192: Guiding Parents: Navigating Pediatric Care and Mental Health with Dr. Elizabeth Vainder Dr. Elizabeth Vainder

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Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Dr. Elizabeth Vainder, a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in South Florida. 

Dr. Vainder discusses her background, growing up in a Cuban family in Miami and working in public health before joining Pediatric Associates, where she provided care for a diverse range of children. She also talks about becoming a certified health coach. The conversation then shifts to the importance of selecting the right pediatric care for families, highlighting the need for continuity of care and the impact of technology on children's mental health.

Dr. V stresses the importance of mental health awareness from a young age and the role of parents in supporting their children. She advocates for the personalization of pediatric care and encourages parents to trust their instincts when choosing a pediatrician. The episode also covers the challenges and changes in pediatric healthcare impacted by the pandemic, Dr. Vainder's transition to a concierge practice model, and her efforts to provide educational resources through her website and social media.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 01:15 Book Recommendation
• 05:05 Pediatrics and Passion: Why Dr. Vainder Chose Her Path
• 07:35 Transitioning to Concierge Pediatrics: A New Approach to Care
• 12:18 The Importance of Continuity of Care in Pediatrics
• 18:15 Addressing Mental Health: Early Intervention and Awareness
• 21:17 The Role of Social Emotional Development in Child Health
• 22:50 Addressing Social and Emotional Development
• 22:58 Empowering Parents with Tools for Early Intervention
• 25:58 The Impact of Technology on Childhood Development
• 32:15 Choosing the Right Pediatric Care and School
• 38:17 The Value of Personalized Care and Advice

Resources

• The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
  
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvcares_pediatrics
• https://linktr.ee/dr.elizabethvainder
  
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