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What is your first thought when your child lies to you? Are you reactive? Or do you take a moment and think through what their lie is really telling you?  I’m sure you’re not thinking to yourself, this lie is a gift, but what if that’s exactly what it is? Amie Anger joins me to share what to do when your child lies and strategies for figuring out the root cause of their lying.  Amie is a child and family therapist and mom of 6. After two years of post-grad training at Yale Child Study Center, she’s been a therapist in private practice for 16 years. Last year she saw the mental health fallout of Covid for our children and families and she decided to take the advice and strategies she shares with the families that she works with and make it widely available to all families through her platform on Instagram. Remember, your child is watching everything that you do and say. If you want your children to feel comfortable with being truthful, model that in your day to day life as well. Listen in to hear all of Amie’s tips and tricks and her strategies for supporting all of your children when you have multiple children in your household. In this episode, we discuss:  Navigating when children lie no matter what age. Why they lie? What we can do as parents to make it less likely they will lie. Resources:  Connect with Amie: Instagram Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Mosh Protein Bars - moshlife.com/lynzy - Save 20% + Free Shipping on the Best-Sellers Trial Pack or Plant-Based Trial Pack Questions: What is helpful for parents to remember when they discover their child has lied? What are the things I might inadvertently do as a parent that make it more likely my child will lie, and what can I do to make it less likely they will lie? Why do children lie, and how can I use this understanding in my response to this behavior? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You deserve to be held just as much as your baby.” Just one of the many gems Stephanie Defilippis shares in our conversation about navigating motherhood and the quest for support in America. Because in America, we really fall behind in providing support to new moms, both in our communities and from a policy perspective. Stephanie is a perinatal mental health therapist in Illinois. She owns a group therapy practice called crescent moon therapy, where they specialize in working with individuals throughout the reproductive period. She shares her thoughts on the postpartum period women experience in other countries as well as what we can do to create similar experiences here in America. There truly is an invisible village at your fingertips. Listen in to find out more.    In this episode, we discuss:  The invisible village here in America. The importance of having community support throughout motherhood. What our ideal community support system would look like. How you can cultivate your own support system at home.   Resources:  Connect with Stephanie: Website:Maternal Mental Health Instagram Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Earth Breeze -earthbreeze.com/lynzy to get 40% off your subscription Questions: Can you give an example of how historically in different culture villages were structured to support women? What are barriers to building a village? We hear these questions a lot- "Why is it so hard for me to ask for help? Why does it feel hard for me to create my own village?" Let's unpack them together How can women create their own village? Both pre-pregnancy and postpartum. Even as a mom with older children, there are ways to create yourself a village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why your child randomly loses their mind over the smallest things? You’re going along, everyone is happy and thriving, and then a pea touches the potatoes and it seems like the world has caught on fire.  Believe it or not, there’s nothing wrong with your peas or potatoes, and there’s also likely nothing wrong with your child.  Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a Clinical Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author and Public Speaker, who has been helping parents with their kids and vice versa for more than two decades. She is the author of The Tantrum Survival Guide and has been published widely, including the New York Times, Parents.com and Today Parents. She’s joining me today to talk all about parenting through tantrums, no matter the age. Because it’s also completely normal for your teen and young adult children to have tantrums as well. Listen in to learn more about how your child’s brain works and develops.   In this episode, we discuss:  What tantrums are and what they mean. How to work through tantrums as a parent. Why tantrums occur, no matter what the age. Connect with Rebecca: Rebecca Hershberg, Ph.D. - www.rebeccahershbergphd.com IG - @‌rebeccahershbergphd The Tantrum Survival Guide: Tune In to Your Toddler's Mind (and Your Own) to Calm the Craziness and Make Family Fun Again http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/rebecca-schrag-hershberg-phd Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Every Plate: Get started for $1.49 per meal + $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code: 49Lynzy Questions: What are tantrums?  What does it mean when my kid has a tantrum?  How do I help work through tantrums as a parent?  Why do tantrums occur, even as my child gets older?