Discerning Parenting
by Victoria Ang-Nolasco, MD
103 - Beyond “Just Make Them Eat”: 3 Myths and 4 Hidden Issues…
About this podcast
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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Episodes
The newest 20 of 104 episodes
- 103 - Beyond “Just Make Them Eat”: 3 Myths and 4 Hidden Issues Behind Feeding Struggles With Dr. Kaye Napalinga · 28 min · Episode 103If you're a parent struggling to get your child to eat a "proper" meal, have you ever been told, "Just make them eat!"? Or, "Just starve them and they'll eat anything!"? In this…
- 102 - Picky Eating or Normal Toddler Food Refusal? What Parents Can Do - with Dr. Paula Martinez-Mallari · 24 min · Episode 102👩⚕️ Guest: Dr. Paula Martinez-Mallari, pediatrician and gut health specialist, and mom of four! 🍼 Description: Is your child refusing food, only eating white-colored meals, or…
- 101 - Weaning and Starting Solids, Pressure-Free: Tips from a Pediatrician and Gut Health Specialist - with Dr. Paula Martinez-Mallari · 25 min · Episode 101Are you starting solids with your baby and feeling overwhelmed by all the advice? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Paula Martinez-Mallari, a pediatric gastroenterologist…
- 100 - Parenting Boundaries That Work (Even When Others Judge You) - with Dr. Pauline Camposano-Marquez · 17 min · Episode 100Are you second-guessing your parenting style—wondering if you're being too strict or too lenient? Does it feel like whatever you do, there's bound to be someone telling you…
- 099 - Sibling Conflicts: Step In, or Let Them Work It Out? - with Dr. Pauline Camposano-Marquez · 16 min · Episode 99Many 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…
- 098 - Digital Dementia: Can Excessive Screen Time Affect Memory, Focus, and Brain Health? with Dr. Paul Filomeno · 12 min · Episode 98Is too much screen time affecting our brains? In this episode of the Discerning Parenting Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Paul Filomeno, an addiction and recovery medicine…
- 097 - Is it Social Media Addiction? with Addiction Medicine Specialist Dr. Paul Filomeno · 16 min · Episode 97Are you worried that your child may be addicted to social media? You’re not alone! Social media is designed to keep users hooked, and kids are especially vulnerable. In this…
- 096 - How Much is Too Much? Signs of Screen Time Overuse in Kids · 12 min · Episode 96Are you worried about your child’s screen time? How much is too much? In this episode of the Discerning Parenting Podcast, we’re joined by addiction medicine specialist and…
- 095 - Screen Time Battles? Toddler-Friendly Transition Tips to Try with Dr. Paul Filomeno · 11 min · Episode 95Struggling with screen time battles? In this episode, Dr. Paul Filomeno, the first pediatrician in the Philippines locally trained in addiction and recovery medicine, shares why…
- 094 - My Three-Year-Old Can't Read: Is This Normal or Should I Be Worried? with Teacher Tasha Mendoza · 14 min · Episode 94In 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…
- 093 - The #1 Thing You Must Do Before Teaching Your Child to Read with Teacher Tasha Mendoza · 19 min · Episode 93In this episode, Dr. Victoria Ang Nolasco and teacher Tasha Mendoza tackle one of the most common parenting questions: How do I start teaching my child to read? Discover: why…
- 092 - Preschooler Refuses Reading and Writing Tasks? Do This First with Teacher Tasha Mendoza · 11 min · Episode 92In this episode of the Discerning Parenting Podcast, Dr. Victoria and Teacher Tasha Mendoza address a common worry for parents: “What if my preschooler doesn’t like reading or…
- 091 - Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free with Teacher Tasha Mendoza · 23 min · Episode 91In this episode of The Discerning Parenting Podcast, Dr. Victoria Ang Nolasco is joined by special guest and co-author, Teacher Tasha Reyes Mendoza, to discuss their new book…
- 090 - Navigating Cultural Differences in Parenting with Dr. James Grubman · 33 min · Episode 90Many parents may feel caught between cultures at some point. It may be with previous generations such as parenting conflicts with your own parents or in-laws. Or feeling caught…
- 089 - Parenting the Next Generation in Family Business with Dr. James Grubman · 30 min · Episode 89If you have worries like... "My kids didn't struggle the way I struggled growing up. Won't they be spoiled?" "Will my child have what it takes to handle future challenges?"…
- 088 - What If We Should Stop Teaching Our Kids To Do This? · 14 min · Episode 88In this episode, we explore a common piece of advice that many of us grew up hearing—a lesson we were told was essential for our success. It’s something we've likely been…
- 087 - When Frustrated or Overwhelmed, Ask This Question · 12 min · Episode 87In this episode, we dive into the everyday pressures that can make us feel overwhelmed, stressed, and stretched too thin. Whether it's a mounting workload, ongoing demands, or a…
- 086 - Talking with Your Child's Teacher with Roxanne Sevilla · 23 min · Episode 86Do you find it challenging to communicate with your child's teacher, especially when it comes to sensitive matters or disagreements? You're not alone! In this episode, we…
- 085 - What Your Preschool Child Needs to Know for Nursery and Kindergarten with Roxanne Sevilla · 24 min · Episode 85Is your little one ready to take that big leap into nursery or kindergarten? In this episode, we break down the essential steps to ensure your child is prepared for this exciting…
- 084 - Helping Your Child Get Along with Other Kids in School with Roxanne Sevilla · 34 min · Episode 84In today's episode, we dive into a topic that concerns many parents: helping children navigate social interactions at school. While some kids naturally make friends easily…







