Ten Kids Two Docs
Ten Kids Two Docs
Podcast Description
Ten Kids Two Docs: Parenting Insights from Pediatrician Moms
Seasoned pediatricians and long-time friends Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD met while in residency at Johns Hopkins. Since then, they’ve counseled thousands of parents and raised four and six kids, respectively. They know the struggles and joys of parenting from every angle. In this podcast, these doctor-moms incorporate fun and their combined wisdom and experience to share parenting insights for anyone looking for some practical and trustworthy guidance.
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The podcast covers a wide array of parenting topics, including early childhood ADHD, picky eating habits, head lice management, and strategies for parenting teenagers. Episodes like Early Childhood ADHD share personal and clinical experiences, while The Picky Eater provides caregiver mindset recommendations, allowing parents to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Ten Kids Two Docs: Parenting Insights from Pediatrician Moms
Seasoned pediatricians and long-time friends Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD met while in residency at Johns Hopkins. Since then, they’ve counseled thousands of parents and raised four and six kids, respectively. They know the struggles and joys of parenting from every angle. In this podcast, these doctor-moms incorporate fun and their combined wisdom and experience to share parenting insights for anyone looking for some practical and trustworthy guidance.
Single Parenting Bonus – Heartfelt Realities and Finding Support Episode 85 S2E50:
In this follow-up episode Dr. Sylvia Bank and Dr. Vivian Carlin continue their conversation with retired pediatrician Dr. Cathy Parrish about her experience raising four children as a single parent after the sudden loss of her husband. Dr. Parrish talks about the financial component of single parenting and lessons her children learned in resilience and resourcefulness. This episode is a heartfelt and practical look at what it truly takes to raise kids solo.
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts – Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
Special Guest – Dr Cathy Parrish, MD
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:44) Defining Single Parenthood Contexts
(03:27) How to Support a Single Parent
(05:01) The Social Impact of Single Parenting
(06:17) The Financial Burden and Job Security
(08:50) The High Cost of Raising Teenagers
(09:37) Balancing Responsibility and Parentification
(11:45) Emotional Boundaries with Children
(12:53) Final Words of Encouragement

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