#282: Advanced Parenting with Dr. Kelly Fradin
"Sometimes these beliefs that we are guilty or somehow at fault for our children's conditions, when they're not based in reality, we hear it when we say it out loud. And then we have that reality check moment of, I couldn't have possibly known that my child was going to have a developmental delay and somehow provided anticipatory therapies." –Dr. Kelly Fradin
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Dr. Kelly Fradin about her book Advanced Parenting and her experience supporting parents of a child with complex healthcare needs. We discuss concepts that would be helpful for any parent or caregiver who has to navigate our complex medical system, take care of their family, and take care of themselves. This is a great episode for all parents to hear!
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Why advanced parenting is relevant for all parents, regardless of their child's healthcare needs
Dr. Kelly's experience as a childhood cancer survivor and her expertise in children's healthcare
What it means to have a child with these needs and its impact on the whole family
Explore the roller coaster of emotions and stages of grief for parents and caregivers
The importance of shared decision making and how friends and family can support caregivers
Dr. Kelly's top three tips for parents and caregivers navigating the healthcare world, with a focus on self-care
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Dr. Kelly Fradin
More about my honored guest:
A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Kelly Fradin is a pediatrician and mother of two from NYC. She is the Director of Pediatrics at the Atria Institute in NYC where she works with leading experts to bring innovations in preventive care to their members and underserved populations.
During her time working in public health in the South Bronx she launched her instagram account @adviceigivemyfriends to provide calm, realistic, and evidence-based advice to families. Pursuing this mission she wrote Parenting in a Pandemic to help give parents the tools they needed to interpret the news and support their family during the peak of the pandemic. Her new book, Advanced Parenting, was published by Hachette in April 2023 and seeks to support parents in navigating their children’s challenges. Drkellyfradin.com
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Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges by Dr. Kelly Fradin
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