Discerning Parenting
Are there days you feel you’ve had it with the sleepless nights, the temper tantrums, the constant fatigue of trying to keep up with an active baby?
Does it feel like you’re always working so hard as a parent, trying to do everything for your kids and family, and yet it never feels enough?
We get it. You love your child more than anything, and yet parenting is also exhausting and challenging. Especially when you’re bombarded with criticism and pressure to be the perfect parent (which, spoiler alert, does not exist!).
But what if you had experts who understand exactly what you’re going through help you navigate the everyday challenges of parenting your baby, toddler, or preschooler? What if they help you use scientific research to your advantage, so you become the calmer, happier, and more empowered parent you’ve always wanted to be?
That's why we created "Discerning Parenting," the podcast that helps you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters in your parenting journey.
Join Dr. Victoria Ang-Nolasco, developmental and behavioral pediatrician, positive parenting coach, author, speaker, and mom, as she and our guest experts tackle your most pressing parenting concerns.
From toddler discipline to helping kids learn to talk or to read, from starting solids and potty training to promoting social and emotional development, this podcast is jam-packed with valuable insights and practical tips specifically tailored for parents of kids age 5 and below. So join us and discover how you can use the combined power of science, knowing your child, and your own intuition in making the best parenting decisions for you and your family.
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Discerning Parenting
094 - My Three-Year-Old Can't Read: Is This Normal or Should I Be Worried? with Teacher Tasha Mendoza
In this episode, Dr. Victoria Ang-Nolasco and Teacher Tasha Mendoza tackle a common concern for parents: What if my child isn’t reading by age three? (Or age four or five?)
They discuss the undue pressure placed on parents, why early reading isn’t always developmentally appropriate, and how to focus on holistic growth instead.
Key takeaways:
- Reading milestones typically develop around ages 5–7.
- Language, play and social-emotional development in early childhood are more critical than academic skills.
- Forcing reading too early can lead to frustration and aversion to learning.
- Advocate for developmentally appropriate practices in schools.
Resources Mentioned:
- Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read Stress-Free by Dr. Victoria Ang-Nolasco and Teacher Tasha Mendoza
- Toddler Talking: Boost Your Child's Language and Brain Development in Three Easy Steps by Dr. Victoria Ang-Nolasco
- CDC Milestone Tracker App
For more support on helping your child thrive developmentally and academically, grab a copy of Learning by Heart at discerningparenting.com/books or on Amazon.
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The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.