In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she interviews perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist- Dr. Carly Snyder.  Dr. Snyder is a mom of 3, and avid skiier and has a private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She has been the host of the MD for Moms radio show, which you can find on her website.  She is a wealth of knowledge about how to encourage mental wellness for mothers. Dr. Snyder and Dr. Naidoo discuss the interplay between mothers and children and their mental wellbeing.  Listen in as they speak about stress management and  anxiety in the the perinatal period  and beyond.  For any Momma's listening, this one is for YOU!

In this  Fix It Friday - Whine Down, Dr. Naidoo shares a how she dealt with her son's whining, and how she hopes to deal with it in the future.  Learn about ways she plans to help herself when she feels emotionally dysregulated [a.k.a. - angry and out of control.] Try these tips yourself!

In this Fix It Friday Episode- Dr. Naidoo responds to her son  saying that he wants to runaway.  Listen in as she reflects on her initial response to him,  how his response is typical of many children who want to avoid negative situations, and how she would do it differently in the future.

Join Dr. Naidoo as she chats with an Arizona Mom and Realtor who has worked through her own mental health challenges with the power of Yoga.  Tricia McKenna  is trained and practices as a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, who runs a free morning Yoga group, and is the founder of A Heart Grounded.  Please listen in as she speaks about this unique form of Yoga and how it may help you or your child overcome mental blocks,  build greater resilience and develop greater emotional strength.

In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, guest and friend Dr. Shannon Harper, PhD joins and discusses her specialty and passion of providing PCIT- Parent Child Interaction Therapy.   Listen in as Dr. Harper and Dr. Naidoo discuss the label of " Oppositional"  and how to help re-strengthen the relationship between child and parent.  Dr. Harper discusses the different forms of tantrums and how parents can work on addressing each. She also discusses the details of  PCIT and its similarities to Behavioral Parent Training.   If you have a child who tantrums, this is a must listen!

In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she interviews her friend and fellow psychiatrist- Dr. Naema Qureshi.  Dr. Qureshi is a Consultation Liason Psychiatrist  who works to assess teens and children that present to the medical ER when they have a suicidal crisis.  Listen in as they both think through the process of recommending an inpatient psychiatric admission, and what factors in their assessment may help them consider sending a child home.  This is a very useful episode for parents who have children who are struggling with suicidal thinking, and want to understand what actually happens if they choose to bring their child to a medical ER for further assessment.

In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist,   integrative adult and child psychiatrist- Dr. Brooke Schneider- is featured!  She also the co-founder of the women's wellness online program- Women Strong- and the creator of several wellness retreats.  Dr. Schneider speaks about the differences between integrative, allopathic and osteopathic medicine.  She shares her approach for assessment and treatment, including her use of supplements and CBD in children and teens.  Listen in to learn more about how an integrative psychiatrist may help you and your child.To learn more about Dr. Schneider and her work, please check out...https://www.womenstrongtogether.com

Our friendly PediPals- Dr. Ana and Dr. Sami are two board certified pediatricians who join Dr. Naidoo in discussing stress, how children and young people can manage it, and how pediatricians address mental health concerns in their every day practice. They help provide insight on what concerns can be addressed by a pediatrician and when to seek a specialist - such as a child psychiatrist or child psychologist.   They share common symptoms of mental health that may be overlooked by parents and can be the first signs of needing a little extra TLC.They have a booming blog, social media following and their own podcast called- The Well Child.  Please visit and follow them on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.https://www.thepedipals.com@thepedipalshttps://www.tiktok.com/@thepedipals

Listen in to Episode 14- My Response to the Robb Elementary Shooting- Lets Fix This, as Dr. Naidoo tackles being both a parent and a child psychiatrist during this challenging time.  She speaks about the difficulties of forcing mental health treatment, and speaking to her children about gun violence.  We are all agents of change. Dr. Naidoo provides some examples of how you too can be an agent of change.Here are some resources :https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/talking_to_children_about_the_shooting.pdfhttps://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/Resource_Library_on_Guns.aspxhttps://momsdemandaction.org/act/

