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We begin this episode with an encouraging update on COVID, including information about vaccines and mutations.  Then, back by popular demand, Christine May and Dr. Middleton answer some FAQ's from parents of newborns including feeding questions, sleeping for newborns and favorite resources for parents in this stage. Mentioned in this episode: “Angst is a robber of joy.”  Dr. Michael Middleton  On Becoming Baby Wise:  Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep  by Robert Bucknam The 5 S’s of Soothing Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter This podcast is edited and produced by Angie Elkins Media.

 Dr. Middleton and original team member, Christine May, reflect on 10 years of Middleton Pediatrics. Today you'll get a glimpse into the beginnings of the practice, the growth of a team and the heart behind the staff at Middleton Pediatrics.   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member Christine May.   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter  

In the coming months on “Caring Well”, Dr. Middleton will have a few conversations that should be happening with our kids but probably aren’t.  On this week's episode, Dr. Middleton talks with John Cortines about how kids can develop a healthy perspective on money. Mentioned in this episode: God and Money by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines Luke 12   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter   Connect with John Cortines: Website  

On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton talks with Alice Baker.  Alice is a nutritionist and mental health counselor.  She works mainly with teenagers and young adults with eating disorders. Mentioned in this episode: Center for Discovery The Renfrew Center ASDAH Ellyn Satter The Full Bloom Project Podcast   more-love.org Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter   Connect with Alice Baker: Website

On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Brianna McLain. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

On this week’s episode of “Caring Well”, Dr. Middleton interviews Dr. Alejandro Jordan.  Dr. Jordan  is a pediatric infectious disease doctor in Orlando.  He shares what we currently understand about Covid, what we’ve learned about Covid,  and what we can expect to see when the vaccines roll out.  This episode was recorded on December 3, 2020.   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton chats with Meghan Moran, a licensed nutritionist in Orlando.  Issues related to eating such as picky eating and choosing healthy foods are discussed. Mentioned in this episode: Ellyn Satter Meghan recommends reading Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense by Ellyn Satter Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews Neal Salzman.  Neal is a licensed mental health counselor who resides in Atlanta, GA and previously practiced in Orlando.  He’s worked with many patients at Middleton Pediatrics.  Various aspects of adolescent mental health are discussed. Most of this conversation focuses on teenagers, but the principles discussed are just as true for parents of younger children. Mentioned in this episode: How Children Raise Parents by Dan B. Allender   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member Kelsey Haber. Kelsey has been on the team for about 8 months and we are happy to let you get to know her today.  Mentioned in this episode: Desiring God by John Piper Dare to Lead  by Brene Brown The Giver by Lois Lowry   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter  

This week on Caring Well, Dr. Middleton talks to a mother and son, Carla and Will Hardy, about navigating the educational journey on the homefront.  For better or for worse, “school work” isn’t just something that happens at school, and it can have a tendency to dominate family life. Carla and Will share some perspectives on how to make this large aspect of our kids’ lives a wonderful and enjoyable part of the home.    Mentioned in this episode: Nevermind the Joneses by Tim Stafford   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter  

On this week’s episode of “Caring Well”, Dr. Middleton talks with Sara Glover. Sara has served as a teacher in a low-income, underserved urban school, has been a principal of a local elementary school, and currently is an administrator with Florida Virtual School. This vast array of experiences coupled with her boundless passion for kids has given her some wonderful insights that listeners will find helpful for their child’s educational journey. Mentioned in this episode: Teach for America Florida Virtual School   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

This week, Dr. Middleton interviews Grace Brown- a mom of 3, former Young Life volunteer, and teacher turned college planning advocate. Grace is passionate about helping students and parents discover the child's unique talents and gifts and then taking that information to help them map out a future. Grace currently works at The College Map, a college planning center located in Orlando. You will love the insight she brings to this week's discussion!   Mentioned in this episode: The College Map The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel The Blessing of a B Minus by Wendy Mogel Personality Plus by Florence Littauer Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be by Frank Bruni   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

In this episode of Caring Well, Jennifer Disch shares some perspectives and strategies for helping children in all their uniqueness flourish when it comes to learning. Jennifer has a long history in education and started the organization “Engage the Brain” to help children with learning differences. Mentioned in this episode: Under Pressure by Carl Honore Einstein Never Used Flashcards by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff Parenting Right from the Start by Vanessa Lapointe   Connect with Engage the Brain: Website ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Linkedin   Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter

Many of the issues that affect our children’s health the most get the least amount of attention at the typical visit to the pediatrician. We invite you to join members of our team and some special guests for conversations as we try to discuss what it looks like for children to flourish in every way. Because, after all, being healthy is so much more than simply not being sick. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter