The first three years of parenting can be a whirlwind of decisions and challenges, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own! In this episode, integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh shares expert advice on everything from screen time guidelines for toddlers to co-sleeping safety, and how to trust your parental instincts while balancing expert recommendations.

Dr. Warsh’s refreshing perspective emphasizes trusting yourself while staying informed, offering actionable tips to reduce anxiety and embrace your unique parenting journey. We also discuss controversial subjects like circumcision, placenta encapsulation, and even the safety of Botox during pregnancy.

Whether you’re a first-time parent or navigating life with multiples, this episode equips you with tools to make confident, informed decisions for your family. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a trusted expert and learn how to raise resilient, healthy kids with ease!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Screen time recommendations for toddlers

• Safe co-sleeping practices for parents

• Navigating circumcision decisions confidently

• Placenta encapsulation benefits and risks

• Balancing parental instincts and expert advice

Show Notes:

• Order Parenting At Your Child’s Pace and get a free intro and bonus chapter!

• Follow Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram 

• Join the Raising Healthy Kids Summit 

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• Listen to today’s episode on our website

Joel Warsh aka DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram account is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine.  He is the author of Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Three Years which you can pre-order now and releases in August.

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