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do as a family medicine physician when more and more children and young adults are coming to you for anxiety and depression that isn’t made better by medications? You dig deeper. That’s exactly what Dr. Alison Yeung did and what her patients shared with her was astounding. Kids these days are spending an untold amount of time on their phones and its impacting their lives in severely detrimental ways.  Dr. Yeung is a practicing family physician in Ontario, Canada. She has been practicing for the past decade and over that time has become increasingly aware of the mental health crisis facing children and teens. She is hoping to raise awareness about this topic by educating parents and providing strategies to reduce the harm caused by social media and video games. Listen in to learn more about the research that’s being done in this field and what parents need to know about screens and children.    In this episode, we discuss:  What the research is saying about social media use. When is a good time for parents to let children have phones or use social media. How to talk with your kids about establishing their sense of self.   Resources: Dr. Yeung’s IG: @‌thesmartphoneeffect https://protectyoungeyes.com/ https://www.betterscreentime.com/ John Haidt Substack is an amazing resource for studies/data - https://substack.com/@jonathanhaidt Books: iGen, Dopamine nation, The Collapse of Parenting , The Anxious Generation (currently on preorder) Connect with Dr. Yeung: Dr. Yeung’s IG: @‌thesmartphoneeffect   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Apostrophe: Get started for only $5 when you go to www.apostrophe.com/lynzy and use the code lynzy Questions: When do I feel a child is ready for social media? Suggested boundaries around social media use. (applies to all screens really) Why is there a lot of correlational data on social media and mental health, but not much causational data? What have I learned from talking to parents who have kids struggling with smartphone overuse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple weeks ago I had on Caitlin McLarnon to discuss how to navigate special education in schools. During that episode Caitlin shared how different these programs are from school to school, district to district, state to state. So what do you do if your child isn’t getting the attention and services they need?  That’s where people like Vickie Brett, Esq. come in.  Vickie is a Special Education Attorney in California. Her nonprofit law firm is called Inclusive Education Project, IEP for short. They are one of the few firms that provide pro bono, free legal advocacy and low bono, low flat rates for families trying to navigate the current and oftentimes complex system that is Special Education. Vickie is also the mother of two little ones ages two and four and has a podcast with her business partner called The Inclusive Education Project Podcast. Listen as Vickie shares her thoughts, tips, and resources for correcting your child’s education if it goes off course.  In this episode, we discuss:  Why Vickie chose to go into special education law. Your rights as a parent when it comes to Special Education. What you can do if you think your child needs a 504 or an IEP. What you can do once either one of these is in place.   Connect with Vickie: Website:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/ Contact info for inquiries and/or services:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/contact   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Every Plate: Get started for $1.49 per meal + $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code: 49Lynzy Questions: What is something you would like parents to know if they are trying to advocate for their own kiddo? What is a tip or trick a parent should know before attending an IEP meeting? Why special education law? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about co-regulating with your child. The benefits are clear and the science is sound, but how do you do it? How do you co-regulate with your child and what do you do when you’re struggling to regulate your own emotions?  Dr. Sarah Bren joins me to share more about what co-regulation is and strategies you can use to help your children develop healthy emotional insights and skills. Dr. Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. Dr. Sarah is the host of the podcast Securely Attached and the creator of the parenting courses The Authentic Parent: Finding Your Confidence in Parenthood and the Science of Tantrums. She is the Co-Founder of Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she treats parents, children and families. In this episode, we discuss:  What is Co-Regulation and why is it crucial in the parent child dynamic? How parents can self-regulate and practice co-regulation with their kids. If using co-regulation during a tantrum, when it’s appropriate to discipline and teach. Strategies that parents can use to help manage dysregulation. Resources:  Workshops & Courses relevant to our topic: Be the Calm in Your Child's Storm: https://drsarahbren.com/tantrums-workshop The Science of Tantrums: https://drsarahbren.com/tantrums Parenting by Design: 8 Week Group Coaching Program for Parents of 2-7 Year Olds: https://drsarahbren.com/parentingbydesign   Connect with Dr. Sarah: Dr. Sarah Bren - https://drsarahbren.com/ Securely Attached Podcast - https://drsarahbren.com/podcast Upshur Bren Psychology Group - https://upshurbren.