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DrMomCastE17. Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL): Advancing women in sportsIf you can see it, you can be it. This isn't just about girls in sports - it's about a pivotal moment for women and women's sports. It's about having a dream, the power of teamwork, and women getting it done. Did you know that the fastest-growing audiences on TV are for women's sports? (Forbes 11/28/22)Join us as we hear from hockey royalty Annie Camins - standout prep and collegiate player, now a wife and mom with 2 decades of NHL experience prior to joining the team that launched the PWHL, taking it from an...2024-02-0430 min
DrMomCastE16. Bad science+flashy headlines = consumer clickbait.Springboarding from a recent attention-grabbing concussion headline, we discuss strategies to become more savvy consumers of science that affects our everyday lives. We talk about examples of ways that the popular press and social media can skew the actual scientific data....and discuss resources that can help listeners become informed consumers and find fact-based resources to guide decisions regarding youth sports, health, and safety. We want you to remember, too, that headlines may sell papers but are just the starting point vs. the ending point. One study is just one study, and correlation (relationships) don’t prove cau...2023-10-2531 min
DrMomCastE15. Concussion Technology for sale: Buyer BewareTrue to our brand, we tackle some of the latest trends in concussion-prevention - specifically, protective helmet covers. As youth sports are increasingly monetized, savvy marketers play to parents safety-related concerns with all kinds of things to diagnose or prevent concussions. While something as simple as a padded helmet cover may seem harmless enough, is it really? Science doesn't always keep pace with production of the latest-and-greatest, but there's much we do know. We share with you our opinions on what to look for, how to read the research that businesses tout, and what the NFL is f...2023-10-0425 min
DrMomCastE14. The injured athlete - When you can't just walk it off10 years ago the Aspen Institute reported research indicating that risk of injury was the primary concern of parents surveyed about youth sports participation. The benefits of youth sports are so great, however, and most major risks can be effectively mitigated or managed. That doesn't mean that visible and invisible injuries are pain-free, though, and their impact can extend beyond the playing field, gym, ice, course, or pitch for many athletes and regardless of age or status, just as real-life pressures and issues can impact competition and play, too. We're real moms, talking about re...2023-09-2127 min
DrMomCastE13. Bypassing the BS with Christine GolicWe are joined by Christine Golic, CEO of the Golic family and wife of former NFL player and long-time sports personality Mike Golic. She's also mother to Mike, Jake, and Sydney - all graduates of the University of Notre Dame and former D-1 Athletes, and Grandmother to 1-year-old Jackson. Christine has served on both the Heads Up Advisory Board and the Pop Warner Football board. She is an advocate for youth sports and its importance to the development and health of our young people. Christine shares her wit and wisdom about sports and parenting, with...2023-08-3038 min
DrMomCastE12. Ready to Launch!Our tips for a successful launch to college - from Dr. Sone’s Tips for Girls to safety, drinking, mental health, privacy, letting go, and more. Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to learn more. 2023-08-1732 min
DrMomCastE11. Sport Nutrition with Leslie Bondi. Be a foodie, not a feudie.Leslie J. Bonci , MPH,RD,CSSD, LDN, is a registered dietitian, board certified specialist in sports dietetics and the the sports nutrition consultant for the 2020 and 2023 Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. We enjoyed Leslie’s informed but reasonable, practical, and doable strategies for using food as fuel for athletes, and leaving battles for the playing field and off the dining table.We leave you with some Leslie-isms that are great advice for athletes of all ages and stages, and those who care for them. Just because you can buy it...2023-08-0433 min
DrMomCastE10. Digital addiction and social media: Part 2Response to our conversation with Dr. Ed Spector was overwhelming and really challenged some of our beliefs about gaming, and what we should say to our kids, and when. Naturally it segued into social media, and more about what we can do as parents, including but not limited to Lisa calling on the FBI for a parenting assist in the digital world.Check out www.commonsense.org. Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to learn more. 2023-07-0820 min
