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In this episode of MomDoc Talk, Kristen, a pediatrician and parenting expert, explores Valentine’s Day through the lens of emotional development and family connection. She shares the holiday’s history, discusses the pressures families face, and offers practical tips for creating meaningful, low-pressure traditions. Kristen emphasizes teaching children self-love, managing classroom Valentine’s Day stress, and supporting kids through rejection or heartbreak. Her advice centers on helping children feel valued, secure, and emotionally connected, encouraging parents to focus on belonging and resilience rather than perfection or extravagance on Valentine’s Day.

What you’ll learn:

• Discussion of Valentine's Day from a parenting and emotional development perspective.
• Historical context of Valentine's Day, including its origins and evolution.
• Pressures families face during Valentine's Day, including societal expectations and comparisons.
• Importance of creating meaningful, low-pressure family traditions for the holiday.
• Strategies for teaching children self-love and emotional resilience.
• Managing stress related to classroom Valentine's Day activities and peer interactions.
• Supporting children through experiences of rejection or heartbreak.
• Emphasis on fostering a sense of belonging and emotional safety for children.
• Encouragement to focus on internal validation rather than external approval.
• Suggestions for reframing Valentine's Day as a "Love and Connection Day" to include all family members.

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The information presented in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider for medical concerns. All of the opinions are of Dr. Kristen Cook and do not reflect the opinions of her employer nor the hospitals she is affiliated with. The authors and publishers of this podcast do not assume any responsibility for errors, omissions, or consequences of using the information provided.

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