs. playing multiple sports Pitching injuries Questions about pitch counts and when to teach kids curveballs How to create an environment in which your player can feel...2018-05-0738 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroYour Breastfeeding Questions Answered - Part TwoA while back, I asked followers of my Facebook page about their challenges and questions about breastfeeding. The response was so overwhelming that we had to split the questions into two episodes! After covering dozens of questions in Part One, Dr. Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti and I cover so much more here in Part Two today! We cover: Nipple shields-- when to use them & how to know when to stop Whether foods in a mom's diet can cause gassinessin a baby Signs that a food in your diet is causing a medical problem in your ba...2018-04-1654 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroImprove Your Child's Memory (and Yours!) - with Memory Expert Brad ZuppHow can you help your child learn when you can't remember why you just walked into the kitchen? It's a cruel coincidence, isn't it? As parents, we're tasked with trying to help teach our kids how to learn -- right when we're at an age when our own memories show the first signs that they're not quite what they used to be. My guest in this episode has the secrets to helping you and your kids unlock the power of the memory -- with amazing results. Brad Zupp is a man of many...2018-04-021h 20
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroModern Manners for Moms & Dads - with Evie Granville & Sarah DavisWhen I settled on the name of the podcast, it was a play on the fact that kids don't come with an instruction manual -- hence, "The Child Repair Guide." But what if there was an instruction manual? My guests today are experts in helping parents navigate the complexity and comedy of raising kids. Evie Granville and Sarah Davis are moms, educators, and best friends whose podcast, Best Friend Banter, covers all the things that two best friends would talk about. Their focus is to guide parents through all the questions about parenting etiquette and m...2018-03-1947 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroMy Guest Appearance Talking about Mindfulness for Parents on the 'Best Friend Banter' Podcast with Evie + SarahEvery now and then, I get to play the role of guest on someone else's podcast! Evie Granville and Sarah Davis host "Best Friend Banter," an engaging, funny, and heartfelt podcast covering just about everything that two best friend moms might talk about together. Their show really is both entertaining and educational -- especially since they've begun to focus on "modern manners for moms and dads." In fact, I'll be sharing with you my interview with them next week, in which we talk about all kinds of parenting etiquette and kid ma...2018-03-0534 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroScoliosis in Kids: A Primer for Parents - with Dr. Mia OrtegaScoliosis is something that most parents have heard of--but would you know how to look for it in your child? Or what problems might arise if it goes undiscovered? Dr. Mia Ortega stops by The Child Repair Guide this week to talk about all of this and more in this great, practical conversation about scoliosis in kids. Enjoy!2018-02-2629 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroDealing with Pregnancy Loss - with Dr. Julie BindemanWhen it comes to parenting, sometimes it seems like people have something to say about everything. Potty training. Sleep. What your kids are or aren't eating. Screen time. Activities. The list goes on and on... And yet, sometimes the things that are the hardest for us to go through end up not being talked about enough. Or -- worse still -- not at all. Pregnancy loss is one of those topics. As the founder and co-director of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington, psychologist Julie Bindeman, Psy-D, helps p...2018-02-1259 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroGrowth Mindset & Grit: Setting Your Child Up For Success - with the Co-Creator of the 'Big Life Journal,' Alexandra EidensThis is an episode that I've been so excited to finally share with you. Why? Because the topic of this episode is the KEY to showing your child how to find success in life (and, if we're honest, it's the key to you finding it, too!). And it doesn't really matter what your definition of "success" is--whether it's a career, happiness, personal satisfaction. The necessary ingredient in the journey toward success is the right mindset--a Growth Mindset, to be specific. Yes, I fully recognize that it can sound hokey to...2018-01-2955 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroGut Health, Probiotics, Good Bacteria & Your Kids - with 'The Gut Health MD,' Dr. Will BulsiewiczYou might have noticed -- talking about gut health and good bacteria is all the rage right now. Everywhere you look, you see it: probiotics, probiotics, kombucha, fermented foods, and more... And it's for good reason. We are covered in and contain billions and billions of bacteria. And while we're still only scratching the surface of understanding what they do, it seems that they have a major influence on everything from development and even behavior, to the diseases we get and how we fight them. In essence, our body's normal bacteria...2018-01-151h 02
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroIncreasing Your Family's Happiness & Eliminating FrustrationWhether you're making New Year Resolutions or it's the middle of July and you feel that something needs to change, it's always the right time to start making things better for you and your family. But what to do first? This simple exercise can help you and your kids figure out what to tackle--whether it's eliminating the negative or focusing on the good--so that you and your family can live the amazing life you want! This episode comes with a printable worksheet available at www.drstevesilvestro.com/80202018-01-0113 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroYour End-of-Year Mindset as a ParentHow 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!2017-12-2706 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroKids Lying: What to Do - with Alyson SchaferHow do you handle it when your child lies? This is such a tough question that every parent faces. And it leads to even more questions...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. Facebook: Dr. Steve Silvestro & The Child Repair Guide...2017-12-1842 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroTeaching Kids About Private Part SafetyThis 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. Now that video content is being incorporated into The Child Repair Guide, make sure you follow me on Facebook and...2017-12-0408 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWhat You're Thankful ForThis 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/podcasts2017-11-2215 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThings Mentally Strong Parents DON'T Do - with Amy MorinYou 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 and shared millions of times and has likely rolled across your Facebook feed several times in the past couple of years. The universal truths and power of that article led to Amy’s first bestselling book, a TED talk, and more — and now she’s brought her unique wisdom to the world of parenting with her new book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do: Rai...2017-11-2053 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Talk about Race with Kids - with Dr. Beverly Daniel TatumThis is an outstanding episode that every parent needs to hear! 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, including Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria: And Other Conversations About 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, inc...2017-11-061h 03
