Discerning Parenting

About Discerning Parenting

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. Head over to discerningparenting.com and get our FREE parenting resource library too!

Publisher

Victoria Ang-Nolasco, MD

Category

health & fitness · kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Feb 2023

Latest episode

1 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

109 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jul 2025

   103 - Beyond “Just Make Them Eat”: 3 Myths and 4 Hidden Issues Behind Feeding Struggles With Dr. Kaye Napalinga

   Dr. Kaye Napalinga debunks common feeding myths and reveals hidden issues behind children's eating struggles, offering parents insights into the complexities of the feeding process in this interview.

2. 

   27 May 2025

   102 - Picky Eating or Normal Toddler Food Refusal? What Parents Can Do - with Dr. Paula Martinez-Mallari

   Pediatrician Dr. Paula Martinez-Mallari discusses the difference between normal toddler food refusal and picky eating, offering parents practical advice in this interview episode.

3. 

   29 Apr 2025

   101 - Weaning and Starting Solids, Pressure-Free: Tips from a Pediatrician and Gut Health Specialist - with Dr. Paula Martinez-Mallari

   Are 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 (gut health and nutrition specialist) and mom of four answers common questions and shares practical advice for parents navigating this exciting milestone. 💬 Topics We Covered: Going beyond the traditional vs baby led weaning debate... and the #1 thing we should be focusing on insteadWhat to do when your baby refuses foo...

Who has been a guest on Discerning Parenting

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Kaye Napalinga
• Dr Paula Martinez-Mallari
• Teacher Tasha Mendoza
• Natasha Bray

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85