Let's be real- Parenting is not for the faint of heart. We can feel ALL of the feels when we step into the parent role- and of all the emotions that we can feel- Anger can be one of the most complicated. This may be even more challenging to manage when our kids have a mental health challenge- and their chronic condition wears our patience thin. Tune in as Dr. Naidoo shares the Parent- Pre- Check- a method to help montior our own emotional resillience to help us become more aware of when we need to emotionally regulate before we explode in anger. If you ever feel like your temper gets the best of you when interacting with your child- this is a really helpful episode. Share it with a friend or colleague who may benefit from this tool!

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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares some stories about her son Gavin- who turns 11 today! She shares some of the barriers that make it hard for working parents to create the space to connect with their kids. Through a recent interaction with Gavin, she demonstrates how creating this space and open up surprising opportunities for celebration and joy. HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY GAVIN!!!!

Share with a family member or a friend who is working on connecting to their kid.

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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo chats with REI Physician and Coach Dr. Bove. Dr. Bove is the CEO of Love and Science Fertility where she helps women to thrive through and past infertility. In this episode we speak about how to hone in your intuition, how to become more aware of and honor your own cycles and how to create space while balancing the demands of working motherhood. Dr. Bove speaks candidly about raising a neurodivergent son on the Autism Spectrum and her journey to helping diagnose and advocate for her child. She shares with integrity how this has made her a stronger and braver being. Tune in as we speak about the ins and out of motherhood and more.

Learn More about Dr. Bove Here

https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/

Listen to her incredible Podcast- Love and Science Here

https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/thepodcast

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If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo completes Part 2 of Passing the Baton to help empower parents and guardians about how to present information that would be most helpful to a new psychaitrist. Dr. Naidoo provides key prompts on remembering historical data relevant to a psychaitrist that you can plan in advance- and may be hard to think of on the spot. She also shares how to prepare your child as well to present their own symptoms and why that is helpful to a new psychiatrist meeting with your child. This is a great episode for learning self advocacy- share it with a fellow parent who may need this information soon!

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares some challenges she has expereinced while giving verbal hand off to a PCP regarding the behavioral health of an adolescent and the insights this provides about transitions of care. Dr. Naidoo shares some reasons why it may be challenging for primary care providers to accept ownership of patients with psychiatric concerns, and insights on how parents can help provide important information during phases of transitions and persist in their advocacy efforts to help their child obtain appropriate mental health care.

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo summaries a helpful book by KC Davis LPC- "How to Keep House while Drowning." Tune in as she shares some key points and take aways from this book which has helped her to get started in decluttering her home and mind. Some insights include reframing thoughts include: having a " messy home" vs having a " functional home, " and that messy does not have inherent meaning or morality. This quick primer will help give you a head start to turn your space into caring functional place.

I do not get royalties from this book- but it is TOTALLY worth a read.

https://www.strugglecare.com/book-purchase

https://www.strugglecare.com/about-1

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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reflects on the several roles we all play, and with them the multitude of responsiblities. Dr. Naidoo shares strategies to organize and prioritize these tasks to take baby steps forward to make the most of your Q3/Q4. Dr. Naidoo also shares how the phrase " effort is evidence" can be helpful when feeling overwhelemed by the tasks at hand. Tune in and learn how to identify what you can do today to help the rest of your year run smoothly.

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo chats with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal- an OBGYN, Mom and Coach who is on a mission to help professional overachieving women to meet their health and wellness goals through shifting mindset. Dr. Priyanka has dedicated her life to helping women reclaim their lives by reminding their mind that they CAN CHOOSE their thoughts. This conversation is so important for moms who feel overwhelmed and undervalued. Moms making changes in their lives can have a ripple effect on their whole family. Listen in as she shares her pearls and tips on how to burn stress, lose weight and reclaim our brain.

Tune into Dr. Priyanka's incredible Podcast here!

https://burnstressloseweight.com/podcast/

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911

For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com