In this Episodes of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, she speaks with The Reflective Doc- Dr. Jennifer Reid, a board certified psychiatrist,  a blogger, a podcaster and an educator.  She speaks honestly and compassionately about her development  as a physician, and finding ways help both herself and others to flourish and thrive. She speaks about the differences between sleep deprivation and insomnia, and how to increase high quality sleep.   She discusses the cycle of anxiety and insomnia  and how to tackle the fear of not sleeping.Please also listen to her insightful podcast!https://www.thereflectivedoc.com

Join Dr. Naidoo as she discusses a bad bath time experience after celebrating Holi- the festival of Color.   She thinks through ways to problem solve  when the boys stay in the bath too long.  She reminds herself and the listeners to ask for help- both from her spouse and from her kids.

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist- Parent Perspectives Shaping Children, she speaks about the subtle but valuable exercise in acknowledging how our thoughts of our children and who they are and how they behave may be different than how they actually are.  "My child is exactly like me!"  Listen in as she responds to this frequent statement from parents.   She  discusses how parental perspectives affect children under 5, and teens who are suicidal.  The mind of the parent and child are so connected. Lets explore this with Dr. Naidoo.

Dr. Naidoo is BACK!  With a Fix It Friday session - I Love You MORE.  Listen in as she tries to answer one of the most commonly asked questions children ask their parents....while trying to multitask.

Fix It Friday- Halloween Heathen.  Listen in as Dr. Naidoo serves up another Fix It Friday, trying to think through her parenting foibles in an effort to make things better next time.  This week- a Halloween Scavenger hunt gone awry.

In this very special episode of Thinking It Through With Dr. Naidoo,  she speaks with her first guest ever!  Meet Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Philanthropist,  and Autism Expert- Dr. Krysti Vo.  Dr. Vo is the Director of Telepsychiatry at  The Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania.  She is also the co-founder of Orchid- a unique telehealth platform, and the podcast host for Wine and Psych.  Listen in as Dr. Vo speaks about how you can make the most of your telehealth visit with a psychiatrist, therapist or counselor. She provides tips for every age range on how to make a telehealth visit successful for both the patient and clinician.  She also speaks about the impact of telehealth on the future of mental health care.  Whether you are a parent, a patient, or a practicing mental health care  provider, this episode has helpful points for us all.  Enjoy!

Dr. Naidoo drops a quick Fix It Friday! To get the weekend started right.  Listen in as she tackles a writing challenge with her 2 boys, and sorts out how to do it the write way.  Enjoy!

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo discusses prescribing medications to preschoolers.   She walks you through the challenges of providing meds to kids under 5, and why she tries to avoid it.  She discusses therapeutic options such as PCIT and play therapy, which should ideally be considered prior to  medications.  She discusses in detail the 2 situations where she does consider medications for this age range- extreme hyperactivity, and severe aggression for kids with Autism. She also helps you think through what could happen if you felt that maybe your preschooler needed further assessment.

Dr. Naidoo Introduces Fix It Friday!  A brief bonus podcast that aims to turn a Parenting Fail into a Parenting Fix It.  Reflecting on her own real life experience of parenting young children, listen in to how she honestly discusses her own personal parenting challenge and how she works on fixing it. Enjoy!

In this Episode- Summer Break!  From Meds?  Dr. Naidoo addresses the pros and cons of stopping ADHD stimulant medication over the summer. She discusses the general categories of medications that treat ADHD, how they are different and which ones potentially could be on pause over summer break.  Listen in as she thinks through situations where it may not be a good idea to stop these medications.  She also discusses considerations for restarting meds with the start of the school year.  She urges you to share this information with your doctor in an effort to make the best decision for you and your child.

In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo - Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo responds to the AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics- recent recommendation for all children to continue to wear masks  while in school.  Dr. Naidoo speaks about how giving the option to wear masks to young children in school may affect anxiety. She thinks through how anxiety may be  both elevated and reduced for students in school this year.  She also provides some critical questions for parents to consider regarding making the choice to mask or unmask their elementary aged child.