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroYour Breastfeeding Questions Answered, Part One - with Dr. Gabriela Maradiaga PanayottiWe advertise breastfeeding as if it's easy, with moms and babies figuring it out as naturally as breathing air. We lie. Sure, it does come very easily to some moms. And even those who have challenges early on can often get to a point where breastfeeding is natural and simple. But for most women, nursing a baby presents a host of questions and challenges -- some when you're first starting out, and others popping up as time goes on. In fact, this is a special episode because I crowdsourced questions from...2017-10-231h 13
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHelping Your Child Adjust to Daylight Saving TimeBack 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!2017-10-0912 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroWhat Your Kid's Dentist Wishes You KnewIn 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 you think your dentist is too quick to do procedures The different types of sedation dentists use for procedures and how they m...2017-09-2557 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroTantrums at the Start of the SchoolyearFirst 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.2017-09-0409 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroIntroducing Your Child to the New BabyWhen you’re expecting another baby, the initial excitement can soon give way to a wave of worrying thoughts: “I hope I can love this new baby as much as I love my first.” “Will I end up loving my first any less?” And, of course: “We’re good now—are we screwing things up by bringing someone else into the mix?” 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...2017-08-1525 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroGetting Kids to Talk Nicely to Each Other (and You!)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. This episode was first published at www.drstevesilvestro.com/43, and is brought to you by Audible. Get your free 30 day trial of Audible PLUS a free audiobook you can keep by clicking here: drstevesilvestro.com...2017-08-0119 minThe Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroThe Splinter Removal Guide - Tweezers or...a Banana?Taking out a splinter -- easy for some, intimidating for others, and rarely a fun experience for kids. This episode gives you the low-down on the best way to remove splinters from your kids, plus some more...unconventional...methods you can try if your kids simply won't let you get close with a pair of tweezers. Plus, learn when a splinter--yes, a splinter--might need to be evaluated by a doctor. *This episode is brought to you by my favorite tool for surviving long car trips with the kids--Audible. Listening to audiobooks on car...2017-07-1015 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroOne Easy Step to Kind KidsWe can all agree that raising kids who value being kind to others is important -- both for our families and for the world around us. But how to do it? In this episode, I share a simple, yet fun, technique you can use to raise kind kids. We've seen the impact of this tool in my own family since we started using it a few years ago, and I'm sure you'll find it helpful, too. You can share this episode as both a podcast and an article to read by sharing the l...2017-06-2614 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Tell Kids About a Loved One's IllnessThis is a special edition of The Child Repair Guide featuring a guest-host, Dr. Amanda Thompson. Dr. Thompson is a pediatric psychologist and Medical Director of Patient Support Services in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC. My interview with Dr. Thompson on How to Talk to Kids About Death, Grief, and Loss is a powerful episode and a listener-favorite. In this episode, she guides you through another challenging experience of parenting: telling your kids about a loved one’s serious illness. You can find the full text of this epis...2017-06-1219 minThe Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroNosebleeds in Kids: What to Do & When to Get CheckedThis is something that every mom & dad needs to know because, let's face it, you're going to be dealing with dozens of nosebleeds in your career as a parent. In this short informational episode, you'll learn: What causes nosebleeds in kids (besides the obvious) The WRONG way to treat a nosebleed What you SHOULD do to try and stop a nosebleed How to know if your child's bloody nose needs to be seen by a doctor What to expect after a nosebleed How to prevent future nosebleeds from occurring Take a listen & share this episode...2017-05-2200 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroParent Self-Care 101 - with Nancy Harazduk"Parent self-care." Perhaps even taking care of yourself first. It just sounds wrong, doesn't it? Yet it might be one of the most important things you can do for your kids. See, we're all built with a "save the kids!" mentality, as if we're jumping off the Titanic and there's room in the lifeboat for just one more. It's a natural inclination that's great for the survival of the species -- put the next generation first so that the human race can keep on. Luckily, most of us don't spend our days jumping off...2017-05-0848 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroGetting to the Root of Your Child's ProblemsI know that when your child is struggling with something, it can be hard to figure out exactly what's going on. Or maybe you know exactly what the issue is, but you want to help your child figure it out, too. Well, since it's my job to try and tease out what's going on with kids, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. This week's episode shares one of those tips -- and you'll be surprised by its origins! 2017-04-1715 min
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve SilvestroHow to Prevent SIDS - Safe Sleep with Amber KroekerIt's the fear that runs through every new parent's mind at night: "Is my baby breathing?" The fear of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and infant suffocation is among the first giant worries that plague moms and dads in the early months of parenting. And it's not without reason -- nearly 3,700 infants in the United States die each year from sudden unexplained infant death, including SIDS. Clearly, there's more to know than just "back to sleep." Knowing the risks involved in day-to-day activities that we take for granted -- things like we...2017-04-0343 min