DrMomCastE9. Digital Addiction with Dr. Ed SpectorListen in on our conversation with parent, psychologist, and nationally recognized expert on gaming disorder, Dr. Ed Spector. We learned so much and we know you will too, talking about the positives of gaming and how it can offer us more opportunities to connect with our kids than we’ve ever realized. Are we picking up on what they’re putting down? What do their choices say about them? It’s not just about “how many hours are too many? Learn about the importance of tech talk, and how gaming, too, can be a spectator sport. 2023-06-1647 min
DrMomCastE8. Sex differences in sports injuryHave a quick listen - like a healthy snack, we offer up some morsels of science+common-sense parenting. When it comes to risks, rates, and treatments of sports injuries, does one size fit all? Is what’s good for the gander really good for the goose, or, are there real sex differences? (We’ll even tell you who’s the goose & who’s the gander)From parenting styles to anatomy, education, training, body image, and coaching, there are multiple opportunities to level the playing field… and it’s never too early to start!...2023-06-0824 min
DrMomCastE7. Bullying & hazing - prevalence in sports surprising?All this attention about bullying - c’mon, are kids maybe just too sensitive and are things really that bad? The short answers are No. And YES.Truth is, it really is prevalent. Not only do we see alarmingly high rates of bullying and hazing at all levels of sport, we also see it in any and all other arenas in which kids form groups, from band kids to sororities. In this episode we talk about the differences between bullying and hazing - we define what exactly they are...2023-05-0127 min
DrMomCastE6. Parenthood, love, invisible disabilities, and finding community with Kate SwensonWe're delighted to be joined by Kate Swenson, fellow hockey mom and founder of Finding Cooper's Voice, an online and in-person community where families of children with disabilities can come together to celebrate, laugh, cry, learn and get support. With over a million followers Kate's goal is to normalize the stigmas surrounding having a member of the family with a disability and what she refers to as a "secret world." Her book, Forever Boy, A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy was published in 2022 and quickly became a national bestseller. Kate, her husband, and four kids...2023-04-1951 min
DrMomCastE5. Concussion Part 1What's a concussion, really, and do you really have to sit in a dark room without your cell phone? How many are too many? How long should it really take to recover? We offer plain talk and practical information to help listeners understand what exactly a concussion is (and isn't!), what kinds of things matter during recovery, and more. We talk about progress vs. perfection and separate fact vs. fiction on a subject that is near and dear to all of us as sports neuropsychologists and parents of athletes. You might even learn a little Yiddush too....2023-04-0529 min
DrMomCastE4. Taking Back the Game, continuedIn order to change the narrative, we need to start the discussion.. so we did! We couldn't stop thinking about the questions & issues Linda Flanagan raised in her book and discussed with us last episode, so we kept the conversation going amongst ourselves - kids playing sports for the sake of fun, how to better communicate with our kids regarding their sports goals. Are you a fanatic sports parent? Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to learn more. 2023-04-0330 min
DrMomCastE3. Taking Back the Game, with author Linda FlanaganConversation with parent, coach and author Linda Flanagan and her recent book Take Back the Game - How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports - And Why It Matters.Her perspective as parent and coach resonated with us - what's supposed to be fun can be all too stressful, too. She talks with us not only about the pressures and issues that brought us here, but what we as parents can do about it!Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to...2023-04-0346 min
DrMomCastE2. ResilienceListen to Dr. Sonia Mosch teach us all about resilience - what it is, how we can model it as parents, and how we can nurture it in our children in sports and in everyday life. Setbacks can suck, and Dr. Mosch reminds us that it's ok to sit in the suck. Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to learn more. 2023-03-2738 min
DrMomCastE1. Sleep!Is it accurate to refer to sleep as a performance enhancing drug? That’s debatable, but the impact of sufficient and inadequate sleep is not! Listen to Dr. Marla Shapiro wake us up with some facts about sleep - from why Daylight Savings Time isn’t good for our kids’ brains, to school start times, mental health and the importance of bedtime routines at any age. 1:30 Why does Daylight Savings Time matter?4:41 School start times8:25 Effects of teens up late...2023-03-1236 min
DrMomCastTrailerWelcome to DrMomCast.! Learn a little about who we are, what we have to say, and why we think we're worth a listen. Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to learn more. 2023-03-0904 min