Confessions of a School Teacher

On this episode I welcome Michelle, a teacher going into her 10th year of teaching family consumer science to grades 7-12 in the Midwest. We discuss the following:  Things we wish parents would understand The problem with being a “lawnmower parent” The importance of sleep in school-age kids  The importance of communication with children’s teachers about concerns How being a pediatrician is similar to being a teacher  Systemic problems with education and healthcare  Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk TV on YouTube. This episode is brought to you by: THE NEW MOM SURVIVAL GUIDE: The first digital e-course/community created and founded by a Pediatrician mom to guide you and your baby through their first year. To find out more and to join, visit: http://pedsdoctalk.com/survival-guide.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices