The Follow-Up: Dr. Mona on Charting Pediatrics Podcast

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

Dr. Mona Amin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness, Parenting

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In this special follow-up episode, Dr. Mona shares the full live conversation recorded at Children’s Hospital Colorado in front of more than 100 clinicians. The discussion centers on a reality many pediatricians and parents are facing every day: families are no longer walking into the exam room with just their child, they are also bringing TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, viral clips, and online comment sections with them. In this episode, we discuss: How social media is reshaping the pediatric exam room Why misinformation spreads so effectively among parents Common mistakes clinicians make when responding to hesitant families How validation can lower defensiveness without validating false claims Vaccine conversations, trust-building, and shared decision-making Why pediatricians need to understand the digital world parents live in How AI, telehealth, and online education may shape the future of care Check out the video of this episode on Charting Pediatrics YouTube page. Want more episodes of Charting Pediatrics? Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome back to the show. It's Dr. Mona, and I actually have a special follow-up episode for today.
0:06.9	Normally on Mondays, I revisit a past episode of our show and pull out the moments that still matter, but today is a little different.
0:14.0	About a month ago, I flew to Colorado for a live podcast event at Children's Hospital, Colorado.
0:19.0	We recorded in front of more than 100 clinicians,
0:21.6	and we talked about something that is shaping every exam room right now, social media, and how
0:26.2	it's influencing modern parents. What happens when families walk in not just with their child,
0:30.6	but with TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, a viral reel, and a comment section in their back pocket?
0:35.6	We talked about misinformation, fear-based content,
0:38.9	what phrases lower defensiveness, and how pediatricians can build trust in a scroll-first world.
0:45.0	I also had the chance to tour the facilities, see the innovation happening there, and as someone
0:49.8	building a telehealth startup, I was fascinated by how hospital systems are thinking about the
0:55.1	future of care and technology. And I have to share my favorite moment. One of the residents who
1:00.4	has followed me for years on this platform was so genuinely excited to meet me in person. Asia,
1:06.5	this is your shout out. Your excitement meant more than you could possibly know. So today, instead of a rewind,
1:12.6	I am sharing that full live conversation. Take a listen and if you want the video version,
1:18.3	head over to my YouTube channel where you can watch the collaboration with Children's Hospital,
1:23.0	Colorado. Let's get into it.
1:30.3	A parent walks into your exam room, but in 2026 they're not alone.
1:36.3	They've brought TikTok. They brought Instagram. They brought a comment section, a conspiracy thread, and a viral video with 12 million views.
1:46.0	Welcome to Modern Pediatrics.
1:48.0	Yeah, you guys, in this live episode of Charting Pediatrics, we're going to dive into the digital ecosystem
1:56.0	that helps shape our parents the way they think, the way they worry, and the way they decide.
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