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Optimal Care Pediatrics

Dr. Monique Mondesirwww.optimalcarepeds.com
Dr. Monique Mondesir discusses Pediatric healthcare topics with various Pediatric Specialists.

Episodes

Urologic Conditions in Children

Listen to Dr. Mondesir interview Dr. Niki Kanaroglou, a board-certified pediatric urologist, Palm Beach Pediatric Urology. Their discussion focuses on what a pediatric urologist does, bed-wetting - diagnosing underlying medical reasons and treating this condition in children and circumcision - what it is, why it may be done and at what age can the procedure be done.

Feb 03, 202020 min

Speech & Language Development in Your Child

Dr. Mondesir interviews Cheryl Scott Mitchell, a Speech-Language Pathologist and Therapist, MS CCC/SLP, who works with children in her practice. They exlore topics like the different stages of speech and language development, when should a child begin to talk, possible causes of speech delay and tips on what you can do to encourage speech and language development in your child.

Feb 03, 202038 min

Learning Disabilities and Your Child

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Jim Forgan, Ph.D., School Neuropsychologist and owner of Forgan Educational Services. They explore various learning disabilities, what are the signs of a learning disability, and the role of evaluations and testing. You will get tips on ways you can support your child and how to also recognize their strengths as well as their learning challenges.

Feb 03, 202033 min

Bullying and Its Impact on Kids

Dr. Mondesir teams up with Dr. Laura S. Olivos, a licensed psychologist and owner of The Olive Tree Center for Child & Family Psychology, LLC and Lois McGuire, author of Don't Be That KID At School, to explore topics like what bullying consists of, tips on how to talk to your child about bullying, how bullying impacts kids and tips on what parents and caretakers can do.

Feb 03, 202055 min

Caring for a NICU Baby

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Akinyemi Ajayi, MD of The Children's Lung, Asthma & Sleep Specialists. They explore how to prepare and care for your baby coming out of the NICU, how to recognize potential lung issues and what signs to look for such as breathing irregularities and more.

Dec 01, 201928 min

Mental Health, ADHD and Your Child's Well-Being

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Laura S. Olivos, a licensed psychologist and owner of The Olive Tree Center for Child & Family Psychology, LLC. They explore topics like the role that children’s mental health plays in their emotional development and overall well-being, recognizing the signs of ADHD, depression and anxiety in kids, and how to cultivate resilience in your child.

Dec 01, 201928 min

Social Media and Your Child

Dr. Mondesir teams up with Tessa Falatovich, a community educator with Families of the Treasure Coast and Detective Newman, with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, and Robert Campbell, program manager, Suncoast Mental Health Center to explore topics like online safety, cyber-bullying, social media's impact on children and more.

Dec 01, 20191 hr 10 min

Dental Care Essentials for Your Kids

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Emmanuel Acheampong, Pediatric Dentist with Great Expressions Dental Centers, explore topics related to taking care of your child's dental health. They explore topics like tips on taking care of your child's dental health starting with infants, when to introduce a toothbrush, proper dental hygiene practices, and why a healthy mouth is important to your child’s overall health and more.

Dec 01, 201951 min

Orthodontic Treatment Options For Children

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Marcela Radojevic, owner of ION Orthodontics , about the variety of orthodontic treatments that are available for youth and teenagers.

Oct 31, 201915 min

Selective Mutism Awareness

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Vera Joffe, a psychologist, who is Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, on Selective Mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder where kids find it difficult to speak in certain social settings

Oct 31, 201915 min

Heart Health Essentials for Babies and Kids

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Jaime Alkon, a Pediatric and Fetal Cardiologist at Kidz Medical Services, Inc to discuss the importance of heart health in babies and kids.

Oct 31, 201928 min

Developmental Milestones

Dr. Mondesir discusses key childhood developmental milestones, what's considered normal and what to do if your child has not achieved an expected milestone.

Oct 31, 20199 min

When Your Child Needs PICU Services

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Adalberto Torres, Jr., MD, Nemours Children's Health System - Division Chief, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics regarding When Your Child Needs PICU Services.

Oct 31, 201918 min

Breastfeeding Myths vs Facts

Dr. Mondesir and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health System Lactation Consultant, Ashley Calderone explore topics like how to tell if your baby is full, the best way to store breast milk and benefits of breastfeeding on your baby's health.

Oct 31, 201954 min

Preparing for Your Newborn

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Samantha Rawlins, a Board Certified OB/GYN physician at Physicians to Women , to get her expert advice on how to prepare for your newborn's arrival.

Oct 31, 201940 min

Treating Children's Unique Orthopedic Needs

Dr. Mondesir interviews Dr. Mark E. Moran, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine . The discussion focuses on the unique challenges of how a pediatric orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and treats children's musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.

Oct 26, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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