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnfmsBhDfARIsAM7MKi35G17_RCfAqw3LlNxKYH4Pu1vKTIuquQb9ZXqD-KBxcSEOldAW4GoaAiXPEALw_wcB Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Earth Breeze - earthbreeze.com/lynzy to get 40% off your subscription Questions: How does parent's self-regulation affect our kids? What exactly is co-regulation? If we use co-regulation during a tantrum, then when do we actually discipline and teach? What is one strategy that every parent, no matter how sensitive their kid is, or what type of temperament they have, can use to help them manage dysregulation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you hear the words “special education” and immediately have a negative thought or emotion about it? Me too! Not because there is anything wrong with our wonderful special education teachers or the programs as a whole, but because I wasn’t aware of all the fantastic resources these programs provide to students.  There is so much more to special education than what you remember from school.  Here to share more about how special education programs can help students with a range of learning difficulties is Caitlin McLarnon. Caitlin is a nationally certified school psychologist who has spent the majority of her career at the elementary level in Connecticut but has also worked in New York City with children of all ages. In addition to running special education meetings, she has also been on the other side of the table as a parent, as her oldest had an IEP.  In this episode, we discuss:  What is tiered instruction?  Different types of intervention plans and what they entail.  What to do if you feel your child has an auditory or visual processing concern. How a planning and placement team meeting will set you and your child up for success. Resources:  Sold a Story Podcast with Emily Hanford - https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-mclarnon-rechi-0b54596a/ Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Mosh Energy Bars - https://www.moshlife.com/LYNZY: use code LYNZY to save 20% off plus free shipping on your first 6ct trial pack  Questions: What are all the different sections of special education that a child might need resources for? What are some things we might see in our kids that might give us an inkling that we might need to take next steps? Is tiered support the same in all schools or does it vary? What is after tiered support if more action is needed? How long should a child be in tiered support? How long does a school have from the initial PPT meeting to complete the evaluation and get back with the parents? What are the differences between an intervention plan, a 504 plan and an IEP?  How can I make sure that my child is being tested for the right things? What should we expect as parents as far as follow up? What can you do as a parent if you don’t think the plan set in place is enough for your child? If you have a specific concern for your child what is the earliest you can have them evaluated? Are services ever offered outside of the school day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another listen to one of your favorite episodes. Due t0 the overturning of Roe v. Wade the abortion debate has only amplified. Which is why I thought it important to reshare the legal facts about abortion and its history. To note, some of what we discussed in this episode is no longer imminent, but the overall content is still absolutely relevant.  This entire episode will be focused on providing information to educate you on the legal arguments surrounding abortion. I know I learned so much from our guest, Sharon McMahon, and I hope you feel informed on how the decision to overturn Roe v Wade continues to impact women in the U.S.. Sharon is the mastermind behind the Instagram account @‌sharonsaysso, where she tackles tough government questions with non-partisan facts. She has over a decade of experience in government and law education. Sharon is passionate about teaching others how to recognize bias and empower them to feel less overwhelmed and more informed along the way. We discuss landmark cases, the implications of Roe vs. Wade being “overturned”, The Women’s Health Protection Act, and many other topics on abortion in the United States. This episode is not advocating a specific position, but rather focusing on the facts. If you have more questions about abortion in the United States, be sure to check out Sharon’s resources here. Sponsors: Athletic Greens - AG1 - https://www.drinkag1.com/lynzy - Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs EveryPlate - Get 1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49lynzy In this episode we discuss: The history of abortion in the United States How the current Dobbs vs. Jackson case can impact abortion laws in the US Who Samuel Alito is and what his political views are The effects of abortion bans on medical professionals Ways abortion bans can impact birth control and miscarriages Resources: Abortion in the United States Immediate Download Episode 10, Sharon McMahon on Confirmation Bias, Misinformation, and Navigating the News and Social Media Connect with Sharon: Instagram:@‌sharonsaysso Podcast: Sharon Says So Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram:@‌motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here Questions Asked In The Episode What is the history of abortion? What is the difference between Roe vs. Wade and Casey vs. Planned