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
099 - Sibling Conflicts: Step In, or Let Them Work It Out? - with Dr. Pauline Camposano-Marquez
Many parents feel like they’re constantly playing referee between their kids. Sibling squabbles can be exhausting, and the guilt of not knowing whether to step in or let them work it out can be overwhelming.
In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of sibling rivalry—why it happens, when to intervene, and how to foster a healthy sibling relationship.
We’re joined by Dr. Pauline Camposano-Marquez, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and a mom of three, who shares both professional insights and real-life experiences raising young children close in age. She discusses:
✔️ Reasons behind sibling rivalry we may not realize
✔️ The trap of always making the older child "give in"
✔️ The importance of modeling conflict resolution at home
✔️ Practical strategies to reduce rivalry
✔️ The hidden family dynamics that shape sibling relationships
Whether you’re dealing with constant bickering or want to lay the foundation for a strong sibling bond, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and encouraging stories too.
Resources & Links:
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📌 Contact Dr. Pauline: pcmarquezmd@gmail.com or 0968-8822252 for scheduling
📌 Need a developmental pediatrician? Head over to the website of the Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - https://psdbp.org/find-a-doctor/
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