Parenthood? Are there any other landmark cases with regards to abortion? Can you explain Dobbs vs. Jackson? What are the possible repercussions of Dobbs vs. Jackson? When will the decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson happen? Who is Samuel Alito and does he speak for everyone? What would be the motivation of leaking the Supreme Court draft? What does it mean to codify? What does a filibuster mean? Does the 14th amendment impact laws at the state level? How can the new Louisiana bill, the HB 813, impact IVF? Can medical professionals be prosecuted for performing abortions and how is that possible with HIPAA? What are trigger laws and how many states have them in place that would limit or restrict access to abortion? Can you make it illegal for someone to travel to a state where it is legal to get an abortion? What is The Women’s Health Protection Act? Is there a possibility that miscarriage can be criminalized? Do you think it is a possibility that birth control would be criminalized? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Purposeful play is one of the keys to appropriate motor development and hitting those all-important milestones. But what does it mean to create a home for purposeful play? Listen as Dr. Marissa Aron shares her expertise and what to look out for if you’re concerned about your child’s development.  Dr. Aron is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in infant and toddler development. She founded Mom & Me PT, her physical therapy practice in South Florida, to provide families with the support and education they deserve regarding their baby's movement milestones. Her passion is teaching parents simple ways they can guide their babies through each movement milestone, rather than waiting and hoping for them to happen on their own! In this episode, we discuss:  Why Dr. Aron decided to go into pediatric physical therapy What is causing the increase in developmental delays she’s seeing in babies and toddlers The “containers” that are hindering development in babies What to do instead of using “containers” when you need to life but baby needs to move How to create spaces for purposeful throughout a child’s development Signs that your child has spent too much time in a “container”   Connect with Dr. Marissa Aron: The Baby Blueprint - https://marissa-aron.mykajabi.com/thebabyblueprint Mom & Me PT - http://www.momandmept.com/ Dr. Aron on Instagram - https://instagram.com/momandmept   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Athletic Greens - AG1 - https://www.drinkag1.com/lynzy - Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Earth Breeze - earthbreeze.com/lynzy for 40% off your subscription Questions: What are a few popular baby products that parents may believe are beneficial for their child's development but actually aren't? How can parents feel confident they're getting trustworthy answers/advice when there are so many sources of misinformation? Don't babies just reach milestones when they're ready? Why is it so important to intentionally guide them? What are your top 2-3 pieces of advice to parents who want to know how they can set their baby up for success with movement milestones from the beginning? What kinds of issues are you seeing most in your practice these days? Why do you think these issues are so common? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most stress inducing parts of becoming a new mom is figuring out how to feed your baby. There’s so much rhetoric around the entire process that no matter what you choose to do it seems like you’re immediately failing at this super important job.  But you’re not! Fed is best, no matter how the feeding occurs. Here to share more about embracing diverse paths in infant nutrition is Erin Moore.  Erin is a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified lactation counselor, and mom of two boys who were fed with breastmilk and formula. She believes that moms should have unbiased and non-judgmental support throughout their baby's entire feeding journey - even if it takes them to unexpected places. Her mission is to reduce mom guilt and support maternal mental health.   In this episode, we discuss:  Erasing the stigma of having to feed your baby a certain way How to introduce combination feeding How to introduce formula How combination feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative) Ways to boost your breastmilk supply   Connect with Erin: Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babyfeeding.coach Erin on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/babyfeedingcoach/_created/ Baby Feeding Coach - https://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/ Resources:  Combo Feeding Guide: http://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/combofeedingguide Is combining breastmilk and formula right for your family? https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63ef9a0a497bb50014b1a356   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Athletic Greens - AG1 - https://www.drinkag1.com/lynzy - Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Questions: What is combination feeding? How to combo feed out of necessity or out of desire How combo feeding can affect milk supply How combo feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most stressful things about being a new mom is worrying about your child meeting developmental milestones. I remember being so worried when it seemed like our first may or may not have been hitting each milestone right on time. But is it really as big a deal as we think?  Here to share more about supporting your child’s motor development from infancy and beyond is Meg Garhan. Meg is a pediatric physical therapist working at a large pediatric hospital in Chicago. She works in the NICU, specializing in seeing babies both inpatient and outpatient, as well as kids of all ages for developmental delays and injuries.   In this episode, we discuss:  What developmental milestones are and when parents should be concerned if their child is not reaching them. Why tummy time is so important even after infancy.  Which toys do more harm than good for motor development.  How to encourage and promote motor development throughout your child’s life.  Connect with Meg: Blog posts on milestones and development: https://meggarhan.com/blog/category/Milestones To receive the "PT-approved baby registry" and subscribe to my email list:https://meggarhan.myflodesk.com/babyregistry Meg on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meg_garhan/   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: CoPilot - Copilot - https://go.mycopilot.com/lynzy - for a 14-Day Free Trial with your own personal trainer and you also get 20% off if you sign-up before February 1, 2024 Questions: What is something that you wish you could tell all parents about milestones? Why is tummy time so important? What should I do if I have concerns about my child’s development, but my pediatrician is following the “wait and see approach”? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human beings are meant to spend time in nature. There are countless studies documenting the benefits of spending time outdoors on the brain and the body no matter what age you are. Spending time with plants is vital to our health and wellness.  Joining me today is Laura Cochrane, a PA turned lifestyle medicine educator and health and wellness coach. She’s on a mission to help you find the health and happiness you deserve using realistic and sustainable evidence-based tools. She’s sharing what it means to go forest bathing and how just a few minutes a day in nature can significantly impact your physical and emotional health.    In this episode, we discuss:  What forest bathing is and who it helps Why forest bathing is a practice everyone she get into The science behind the benefits of spending time in nature, and more specifically, with trees How to get started with a forest bathing practice Ways to incorporate your family in your forest bathing practice Connect with Laura: Website:www.thestillandbloom.com IG: @‌thestillandbloom Resources:  Park Rx America: https://www.parkrx.org/leaders/park-rx-america Your Guide to Forest Bathing (Expanded Edition) Experience the Healing Power of Nature: https://amzn.to/47rdg72 Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness: https://amzn.to/3MANSDV The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing: Using Shinrin-Yoku to Hike, Bike, Paddle, and Climb Your Way to Health and Happiness: https://amzn.to/40E1UKD FB FREEBIE to download my audio guided forest bathing walk: http://www.thestillandbloom.com/forest Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT) - www.anft.earth International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine INFOM | International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine International Society of Forest Therapy International Society of Forest Therapy – Society to advance the study, education and practice of forest therapy worldwide Park RX: for providers or patients - text reminders -PRA - Nature Prescribed Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN  Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Apostrophe: apostrophe.com/lynzy and click “Get Started” then use code LYNZY at checkout to get your first visit for $5. Thrive Market: thrivemarket.com/lynzy for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift Questions: Can you start by explaining what forest bathing is and how it differs from a typical nature walk or hike? What inspired you to dive into the scientific research behind forest bathing, and what got you interested in this topic? Can you share some of the key findings from scientific studies that support the benefits of forest bathing for mental and physical well-being? How does spending time in a forest environment affect our stress levels, and what physiological changes occur in our bodies during and after forest bathing? Some people might be skeptical about the idea of forest bathing having measurable health benefits. What are the most compelling pieces of evidence that could change their minds? What role does the concept of "biophilia" play in explaining why humans feel a strong connection to natural environments like forests? Can you discuss the potential impact of forest bathing on conditions such as anxiety, depression, or even attention deficit disorders? Are there any case studies or personal anecdotes that highlight these benefits? Many listeners may not have access to forests or natural areas in their immediate surroundings. Are there alternative ways to experience the benefits of forest bathing in urban or less wooded settings? What are some common misconceptions or myths about forest bathing that you've encountered in your research, and how would you address them? Are there any specific age groups or demographics that may benefit more from forest bathing, and if so, why? Learn more about your